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MAT. 18. 3. Verily I say unto you, Except ye be Converted, and become as little Children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
MATHEW. 18. 3. Verily I say unto you, Except you be Converted, and become as little Children, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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CHAP. I. SECT. I. Beloved Hearers,
CHAP. I. SECT. I. beloved Hearers,
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THough the Gospel doth not presuppose Grace in men, but bring it to them, yet doth it suppose them to be men,
THough the Gospel does not presuppose Grace in men, but bring it to them, yet does it suppose them to be men,
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and therefore endued with Natural Principles:
and Therefore endued with Natural Principles:
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And though there is not enough in Nature to convert men, yet doth Grace find some Advantage in Nature for its Reception,
And though there is not enough in Nature to convert men, yet does Grace find Some Advantage in Nature for its Reception,
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and somewhat which it may improve for a further Good: Otherwise we might as well plead with beasts as men. Supernatural Light supposeth Natural:
and somewhat which it may improve for a further Good: Otherwise we might as well plead with beasts as men. Supernatural Light Supposeth Natural:
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the Doctrine of Faith supposeth Reason;
the Doctrine of Faith Supposeth Reason;
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and he that would draw you to be Everlastingly happy, doth suppose you so much to Love your selves as to be willing to be happy,
and he that would draw you to be Everlastingly happy, does suppose you so much to Love your selves as to be willing to be happy,
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and loath to be Absolutely miserable. I come not therefore to perswade any of you to these things which are supposed:
and loath to be Absolutely miserable. I come not Therefore to persuade any of you to these things which Are supposed:
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we are not sent to intreat men to be men; or Reasonable Creatures, or to love themselves, or to be willing to be happy:
we Are not sent to entreat men to be men; or Reasonable Creatures, or to love themselves, or to be willing to be happy:
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I will not be beholden to any of you for this, for you cannot do otherwise:
I will not be beholden to any of you for this, for you cannot do otherwise:
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But we are sent to tell you where your happiness lieth, and where not, and to advise you to exercise your Reason aright,
But we Are sent to tell you where your happiness lies, and where not, and to Advice you to exercise your Reason aright,
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and to know the way to happiness, and take that course by which it may be obtained.
and to know the Way to happiness, and take that course by which it may be obtained.
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I must confess to you that ever since I knew what it was to be a Minister of the Gospel, what labour it must cost,
I must confess to you that ever since I knew what it was to be a Minister of the Gospel, what labour it must cost,
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and how cold a Reward is to be expected from our hearers, and what a troublous errand we come upon, in the Judgement of the most, I never could think any thing below the pleasing of God,
and how cold a Reward is to be expected from our hearers, and what a troublous errand we come upon, in the Judgement of the most, I never could think any thing below the pleasing of God,
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and the saving of the souls of our People and our selves, to be a Motive sufficient to draw a man to this Imployment;
and the Saving of the Souls of our People and our selves, to be a Motive sufficient to draw a man to this Employment;
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Nor do I think it meet to come once into the Pulpit with any lower ultimate Ends then these:
Nor do I think it meet to come once into the Pulpit with any lower ultimate Ends then these:
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He that is a Minister for lower ends then these, in heart and deed is no Minister of Christ;
He that is a Minister for lower ends then these, in heart and deed is no Minister of christ;
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but as he seeks himself, so will he serve himself, and must reward himself as he can;
but as he seeks himself, so will he serve himself, and must reward himself as he can;
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and no wonder if he be unfaithful in all his Course.
and no wonder if he be unfaithful in all his Course.
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And he that preacheth one Sermon for lower ultimate Ends then these, will seek himself and not Christ,
And he that Preacheth one Sermon for lower ultimate Ends then these, will seek himself and not christ,
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and so be unfaithful in that Sermon:
and so be unfaithful in that Sermon:
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And if such study smooth Words and fine Sentences, which tend more to please, then to save mens souls, it is no wonder.
And if such study smooth Words and fine Sentences, which tend more to please, then to save men's Souls, it is no wonder.
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Consdering these things when I had Purposed this days Work in this Place, I remembred in whose name I must speak,
Considering these things when I had Purposed this days Work in this Place, I remembered in whose name I must speak,
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and on whose errand I must go, and therefore that from him I must receive my Message;
and on whose errand I must go, and Therefore that from him I must receive my Message;
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and I remembred also to whom I was to speak, even to men that must be Everlastingly happy or miserable,
and I remembered also to whom I was to speak, even to men that must be Everlastingly happy or miserable,
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and that are now in the way, and have that to do in a little time, which this their Everlasting state doth depend upon:
and that Are now in the Way, and have that to do in a little time, which this their Everlasting state does depend upon:
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I remembred also, that Christ hath assured me that of the many that are called, few are chosen,
I remembered also, that christ hath assured me that of the many that Are called, few Are chosen,
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and that most men perish, for all the Mercy that is in God, and for all that Christ hath done and suffered,
and that most men perish, for all the Mercy that is in God, and for all that christ hath done and suffered,
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and for all the Grace that is offered them in the Gospel:
and for all the Grace that is offered them in the Gospel:
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And I considered the Reason, even because they will not Receive this Grace, nor entertain Christ and the Mercy of God,
And I considered the Reason, even Because they will not Receive this Grace, nor entertain christ and the Mercy of God,
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as it is offered to them.
as it is offered to them.
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I therefore Resolved to Preach to you, as one that hath but one Sermon to preach to you,
I Therefore Resolved to Preach to you, as one that hath but one Sermon to preach to you,
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and knows not whether ever he shall speak to you more;
and knows not whither ever he shall speak to you more;
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and therefore to choose no lower subject then that which your life or death depends upon;
and Therefore to choose no lower Subject then that which your life or death depends upon;
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and to handle it as far as I am able accordingly, with that plainness as a matter of such Concernment should be handled with.
and to handle it as Far as I am able accordingly, with that plainness as a matter of such Concernment should be handled with.
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If my business hither were to be thought a learned man, or to procure your applause,
If my business hither were to be Thought a learned man, or to procure your applause,
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or to please your ears, I should then have prepared some pleasing Matter, and tryed to have adorned it with some flourishes of wit,
or to please your ears, I should then have prepared Some pleasing Matter, and tried to have adorned it with Some flourishes of wit,
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and presented it to you in mixture of Languages which you do not understand, and with such pretty Jingles and gaudy Allusions as Carnal Fancies are used to be tickled with;
and presented it to you in mixture of Languages which you do not understand, and with such pretty Jingles and gaudy Allusions as Carnal Fancies Are used to be tickled with;
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but knowing that this is not the way to please God, but to please the Devil,
but knowing that this is not the Way to please God, but to please the devil,
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nor to save my self or those that hear me, but to hinder the salvation of me and you.
nor to save my self or those that hear me, but to hinder the salvation of me and you.
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I soon Resolved not only to avoid the study of such unprofitable, carnal Ostentation; but even to study to avoid it:
I soon Resolved not only to avoid the study of such unprofitable, carnal Ostentation; but even to study to avoid it:
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For I should be loth to please Satan any way by the doing his work, but doubly loth to please him in preaching the Gospel;
For I should be loath to please Satan any Way by the doing his work, but doubly loath to please him in preaching the Gospel;
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and to be serving him in the choicest service of my Lord.
and to be serving him in the Choicest service of my Lord.
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Will the Lord but bless the Word that I shall speak to the Conversion of any souls here present, I have the Ends I come for;
Will the Lord but bless the Word that I shall speak to the Conversion of any Souls Here present, I have the Ends I come for;
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and shall Believe that I have cause to bless his Name that sent me hither to day;
and shall Believe that I have cause to bless his Name that sent me hither to day;
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and in hope of this success, which I have begged of the Lord, I shall cheerfully address my self to the Work. SECT. II.
and in hope of this success, which I have begged of the Lord, I shall cheerfully address my self to the Work. SECT. II
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THe Occasion of these Words of Christ, was, the Carnal thoughts of his Disciples concerning the State of his Kingdom,
THe Occasion of these Words of christ, was, the Carnal thoughts of his Disciples Concerning the State of his Kingdom,
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as if it had been of Earthly Pomp and Glory, like the great Monarchs of the world;
as if it had been of Earthly Pomp and Glory, like the great Monarchs of the world;
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and also their Carnal aspring desires and contrivances to get the highest Place in his Kingdom:
and also their Carnal aspring Desires and contrivances to get the highest Place in his Kingdom:
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They found these Conceits among the Jews, and Nature easily entertained and cherished them, which is so dark and so disaffected to higher things.
They found these Conceits among the jews, and Nature Easily entertained and cherished them, which is so dark and so disaffected to higher things.
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Christ thought it not yet seasonable to give them the full discovery of his Kingdom, it being reserved for the Holy Ghost, who was Miraculously to Possess them,
christ Thought it not yet seasonable to give them the full discovery of his Kingdom, it being reserved for the Holy Ghost, who was Miraculously to Possess them,
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and teach them all things in Christs bodily Absence, that the world might see that his Doctrine was not of his devising, but from above:
and teach them all things in Christ bodily Absence, that the world might see that his Doctrine was not of his devising, but from above:
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But yet he presently fals upon that sin which these enquiries did discover in them;
But yet he presently falls upon that since which these Enquiries did discover in them;
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And before he fully telleth them th• Nature of his Kingdom, he plainly telleth them what they must be if they will have a part in that Kingdom.
And before he Fully Telleth them th• Nature of his Kingdom, he plainly Telleth them what they must be if they will have a part in that Kingdom.
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It may seem a great doubt, whether the Disciples were at this time unconverted, that Christ telleth them of the Necessity of a Conversion,
It may seem a great doubt, whither the Disciples were At this time unconverted, that christ Telleth them of the Necessity of a Conversion,
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or whether it be but a particular Conversion from some particular sins that he here speaks of,
or whither it be but a particular Conversion from Some particular Sins that he Here speaks of,
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as there is a General Conversion or Repentance Necessary to the Unregenerate, and a particular Conversion or Repentance Necessary to the Godly upon their particular fals.
as there is a General Conversion or Repentance Necessary to the Unregenerate, and a particular Conversion or Repentance Necessary to the Godly upon their particular falls.
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To this I Answer, 1. Judas was undoubtedly Unconverted, and so did Continue. 2. The Apostles were then ignorant of many Truths which afterwards became of Absolute Necessity to Salvation:
To this I Answer, 1. Judas was undoubtedly Unconverted, and so did Continue. 2. The Apostles were then ignorant of many Truths which afterwards became of Absolute Necessity to Salvation:
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as Christs Death, Resurrection, Ascension, the Nature of his Kingdom, &c. Yet I dare not say that they were not in a State of Salvation when they were thus Ignorant of them,
as Christ Death, Resurrection, Ascension, the Nature of his Kingdom, etc. Yet I Dare not say that they were not in a State of Salvation when they were thus Ignorant of them,
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because they were not then Fundamentals, or of Absolute Necessity, las afterwards they were:
Because they were not then Fundamentals, or of Absolute Necessity, las afterwards they were:
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But yet, Christ might well tell them that these Truths must be Belived hereafter, and they could not have that eminent Measure of Faith which was Proper to his more illuminated Church after his Ascension, without Believing of them.
But yet, christ might well tell them that these Truths must be Believed hereafter, and they could not have that eminent Measure of Faith which was Proper to his more illuminated Church After his Ascension, without Believing of them.
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Yea, if they had not Believed them when they were made Fundamentals of Absolute Necessity to be Believed, they had ceased to be true Disciples of Christ.
Yea, if they had not Believed them when they were made Fundamentals of Absolute Necessity to be Believed, they had ceased to be true Disciples of christ.
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And whether there be not some noble effects of this Gospel-Doctrine upon the heart, which are also Proper to the Church after Christs Ascension,
And whither there be not Some noble effects of this Gospel doctrine upon the heart, which Are also Proper to the Church After Christ Ascension,
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as well as these Articles of Belief were proper to them, and so that this Text may speak of both, I leave to further Consideration. 3. Many think that it is but a particular Conversion and Repentance that is here spoken of;
as well as these Articles of Belief were proper to them, and so that this Text may speak of both, I leave to further Consideration. 3. Many think that it is but a particular Conversion and Repentance that is Here spoken of;
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that is, from this sin of Ambition which the Disciples did now Manifest:
that is, from this since of Ambition which the Disciples did now Manifest:
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but then they observe not, that it will hence be concluded, that a true Disciple may by a particular sin be in such a state, that if he should die in, he should not be saved.
but then they observe not, that it will hence be concluded, that a true Disciple may by a particular since be in such a state, that if he should die in, he should not be saved.
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But others that are learned and godly think that no hard Conclusion, as long as God will not suffer them to die in it. 4. I purposely forbear to trouble you with the names of Expositors,
But Others that Are learned and godly think that no hard Conclusion, as long as God will not suffer them to die in it. 4. I purposely forbear to trouble you with the names of Expositors,
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but I make no doubt but they are in the right, that suppose that Christ doth here Reprehend their Ambition, by Describing the Contrary temper of his true followers, shewing them the Absolute Necessity of Conversion, without any Determination whether they were or were not Converted at present:
but I make no doubt but they Are in the right, that suppose that christ does Here Reprehend their Ambition, by Describing the Contrary temper of his true followers, showing them the Absolute Necessity of Conversion, without any Determination whither they were or were not Converted At present:
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he telleth them that except they be Converted humble Persons, they cannot be saved, but doth not determine that now they are otherwise:
he Telleth them that except they be Converted humble Persons, they cannot be saved, but does not determine that now they Are otherwise:
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And indeed it seemeth not likely that the Disciples of Christ, had not then that Conversion and humility of mind that was of Absolute Necessity to Salvation:
And indeed it seems not likely that the Disciples of christ, had not then that Conversion and humility of mind that was of Absolute Necessity to Salvation:
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these words may well be be used to Converted men, to shew them the Necessity of that conversion which they have.
these words may well be be used to Converted men, to show them the Necessity of that conversion which they have.
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As if a Christian begin to grow Covetous, you may say, except you be a man Converted from earthly-mindedness to heavenliness, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
As if a Christian begin to grow Covetous, you may say, except you be a man Converted from Earthly-mindedness to heavenliness, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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which doth not deny him to be already Converted.
which does not deny him to be already Converted.
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Thopugh as to our present purpose the matter is not great which of these be taken for the sense,
Thopugh as to our present purpose the matter is not great which of these be taken for the sense,
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because they all afford us that Doctrine that we shall gather:
Because they all afford us that Doctrine that we shall gather:
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For if there be no Salvation without a particular Conversion from a particular sin, much less without a Conversion from a state of sin.
For if there be no Salvation without a particular Conversion from a particular since, much less without a Conversion from a state of since.
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But the plain sense of the Text I doubt not is this; As if he should say, You strive for preheminency and wordly greatness in my Kingdom,
But the plain sense of the Text I doubt not is this; As if he should say, You strive for Preeminence and wordly greatness in my Kingdom,
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why I tell you my Kingdom is a Kingdom of babes, it containeth none but the humble that are small in their own eyes,
why I tell you my Kingdom is a Kingdom of babes, it Containeth none but the humble that Are small in their own eyes,
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and look not after great Matters in this world;
and look not After great Matters in this world;
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and though nature be proud, yet except you be (now or hereafter) converted men,
and though nature be proud, yet except you be (now or hereafter) converted men,
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and become as little children, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven: and become as little children, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
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By the Kingdom of Heaven is here meant, both the estate of true Grace, and so of Glory.
By the Kingdom of Heaven is Here meant, both the estate of true Grace, and so of Glory.
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Not as if Conversion were a preparation to their entering into this Kingdom as begun on earth,
Not as if Conversion were a preparation to their entering into this Kingdom as begun on earth,
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but it is their very entrance it self, and so the beginning of it.
but it is their very Entrance it self, and so the beginning of it.
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The Doctrine we shall hence handle, shall be given you in no other but the Words of the Text,
The Doctrine we shall hence handle, shall be given you in no other but the Words of the Text,
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lest I seem to force them.
lest I seem to force them.
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Doct. It is a most certain Truth, protested by Jesus Christ, that except men be Converted and become as little Children, they cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Doct. It is a most certain Truth, protested by jesus christ, that except men be Converted and become as little Children, they cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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The Order which we shall observe in handling this, is, 1. To shew you what this Kingdom of Heaven is. 2. What it is to be converted,
The Order which we shall observe in handling this, is, 1. To show you what this Kingdom of Heaven is. 2. What it is to be converted,
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and particularly what to become as little children. 3. Confirm the Doctrine from other Scriptures. 4. I shall give you the reasons why no man can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven that is not Converted. 5. We shall make use of all,
and particularly what to become as little children. 3. Confirm the Doctrine from other Scriptures. 4. I shall give you the Reasons why no man can enter into the Kingdom of Heaven that is not Converted. 5. We shall make use of all,
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and therein shew you the hinderances of Conversion, the marks of it, the motives to it,
and therein show you the hindrances of Conversion, the marks of it, the motives to it,
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and the directions for attaining it; as the Lord shall enable me.
and the directions for attaining it; as the Lord shall enable me.
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1. The Kingdom of Heaven is taken in Scripture both for the State of Grace and Glory.
1. The Kingdom of Heaven is taken in Scripture both for the State of Grace and Glory.
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As all men are by nature in the Kingdom of Satan here, by a willing obeying of him,
As all men Are by nature in the Kingdom of Satan Here, by a willing obeying of him,
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and hereafter to be Tormented by him;
and hereafter to be Tormented by him;
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so all the converted are by Grace in the Kingdom of Christ, by a willing submission,
so all the converted Are by Grace in the Kingdom of christ, by a willing submission,
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and obedience here, and hereafter to be glorified by him for ever: This is all one Kingdom, because there is the same King and the same Subjects;
and Obedience Here, and hereafter to be glorified by him for ever: This is all one Kingdom, Because there is the same King and the same Subject's;
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yet they are Diversified in this, that one is the way or means to the other,
yet they Are Diversified in this, that one is the Way or means to the other,
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and that the Laws and Duties which belong to us in the way, are not all the same as those that shall continue at the end.
and that the Laws and Duties which belong to us in the Way, Are not all the same as those that shall continue At the end.
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It is called the kingdom of heaven, both because the King is from above, and not a meer man as earthly Kings are;
It is called the Kingdom of heaven, both Because the King is from above, and not a mere man as earthly Kings Are;
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and reigneth in Heaven invisibly, and not as earthly Monarchs whom you may see: and because it is heaven which all Grace and means and duties do tend to,
and Reigneth in Heaven invisibly, and not as earthly Monarchs whom you may see: and Because it is heaven which all Grace and means and duties do tend to,
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and it is heaven where is the end and full felicity, and the most glorious part of the Kingdom;
and it is heaven where is the end and full felicity, and the most glorious part of the Kingdom;
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the guide and sanctifier of the Church also is from heaven, even the Holy Ghost:
the guide and sanctifier of the Church also is from heaven, even the Holy Ghost:
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the Law is from heaven by the inspiration of the Spirit, the hearts of the Subjects are heavenly,
the Law is from heaven by the inspiration of the Spirit, the hearts of the Subject's Are heavenly,
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and their lives must be heavenly: It is here in the Seed, it will be hereafter in the full Tree.
and their lives must be heavenly: It is Here in the Seed, it will be hereafter in the full Tree.
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The Difference between the Egg and the Bird, the Acorn and the Oak, is not neer so great as the Difference between the Kingdom of Grace and of Glory.
The Difference between the Egg and the Bird, the Acorn and the Oak, is not near so great as the Difference between the Kingdom of Grace and of Glory.
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And yet a man that had never seen or known the production of such creatures, would little Believe,
And yet a man that had never seen or known the production of such creatures, would little Believe,
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if you should shew him an Acorn, that that would little Believe, if you should shew him an Acorn, that that would come to be an Oak.
if you should show him an Acorn, that that would little Believe, if you should show him an Acorn, that that would come to be an Oak.
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And it is no marvel if a Carnal heart will not believe that the weak despised graces of the Saints, do tend to such an unconceivable Glory.
And it is no marvel if a Carnal heart will not believe that the weak despised graces of the Saints, do tend to such an unconceivable Glory.
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When a poor Christian that is dead to this world, lieth praying and panting after God,
When a poor Christian that is dead to this world, lies praying and panting After God,
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and looking and longing after Glory, little doth the unbelieving world think, what a blessed harbour it is that by these gales he is moving and hasting to;
and looking and longing After Glory, little does the unbelieving world think, what a blessed harbour it is that by these gales he is moving and hasting to;
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they now see him praying, and shall then see him possessing and praysing:
they now see him praying, and shall then see him possessing and praising:
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they now see his labour and suffering, but they will not Believe his blessedness, and perfection, till they see it to their own sorrow, who have lost it. SECT. III. BEfore I proceed to open the nature of Conversion;
they now see his labour and suffering, but they will not Believe his blessedness, and perfection, till they see it to their own sorrow, who have lost it. SECT. III. BEfore I proceed to open the nature of Conversion;
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I shall say somewhat more of the word: And I shall shew you the Difference between Conversion, Repentance, Regeneration, Sanctification, Vocation.
I shall say somewhat more of the word: And I shall show you the Difference between Conversion, Repentance, Regeneration, Sanctification, Vocation.
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1. The Truth is, All these five words are used in Scripture to express the same work upon the soul:
1. The Truth is, All these five words Are used in Scripture to express the same work upon the soul:
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only they have some respective and other smaller differences, which I shall now manifest to you.
only they have Some respective and other smaller differences, which I shall now manifest to you.
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And the first word Vocation is taken often for Gods Act of calling when it hath no success,
And the First word Vocation is taken often for God's Act of calling when it hath no success,
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and this is called uneffectual calling. So it is used, Prov. 1. 24. Because I called and ye refused, I have stretched forth my hands and no man regarded;
and this is called uneffectual calling. So it is used, Curae 1. 24. Because I called and you refused, I have stretched forth my hands and no man regarded;
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But ye have set at nought all my Counsel, and would none of my Reproof. So Isa. 65. 12. Jer. 7. 13. I called, but ye answered not. And many other places:But you have Set At nought all my Counsel, and would none of my Reproof. So Isaiah 65. 12. Jer. 7. 13. I called, but you answered not. And many other places:
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Sometimes it is taken for the Act of God when it is successfull;
Sometime it is taken for the Act of God when it is successful;
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as 1 Thes. 2. 12. and many more places: 2. This success it self is termed our calling in a passive sense:
as 1 Thebes 2. 12. and many more places: 2. This success it self is termed our calling in a passive sense:
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and it is two-fold. 1. Common; when men are brought but to outward profession and common gifts;
and it is twofold. 1. Common; when men Are brought but to outward profession and Common Gifts;
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and so the word is used often. 2. Special; when men are savingly Converted to Christ;
and so the word is used often. 2. Special; when men Are savingly Converted to christ;
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the former is Common effectual Calling; the latter is special effectual Calling: and this last is the same with Conversion:
the former is Common effectual Calling; the latter is special effectual Calling: and this last is the same with Conversion:
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Only these two Differences are observable. 1. As to the name, it is Metaphorically taken from the outward call of the Gospel,
Only these two Differences Are observable. 1. As to the name, it is Metaphorically taken from the outward call of the Gospel,
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and so applyed to the effect on the soul. 2. It hath usually in Scripture a Principal Respect to the first effect on the soul,
and so applied to the Effect on the soul. 2. It hath usually in Scripture a Principal Respect to the First Effect on the soul,
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even the Act of Faith it self above all other Graces, and following obedience: yet not excluding the latter, but sometimes plainly comprehending them.
even the Act of Faith it self above all other Graces, and following Obedience: yet not excluding the latter, but sometime plainly comprehending them.
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So that some Divines conceive that Vocation is a work different from Sanctification, because they conceive that it is only the Spirits causing the first Act of Faith in the Soul,
So that Some Divines conceive that Vocation is a work different from Sanctification, Because they conceive that it is only the Spirits causing the First Act of Faith in the Soul,
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and by that Act a habit is effected, and therewith the seed of all Graces, which they call the work of Sanctification.
and by that Act a habit is effected, and therewith the seed of all Graces, which they call the work of Sanctification.
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And indeed the word Vocation hath special respect to the Gospel-Call, to the Act of Believing in Christ,
And indeed the word Vocation hath special respect to the Gospel call, to the Act of Believing in christ,
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and the proper effect of that Call, even our Actual Belief.
and the proper Effect of that Call, even our Actual Belief.
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But sometime it comprehendeth the whole Christian Relation and State, as Heb. 3. 1. and 2 Pet. 1. 10, &c. 2. Repentance is the same thing as special effectual calling;
But sometime it comprehendeth the Whole Christian Relation and State, as Hebrew 3. 1. and 2 Pet. 1. 10, etc. 2. Repentance is the same thing as special effectual calling;
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So we 〈 ◊ 〉 not calling in the most narrow sense of all: for the bare Act of faith:
So we 〈 ◊ 〉 not calling in the most narrow sense of all: for the bore Act of faith:
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only this difference there is. 1. The word Repentance doth specially denote our motion from the Terminus a quo, even that sinful state from which we turn, and which we Repent of:
only this difference there is. 1. The word Repentance does specially denote our motion from the Terminus a quo, even that sinful state from which we turn, and which we repent of:
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yet including essentially also the state to which we turn.
yet including essentially also the state to which we turn.
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Whereas the word Vocation doth principally express the state to which we are called. 2. Also the word Repentance doth principally Respect our turning to God from whom we fell:
Whereas the word Vocation does principally express the state to which we Are called. 2. Also the word Repentance does principally Respect our turning to God from whom we fell:
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But the word Vocation doth as much or more respect our coming to Christ the Mediator as the way to the Father.
But the word Vocation does as much or more respect our coming to christ the Mediator as the Way to the Father.
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There is a twofold Repentance, 1. One is our turning from a state of sin and misery, such as the unconverted are in,
There is a twofold Repentance, 1. One is our turning from a state of since and misery, such as the unconverted Are in,
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and this is it that we mean now, as the same with conversion from the same state. 2. There is also a particular Repentance, which is a turning from a particular sin,
and this is it that we mean now, as the same with conversion from the same state. 2. There is also a particular Repentance, which is a turning from a particular since,
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and this must be daily renewed while we live. Repentance signifieth and containeth two things. The first is a hearty sorrow that ever we sinned;
and this must be daily renewed while we live. Repentance signifies and Containeth two things. The First is a hearty sorrow that ever we sinned;
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The second is a change of the mind from that sin to God. Indeed the former is but part of the later:
The second is a change of the mind from that since to God. Indeed the former is but part of the later:
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The changed mind is changed in this part, and manifesteth its change in a speciall manner, by Remorse for former sins:
The changed mind is changed in this part, and manifesteth its change in a special manner, by Remorse for former Sins:
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Though all Remorse is not from such a change.
Though all Remorse is not from such a change.
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3. The word [ Regeneration ] also signifieth the same thing with Conversion, but with this small Difference. 1. The term is Metaphorical, taken from our Natural Generation;
3. The word [ Regeneration ] also signifies the same thing with Conversion, but with this small Difference. 1. The term is Metaphorical, taken from our Natural Generation;
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because there is so great a change, that a man is as it were another man. 2. The word is in Scripture-sense, I think more comprehensive then Conversion, Repentance or Vocation:
Because there is so great a change, that a man is as it were Another man. 2. The word is in Scripture-sense, I think more comprehensive then Conversion, Repentance or Vocation:
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For it signifieth not only the newness of our Qualities, but also of our Relations, even our whole new state.
For it signifies not only the newness of our Qualities, but also of our Relations, even our Whole new state.
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This is not ordinarily acknowledged, but if we view the places where the word is used, it will prove so.
This is not ordinarily acknowledged, but if we view the places where the word is used, it will prove so.
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For as Paul describing the thing, though he use not the word, 2 Cor. 5. 11. saith, He that is in Christ is a new Creature, old things are passed away,
For as Paul describing the thing, though he use not the word, 2 Cor. 5. 11. Says, He that is in christ is a new Creature, old things Are passed away,
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behold all things are become new. Where Relations must needs be part of that All, as the Context will shew.behold all things Are become new. Where Relations must needs be part of that All, as the Context will show.
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So Tit. 3. 5. It is called the laver or washing of Regeneration; and is distinguished from the Renewing of the Holy Ghost;
So Tit. 3. 5. It is called the laver or washing of Regeneration; and is distinguished from the Renewing of the Holy Ghost;
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at least as the General, comprehending that as a part. 1. Most Expositors think that the word hath Reference to Baptism,
At least as the General, comprehending that as a part. 1. Most Expositors think that the word hath Referente to Baptism,
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and expresseth its Effects or Consequents.
and Expresses its Effects or Consequents.
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And no doubt Baptism is for Remission of sins, and therefore the Laver of Regeneration is for Remission of sins. 2. The very Text mentioneth plainly that Grace by which we are saved;
And no doubt Baptism is for Remission of Sins, and Therefore the Laver of Regeneration is for Remission of Sins. 2. The very Text mentioneth plainly that Grace by which we Are saved;
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by free Grace, and that is our free Justification as well as free Sanctification.
by free Grace, and that is our free Justification as well as free Sanctification.
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And our Divines commonly cite that Text against the Papists upon that account, as pleading for free Justification.
And our Divines commonly Cite that Text against the Papists upon that account, as pleading for free Justification.
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Not by works of Righteousness that we have done, but according to his Mercy he saved us, by the washing of Regeneration, Not by works of Righteousness that we have done, but according to his Mercy he saved us, by the washing of Regeneration,
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and the Renewing of the Holy Ghost: and the Renewing of the Holy Ghost:
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Is not saving from the guilt of sin a part of our Salvation? what reason to Restrain saving here to Sanctification only? Doubtless if there were reason to Restrain the word [ Regeneration ] to either, it would be to Justification only:
Is not Saving from the guilt of since a part of our Salvation? what reason to Restrain Saving Here to Sanctification only? Doubtless if there were reason to Restrain the word [ Regeneration ] to either, it would be to Justification only:
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Because the giving of the Holy Ghost is next mentioned by it self, but Justification is not mentioned at all; if Regeneration comprehends it not.
Because the giving of the Holy Ghost is next mentioned by it self, but Justification is not mentioned At all; if Regeneration comprehends it not.
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And it is certain, that the Apostle intendeth not only to tell us, that we are freely Sanctified without works, but also that we are freely Justified by Grace without works.
And it is certain, that the Apostle intends not only to tell us, that we Are freely Sanctified without works, but also that we Are freely Justified by Grace without works.
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So John 3. 3. Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.
So John 3. 3. Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of God.
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Where he at least, hath some Respect to Baptism, as most suppose; and Baptism is for the Remission of sins:
Where he At least, hath Some Respect to Baptism, as most suppose; and Baptism is for the Remission of Sins:
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to be born of water therefore must needs Include Remission of sin.
to be born of water Therefore must needs Include Remission of since.
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And this Regeneration maketh a man a New Creature, and as Paul saith, in the New Creature all things are become New; and not the Qualities only.
And this Regeneration makes a man a New Creature, and as Paul Says, in the New Creature all things Are become New; and not the Qualities only.
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But in the main, Regeneration is the same with Conversion.
But in the main, Regeneration is the same with Conversion.
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4. The word [ Sanctification ] also signifieth the same thing for the main, as Conversion doth, only with these small differences following. 1. The word is more comprehensive,
4. The word [ Sanctification ] also signifies the same thing for the main, as Conversion does, only with these small differences following. 1. The word is more comprehensive,
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for it signifieth our whole State of Dedication or devotedness to God, which comprehendeth in it these four things. 1. The change of a mans Qualities, whereby he is made fit for the service of God;
for it signifies our Whole State of Dedication or devotedness to God, which comprehendeth in it these four things. 1. The change of a men Qualities, whereby he is made fit for the service of God;
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having his heart bent towards him, and set upon him. 2. The Actual Dedication or devoting of a mans self to God by Faith and a holy Covenant.
having his heart bent towards him, and Set upon him. 2. The Actual Dedication or devoting of a men self to God by Faith and a holy Covenant.
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Especially in Baptism, by solemn vow or engagement. 3. The Relation of a person so dedicated or devoted to God;
Especially in Baptism, by solemn Voelli or engagement. 3. The Relation of a person so dedicated or devoted to God;
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as he is one set apart to him for holy uses;
as he is one Set apart to him for holy uses;
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and it is from this Relation especially that the word Sanctification is used. 4. The holiness of life that followeth hereupon;
and it is from this Relation especially that the word Sanctification is used. 4. The holiness of life that follows hereupon;
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in the Actuall living to God, to whom we are devoted. Sanctification comprehendeth all this, and so comprehends in it Vocation, and somewhat more.
in the Actual living to God, to whom we Are devoted. Sanctification comprehendeth all this, and so comprehends in it Vocation, and somewhat more.
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But then perhaps it may be found, that the word is sometimes, if not often, used in Scripture for holiness of the life alone, as presupposing all the rest.
But then perhaps it may be found, that the word is sometime, if not often, used in Scripture for holiness of the life alone, as presupposing all the rest.
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Indeed there are more words then one, which we translate Sanctification, which yet are not all of one sense. As NONLATINALPHABET, and NONLATINALPHABET differ: So doth NONLATINALPHABET and NONLATINALPHABET differ:
Indeed there Are more words then one, which we translate Sanctification, which yet Are not all of one sense. As, and differ: So does and differ:
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But I shall purposely forbear to trouble you with such matters.
But I shall purposely forbear to trouble you with such matters.
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So that having opened before to you the word Conversion, and now these four, Vocation, Repentance, Regeneration and Sanctification, you may see how far they are the same, or differ.
So that having opened before to you the word Conversion, and now these four, Vocation, Repentance, Regeneration and Sanctification, you may see how Far they Are the same, or differ.
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The like may be said of the word, changing, renewing, or making new, and the like;
The like may be said of the word, changing, renewing, or making new, and the like;
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which all signifie the same work of God upon the soul.
which all signify the same work of God upon the soul.
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Those therefore that enquire whether Vocation, Regeneration, Repentance, Sanctification, &c. are the same thing, or divers and which of them goeth first, &c. must first be resolved of the sense of the terms,
Those Therefore that inquire whither Vocation, Regeneration, Repentance, Sanctification, etc. Are the same thing, or diverse and which of them Goes First, etc. must First be resolved of the sense of the terms,
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before they proceed to the matter: For most of these words are used in several senses;
before they proceed to the matter: For most of these words Are used in several Senses;
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and that ambiguity must first be removed. SECT. IV. II. I Am next to shew you what it is to be converted and become as little Children:
and that ambiguity must First be removed. SECT. IV. II I Am next to show you what it is to be converted and become as little Children:
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which cannot be so well done till I have first given some brief Description of the state of a man unconverted:
which cannot be so well done till I have First given Some brief Description of the state of a man unconverted:
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to which end you must know;
to which end you must know;
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that God made man perfect, and gave him a perfect Law to keep, which commanded perfect Obedience upon pain of Everlasting Death:
that God made man perfect, and gave him a perfect Law to keep, which commanded perfect obedience upon pain of Everlasting Death:
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by the Temptation of Satan man broke this Law, and cast himself out of the favour of God;
by the Temptation of Satan man broke this Law, and cast himself out of the favour of God;
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and made himself the slave of Satan and the child of death; this he did by a wilful adhering to the creature, and departing from God;
and made himself the slave of Satan and the child of death; this he did by a wilful adhering to the creature, and departing from God;
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so that the Nature of man was thus become corrupt; and such as the first man, Adam was, such must his Posterity needs be;
so that the Nature of man was thus become corrupt; and such as the First man, Adam was, such must his Posterity needs be;
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for who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Job 14. 4. And how can Adam conveigh to his posterity that Image of God which he had lost himself,
for who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Job 14. 4. And how can Adam convey to his posterity that Image of God which he had lost himself,
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or that right to the favour of God and further happiness? so that we are all born with corrupted natures inclined to earth and earthly things,
or that right to the favour of God and further happiness? so that we Are all born with corrupted nature's inclined to earth and earthly things,
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and strange and averse to heaven and heavenly things;
and strange and averse to heaven and heavenly things;
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prone to evil and backward to good, estranged from God and making our carnal selves our God.
prove to evil and backward to good, estranged from God and making our carnal selves our God.
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Pride, Self-love, Covetousness, Voluptuousness, Unbelief, Ignorance, Error, Hypocrisie, Ungodliness, Strife, Contention, Cruelty and all Wickedness have their roots at once in us,
Pride, Self-love, Covetousness, Voluptuousness, Unbelief, Ignorance, Error, Hypocrisy, Ungodliness, Strife, Contention, Cruelty and all Wickedness have their roots At once in us,
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and if temptation serve, we shall bring forth the fruit. This being the state of every man by nature;
and if temptation serve, we shall bring forth the fruit. This being the state of every man by nature;
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by practice and custom in sinning men become worse; and the longer they delay before they are Converted, the worse usually do they grow,
by practice and custom in sinning men become Worse; and the longer they Delay before they Are Converted, the Worse usually do they grow,
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and the further do they go from God and from their happiness.
and the further do they go from God and from their happiness.
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By all which me thinks you may easily see, both what Conversion is, and why there is such a Necessity of it.
By all which me thinks you may Easily see, both what Conversion is, and why there is such a Necessity of it.
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The Word [ Conversion ] is sometimes taken Actively, for that Act or work that doth convert us;
The Word [ Conversion ] is sometime taken Actively, for that Act or work that does convert us;
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and sometime Passively, for that change that is thereby wrought:
and sometime Passively, for that change that is thereby wrought:
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as man is the Subject or Patient, so is he also an Agent in the actual turning of his own soul;
as man is the Subject or Patient, so is he also an Agent in the actual turning of his own soul;
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so that, God and Man are both Agents in this work.
so that, God and Man Are both Agents in this work.
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The word here in my Text is Active, and maketh it the Act of man [ Except ye convert your selves:
The word Here in my Text is Active, and makes it the Act of man [ Except you convert your selves:
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] but we translate it [ be converted: ] because the word is used reciprocally, as some speak, in Scripture:
] but we translate it [ be converted: ] Because the word is used reciprocally, as Some speak, in Scripture:
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In a word, God as the most laudable principal Cause, doth cause mans will to turn it self.
In a word, God as the most laudable principal Cause, does cause men will to turn it self.
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So that, Conversion Actively taken, as it is the work of the Holy Ghost, is a work of the Spirit of Christ, by the doctrine of Christ, by which he effectually changeth mens minds and heart and life from the Creature to God in Christ:
So that, Conversion Actively taken, as it is the work of the Holy Ghost, is a work of the Spirit of christ, by the Doctrine of christ, by which he effectually changes men's minds and heart and life from the Creature to God in christ:
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Conversion as it is our Work, is the work of man, wherein by the effectual Grace of the Holy Ghost, he turneth his mind and heart and life from the Creature to God in Christ.
Conversion as it is our Work, is the work of man, wherein by the effectual Grace of the Holy Ghost, he turns his mind and heart and life from the Creature to God in christ.
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And Conversion as taken Passively, is the sincere change of a mans mind heart and life from the Creature to God in Christ, which is wrought by the Holy Ghost;
And Conversion as taken Passively, is the sincere change of a men mind heart and life from the Creature to God in christ, which is wrought by the Holy Ghost;
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through the doctrine of Christ, and by himself thus moved by the Holy Ghost. through the Doctrine of christ, and by himself thus moved by the Holy Ghost.
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Here you may see, 1. Who is the cause of this Conversion, and what is the means. 2. What is the change wrought. 3. On whom. 4. From what and to what. 1. The most Laudable principal Cause is the Holy Ghost, who is the sanctifier of the Elect. 2. The Instrumental Cause is the doctrine of Christ either read,
Here you may see, 1. Who is the cause of this Conversion, and what is the means. 2. What is the change wrought. 3. On whom. 4. From what and to what. 1. The most Laudable principal Cause is the Holy Ghost, who is the sanctifier of the Elect. 2. The Instrumental Cause is the Doctrine of christ either read,
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or heard, or some way known;
or herd, or Some Way known;
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and brought by the Spirit to mens Understandings and Consideration. 3. Man himself is the subject of the Spirits Operation,
and brought by the Spirit to men's Understandings and Consideration. 3. Man himself is the Subject of the Spirits Operation,
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and the proper agent of these holy Actions of Believing, Repenting, &c. which the Holy Ghost doth cause him to perform.
and the proper agent of these holy Actions of Believing, Repenting, etc. which the Holy Ghost does cause him to perform.
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It is not the Holy Ghost that Believeth, but he causeth man to Believe. 4. That which we are turned from, is,
It is not the Holy Ghost that Believeth, but he Causes man to Believe. 4. That which we Are turned from, is,
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as to the Object, the Creature which sinful man doth adhere to above God;
as to the Object, the Creature which sinful man does adhere to above God;
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and as to the Act it is sin, that is, he ceaseth this vitious adhering to the creature. 5. That which man turneth to, is, God in and by Christ the Mediator.
and as to the Act it is since, that is, he ceases this vicious adhering to the creature. 5. That which man turns to, is, God in and by christ the Mediator.
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God hath again the heart of a sinner when he is Converted, and God will be his happiness:
God hath again the heart of a sinner when he is Converted, and God will be his happiness:
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his Reformation, Recovery, Reward and Felicity consisteth in this.
his Reformation, Recovery, Reward and Felicity Consisteth in this.
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The parts of this Conversion are these three. 1. It is a change of the mind. 2. Of the heart. 3. Of the Life. SECT. V. 1. COnversion changeth the Mind, 1 From Ignorance. 2. From Inconsideratness. 3. From Unbelief. 4. From Error.
The parts of this Conversion Are these three. 1. It is a change of the mind. 2. Of the heart. 3. Of the Life. SECT. V. 1. COnversion changes the Mind, 1 From Ignorance. 2. From Inconsiderateness. 3. From Unbelief. 4. From Error.
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1. Every unconverted man is Ignorant of the saving Truths of the Gospel, either by a total Ignorance of the thing,
1. Every unconverted man is Ignorant of the Saving Truths of the Gospel, either by a total Ignorance of the thing,
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or by an insufficient, superficial, uneffectual Apprehension of it:
or by an insufficient, superficial, uneffectual Apprehension of it:
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The most of the world do not know what man is by nature and actual sin;
The most of the world do not know what man is by nature and actual since;
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how hateful sin and sinners are to God; how it deserveth his Everlasting wrath, and maketh it our Portion:
how hateful since and Sinners Are to God; how it deserveth his Everlasting wrath, and makes it our Portion:
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How Christ hath satisfied and Redeemed us from this misery, and on what terms, and in what Order he offereth to man that pardon and life which he hath purchased:
How christ hath satisfied and Redeemed us from this misery, and on what terms, and in what Order he Offereth to man that pardon and life which he hath purchased:
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How he will Judge them that Believe, Repent and obey him at-last to everlasting Glory, and the rest to everlasting Misery.
How he will Judge them that Believe, repent and obey him at-last to everlasting Glory, and the rest to everlasting Misery.
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Many poor souls are utterly Ignorant of these very principles of the Christian Religion, in the midst of Gospel-light,
Many poor Souls Are utterly Ignorant of these very principles of the Christian Religion, in the midst of Gospel light,
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and under all our most diligent Instructions, and of those that have some knowledge of them;
and under all our most diligent Instructions, and of those that have Some knowledge of them;
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many know them but superficially and uneffectually.
many know them but superficially and uneffectually.
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Now the first thing that the Spirit of God doth either in or to the work of Conversion, is, to open mens eyes to understand these mysteries:
Now the First thing that the Spirit of God does either in or to the work of Conversion, is, to open men's eyes to understand these Mysteres:
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so that, the man that was went to hear them as a strange thing, as if we spoke Greek or Hebrew to him, is now like a man that is brought out of a dungeon into the open light;
so that, the man that was went to hear them as a strange thing, as if we spoke Greek or Hebrew to him, is now like a man that is brought out of a dungeon into the open Light;
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or that hath his eye-sight Recovered, and doth not only know these things, but knows them with a somewhat clear and affecting knowledge:
or that hath his eyesight Recovered, and does not only know these things, but knows them with a somewhat clear and affecting knowledge:
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and is much taken with the light, and rejoyceth in it, and marvaileth at his former Ignorance.
and is much taken with the Light, and Rejoiceth in it, and marvaileth At his former Ignorance.
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I shall prove all this to you by Scripture.
I shall prove all this to you by Scripture.
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In 1 Cor. 2. 14. The Apostle tels us, The Natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God,
In 1 Cor. 2. 14. The Apostle tells us, The Natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God,
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for they are foolishness to him, weither can he know them, because they are spiri••alty discerned. for they Are foolishness to him, weither can he know them, Because they Are spiri••alty discerned.
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In 2 Cor. 4. 3. The Apostle saith;
In 2 Cor. 4. 3. The Apostle Says;
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If our Gospel to hid, it is hid to them that are lost, in whom the God of this w•rld hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, If our Gospel to hid, it is hid to them that Are lost, in whom the God of this w•rld 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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And then the cure you may see:
And then the cure you may see:
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Acts 26. 18. I send thee to open their eyes, and turn them from darkness to light,
Acts 26. 18. I send thee to open their eyes, and turn them from darkness to Light,
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and from the power of Satan unto God. and from the power of Satan unto God.
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Many poor people think that utter ignorance may stand with Grace, and that they may be saved without knowledge, because they are not book-learned.
Many poor people think that utter ignorance may stand with Grace, and that they may be saved without knowledge, Because they Are not book-learned.
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But you hear God telleth you otherwise.
But you hear God Telleth you otherwise.
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Many have much brainknowledge that have no Grace, but no man can have Grace without solid knowledge:
Many have much brainknowledge that have no Grace, but no man can have Grace without solid knowledge:
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For who can hate sin till he knoweth it, and the Evil of it? and who can love God till he know him to be lovely? and who can do the duty that he understandeth not,
For who can hate since till he Knoweth it, and the Evil of it? and who can love God till he know him to be lovely? and who can do the duty that he understands not,
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or go the way to heaven that he is ignorant of? So that this is the first part of the change of the mind; from ignorance to knowledge. SECT. VI. 2. THe second part of the change of the mind, is, from Careless Inconsiderateness to sober Consideration:
or go the Way to heaven that he is ignorant of? So that this is the First part of the change of the mind; from ignorance to knowledge. SECT. VI. 2. THe second part of the change of the mind, is, from Careless Inconsiderateness to Sobrium Consideration:
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and this is a great help to all that followeth.
and this is a great help to all that follows.
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The main reason why we cannot bring men out of love with this vain world nor to yield to the Call of God,
The main reason why we cannot bring men out of love with this vain world nor to yield to the Call of God,
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and make out after Christ, and their Everlasting Salvation, is, because we cannot bring them to Consideration.
and make out After christ, and their Everlasting Salvation, is, Because we cannot bring them to Consideration.
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Men are heady and rash, and drown their own reason with wilfulness or passion, or worldly businesses,
Men Are heady and rash, and drown their own reason with wilfulness or passion, or worldly businesses,
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and will not give reason leave to work.
and will not give reason leave to work.
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Their vitious wils command their understandings to other objects, and will not let them dwell long enough on those that should do them Good.
Their vicious wills command their understandings to other objects, and will not let them dwell long enough on those that should do them Good.
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All wicked men are Inconsider are men, and therefore Inconsiderate, because wicked: and therefore wicked, because Inconsiderate. If they hear of the greatest Truths in the Congregation, they go home and talk of other matters,
All wicked men Are Inconsider Are men, and Therefore Inconsiderate, Because wicked: and Therefore wicked, Because Inconsiderate. If they hear of the greatest Truths in the Congregation, they go home and talk of other matters,
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and all runs out, and they are never the better:
and all runs out, and they Are never the better:
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we cannot get them to go alone one hour, and seriously consider of what they heard:
we cannot get them to go alone one hour, and seriously Consider of what they herd:
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Ignorance doth much to mens perdition, but Inconsiderateness much more.
Ignorance does much to men's perdition, but Inconsiderateness much more.
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Oh if that little which our common people know, were but frequently and earnestly considered of, it would not suffer them to be such as they are I Well! but when the Spirit of God comes effectually to convert the soul, he maketh them consider:
O if that little which our Common people know, were but frequently and earnestly considered of, it would not suffer them to be such as they Are I Well! but when the Spirit of God comes effectually to convert the soul, he makes them Consider:
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he awakeneth the sleepy soul, and sheweth them that the matter so neetly concerns them, that if they love themselves, it is time to consider of it:
he awakeneth the sleepy soul, and shows them that the matter so neetly concerns them, that if they love themselves, it is time to Consider of it:
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he setteth these Truths still before their eyes, which for nerly they cast behind their backs;
he sets these Truths still before their eyes, which for nerly they cast behind their backs;
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he holdeth their thoughts upon them so, that they must needs consider them.
he holds their thoughts upon them so, that they must needs Consider them.
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They had heard perhaps an hundred times before of sin, and Christ, and the Necessity of Conversion, of Judgement,
They had herd perhaps an hundred times before of since, and christ, and the Necessity of Conversion, of Judgement,
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and Heaven, and Hell, but they never throughly considered it till now.
and Heaven, and Hell, but they never thoroughly considered it till now.
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Oh this is a great part of the renewing work of the Spirit, to fix a mans thoughts upon the Truths of God till they work,
O this is a great part of the renewing work of the Spirit, to fix a men thoughts upon the Truths of God till they work,
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and to bring a mans reason to do its office! I will shew you this but in two or three Texts of Scripture.
and to bring a men reason to do its office! I will show you this but in two or three Texts of Scripture.
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In Acts 17. 11. It is said that the Jews of Berea had more ingenuity then the rest, For they searched the Scriptures daily,
In Acts 17. 11. It is said that the jews of Berea had more ingenuity then the rest, For they searched the Scriptures daily,
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whether these things were so, therefore many of them Believed: whither these things were so, Therefore many of them Believed:
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When they came home they did not turn their thoughts presently to other matters, and think no more of what they had heard,
When they Come home they did not turn their thoughts presently to other matters, and think no more of what they had herd,
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but they took their Bibles, and considered and examined the Sermons which they had heard, that they might be Resolved whether it were so indeed or not;
but they took their Bibles, and considered and examined the Sermons which they had herd, that they might be Resolved whither it were so indeed or not;
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that if it were so, they might obey it accordingly; and therefore they believed. In Psal. 119. 59. & 60. vers.
that if it were so, they might obey it accordingly; and Therefore they believed. In Psalm 119. 59. & 60. vers.
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David saith, I thought of my wayes, and turned my feet unto thy Testimonies, I made haste and delayed not to keep thy Commands: David Says, I Thought of my ways, and turned my feet unto thy Testimonies, I made haste and delayed not to keep thy Commands:
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when he thought on his ways, he turned without delay:
when he Thought on his ways, he turned without Delay:
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And God complaineth of the disobedient Israelites in Isa. 1. 2, 3. That he had nourished and brought up children, and they Rebelled against him;
And God Complaineth of the disobedient Israelites in Isaiah 1. 2, 3. That he had nourished and brought up children, and they Rebelled against him;
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and what was the cause? why, The Ox knoweth his owner, and the Ass his Masters Crib,
and what was the cause? why, The Ox Knoweth his owner, and the Ass his Masters Crib,
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but I• ael doth not know; my people doth not Consider. but I• ael does not know; my people does not Consider.
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So that you may see the second part of the Conversion of the mind, is, from Inconsiderateness to Consideration. SECT. VII. 3. THe third part of the change of the mind, is, from •nbelief to true Believing:
So that you may see the second part of the Conversion of the mind, is, from Inconsiderateness to Consideration. SECT. VII. 3. THe third part of the change of the mind, is, from •nbelief to true Believing:
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A customary Belief upon the bare Credit of their fore-fathers, and the Common vote of the Country they dwell in, most among us may have of the Gospel;
A customary Belief upon the bore Credit of their Forefathers, and the Common vote of the Country they dwell in, most among us may have of the Gospel;
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but this faith is like the ground of it, and will not serve to stablish and renew the soul.
but this faith is like the ground of it, and will not serve to establish and renew the soul.
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Men be not soundly perswaded of the infallible Truth of all the Word of God till converting Grace do bring them to Believe it:
Men be not soundly persuaded of the infallible Truth of all the Word of God till converting Grace do bring them to Believe it:
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They think it may be true, and it may be false for ought they know, they cannot tell:
They think it may be true, and it may be false for ought they know, they cannot tell:
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and therefore it is that when we come to those particulars that displease them, they will not Believe them,
and Therefore it is that when we come to those particulars that displease them, they will not Believe them,
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When they do confess in General that the Scripture is true, yet when we tell them particularly of those passages that speak of the Necessity of Conversion, the Difficulty of Salvation, the fewness of the saved,
When they do confess in General that the Scripture is true, yet when we tell them particularly of those passages that speak of the Necessity of Conversion, the Difficulty of Salvation, the fewness of the saved,
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and the Multitude that shall perish, with many the like Truths, they will plainly shew that they do not Believe them.
and the Multitude that shall perish, with many the like Truths, they will plainly show that they do not Believe them.
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A word of such matters of heaven and hell, if it were well Believed, would doubtless prevail against sensuall allurements,
A word of such matters of heaven and hell, if it were well Believed, would doubtless prevail against sensual allurements,
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and make them see that they have something else then this deceitful world to look after.
and make them see that they have something Else then this deceitful world to look After.
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Certainly all unconverted sinners are at best but such half-believers as in Scripture are called rightly •nbelievers. But when the Spirit by the word doth illuminate their understanding, they see then that all this is most certainly true:
Certainly all unconverted Sinners Are At best but such half-believers as in Scripture Are called rightly •nbelievers. But when the Spirit by the word does illuminate their understanding, they see then that all this is most Certainly true:
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that the talk of sin, and misery, and Christ, and Grace, and Glory, and of Everlasting Torments to the Impenitent are no dreams nor doubtful suppositions.
that the talk of since, and misery, and christ, and Grace, and Glory, and of Everlasting Torments to the Impenitent Are not dreams nor doubtful suppositions.
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God telleth them then to the very heart, that these are matters not to be questioned,
God Telleth them then to the very heart, that these Are matters not to be questioned,
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but presently and seriously to be regarded: For God will prove true when all men prove lyars:
but presently and seriously to be regarded: For God will prove true when all men prove liars:
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Heaven and earth shall pass away, but a Jot or Tittle of his Word shall not pass away till all be fulfilled, Mat. 5. 18. Whatever Unbelievers think of it now, nothing is more Certain then that all men on earth shall shortly find themselves in heaven or hell.
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but a Jot or Tittle of his Word shall not pass away till all be fulfilled, Mathew 5. 18. Whatever Unbelievers think of it now, nothing is more Certain then that all men on earth shall shortly find themselves in heaven or hell.
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Now the soul perceiveth that this is true, as the God of heaven is true,
Now the soul perceives that this is true, as the God of heaven is true,
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and that it is madness to Question the Truth of his Word, who is Truth it self,
and that it is madness to Question the Truth of his Word, who is Truth it self,
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and to think that Word will shake or fail which beareth up heaven and earth, and is the best security that is possible to be had;
and to think that Word will shake or fail which bears up heaven and earth, and is the best security that is possible to be had;
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and that he should deceive them who never deceived any;
and that he should deceive them who never deceived any;
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and doth so much to save them from being deceived by Satan, and their own deceitful hearts.
and does so much to save them from being deceived by Satan, and their own deceitful hearts.
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Before Conversion you might have heard by his cold prayers, and Carnal Conference, and seen by his careless sinful life, that he did not heartily believe the Word of God,
Before Conversion you might have herd by his cold Prayers, and Carnal Conference, and seen by his careless sinful life, that he did not heartily believe the Word of God,
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but now you may hear, and see by him that he doth believe it.
but now you may hear, and see by him that he does believe it.
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If you tell a man that a Bear or a Cut-throat thief is following after him,
If you tell a man that a Bear or a Cutthroat thief is following After him,
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if you see him not stir any faster, nor mend his pace, you will say, sure he doth not Believe it:
if you see him not stir any faster, nor mend his pace, you will say, sure he does not Believe it:
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but if you see him run as for his life, it is a sign that he believes it:
but if you see him run as for his life, it is a Signen that he believes it:
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when once a man is truly converted, you may see by his affection, and diligence, and self-denial, that he owneth and Believeth the word of God indeed:
when once a man is truly converted, you may see by his affection, and diligence, and self-denial, that he owneth and Believeth the word of God indeed:
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If you over-heard him in his prayers, his tears, or at least his hearty groans will tell you that he believeth:
If you overheard him in his Prayers, his tears, or At least his hearty groans will tell you that he Believeth:
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If he talk with you of his former life, his sobbs and sighs and his deep self ac•ousings will tell you that he Believeth it:
If he talk with you of his former life, his sobs and sighs and his deep self ac•ousings will tell you that he Believeth it:
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his careful endeavours for the saving of his soul, his earnest enquiries what he shall do to to be saved, will tell you that he Believeth:
his careful endeavours for the Saving of his soul, his earnest Enquiries what he shall do to to be saved, will tell you that he Believeth:
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the change of his company, his talk, his life; his casting away those sins with hatred which were his delight;
the change of his company, his talk, his life; his casting away those Sins with hatred which were his delight;
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and taking up that holy life with delight which before he had no heart to; all this will shew that he is now a true Believer.
and taking up that holy life with delight which before he had no heart to; all this will show that he is now a true Believer.
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Heb. 11. 7. Because Noah Believed, he was moved with fear and prepared the Ark: he that had seen him at work might perceive that he Believed:Hebrew 11. 7. Because Noah Believed, he was moved with Fear and prepared the Ark: he that had seen him At work might perceive that he Believed:
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He would never else have so laboured to escape the danger. SECT. VIII.
He would never Else have so laboured to escape the danger. SECT. VIII.
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4. THe fourth point wherein the change of the understanding doth consist, is, in the healing of mens errors,
4. THe fourth point wherein the change of the understanding does consist, is, in the healing of men's errors,
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and turning them from those false Conceits which they had about God and his ways, and the matters of Salvation: and turning them from those false Conceits which they had about God and his ways, and the matters of Salvation:
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While they were unconverted, Satan had taught them, and the world had taught them, and the flesh had taught them many things against God and their own safety:
While they were unconverted, Satan had taught them, and the world had taught them, and the Flesh had taught them many things against God and their own safety:
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they were perswaded that either there was no heaven and hell, or that God would save them though they did not much look after it themselves.
they were persuaded that either there was no heaven and hell, or that God would save them though they did not much look After it themselves.
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They thought sin was better then holiness, and it was a more desirable life to please the flesh,
They Thought since was better then holiness, and it was a more desirable life to please the Flesh,
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and to be honourable, and eat and drink, and be merry, then to live in the thoughts of another world,
and to be honourable, and eat and drink, and be merry, then to live in the thoughts of Another world,
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and deny the flesh that pleasure it desireth; and to spend as much time in reading, hearing, praying and meditating.
and deny the Flesh that pleasure it Desires; and to spend as much time in reading, hearing, praying and meditating.
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They thought this was a tedious unnecessary life, and that all this was more ado then needs;
They Thought this was a tedious unnecessary life, and that all this was more ado then needs;
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and that the wisest way was to follow their business in the world, and take their pleasure while they might have it,
and that the Wisest Way was to follow their business in the world, and take their pleasure while they might have it,
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and only come to Church, and forbear some hainous sins, and then believe that God will be merciful to them,
and only come to Church, and forbear Some heinous Sins, and then believe that God will be merciful to them,
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and they shall do well enough without all this stir, and that they may take what they can get of the pleasure of the world,
and they shall do well enough without all this stir, and that they may take what they can get of the pleasure of the world,
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and when they have done, if there be any heaven, they may have it with a short Repentance,
and when they have done, if there be any heaven, they may have it with a short Repentance,
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when they can keep the world no longer.
when they can keep the world no longer.
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Abundance more such errors as these are in the minds of unconverted sinners, through the seducements of the Deceiver:
Abundance more such errors as these Are in the minds of unconverted Sinners, through the seducements of the Deceiver:
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Indeed they live a life of error.
Indeed they live a life of error.
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Some Hereticks err in one particular, and some in another, but wicked men do err in the very drift of their lives.
some Heretics err in one particular, and Some in Another, but wicked men do err in the very drift of their lives.
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But when God converteth, he changeth all these opinions: The man is then of another mind.
But when God Converts, he changes all these opinions: The man is then of Another mind.
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He that thought sin so pleasant, would now fain spit it out;
He that Thought since so pleasant, would now fain spit it out;
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he that desired so to glut himself with the world and sinful Delights, would now be rid of them:
he that desired so to glut himself with the world and sinful Delights, would now be rid of them:
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like a foolish person that will needs take poison, because it is sweet, and will not believe him that tels him it is deadly;
like a foolish person that will needs take poison, Because it is sweet, and will not believe him that tells him it is deadly;
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but when he feeleth it begin to gripe him in the bowels, and to burn him at the heart, then he cryeth out;
but when he feeleth it begin to gripe him in the bowels, and to burn him At the heart, then he Cries out;
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Oh now I believe you that it is poyson:
O now I believe you that it is poison:
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Oh give me a vomit that I may cast it up quickly, or else I die:
O give me a vomit that I may cast it up quickly, or Else I die:
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Then, if you see him reaching and straining himself to get it up again, and groaning,
Then, if you see him reaching and straining himself to get it up again, and groaning,
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and crying out, Oh my heart, it burns me, it tears me; oh that I could get it up;
and crying out, O my heart, it burns me, it tears me; o that I could get it up;
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you may see then that the mans opinion is changed. Sinners believe it, if ever God will save you, it will be thus with you.
you may see then that the men opinion is changed. Sinners believe it, if ever God will save you, it will be thus with you.
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You thought there was no great harm in taking now and then a cup with good fellows;
You Thought there was no great harm in taking now and then a cup with good Fellows;
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in Neglecting God and your souls, while you provide for your bodies; in dropping a curse or a small oath in the heat of your passion;
in Neglecting God and your Souls, while you provide for your bodies; in dropping a curse or a small oath in the heat of your passion;
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you could ask, what harm is it to spend the Lords day in idleness, or vain-talking,
you could ask, what harm is it to spend the lords day in idleness, or vain-talking,
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or recreations, when you had a God, and a soul, and an Everlasting state to look after, which should have been the business of that day:
or recreations, when you had a God, and a soul, and an Everlasting state to look After, which should have been the business of that day:
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Perhaps you let down now and then some sharper poyson of Covetousness, malice, fornication, &c. Oh but if ever God Convert you, all this must up again;
Perhaps you let down now and then Some sharper poison of Covetousness, malice, fornication, etc. O but if ever God Convert you, all this must up again;
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you will groan and strain at it by the vomit of Repentance, and cry out, oh that I had never known it:
you will groan and strain At it by the vomit of Repentance, and cry out, o that I had never known it:
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Oh that I had never seen the faces of such ungodly companions:
O that I had never seen the faces of such ungodly Sodales:
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Oh that I could get up the very roots of this sin, I would never Return to it again.
O that I could get up the very roots of this since, I would never Return to it again.
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You that now think it so grievous a life to be Godly, and that there needs not so much ado for your Salvation;
You that now think it so grievous a life to be Godly, and that there needs not so much ado for your Salvation;
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if ever God convert you, he will make you see, that it is both Necessary and Delightful:
if ever God convert you, he will make you see, that it is both Necessary and Delightful:
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you will then say, what, shall I sit still when my Everlasting Salvation is at the stake? I have but a little time to make sure of escaping eternal misery, I must very shortly be in heaven or hell;
you will then say, what, shall I fit still when my Everlasting Salvation is At the stake? I have but a little time to make sure of escaping Eternal misery, I must very shortly be in heaven or hell;
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and now is the time that must turn the scales, for then I must be judged according to my works;
and now is the time that must turn the scales, for then I must be judged according to my works;
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and is this a time to loiter in? or is this a matter to be forgotten or made light of? Oh sinners,
and is this a time to loiter in? or is this a matter to be forgotten or made Light of? O Sinners,
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if God open your eyes, you will marvel, I tell you, you will a thousand times marvel, that ever you should be so foolish,
if God open your eyes, you will marvel, I tell you, you will a thousand times marvel, that ever you should be so foolish,
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and in a manner besides your selves, as to follow your business in the vain world,
and in a manner beside your selves, as to follow your business in the vain world,
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and eat, and drink, and sleep so quietly, while you knew not what should become of you for ever.
and eat, and drink, and sleep so quietly, while you knew not what should become of you for ever.
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You will cry out of your selves. Oh where was my wit.
You will cry out of your selves. O where was my wit.
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that I should make so light of that which was my only business? And that I should sleep out that short time of my life which was given me of Purpose to work out my Salvation in? and that I should forget that Judgement that I was told again and again was at the door I Sinners,
that I should make so Light of that which was my only business? And that I should sleep out that short time of my life which was given me of Purpose to work out my Salvation in? and that I should forget that Judgement that I was told again and again was At the door I Sinners,
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If God do once truly Convert your souls, you will see, that if Wife, Children, Friend, Estate, Life require your labour and care, your salvation requireth an hundred times more.
If God do once truly Convert your Souls, you will see, that if Wife, Children, Friend, Estate, Life require your labour and care, your salvation requires an hundred times more.
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You will then say, what, can I make too much haste to heaven? or be at too much care or pains to make sure of it? Can any labour be too much to obtain such a glory;
You will then say, what, can I make too much haste to heaven? or be At too much care or pains to make sure of it? Can any labour be too much to obtain such a glory;
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or to escape the flames of Everlasting misery? If I lose the world and my life, I may be a saver and a gainer in the life Eternal;
or to escape the flames of Everlasting misery? If I loose the world and my life, I may be a saver and a gainer in the life Eternal;
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but if I lose that life, how shall I be a saver? or which way shall I hope for a Reparation of my loss? and what Good will it then do me that I had Pleasure,
but if I loose that life, how shall I be a saver? or which Way shall I hope for a Reparation of my loss? and what Good will it then do me that I had Pleasure,
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or Credit, or Riches in the world? Is it worth the labour of all my life to rake in this earth,
or Credit, or Riches in the world? Is it worth the labour of all my life to rake in this earth,
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and to live in more plenty of worldly vanity then other men a little while, till I drop into my Grave? and is it not worth ten thousand times more care and pains to make sure that I live among the Angels,
and to live in more plenty of worldly vanity then other men a little while, till I drop into my Grave? and is it not worth ten thousand times more care and pains to make sure that I live among the Angels,
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and see the face of God in Endless glory? Oh Lord, where is that mans brains that thinks he can pay too dear for heaven,
and see the face of God in Endless glory? O Lord, where is that men brains that thinks he can pay too dear for heaven,
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and yet that all the stir of his life is not too dear a price for earth• to get him a pleasant passage to his grave,
and yet that all the stir of his life is not too dear a price for earth• to get him a pleasant passage to his grave,
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when he might have as much pleasure upon other terms? Where is that mans reason that will be at all this trouble for nothing,
when he might have as much pleasure upon other terms? Where is that men reason that will be At all this trouble for nothing,
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and yet will cry out to God or to his Minister, what need all this ado to be saved? Ask a gasping man on his death-bed whether this labour had not been better laid out for heaven? and whether heaven or earth will pay a man better for his care and pains? What I doth the Lord himself cry out to sinners, Lay not up to your selves a treasure on earth where rust and moth doth corrupt,
and yet will cry out to God or to his Minister, what need all this ado to be saved? Ask a gasping man on his deathbed whither this labour had not been better laid out for heaven? and whither heaven or earth will pay a man better for his care and pains? What I does the Lord himself cry out to Sinners, Lay not up to your selves a treasure on earth where rust and moth does corrupt,
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but lay up for your selves a treasure in heaven, &c. Mat. 6. 19, 20. Seek first the Kingdom of God,
but lay up for your selves a treasure in heaven, etc. Mathew 6. 19, 20. Seek First the Kingdom of God,
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and his Righteousness, &c. Mat. 6. 33. Labour not for the food which perisheth, but for that which endureth to Everlasting life, Joh. 6. 27. And shall men that call themselves Christians say, that this is more ado then needs?and his Righteousness, etc. Mathew 6. 33. Labour not for the food which Perishes, but for that which Endureth to Everlasting life, John 6. 27. And shall men that call themselves Christians say, that this is more ado then needs?
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Thus sinners will your minds be changed, if ever you be converted you will then be quite of another mind concerning the world,
Thus Sinners will your minds be changed, if ever you be converted you will then be quite of Another mind Concerning the world,
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and God, and the wicked, and the godly; then now you are.
and God, and the wicked, and the godly; then now you Are.
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I tell you, God will unteach you again all these false opinions about these matters, which the devil, the world,
I tell you, God will unteach you again all these false opinions about these matters, which the Devil, the world,
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and the flesh have been so long teaching you. It is his work to unteach you first, and then to teach you better things:
and the Flesh have been so long teaching you. It is his work to unteach you First, and then to teach you better things:
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this will be so, You that now say you will never Believe but a man may be saved without so much ado;
this will be so, You that now say you will never Believe but a man may be saved without so much ado;
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you will never Believe that none shall be saved but those that are thus changed;
you will never Believe that none shall be saved but those that Are thus changed;
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you will never Believe that God maketh so great a matter of sin as Preachers talk of:
you will never Believe that God makes so great a matter of since as Preachers talk of:
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If God will Convert and save you, he will make you believe it. Even the most confident of these conceits will be changed.
If God will Convert and save you, he will make you believe it. Even the most confident of these conceits will be changed.
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Be not too peremptory man, God can yet shew thee so much Mercy as to change thy mind:
Be not too peremptory man, God can yet show thee so much Mercy as to change thy mind:
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he hath changed as self-conceited mens minds, as thine; and hath shaken as confident opinions, as these;
he hath changed as self-conceited men's minds, as thine; and hath shaken as confident opinions, as these;
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Paul thought himself as wise as you, before his Conversion, and telleth us, Acts 26. 9. I verily thought my self that I ought to do many things contrary to the Name of Jesus: Paul Thought himself as wise as you, before his Conversion, and Telleth us, Acts 26. 9. I verily Thought my self that I ought to do many things contrary to the Name of jesus:
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but when God had struck him down, and amazed him with his Glory, and then Illuminated him with his saving light, he crieth out, Lord, what wouldst thou have me to do? Acts 9. 6. And this with trembling and astonishment.
but when God had struck him down, and amazed him with his Glory, and then Illuminated him with his Saving Light, he cries out, Lord, what Wouldst thou have me to do? Acts 9. 6. And this with trembling and astonishment.
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And Tit. 3. 3. He telleth you what he thought then of his former courses; We our selves were sometime foolish, disobedient, serving divers lusts and pleasures;
And Tit. 3. 3. He Telleth you what he Thought then of his former courses; We our selves were sometime foolish, disobedient, serving diverse Lustiest and pleasures;
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but how was he healed? ver. 4, 5. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared, not by works of Righteousness which we have done,
but how was he healed? ver. 4, 5. But After that the kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man appeared, not by works of Righteousness which we have done,
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but according to his mercy be saved us by the washing of Regeneration and Renewing of the Holy Ghost. but according to his mercy be saved us by the washing of Regeneration and Renewing of the Holy Ghost.
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You say you will never be of another mind; I but God can make you of another mind:
You say you will never be of Another mind; I but God can make you of Another mind:
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His light cannot be overcome by your darkness, if he mean you so much mercy as to shine in upon your souls.
His Light cannot be overcome by your darkness, if he mean you so much mercy as to shine in upon your Souls.
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This is the fourth part of the change of mens Understandings from error to saving Truth in the matters of salvation. SECT. IX. 2. THe second part of the work of Conversion is upon the heart or will, to which this change of the mind or understanding is preparative:
This is the fourth part of the change of men's Understandings from error to Saving Truth in the matters of salvation. SECT. IX. 2. THe second part of the work of Conversion is upon the heart or will, to which this change of the mind or understanding is preparative:
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and in this change of the heart, there are these several parts observable. 1. The will is brought to like what it disliked, and to dislike what it liked before. 2. It is brought to choose what it refused; and to consent to that which it would not consent to. 3. It is brought to Resolve, where it was, either Resolved on the Contrary;
and in this change of the heart, there Are these several parts observable. 1. The will is brought to like what it disliked, and to dislike what it liked before. 2. It is brought to choose what it refused; and to consent to that which it would not consent to. 3. It is brought to Resolve, where it was, either Resolved on the Contrary;
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or unresolved. 4. The several affections are changed, of Love and Hatred, Desire and Aversion; Delight and Sorrow; Hope and Despair; Courage and Fear;
or unresolved. 4. The several affections Are changed, of Love and Hatred, Desire and Aversion; Delight and Sorrow; Hope and Despair; Courage and fear;
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and Anger with Content and discontent.
and Anger with Content and discontent.
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In all these Respects the Converted is changed, which we must therefore speak of in their Order.
In all these Respects the Converted is changed, which we must Therefore speak of in their Order.
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1. The first change that God maketh on the heart or will in the Work of Conversion (after the preparatory works, which we now pass over) is, in the Complacency or Displacency of it:
1. The First change that God makes on the heart or will in the Work of Conversion (After the preparatory works, which we now pass over) is, in the Complacency or Displacency of it:
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He causeth that to favour or relish as sweet to the will, which before was as bitter the Soul receiveth a New Inclination, It liketh that which before it dishked, not only by a meer Approbation,
He Causes that to favour or relish as sweet to the will, which before was as bitter the Soul receives a New Inclination, It liketh that which before it dishked, not only by a mere Approbation,
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but by a willing closure of the heart therewith.
but by a willing closure of the heart therewith.
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So that, these two things, a new Inclination, and a New Complacency, do go to make up this first part of the work,
So that, these two things, a new Inclination, and a New Complacency, do go to make up this First part of the work,
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Before Conversion the very bene of mans Mind is toward the things below, and his heart is against the things of God:
Before Conversion the very be of men Mind is towards the things below, and his heart is against the things of God:
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he relisheth the things below as sweet and it pleaseth him to possess-them, or to think of possessing them;
he relisheth the things below as sweet and it Pleases him to possess-them, or to think of possessing them;
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but he hath no pleasure in God, nor in thinking or hearing of the life to come:
but he hath no pleasure in God, nor in thinking or hearing of the life to come:
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All things please or displease a man, according as they agree or disagree to his Inclination;
All things please or displease a man, according as they agree or disagree to his Inclination;
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and as they seem to him either sutable or unsutable.
and as they seem to him either suitable or unsuitable.
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Things do not please or displease according to their own goodness or badness, but according to the Qualification of him that apprehendeth or entertaineth them. (To the hungry hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet,
Things do not please or displease according to their own Goodness or badness, but according to the Qualification of him that apprehendeth or entertaineth them. (To the hungry hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet,
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but the full soul loatheth the honey-comb, Prov. 27. 7. What pleasanter life to a Glutton or Drunkard,
but the full soul Loathes the honeycomb, Curae 27. 7. What pleasanter life to a Glutton or Drunkard,
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then to pour in and stuff their panch? and to any sharp stomach, how good is their meat:
then to pour in and stuff their paunch? and to any sharp stomach, how good is their meat:
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but when a man is sick, there is scarce a greater Torment then to eat or drink,
but when a man is sick, there is scarce a greater Torment then to eat or drink,
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when the stomach goeth against it. Oh how they loath it, and cannot get it down!
when the stomach Goes against it. O how they loath it, and cannot get it down!
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They had rather cast the daintiest fare into the channel, then take it into their stomachs;
They had rather cast the daintiest fare into the channel, then take it into their stomachs;
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so it is with the sick unrenewed soul: he hath no pleasure in God, nor any holy things:
so it is with the sick unrenewed soul: he hath no pleasure in God, nor any holy things:
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It goeth against his heart to think of them; or seriously to speak or hear much of them:
It Goes against his heart to think of them; or seriously to speak or hear much of them:
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He marvelleth how other men can find so much delight in reading, and hearing, and praying, and the like;
He marvelleth how other men can find so much delight in reading, and hearing, and praying, and the like;
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for his part he is weary to bear it;
for his part he is weary to bear it;
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though for fashion, or for fear of Gods wrath he comes to Church, or sayeth over a few words of hypocritical, heartless prayer,
though for fashion, or for Fear of God's wrath he comes to Church, or Saith over a few words of hypocritical, heartless prayer,
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yet he usually makes no long matter of it; but he longeth till it be done, and he is glad when it is over;
yet he usually makes no long matter of it; but he Longeth till it be done, and he is glad when it is over;
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therefore the Scripture calleth such, enemies to God, and haters of him:
Therefore the Scripture calls such, enemies to God, and haters of him:
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for their hearts are not with him, though with their tongues they may draw neer him, Isa. 29. 13. Mat. 15. 8. I know it is a very common thing with almost all men to profess that God hath more of their hearts then pleasures, profits,
for their hearts Are not with him, though with their tongues they may draw near him, Isaiah 29. 13. Mathew 15. 8. I know it is a very Common thing with almost all men to profess that God hath more of their hearts then pleasures, profits,
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or any thing else, but sin hath blinded them so, that they know not themselves:
or any thing Else, but since hath blinded them so, that they know not themselves:
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Otherwise it would be a very easie matter for them to perceive that their very hearts are turned away from God.
Otherwise it would be a very easy matter for them to perceive that their very hearts Are turned away from God.
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Many poor sinners are even willing to cheat their souls with a lye, when they might know that their hearts have no delight in God;
Many poor Sinners Are even willing to cheat their Souls with a lie, when they might know that their hearts have no delight in God;
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but that the very thoughts of him, and of his word, and service, and Everlasting life, are rather grievous to them;
but that the very thoughts of him, and of his word, and service, and Everlasting life, Are rather grievous to them;
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and as the Psalmist saith, God is not in all their thoughts, Psal. 10. 4. The Lord knoweth their thoughts, that they are vain, Psal. 94. 11. Well, this is then the first change that God by his renewing Grace doth make upon the heart;
and as the Psalmist Says, God is not in all their thoughts, Psalm 10. 4. The Lord Knoweth their thoughts, that they Are vain, Psalm 94. 11. Well, this is then the First change that God by his renewing Grace does make upon the heart;
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he turneth it to himself, he giveth it a new Inclination and Byaes: He first openeth mens eyes to see:
he turns it to himself, he gives it a new Inclination and Byaes: He First Openeth men's eyes to see:
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Gods Excellency, and the Excellency of those Glorious things which he hath promised; and thereby draweth their hearts unto them.
God's Excellency, and the Excellency of those Glorious things which he hath promised; and thereby draws their hearts unto them.
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It is a great and difficult matter to set the heart of man upon heaven; but God can do it, and doth it in this great change.
It is a great and difficult matter to Set the heart of man upon heaven; but God can do it, and does it in this great change.
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I know the best are still earthly in part, and too much in the dark,
I know the best Are still earthly in part, and too much in the dark,
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and too too backward to the things of God, and God hath not neer that room in their hearts as he deserves,
and too too backward to the things of God, and God hath not near that room in their hearts as he deserves,
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and as they could wish he had, yet a wonderful change is made on them;
and as they could wish he had, yet a wondered change is made on them;
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they that had no savour of God and Glory before, do now savour nothing else so much, they can truly say as David, though perhaps not so feelingly as he, Whom have I in heaven but thee,
they that had no savour of God and Glory before, do now savour nothing Else so much, they can truly say as David, though perhaps not so feelingly as he, Whom have I in heaven but thee,
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and there is none on earth that I can desire besides thee, Psal. 73. 25. He that scarce thought of God before,and there is none on earth that I can desire beside thee, Psalm 73. 25. He that scarce Thought of God before,
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now his mind runs upon him; now his thoughts are, whether God be Reconciled to him, or not:
now his mind runs upon him; now his thoughts Are, whither God be Reconciled to him, or not:
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and how God approveth of him, and his wayes: Where he sure of his favour he would think himself happy;
and how God approveth of him, and his ways: Where he sure of his favour he would think himself happy;
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could he but know him, and enjoy him more, he had the very desire of his heart.
could he but know him, and enjoy him more, he had the very desire of his heart.
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It is his greatest trouble that he is no neerer him, and no more fit to please and honour him;
It is his greatest trouble that he is no nearer him, and no more fit to please and honour him;
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and God hath no more room in his heart.
and God hath no more room in his heart.
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Unfeignedly he grudgeth at the Remnants of sin, that they should so weary and grieve the Spirit of God,
Unfeignedly he grudgeth At the Remnants of since, that they should so weary and grieve the Spirit of God,
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and hinder his more sensible enjoyment of his Love:
and hinder his more sensible enjoyment of his Love:
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It grieveth him that any of that room in his heart should be taken up by fleshly and wordly vanities, which he knoweth doth of right belong to Christ.
It Grieveth him that any of that room in his heart should be taken up by fleshly and wordly vanities, which he Knoweth does of right belong to christ.
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It is his care to give him yet better entertainment, and to get out those remnants of sin and vanity, that God at last may have it all to himself.
It is his care to give him yet better entertainment, and to get out those remnants of since and vanity, that God At last may have it all to himself.
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It is his daily business to sweep out this dung, and dress up his disordered heart for Christ;
It is his daily business to sweep out this dung, and dress up his disordered heart for christ;
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and glad he is when he can but find any signs of his presence, and feeleth any stirring of his Grace;
and glad he is when he can but find any Signs of his presence, and feeleth any stirring of his Grace;
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and when he can but move towards him more swiftly by a stronger Love; this is the true condition and temper of a converted soul:
and when he can but move towards him more swiftly by a Stronger Love; this is the true condition and temper of a converted soul:
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All other men do but talk of God, but it is only these that give him their heart.
All other men do but talk of God, but it is only these that give him their heart.
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Sirs, I would fain make this as plain as I can to you, and I would fain have you try as we go along,
Sirs, I would fain make this as plain as I can to you, and I would fain have you try as we go along,
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whether this change have been made in your own hearts, or not. You know that there is something or other that every man is most pleased in,
whither this change have been made in your own hearts, or not. You know that there is something or other that every man is most pleased in,
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and his mind is most towards;
and his mind is most towards;
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and this Complacency and bent of the mind, is the very spring of almost all his Conversation;
and this Complacency and bent of the mind, is the very spring of almost all his Conversation;
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but if he have no pleasure in it, nor mind to it, he will neglect it, whatsoever you can say or do.
but if he have no pleasure in it, nor mind to it, he will neglect it, whatsoever you can say or do.
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Here is the true root of the Difference between the hearts of the Carnal, and of the Spiritual:
Here is the true root of the Difference between the hearts of the Carnal, and of the Spiritual:
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Before a man is Converted, his mind is not towards God, but upon other things: but afterwards nothing is so near and dear to him.
Before a man is Converted, his mind is not towards God, but upon other things: but afterwards nothing is so near and dear to him.
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Mark the discovery of both these states, Rom. 8. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh,
Mark the discovery of both these states, Rom. 8. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. For they that Are After the Flesh do mind the things of the Flesh,
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but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
but they that Are After the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
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For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
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Because the carnal mind is ••ty against God, for it is not subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be;
Because the carnal mind is ••ty against God, for it is not Subject to the Law of God, neither indeed can be;
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so then, they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
so then, they that Are in the Flesh cannot please God.
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But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you.
But you Are not in the Flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you.
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Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. Now if any man have not the Spirit of christ, he is none of his.
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Here you see in the very Words of the holy Ghost a plain Description of these two different conditions of men:
Here you see in the very Words of the holy Ghost a plain Description of these two different conditions of men:
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till a man be Converted, his mind is more on his fleshly pleasure or commodity,
till a man be Converted, his mind is more on his fleshly pleasure or commodity,
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or credit in the world, then in God or the happiness of the world to come.
or credit in the world, then in God or the happiness of the world to come.
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Whatsoever he may say or pretend to the Love of God, yet God knoweth that his mind is another way:
Whatsoever he may say or pretend to the Love of God, yet God Knoweth that his mind is Another Way:
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but when converting Grace comes, it taketh off the old byas, and setteth on a New one;
but when converting Grace comes, it Takes off the old bias, and sets on a New one;
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and now the man that was carnally minded is become spiritually minded.
and now the man that was carnally minded is become spiritually minded.
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Sinners, if you would but enter into your own hearts, and ask them what it is that seemeth best to you in all the world;
Sinners, if you would but enter into your own hearts, and ask them what it is that seems best to you in all the world;
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what it is that most pleaseth you; what you would have if you might have your choice;
what it is that most Pleases you; what you would have if you might have your choice;
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by this you might know the bent of your mind; and so know whether you are indeed converted, or not.
by this you might know the bent of your mind; and so know whither you Are indeed converted, or not.
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You think it may be, that you may have worldly and fleshly minds, and yet have Grace too:
You think it may be, that you may have worldly and fleshly minds, and yet have Grace too:
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and that you may set your hearts most upon your fleshly and wordly pleasures, and yet be the children of God;
and that you may Set your hearts most upon your fleshly and wordly pleasures, and yet be the children of God;
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but deceive not your selves, it cannot be: Believe it, it cannot be.
but deceive not your selves, it cannot be: Believe it, it cannot be.
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Oh that those men did think of this, that drown their hearts in the cares of this life;
O that those men did think of this, that drown their hearts in the Cares of this life;
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or wilfully run on in gluttony, drunkenness, or other fleshly delights.
or wilfully run on in gluttony, Drunkenness, or other fleshly delights.
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If ever you escape the Torments you have deserved, if ever you will see the face of God in peace, those hearts must be turned quite another way;
If ever you escape the Torments you have deserved, if ever you will see the face of God in peace, those hearts must be turned quite Another Way;
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those delights must grow bitter to you:
those delights must grow bitter to you:
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you must be ashamed of your present pleasure, Rom. 6. 21. and your souls must abhorr them in Comparison of Christ,
you must be ashamed of your present pleasure, Rom. 6. 21. and your Souls must abhor them in Comparison of christ,
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and even abhorr your selves for all your abominations, Ezek. 36. 21. And cast them all away as dross and dung,
and even abhor your selves for all your abominations, Ezekiel 36. 21. And cast them all away as dross and dung,
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and account all as loss for the winning of Christ, which now you think your greatest gain, Phil. 3. 8, 9. Oh sinners how low will all these things be then in your hearts? when you look upon all the glory of this world, it will be no more Lovely then a dead Carcass in your eyes:
and account all as loss for the winning of christ, which now you think your greatest gain, Philip 3. 8, 9. O Sinners how low will all these things be then in your hearts? when you look upon all the glory of this world, it will be no more Lovely then a dead Carcase in your eyes:
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For you will be crucified to the World, and the World to you, Gal. 6. 14. If a man would then offer you all the Kingdoms and Glory of the earth, it would be but as a chip to you, it would stink in your thoughts if it tended to deprive you of everlasting Glory.
For you will be Crucified to the World, and the World to you, Gal. 6. 14. If a man would then offer you all the Kingdoms and Glory of the earth, it would be but as a chip to you, it would stink in your thoughts if it tended to deprive you of everlasting Glory.
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Many Infirmities may stand with Grace, but a carnal or wordly mind in •• prevailing sense cannot.
Many Infirmities may stand with Grace, but a carnal or wordly mind in •• prevailing sense cannot.
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Love not the World, nor the things of •e World, for if any man Love the World, the Love of the Father is not •• him, 1 Joh. 2. 15. I know there are few men so foolish and ungodly,Love not the World, nor the things of •e World, for if any man Love the World, the Love of the Father is not •• him, 1 John 2. 15. I know there Are few men so foolish and ungodly,
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but will say with their tongues, that God is better then the Creature, and heaven then earth,
but will say with their tongues, that God is better then the Creature, and heaven then earth,
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and would give it as their Judgement under their hand, and confirm it with an Oath, that they do not dissemble:
and would give it as their Judgement under their hand, and confirm it with an Oath, that they do not dissemble:
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yea but the Question is of the Inclination and Complacency of their hearts;
yea but the Question is of the Inclination and Complacency of their hearts;
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which do these men love better, and which do they mind as the most sutable Good? Never tell me that their Estimation of God is sincere,
which do these men love better, and which do they mind as the most suitable Good? Never tell me that their Estimation of God is sincere,
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unless it affect the heart with an Answerable Complacency and Inclination to him:
unless it affect the heart with an Answerable Complacency and Inclination to him:
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They may Apprehend it as Truth, that God is the chief Good, but they do not truly, that is, throughly Apprehend it.
They may Apprehend it as Truth, that God is the chief Good, but they do not truly, that is, thoroughly Apprehend it.
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But when Converting Grace comes, it doth this work.
But when Converting Grace comes, it does this work.
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I know, when the best Christians have reached to the greatest knowledge of God and sence of his Love, which in this life they may expect, they will still be looking higher after more;
I know, when the best Christians have reached to the greatest knowledge of God and sense of his Love, which in this life they may expect, they will still be looking higher After more;
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and the apprehension of that which they yet come short of, will much darken the apprehension of their present Attainment;
and the apprehension of that which they yet come short of, will much darken the apprehension of their present Attainment;
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Infiniteness will quite Overmatch both our Apprehensions and our Affections;
Infiniteness will quite Overmatch both our Apprehensions and our Affections;
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but though we are ready to call our present glimpse and taste of God, a very Nothing,
but though we Are ready to call our present glimpse and taste of God, a very Nothing,
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when we compare our knowledge of him with our Ignorance, and our Enjoyments with our wants;
when we compare our knowledge of him with our Ignorance, and our Enjoyments with our Wants;
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yet when we compare these small things with all the pleasures or profits of this world, we see that we have chosent the better part.
yet when we compare these small things with all the pleasures or profits of this world, we see that we have chosent the better part.
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Alas, the Poor Converted soul hath quickly a taste of the vanity of this world, in the very first heart-breaking and humbling that he was brought into:
Alas, the Poor Converted soul hath quickly a taste of the vanity of this world, in the very First Heartbreaking and humbling that he was brought into:
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when his sin is set in Order before him, and the voice of the Law doth make his heart to tremble,
when his since is Set in Order before him, and the voice of the Law does make his heart to tremble,
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and an angry God doth look him into terrours, what then can all the World do for his relief? How sensibly then doth he say? Oh silly comforters!
and an angry God does look him into terrors, what then can all the World do for his relief? How sensibly then does he say? O silly Comforters!
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what should I do if I had no better hopes? Oh what contemptuous thoughts and speeches then hath he of all these things that he once so much valued• he thinketh he can scarce find Words that are base enough for them.
what should I do if I had no better hope's? O what contemptuous thoughts and Speeches then hath he of all these things that he once so much valued• he Thinketh he can scarce find Words that Are base enough for them.
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If he could find worse then Pauls loss, and dross, and dung, and dogs meat, he would do it.
If he could find Worse then Paul's loss, and dross, and dung, and Dogs meat, he would do it.
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Oh that men would now in the day of their Prosperity bethink themselves of this, which all shall know at last.
O that men would now in the day of their Prosperity bethink themselves of this, which all shall know At last.
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It is a most doleful sight to any man of wisdom and compassion, to see men that have wounded and loaden Consciences, to run up and down,
It is a most doleful sighed to any man of Wisdom and compassion, to see men that have wounded and loaded Consciences, to run up and down,
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after pleasure and profit, as if these would heal them which have made their wounds:
After pleasure and profit, as if these would heal them which have made their wounds:
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Men that are even undone for want of healing, and are within a step of hell,
Men that Are even undone for want of healing, and Are within a step of hell,
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and will certainly and very speedily be there, if Christ by saving, renewing Grace do not Recover them, do quite forget the Nature of their distress,
and will Certainly and very speedily be there, if christ by Saving, renewing Grace do not Recover them, do quite forget the Nature of their distress,
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and the thing they want, and mind the toyes of worldly things, as if they would save them.
and the thing they want, and mind the toys of worldly things, as if they would save them.
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What still is sin sweet to you, when it hath made such work against your souls? Still is this world so lovely in your eyes,
What still is since sweet to you, when it hath made such work against your Souls? Still is this world so lovely in your eyes,
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when it hath inticed you already to the very brink of Hell? Oh poor bewitched souls, that will dote upon that which you confess deceiveth you!
when it hath enticed you already to the very brink of Hell? O poor bewitched Souls, that will dote upon that which you confess deceives you!
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that will dig your own graves with such excessive pains, and purchase a room in Everlasting Torments at so dear a rate!
that will dig your own graves with such excessive pains, and purchase a room in Everlasting Torments At so dear a rate!
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well, if ever God will have mercy on your souls, he will shew you another kind of pleasure and felicity;
well, if ever God will have mercy on your Souls, he will show you Another kind of pleasure and felicity;
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he will acquaint you with that which shall be worth your labour; he will bring those sick distempered souls to another Rellish then now they have:
he will acquaint you with that which shall be worth your labour; he will bring those sick distempered Souls to Another Relish then now they have:
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He will make you spit out this dirt and dung, and thirst for the living water that shall spring up in you to everlasting life, Ioh. 41. 14. and instead of your oveleager seeking the food that perisheth, he will make you hunger after the bread of life, Ioh. 6. 17. what the unsanctified man doth most love, we may see by experience;
He will make you spit out this dirt and dung, and thirst for the living water that shall spring up in you to everlasting life, John 41. 14. and instead of your oveleager seeking the food that Perishes, he will make you hunger After the bred of life, John 6. 17. what the unsanctified man does most love, we may see by experience;
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we see what he seeks after, partly by his life;
we see what he seeks After, partly by his life;
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And will you see out of Scripture yet more fully which way the heart of the sanctified is inclined? Rom. 5. 5. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, Rom. 8. 39. they are confident that nothing can separate them from this love,
And will you see out of Scripture yet more Fully which Way the heart of the sanctified is inclined? Rom. 5. 5. The love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost, Rom. 8. 39. they Are confident that nothing can separate them from this love,
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neither height, nor breadth, &c. They can sometimes appeal to Christ himself with Peter; Lord then knowest that I love thee, Ioh. 21. 15. Oh how I love thy Law! neither height, nor breadth, etc. They can sometime appeal to christ himself with Peter; Lord then Knowest that I love thee, John 21. 15. O how I love thy Law!
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saith David, It is my meditation day and night, yea I love them exceedingly saith he, ver. 167. aboue Gold, ver. 127. above your Appointed or necessary food, saith Iob 23. 12. Thy Word was the joy,
Says David, It is my meditation day and night, yea I love them exceedingly Says he, ver. 167. above Gold, ver. 127. above your Appointed or necessary food, Says Job 23. 12. Thy Word was the joy,
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and rejoycing of my heart, saith Jerem. 15. 16. So vehement was Paul against those men that could not love the Lord of Love, that he pronunceth them accursed with the greatest curse, 1 Cor. 16. 22. Thy Law, saith David, is within my heart, Psal. 40. 8. and 84. 1, 2. How amiable are thy Tabernacles, Oh Lord, my soul longeth,
and rejoicing of my heart, Says Jeremiah 15. 16. So vehement was Paul against those men that could not love the Lord of Love, that he pronounceth them accursed with the greatest curse, 1 Cor. 16. 22. Thy Law, Says David, is within my heart, Psalm 40. 8. and 84. 1, 2. How amiable Are thy Tabernacles, O Lord, my soul Longeth,
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yea, ever fainteth for the Courts of the Lord, my heart and my flesh cryeth out for the living God;
yea, ever fainteth for the Courts of the Lord, my heart and my Flesh Cries out for the living God;
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Blessed are they that dwell in thy House;
Blessed Are they that dwell in thy House;
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blessed is the man whose strength is in thee, in whose hearts are the ways of them.
blessed is the man whose strength is in thee, in whose hearts Are the ways of them.
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My soul breaketh for the longing it hath to thy Judgements at all times, Psal. 119. 20. and Psal. 63. 1, 2, 3. Thou art my God, early will I seek thee;
My soul breaks for the longing it hath to thy Judgments At all times, Psalm 119. 20. and Psalm 63. 1, 2, 3. Thou art my God, early will I seek thee;
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my soul thirsteeh for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, to see thy power and thy glory as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary,
my soul thirsteeh for thee, my Flesh Longeth for thee, to see thy power and thy glory as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary,
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because thy loving kindness is better then life, my lips shall praise thee:
Because thy loving kindness is better then life, my lips shall praise thee:
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thus will I bless thee while I live, I will lift up my heart in thy Name.
thus will I bless thee while I live, I will lift up my heart in thy Name.
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My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips,
My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my Mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips,
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when I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night season. SECT. X. • THe second part of the change of the heart is in its Intents. Conversion setteth a man upon right Ends: All the work of a mans life lieth in Intending Certain Ends, and using Certain means to obtain them:when I Remember thee upon my Bed, and meditate on thee in the night season. SECT. X. • THe second part of the change of the heart is in its Intents. Conversion sets a man upon right Ends: All the work of a men life lies in Intending Certain Ends, and using Certain means to obtain them:
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and all the work of Christianity lieth in Intending right ends, and in using right means to obtain them.
and all the work of Christianity lies in Intending right ends, and in using right means to obtain them.
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The chief part of mans Corruption in his depraved natural state, doth consist in this, that he intendeth wrong Ends: that is a mans End which he accounteth his felicity, his treasure, his chiefest Good,
The chief part of men Corruption in his depraved natural state, does consist in this, that he intends wrong Ends: that is a men End which he accounteth his felicity, his treasure, his chiefest Good,
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and which he useth all things else to obtain.
and which he uses all things Else to obtain.
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Whatsoever you think the best thing in the world for you, and had rather have it then any thing else;
Whatsoever you think the best thing in the world for you, and had rather have it then any thing Else;
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and whatsoever you principally seek after in your life, and think your self most happy if you could obtain it,
and whatsoever you principally seek After in your life, and think your self most happy if you could obtain it,
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and think your self most miserable if you miss of it, and therefore had rather lose all then that,
and think your self most miserable if you miss of it, and Therefore had rather loose all then that,
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and make it your main business to be sure that you may enjoy it, that,
and make it your main business to be sure that you may enjoy it, that,
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and nothing else but that, is your End. In general, every mans happiness is his end,
and nothing Else but that, is your End. In general, every men happiness is his end,
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and this nature it self, as nature, doth so far adhere to, and Intend, that no man can do otherwise,
and this nature it self, as nature, does so Far adhere to, and Intend, that no man can do otherwise,
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and there is no note of mans not Intending this. But generals are nothing, but as they are found in particular things:
and there is no note of men not Intending this. But generals Are nothing, but as they Are found in particular things:
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when it comes to the particular object of fruition, and what it is wherein mens happiness doth consist, there it is that the depraved nature doth most damnably err:
when it comes to the particular Object of fruition, and what it is wherein men's happiness does consist, there it is that the depraved nature does most damnably err:
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For every Carnal man doth apprehend it the best condition for him to enjoy his Carnal pleasure,
For every Carnal man does apprehend it the best condition for him to enjoy his Carnal pleasure,
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and profit, and vain glory in this world;
and profit, and vain glory in this world;
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or if he look for a life to come, he would have it consist of such kind of pleasures as he here enjoyed in this life;
or if he look for a life to come, he would have it consist of such kind of pleasures as he Here enjoyed in this life;
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and therefore his very heart is most set upon these sensual worldly things:
and Therefore his very heart is most Set upon these sensual worldly things:
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he hath a Nature so sutable to them, that he savoureth these, as the sweetest delights, and things fittest for him:
he hath a Nature so suitable to them, that he savoureth these, as the Sweetest delights, and things Fittest for him:
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and therefore his very business, and daily care and work in the world is, to get,
and Therefore his very business, and daily care and work in the world is, to get,
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or increase, or keep, or enjoy and draw out the sweetness of these sensual things,
or increase, or keep, or enjoy and draw out the sweetness of these sensual things,
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So that an earthly man hath an earthly mind, and earthly ends, as Christ said to Nicodemus, Ioh. 3. 6. that which is born of the earth is earthly:
So that an earthly man hath an earthly mind, and earthly ends, as christ said to Nicodemus, John 3. 6. that which is born of the earth is earthly:
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and a fleshly man hath a fleshly mind, and fleshly ends, as I before shewed, from Rom. 8. 7. they cannot see in the Love of God,
and a fleshly man hath a fleshly mind, and fleshly ends, as I before showed, from Rom. 8. 7. they cannot see in the Love of God,
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or the enjoyment of him, so certain, so sutable a good for them as may be their felicity,
or the enjoyment of him, so certain, so suitable a good for them as may be their felicity,
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and better to them then these earthly things.
and better to them then these earthly things.
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Either they doubt whether the happiness which they see not be true, or a meer delusion;
Either they doubt whither the happiness which they see not be true, or a mere delusion;
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or else they think that it is too far off, and a place too strange to them to be their felicity:
or Else they think that it is too Far off, and a place too strange to them to be their felicity:
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they think that God and man are at too great a Distance to be so mutually loved,
they think that God and man Are At too great a Distance to be so mutually loved,
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and that he is so strange to us as to be an unsutable object for our highest Love:
and that he is so strange to us as to be an unsuitable Object for our highest Love:
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Nay, because of his Holiness, Justice, and the other blessed perfections of his nature, and because he will Judge the ungodly world unto perdition;
Nay, Because of his Holiness, justice, and the other blessed perfections of his nature, and Because he will Judge the ungodly world unto perdition;
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therefore their hearts are even against him, and they that call him their God, have a secret enmity to him:
Therefore their hearts Are even against him, and they that call him their God, have a secret enmity to him:
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so that, before Conversion it is the sinfull miserable state of all men that God is not their end; he hath not their hearts;
so that, before Conversion it is the sinful miserable state of all men that God is not their end; he hath not their hearts;
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it is not he that they most seek after in their lives, nor in whom their souls apprehend the chiefest delight and felicity to consist:
it is not he that they most seek After in their lives, nor in whom their Souls apprehend the chiefest delight and felicity to consist:
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But it is in the fleshly pleasures, or profits, or honour of this world;
But it is in the fleshly pleasures, or profits, or honour of this world;
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It is some Creature and not God that hath mens hearts, their care, and earnest Diligence.
It is Some Creature and not God that hath men's hearts, their care, and earnest Diligence.
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Hence it is that they are said to have their portion in this life, Psal. 17. 14. and are there called the men of the world:
Hence it is that they Are said to have their portion in this life, Psalm 17. 14. and Are there called the men of the world:
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they are such as lay up a treasure on earth, Math. 6. 18, 19. they think none can shew them any greater good,
they Are such as lay up a treasure on earth, Math. 6. 18, 19. they think none can show them any greater good,
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and apprehend not the joy of the light of Gods Countenance, Psal. 4. 6, 7. they seek only what they shall eat or drink,
and apprehend not the joy of the Light of God's Countenance, Psalm 4. 6, 7. they seek only what they shall eat or drink,
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or wherewith they shall be clothed, for this is the custome of the Nations of the world, Luke 12. 29, 30, 31. They make light of Christ, and the Kingdom that he promiseth, in comparison of their Farms, their Ox•n, their worldly wealth & pleasure, Luke 12. 21. Mat. 22. 5. They lay up treasures for themselves here,
or wherewith they shall be clothed, for this is the custom of the nations of the world, Lycia 12. 29, 30, 31. They make Light of christ, and the Kingdom that he promises, in comparison of their Farms, their Ox•n, their worldly wealth & pleasure, Lycia 12. 21. Mathew 22. 5. They lay up treasures for themselves Here,
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but are not rich towards God, Luke 12. 21. If they have abundance, they chear their souls,but Are not rich towards God, Lycia 12. 21. If they have abundance, they cheer their Souls,
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as having enough for many years, and so resolve to eat, drink and be merry, Luke 12. 19. If they are called by a triall to part with all for Christ & the hope of Everlasting Glory, they go away sorrowful, because of their riches, or the dearness of that which they are called to forsake.
as having enough for many Years, and so resolve to eat, drink and be merry, Lycia 12. 19. If they Are called by a trial to part with all for christ & the hope of Everlasting Glory, they go away sorrowful, Because of their riches, or the dearness of that which they Are called to forsake.
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In a word, they are such as a compassionate man should mention with tears, they are enemies to the Cross of Christ, though not always to his Name, their end is destruction, their God is their belly, their glory is in their shame, they mind earthly things, Phil. 3. 19. they make provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereof.
In a word, they Are such as a compassionate man should mention with tears, they Are enemies to the Cross of christ, though not always to his Name, their end is destruction, their God is their belly, their glory is in their shame, they mind earthly things, Philip 3. 19. they make provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof.
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Rom. 13. 13, 14. they have their good things in this life, when the godly have their evil things, and therefore when others are comforted, they shall be tormented, Luke 16. 25. All these Scriptures declare to you what are the End;Rom. 13. 13, 14. they have their good things in this life, when the godly have their evil things, and Therefore when Others Are comforted, they shall be tormented, Lycia 16. 25. All these Scriptures declare to you what Are the End;
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of unconverted men, and where are their hearts: For where their treasure is, there will their hearts be, Math. 6. 21.
of unconverted men, and where Are their hearts: For where their treasure is, there will their hearts be, Math. 6. 21.
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But when the Spirit comes with Converting Grace, the very Ends and Intents of a man are changed;
But when the Spirit comes with Converting Grace, the very Ends and Intents of a man Are changed;
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as he findeth the greatest Excellency in God, and the things of the life to come,
as he finds the greatest Excellency in God, and the things of the life to come,
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so hath he there laid up his treasure. Math. 6. 20. and fixed his hopes: he hath reckoned what the world is worth, and how much it can afford him,
so hath he there laid up his treasure. Math. 6. 20. and fixed his hope's: he hath reckoned what the world is worth, and how much it can afford him,
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and how long it will last him, and what it will do for him in the greatest need;
and how long it will last him, and what it will do for him in the greatest need;
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and upon certain knowledge of its vanity and insufficiency, he hath resolved that this cannot make him happy.
and upon certain knowledge of its vanity and insufficiency, he hath resolved that this cannot make him happy.
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If ever you be converted, you will know all this to be true by experience, that I say.
If ever you be converted, you will know all this to be true by experience, that I say.
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That it is the work of Converting grace to make a man consider whether all that he can hope for in this world will make him indeed a happy man;
That it is the work of Converting grace to make a man Consider whither all that he can hope for in this world will make him indeed a happy man;
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and upon consideration he findeth it will not serve his turn. God bringeth it now close to his thoughts and affections, so that the meer splendor,
and upon consideration he finds it will not serve his turn. God brings it now close to his thoughts and affections, so that the mere splendour,
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and sugared taste, and glozing appearances of worldly things cannot deceive him as formerly they did:
and sugared taste, and glozing appearances of worldly things cannot deceive him as formerly they did:
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but he understandeth now the utmost that they can do for him:
but he understands now the utmost that they can do for him:
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he considereth how that they do but flatter him into the grave and hell, and leave him when he is in the depth of his distress;
he Considereth how that they do but flatter him into the grave and hell, and leave him when he is in the depth of his distress;
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Before he was as the Prodigall, that thought it hard keeping to live in his Fathers house,
Before he was as the Prodigal, that Thought it hard keeping to live in his Father's house,
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but abroad and among his companions and pleasures he would go;
but abroad and among his Sodales and pleasures he would go;
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but when he comes to himself, he finds that he must home again or perish with hunger:
but when he comes to himself, he finds that he must home again or perish with hunger:
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The poor soul then layeth these things to heart:
The poor soul then Layeth these things to heart:
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Alas, thinks he, I may be merry a few dayes more if I hold on in this company and course;
Alas, thinks he, I may be merry a few days more if I hold on in this company and course;
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but will this life last for ever? I may be some body in the world for a while,
but will this life last for ever? I may be Some body in the world for a while,
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if I can be rich or honourable;
if I can be rich or honourable;
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but how long can I keep it when I have got it? I may please my mind among my friends and worldly businesses, my corn and cattle, my pleasures and prosperity;
but how long can I keep it when I have god it? I may please my mind among my Friends and worldly businesses, my corn and cattle, my pleasures and Prosperity;
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but what shall I do shortly when these things are gone? I may, think now that I can live without the favour of God,
but what shall I do shortly when these things Are gone? I may, think now that I can live without the favour of God,
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but can I do so when I have nothing else to live on? Alas!
but can I do so when I have nothing Else to live on? Alas!
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Is that fit to be instead of God and heaven to me, that will not keep me out of the grave,
Is that fit to be instead of God and heaven to me, that will not keep me out of the grave,
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nor keep my strongest or most beautiful parts from rotting in the dust? No,
nor keep my Strongest or most beautiful parts from rotting in the dust? No,
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nor keep soul from Everlasting Torments? Oh, what shall I do if I have no better a portion then this? wo to me that ever I was born,
nor keep soul from Everlasting Torments? O, what shall I do if I have no better a portion then this? woe to me that ever I was born,
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if I be not better Provided for before I die:
if I be not better Provided for before I die:
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Thus doth God take off the soul in Conversion, from its former ends, and makes it say [ Lord, these will not serve my turn, Oh, put me not off with such things as these:
Thus does God take off the soul in Conversion, from its former ends, and makes it say [ Lord, these will not serve my turn, O, put me not off with such things as these:
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when the soul is thus loosened from its former delight, and seeth that it must be something else that must be his happiness;
when the soul is thus loosened from its former delight, and sees that it must be something Else that must be his happiness;
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then doth the Spirit by the Word of God Reveal to him, the Certainty and the fulness of that glory that is to be had by Christ in the Everlasting love and fruition of God.
then does the Spirit by the Word of God Reveal to him, the Certainty and the fullness of that glory that is to be had by christ in the Everlasting love and fruition of God.
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And then he sees, that though it be not here to be had, yet it is to be had hereafter;
And then he sees, that though it be not Here to be had, yet it is to be had hereafter;
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and that Man was made to higher things, then he hath hitherto minded.
and that Man was made to higher things, then he hath hitherto minded.
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Now he begins to bethink himself in good sadness, that heaven may be had, and that for him as well as others:
Now he begins to bethink himself in good sadness, that heaven may be had, and that for him as well as Others:
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the impossibility is taken away by Christ, and the door is set open:
the impossibility is taken away by christ, and the door is Set open:
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the glory is unconceivable, and if he can but once get it, he is made for ever:
the glory is unconceivable, and if he can but once get it, he is made for ever:
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These thoughts now work in the heart of the man, that never had such lively working thoughts of it before.
These thoughts now work in the heart of the man, that never had such lively working thoughts of it before.
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So that, now he feeleth his heart burn within him, when he hath once found, where his happiness is to be had, presently the Spirit having touched his heart with an effectual Inclination thereto, he is bent upon it,
So that, now he feeleth his heart burn within him, when he hath once found, where his happiness is to be had, presently the Spirit having touched his heart with an effectual Inclination thereto, he is bent upon it,
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and sets his heart and face to seek it: and Now this is his business: Comparatively he hath nothing else to do:
and sets his heart and face to seek it: and Now this is his business: Comparatively he hath nothing Else to do:
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Now it must be God or none, heaven or Nothing that will serve his turn:
Now it must be God or none, heaven or Nothing that will serve his turn:
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Now if God should offer him, [ I will give thee mirth and riches for a thousand years without Interruption, I will give thee the good word of all about thee;
Now if God should offer him, [ I will give thee mirth and riches for a thousand Years without Interruption, I will give thee the good word of all about thee;
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I will make thee the greatest man on earth, and thou shalt have the world at will,
I will make thee the greatest man on earth, and thou shalt have the world At will,
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but not my Love and Grace in Christ, nor the hope of Everlasting glory; this would be the saddest News that ever came to his soul.
but not my Love and Grace in christ, nor the hope of Everlasting glory; this would be the Saddest News that ever Come to his soul.
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It is not now the same thing that would please him, as before. Tell not him now of profit and pleasure;
It is not now the same thing that would please him, as before. Tell not him now of profit and pleasure;
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it is Everlasting pleasure that he must have.
it is Everlasting pleasure that he must have.
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He hath another Journey to go, another home to Regard, another kinde of trade to drive on in the world then before he had.
He hath Another Journey to go, Another home to Regard, Another kind of trade to drive on in the world then before he had.
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Now he looketh for a City that hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God;
Now he looks for a city that hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God;
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and therefore doth take himself but as a stranger on earth, and one that sojourneth in a forrein Country, Heb. 11. 9, 10, 13. Now the best of worldly things will no longer satisfie them,
and Therefore does take himself but as a stranger on earth, and one that sojourneth in a foreign Country, Hebrew 11. 9, 10, 13. Now the best of worldly things will no longer satisfy them,
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but they desire a better Country, that is an heavenly:
but they desire a better Country, that is an heavenly:
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wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he hath prepared for them a City Heb. 11. 16. Now they are soundly perswaded that there is a God, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him; Wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he hath prepared for them a city Hebrew 11. 16. Now they Are soundly persuaded that there is a God, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him;
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and that this reward is beyond the grave, and therefore they have Respect to the Recompence of reward,
and that this reward is beyond the grave, and Therefore they have Respect to the Recompense of reward,
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and are content to submit to the sufferings of this life, that so they may obtain a better Resurrection, Heb. 11. 6, 26, 35. He now is to this world as a dead man in comparison;
and Are content to submit to the sufferings of this life, that so they may obtain a better Resurrection, Hebrew 11. 6, 26, 35. He now is to this world as a dead man in comparison;
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crucified to the world, and the world to him, Gal. 6. 14. And his life is hid with Christ in God; Crucified to the world, and the world to him, Gal. 6. 14. And his life is hid with christ in God;
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and when Christ who is his life shall appear, then shall he aprear also with him in glory, Col. 3. 3, 4.
and when christ who is his life shall appear, then shall he aprear also with him in glory, Col. 3. 3, 4.
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Beloved hearers, you may easily conceive that it is a very great change that causeth a man to have other ends then ever he had before,
beloved hearers, you may Easily conceive that it is a very great change that Causes a man to have other ends then ever he had before,
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and that quite turneth the very bent of his heart and life, and maketh him have a quite contrary business in the world then before he had:
and that quite turns the very bent of his heart and life, and makes him have a quite contrary business in the world then before he had:
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that sets a mans face another way, so that he that before went one way, doth now go the clean contrary. Alas!
that sets a men face Another Way, so that he that before went one Way, does now go the clean contrary. Alas!
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it is not the Restraint of a wicked work or two, or the outward Civilizing of your lives, that is true Conversion.
it is not the Restraint of a wicked work or two, or the outward Civilizing of your lives, that is true Conversion.
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It is such a change as I am now describing to you, that turneth you quite another way.
It is such a change as I am now describing to you, that turns you quite Another Way.
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If you are true Christians that hear me, you know it, or may know it to be thus with your selves.
If you Are true Christians that hear me, you know it, or may know it to be thus with your selves.
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For certainly you have had experience of this in your souls.
For Certainly you have had experience of this in your Souls.
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It were no Impossible thing for you now, if you were but willing, to know certainly whether you be Converted, yea or no.
It were no Impossible thing for you now, if you were but willing, to know Certainly whither you be Converted, yea or no.
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One would think that a mans End might be discerned above all things:
One would think that a men End might be discerned above all things:
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Cannot you know what you like and love best? and what you would fain have? and what you cannot be content without? and what you drive at in the course of your lives? and what you place your hopes and happiness in, which you will have,
Cannot you know what you like and love best? and what you would fain have? and what you cannot be content without? and what you drive At in the course of your lives? and what you place your hope's and happiness in, which you will have,
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though you part with all to get it? and what it is that beareth down all things else in your hearts and lives? Why something or other doth this, whatsoever it be,
though you part with all to get it? and what it is that bears down all things Else in your hearts and lives? Why something or other does this, whatsoever it be,
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and this is your End. And one would think, that this which so much takes one up,
and this is your End. And one would think, that this which so much Takes one up,
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and so much swayes, and is the business of his life, might be well discerned. Sirs, deal truly between God and your souls:
and so much sways, and is the business of his life, might be well discerned. Sirs, deal truly between God and your Souls:
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what hath your hearts? what game do you follow? what do you mind above all? I ask not whether you set not a foot now and then out of the way;
what hath your hearts? what game do you follow? what do you mind above all? I ask not whither you Set not a foot now and then out of the Way;
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but which way are you travelling? for earth or for heaven? Oh that you would but be faithful to your souls in this tryall.
but which Way Are you traveling? for earth or for heaven? O that you would but be faithful to your Souls in this trial.
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I have often told you, and will tell you yet again, and desire you to remember it as long as you live, That this is the true difference between every true Converted soul,
I have often told you, and will tell you yet again, and desire you to Remember it as long as you live, That this is the true difference between every true Converted soul,
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and all hypocrites and carnall men in the world:
and all Hypocrites and carnal men in the world:
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That to the true Christian indeed, God and Everlasting Glory is his main End, and Religion is his business, That to the true Christian indeed, God and Everlasting Glory is his main End, and Religion is his business,
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and all worldly things come in but upon the by, and therefore he can have them,
and all worldly things come in but upon the by, and Therefore he can have them,
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or be without them, whereas with all Hypocrites and carnal men, the pleasing of their flesh in this world, is their main End,
or be without them, whereas with all Hypocrites and carnal men, the pleasing of their Flesh in this world, is their main End,
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and therefore Worldliness, Voluptuousness or Ambition is their business, and the matters of God and Religion come in but upon the by,
and Therefore Worldliness, Voluptuousness or Ambition is their business, and the matters of God and Religion come in but upon the by,
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and therefore they can taste of them; or they can be without them. and Therefore they can taste of them; or they can be without them.
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I would you would keep this one mark by you while you live, by which you may Judge your selves without deceit,
I would you would keep this one mark by you while you live, by which you may Judge your selves without deceit,
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and so the true Christian need not deny his sincerity, nor the hypocrite imagine that he is what he is not;
and so the true Christian need not deny his sincerity, nor the hypocrite imagine that he is what he is not;
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but might Certainly know that he is yet in the flesh.
but might Certainly know that he is yet in the Flesh.
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And thus I have shewn you what is the second part of the work of Conversion of the will or heart,
And thus I have shown you what is the second part of the work of Conversion of the will or heart,
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even the change of a mans Ends and Intentions. SECT. XI.
even the change of a men Ends and Intentions. SECT. XI.
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3. THe third part of the Work of Conversion on the Will, is this, The same Spirit in the Word which changeth a mans Ends, doth also change him as to the choise of means,
3. THe third part of the Work of Conversion on the Will, is this, The same Spirit in the Word which changes a men Ends, does also change him as to the choice of means,
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and causes him to choose what before he refused, and to consent to that which before he did Reject.
and Causes him to choose what before he refused, and to consent to that which before he did Reject.
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Heaven is not obtained in every way, but in Gods own way, and if a man should never so much Intend God as his End,
Heaven is not obtained in every Way, but in God's own Way, and if a man should never so much Intend God as his End,
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and yet not seek him in the means of his appointment (though I think there is none that doth so,
and yet not seek him in the means of his appointment (though I think there is none that does so,
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or that ever these Indeed are separated, yet I say if such a thing were) it would not save him.
or that ever these Indeed Are separated, yet I say if such a thing were) it would not save him.
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It is not enough to know where we must be happy, but we must also know how to come thither.
It is not enough to know where we must be happy, but we must also know how to come thither.
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There is but one right way to Salvation in the main; and he that will be saved, must be sure to hit it.
There is but one right Way to Salvation in the main; and he that will be saved, must be sure to hit it.
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1. There are two sorts of means or ways to Salvation, not contrary, but one subordinate to the other,
1. There Are two sorts of means or ways to Salvation, not contrary, but one subordinate to the other,
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but one is the chief and Principal way, and that is Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost:
but one is the chief and Principal Way, and that is jesus christ and the Holy Ghost:
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the other is the subservient way, and that is the means that Christ hath appointed under himself.
the other is the subservient Way, and that is the means that christ hath appointed under himself.
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When man was lost, there was no remedy for him in heaven or earth, but the Everliving Son of God to come down from heaven,
When man was lost, there was no remedy for him in heaven or earth, but the Everliving Son of God to come down from heaven,
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and take our Nature, and perfectly •bey the Law, and suffer for our Disobedience; this he did in Compassion to mankind:
and take our Nature, and perfectly •bey the Law, and suffer for our Disobedience; this he did in Compassion to mankind:
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He was born of a Virgin, without man, and without sin, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
He was born of a Virgae, without man, and without since, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
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He lived on Earth without sin also, and proved his God-head and Doctrine by his Works;
He lived on Earth without since also, and proved his Godhead and Doctrine by his Works;
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he raised the dead, healed the lame, the blind, the sick, and at last offered himself on the Cross a Sacrifice for our sins, in suffering that which we must else have suffered;
he raised the dead, healed the lame, the blind, the sick, and At last offered himself on the Cross a Sacrifice for our Sins, in suffering that which we must Else have suffered;
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and being buried, he rose again the third day, and after forty days in the sight of his Disciples;
and being buried, he rose again the third day, and After forty days in the sighed of his Disciples;
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ascended into heaven, where he is now in our Nature Interceding for us, and preparing us a place:
ascended into heaven, where he is now in our Nature Interceding for us, and preparing us a place:
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and before he departed from earth, he ordained this Law, and sent his Disciples to Preach it to all the world;
and before he departed from earth, he ordained this Law, and sent his Disciples to Preach it to all the world;
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that all they that would Renounce their own works, and trust their souls upon his Redemption and ransom,
that all they that would Renounce their own works, and trust their Souls upon his Redemption and ransom,
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and forsake the world, the flesh, and the devil, and take him for their only Lord and Saviour,
and forsake the world, the Flesh, and the Devil, and take him for their only Lord and Saviour,
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and so return to God himself, shall Receive the pardon of all their sin, and be made the heirs of Everlasting Glory:
and so return to God himself, shall Receive the pardon of all their since, and be made the Heirs of Everlasting Glory:
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and he hath promised also to send his Sanctifying Spirit to dwell and work in those that Believe:
and he hath promised also to send his Sanctifying Spirit to dwell and work in those that Believe:
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thus you see what is the principle means of Savlation:
thus you see what is the principle means of Salvation:
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It is the Lord Jesus Christ, who having suffered for us, is offered to us in the Gospel, to be our head and husband, our Saviour and our Lord.
It is the Lord jesus christ, who having suffered for us, is offered to us in the Gospel, to be our head and husband, our Saviour and our Lord.
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Two things are here of absolute necessity to our Salvation;
Two things Are Here of absolute necessity to our Salvation;
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the one is, to believe unfeignedly that Christ is the Messiah and Redeemer of the world:
the one is, to believe unfeignedly that christ is the Messiah and Redeemer of the world:
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and the second is, to Accept him as he is offered to us in the Gospel:
and the second is, to Accept him as he is offered to us in the Gospel:
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Now the heart of an unconverted sinner is against both these 1. It doth not soundly believe the truth of Christs Incarnation, Resurrection and Ascension,
Now the heart of an unconverted sinner is against both these 1. It does not soundly believe the truth of Christ Incarnation, Resurrection and Ascension,
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but only by a Common, customary, superficial Belief: But of this I spoke before. 2. He doth not welcome Christ to his soul,
but only by a Common, customary, superficial Belief: But of this I spoke before. 2. He does not welcome christ to his soul,
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as he is offered to him: partly because men are unhumbled and feel not the need of Christ:
as he is offered to him: partly Because men Are unhumbled and feel not the need of christ:
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For the whole needs not the Physitian, but they that are sick, — and partly,
For the Whole needs not the physician, but they that Are sick, — and partly,
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because that Christ would reclaim them from the way that they take pleasure in? and would bring them into a way that is against their hearts;
Because that christ would reclaim them from the Way that they take pleasure in? and would bring them into a Way that is against their hearts;
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and many other causes there are.
and many other Causes there Are.
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So that, even where Christ seemeth to be much honored, and men will bow and do the greatest Reverence to his Name,
So that, even where christ seems to be much honoured, and men will bow and do the greatest reverence to his Name,
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and profess themselves his faithfull servants, and that they trust their Salvation on him alone; yet for all this they do not savingly or sincerely believe in him.
and profess themselves his faithful Servants, and that they trust their Salvation on him alone; yet for all this they do not savingly or sincerely believe in him.
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They have learned to speak well of Christ, and they are willing to be forgiven by him;
They have learned to speak well of christ, and they Are willing to be forgiven by him;
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but they never laid hold on him, as a drowning man would do on that which might save him:
but they never laid hold on him, as a drowning man would do on that which might save him:
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Nor 〈 ◊ 〉 ever feel at their hearts what a glorious Work of Mercy he hath wrought in their Redemption;
Nor 〈 ◊ 〉 ever feel At their hearts what a glorious Work of Mercy he hath wrought in their Redemption;
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and how much he hath done for them, and how much he hath engaged their souls unto himself.
and how much he hath done for them, and how much he hath engaged their Souls unto himself.
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They never had any of the Saints Admiration at the height, and breadth, and length, and depth, Eph. 3. 18. Nor have they been taken this astonishing Project of Love,
They never had any of the Saints Admiration At the height, and breadth, and length, and depth, Ephesians 3. 18. Nor have they been taken this astonishing Project of Love,
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as men thus Redeemed at such a rate must be: Nor would they ever consent that Christ should rule over them, and mortifie their lusts,
as men thus Redeemed At such a rate must be: Nor would they ever consent that christ should Rule over them, and mortify their Lustiest,
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and bring them back from the flesh to God: and therefore they are Unbelievers, even while they profess the faith of Christ.
and bring them back from the Flesh to God: and Therefore they Are Unbelievers, even while they profess the faith of christ.
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But when Conventing Grace comes, as it raiseth the souls estimation of Christ, as I have said before,
But when Conventing Grace comes, as it Raiseth the Souls estimation of christ, as I have said before,
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so doth it open the heart to his entertainment.
so does it open the heart to his entertainment.
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Oh what glad news it is to desolate self-condemned souls to hear that the Son of God hath bought them with his blood!
O what glad news it is to desolate self-condemned Souls to hear that the Son of God hath bought them with his blood!
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It is life to them to hear the glad tidings of their redemption.
It is life to them to hear the glad tidings of their redemption.
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It is the very work of the Spirit in Conversion, to bring the soul into this Admiration of Redemption;
It is the very work of the Spirit in Conversion, to bring the soul into this Admiration of Redemption;
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and to shew it the riches of Grace in Christ, and the mystery of this blessed Work,
and to show it the riches of Grace in christ, and the mystery of this blessed Work,
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when his eyes are opened to see how God designed here the magnifying of his Love;
when his eyes Are opened to see how God designed Here the magnifying of his Love;
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and how glorious God is in his Mercy in the Work of Redemption, even as glorious as in his power in the Work of Creation.
and how glorious God is in his Mercy in the Work of Redemption, even as glorious as in his power in the Work of Creation.
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And when his wounded soul hath well understood how Christ hath made him a plaister of his blood, this makes him have other thoughts of Christ and Redemption then before he had.
And when his wounded soul hath well understood how christ hath made him a plaster of his blood, this makes him have other thoughts of christ and Redemption then before he had.
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Oh how much sweeter to him are the hearing and reading, and thinking of this Christ, then before they were!
O how much Sweeten to him Are the hearing and reading, and thinking of this christ, then before they were!
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He that before did shut the door, and let Christ knock, and knock again, and could so often churlishly resist him:
He that before did shut the door, and let christ knock, and knock again, and could so often churlishly resist him:
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oh how the case is now altered with him! Now Christ is to him as cordiall waters to a man in a swoon;
o how the case is now altered with him! Now christ is to him as cordial waters to a man in a swoon;
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as a hand to a drowning man; as drink to a man in a burning feaver;
as a hand to a drowning man; as drink to a man in a burning fever;
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as a pardon to a man condemned to dye:
as a pardon to a man condemned to die:
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The Name of Christ doth even Revive him, when withall he can but have some hope that he is his.
The Name of christ does even Revive him, when withal he can but have Some hope that he is his.
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Oh could you now assure him that Christ is willing to pass over all his unkind Resistance,
O could you now assure him that christ is willing to pass over all his unkind Resistance,
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and to be friends with him, and wash his soul in his blood, how glad a man would he be!
and to be Friends with him, and wash his soul in his blood, how glad a man would he be!
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when sin stares him in the face, Oh then for a Christ to make his peace!
when since stares him in the face, O then for a christ to make his peace!
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when conscience is up in Arms against him, now how doth Christ befriend him, to step in and bear the stroak!
when conscience is up in Arms against him, now how does christ befriend him, to step in and bear the stroke!
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He saith not as Pharoah, Who is the Lord that I should serve him? Nor as they in Iob 21. 14. Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy wayes:
He Says not as Pharaoh, Who is the Lord that I should serve him? Nor as they in Job 21. 14. Depart from us, we desire not the knowledge of thy ways:
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Nor as the common Rebells of the World, Luke 19. 27. We will not have this man to raign over us:
Nor as the Common Rebels of the World, Lycia 19. 27. We will not have this man to Reign over us:
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But as Laban to Abrahams Servants, Gen. 24. 31. Come in thou blessed of the Lord;
But as Laban to Abrahams Servants, Gen. 24. 31. Come in thou blessed of the Lord;
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wherefore standest thou without? for the house and room is prepared for thee. Wherefore Standest thou without? for the house and room is prepared for thee.
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Too long have I made my soul a sinke, a stie, a dungeon, when it might,
Too long have I made my soul a sink, a sty, a dungeon, when it might,
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and should have been thy dwelling, and the Temple of thy Holy Spirit. Come in Lord and let sin possess thy room no longer:
and should have been thy Dwelling, and the Temple of thy Holy Spirit. Come in Lord and let since possess thy room no longer:
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Hath here been room for the World, and room for fleshly lusts and pleasures, and is there no room for thee? Let thy graces dwell where sin hath dwelt;
Hath Here been room for the World, and room for fleshly Lustiest and pleasures, and is there no room for thee? Let thy graces dwell where since hath dwelled;
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here is room for them all; or if there be not room, Oh cast out sin and make thee room:
Here is room for them all; or if there be not room, O cast out since and make thee room:
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Thou that madest all things ready for me, before thou calledst me by the voyce of the Gospel, make all within me ready for thy self;
Thou that Madest all things ready for me, before thou calledest me by the voice of the Gospel, make all within me ready for thy self;
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and cast out him that is stronger then I, and hath held my heart so long in a peaceable captivity.
and cast out him that is Stronger then I, and hath held my heart so long in a peaceable captivity.
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Only thy presence now will do me good: I die if thou Revive me not:
Only thy presence now will do me good: I die if thou Revive me not:
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I am devoured by the jaws of the devouring Lyon, if thou do not rescue me.
I am devoured by the Jaws of the devouring lion, if thou do not rescue me.
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I am Tormented by my own conscience, and nothing but thine applyed blood can mollisie it:
I am Tormented by my own conscience, and nothing but thine applied blood can mollify it:
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I am accused and condemned by the Law which I have broken, and what shall I say or do,
I am accused and condemned by the Law which I have broken, and what shall I say or do,
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if thou come not in and plead not thy blood and answer for me? I have many thousand sins that will be brought in against me;
if thou come not in and plead not thy blood and answer for me? I have many thousand Sins that will be brought in against me;
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and how shall I come off but by the vertue of thy Sacrifice? Hell is ready to devour me Everlastingly;
and how shall I come off but by the virtue of thy Sacrifice? Hell is ready to devour me Everlastingly;
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if thou do not save me: Save me, save me Lord or I perish: I am a lost, undone, a damned man if thou do not save me:
if thou do not save me: Save me, save me Lord or I perish: I am a lost, undone, a damned man if thou do not save me:
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The Devils that have deceived me do but stay to Torment me if thou do not save me.
The Devils that have deceived me do but stay to Torment me if thou do not save me.
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A just and angry God will be to me Everlastingly a Consuming fire, if his Indignation be not quenched by thy blood and Intercession.
A just and angry God will be to me Everlastingly a Consuming fire, if his Indignation be not quenched by thy blood and Intercession.
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There is no other Name under heaven by which I can be saved, Acts 4. 12. No, no, It must be Christ alone, it must be Christ or none, Christ or I am lost.
There is no other Name under heaven by which I can be saved, Acts 4. 12. No, no, It must be christ alone, it must be christ or none, christ or I am lost.
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] Now doth the poor soul look upon Christ as on the Fire or Aire, that he cannot live without;
] Now does the poor soul look upon christ as on the Fire or Air, that he cannot live without;
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he sees an Absolute Necessity of him for the main, and an Absolute Necessity for every particular.
he sees an Absolute Necessity of him for the main, and an Absolute Necessity for every particular.
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Every sin that he remembreth telleth 〈 ◊ 〉 that he hath need of Christ.
Every since that he Remember Telleth 〈 ◊ 〉 that he hath need of christ.
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Every Corruption that he feeleth stirring within him, telleth him of the absolute need of Christ Every Temptation that assaulteth him telleth him of the need of Christ.
Every Corruption that he feeleth stirring within him, Telleth him of the absolute need of christ Every Temptation that assaulteth him Telleth him of the need of christ.
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He never falleth into any known sin again (which alas is too often) but it maketh him see the need of Christ.
He never falls into any known since again (which alas is too often) but it makes him see the need of christ.
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He findeth •e could not lives day or an hour safely without him: he cannot wash away one spot, nor master one corruption without him:
He finds •e could not lives day or an hour safely without him: he cannot wash away one spot, nor master one corruption without him:
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when he goes to God in prayer for his soul, he then findeth the need of Christ;
when he Goes to God in prayer for his soul, he then finds the need of christ;
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he dare not draw neer if Christ take him not by the hand: he knows there is no admittance in any other name.
he Dare not draw near if christ take him not by the hand: he knows there is no admittance in any other name.
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He durst not look God in the face, nor name him, nor worship him, nor hope for any mercy from him, but through Christ.
He durst not look God in the face, nor name him, nor worship him, nor hope for any mercy from him, but through christ.
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In a word, without Christ he dares neither live nor dye.
In a word, without christ he dares neither live nor die.
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You see then where another part of conversion lyeth in this true belief in the Lord Jesus Christ.
You see then where Another part of conversion lies in this true belief in the Lord jesus christ.
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You may know and say all this of Christ before conversion: but you never rightly apprehend it and feel it, till then.
You may know and say all this of christ before conversion: but you never rightly apprehend it and feel it, till then.
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And as the Merit, so the Spirit of Christ is here comprehended; for I joyn both together for brevity.
And as the Merit, so the Spirit of christ is Here comprehended; for I join both together for brevity.
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It is by his Spirit that Christ taked down the strong contradiction of the flesh, and bringeth all in subjection to himself;
It is by his Spirit that christ taked down the strong contradiction of the Flesh, and brings all in subjection to himself;
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as light prevaileth against darkness, and strength against weakness, and life against death, so doth the Spirit prevail for Christ in the souls of the Elect. Before conversion there is nothing but grieving and striving against and quenching the Spirit,
as Light prevails against darkness, and strength against weakness, and life against death, so does the Spirit prevail for christ in the Souls of the Elect. Before conversion there is nothing but grieving and striving against and quenching the Spirit,
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and using it like an Enemy. But now how glad is the soul of his presence! how loth grieve him! how fearful of quenching it!
and using it like an Enemy. But now how glad is the soul of his presence! how loath grieve him! how fearful of quenching it!
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And if by some unkindness the Spirit seem to be withdrawn, what moan doth he make!
And if by Some unkindness the Spirit seem to be withdrawn, what moan does he make!
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and how sadly doth he cry out as David did!
and how sadly does he cry out as David did!
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Psal. 51. 12. Restore to me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me by thy free spirit. Psalm 51. 12. Restore to me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me by thy free Spirit.
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And if he feel the spirit, as it were departing from him, he cals aloud with David, ver. 11. Cast me not away from thy presence,
And if he feel the Spirit, as it were departing from him, he calls aloud with David, ver. 11. Cast me not away from thy presence,
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and take not thy holy spirit from me. and take not thy holy Spirit from me.
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As a living man is loth to dye, and knoweth that when his spirit is gone from his body he will be a carcass,
As a living man is loath to die, and Knoweth that when his Spirit is gone from his body he will be a carcase,
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and therefore will use all possible means to keep the soul and body from parting:
and Therefore will use all possible means to keep the soul and body from parting:
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even so the true Believer knows, that if the Spirit of God were gone from his soul, the soul were dead or worse then dead,
even so the true Believer knows, that if the Spirit of God were gone from his soul, the soul were dead or Worse then dead,
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and therefore tis his daily care to keep the spirit and his soul from parting.
and Therefore this his daily care to keep the Spirit and his soul from parting.
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He apprehendeth it now to be a blessed Priviledge indeed to have the Spirit of Jesus still within him, to be his Temple,
He apprehendeth it now to be a blessed Privilege indeed to have the Spirit of jesus still within him, to be his Temple,
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and by him to be preserved from temptation, excited to duties, and animated in them, and sanctified to the service of him that did Redeem him.
and by him to be preserved from temptation, excited to duties, and animated in them, and sanctified to the service of him that did redeem him.
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And now Sirs, I must needs say to those of you that are unconverted, that all these matters are strange to you, you hear me,
And now Sirs, I must needs say to those of you that Are unconverted, that all these matters Are strange to you, you hear me,
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but you have felt no such things as these within your selves.
but you have felt no such things as these within your selves.
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O what a difference is there between this living faith in Christ, & the name of faith,
O what a difference is there between this living faith in christ, & the name of faith,
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and the Image of Christianity which you boast of, and presume upon!
and the Image of Christianity which you boast of, and presume upon!
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What a difference is there between these warm heartreviving closures with Christ, and your cold belief and dull profession!
What a difference is there between these warm heartreviving closures with christ, and your cold belief and dull profession!
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It is one thing for Christ to dwell in the heart by faith, Eph. 3. 17. and another thing for him to have the custom of the countrey and the Law of the Land on his side, to make way for him.
It is one thing for christ to dwell in the heart by faith, Ephesians 3. 17. and Another thing for him to have the custom of the country and the Law of the Land on his side, to make Way for him.
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It is one thing for a man that is well, to honor a Physitian, and another thing for a sick man to seek out to him,
It is one thing for a man that is well, to honour a physician, and Another thing for a sick man to seek out to him,
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and beg his help, and take him for his Physitian, and willingly take down any thing that he giveth him.
and beg his help, and take him for his physician, and willingly take down any thing that he gives him.
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I pray you mark what I say, because it is the most common delusion of unconverted men among us, that they verily think that they truly believe in Christ already:
I pray you mark what I say, Because it is the most Common delusion of unconverted men among us, that they verily think that they truly believe in christ already:
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And there is a common belief that will never save them, and that they take up with,
And there is a Common belief that will never save them, and that they take up with,
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and look not after the saving faith: I cannot better open the difference to ordinary capacities, then by the aforesaid comparison.
and look not After the Saving faith: I cannot better open the difference to ordinary capacities, then by the aforesaid comparison.
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You know a man in health may truly believe that such a man is an able Physitian,
You know a man in health may truly believe that such a man is an able physician,
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and he may speak well of him and honor him: Now suppose a man were deadly sick of a Consumption, and did not know it;
and he may speak well of him and honour him: Now suppose a man were deadly sick of a Consumption, and did not know it;
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If this man honoureth the Physitian as much as any other healthful man, will this cure him,
If this man Honoureth the physician as much as any other healthful man, will this cure him,
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or save his life? No, but the Patient that prayeth him to come to him,
or save his life? No, but the Patient that Prayeth him to come to him,
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and will trust his life in his hands, and will take the bitterest Medicine that he gives him,
and will trust his life in his hands, and will take the Bitterest Medicine that he gives him,
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and will forbear any hurtful meat or drink, be it never so pleasant to him, this is he that is like to be healed by him.
and will forbear any hurtful meat or drink, be it never so pleasant to him, this is he that is like to be healed by him.
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Christ is known among us to be the Physitian of souls; we all confess and praise his skill, and know that he can save us!
christ is known among us to be the physician of Souls; we all confess and praise his skill, and know that he can save us!
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We all hear of the freeness of his cure, that he takes nothing, but doth it as soon for the poorest beggar, as the greatest Prince;
We all hear of the freeness of his cure, that he Takes nothing, but does it as soon for the Poorest beggar, as the greatest Prince;
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but knowing all this and speaking well of him will cure no man:
but knowing all this and speaking well of him will cure no man:
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No, but you must go to him believingly and beg his help, and take him for your Physitian,
No, but you must go to him believingly and beg his help, and take him for your physician,
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and trust your souls upon his blood and Spirit, and apply his means, and take the bitterest cup that he shall reach you,
and trust your Souls upon his blood and Spirit, and apply his means, and take the Bitterest cup that he shall reach you,
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and forsake the morsels of fleshly pleasure that have been sweet to you heretofore. Do not say, this is to be justified by Works;
and forsake the morsels of fleshly pleasure that have been sweet to you heretofore. Do not say, this is to be justified by Works;
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for this is no other kind of works then what standeth in a necessary subserviency to Christ,
for this is no other kind of works then what Stands in a necessary subserviency to christ,
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even the work of Grace it self.
even the work of Grace it self.
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This is but the work that Christ cals thee to, John 6. 29. This is the work of God, that ye believe in him whom the Father hath sent:
This is but the work that christ calls thee to, John 6. 29. This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom the Father hath sent:
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This is but coming to Christ that ye may have life, Joh. 5. 40. and taking his yoke and burden on you, that you may finde rest to your souls, Mat. 11. 29. When the poor people followed him on earth from place to place,
This is but coming to christ that you may have life, John 5. 40. and taking his yoke and burden on you, that you may find rest to your Souls, Mathew 11. 29. When the poor people followed him on earth from place to place,
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and hearkned to his words, and took up his Cross that they might be his Disciples,
and hearkened to his words, and took up his Cross that they might be his Disciples,
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and be justified and saved by him, he did not tell them, this is sinful working for justification.
and be justified and saved by him, he did not tell them, this is sinful working for justification.
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To conclude, if ever you be converted, thus must you follow Christ, and thus must you yield to the Spirit which you now resist.
To conclude, if ever you be converted, thus must you follow christ, and thus must you yield to the Spirit which you now resist.
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Thus I have shewed you how the converted soul doth accept of Christ and the Spirit, on the terms and to the ends that are mentioned in the Gospel.
Thus I have showed you how the converted soul does accept of christ and the Spirit, on the terms and to the ends that Are mentioned in the Gospel.
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Christ Jesus is accepted as the Redeemer of their souls, that hath satisfied Justice by being a Ransom for their sins,
christ jesus is accepted as the Redeemer of their Souls, that hath satisfied justice by being a Ransom for their Sins,
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and hath merited everlasting glory for them; and as the Lord that by the Title of his Redemption, must rule them:
and hath merited everlasting glory for them; and as the Lord that by the Title of his Redemption, must Rule them:
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as their Head that must provide for them and supply all their wants; and as the Fountain and treasure of all that Grace that must save them;
as their Head that must provide for them and supply all their Wants; and as the Fountain and treasure of all that Grace that must save them;
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the Holy Ghost is entertained as he that must sanctifie and guide them in the way to life everlasting, having already sealed the truth of the Doctrine. SECT. XII. WE are next to consider how the work of Conversion doth turn the heart or will of man to these means that stand in a subordination to Christ.
the Holy Ghost is entertained as he that must sanctify and guide them in the Way to life everlasting, having already sealed the truth of the Doctrine. SECT. XII. WE Are next to Consider how the work of Conversion does turn the heart or will of man to these means that stand in a subordination to christ.
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And indeed a natural man is disaffected not onely to Christ, but to all his Ordinances:
And indeed a natural man is disaffected not only to christ, but to all his Ordinances:
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he that mindeth not the end nor the chief means, cannot heartily mind the subordinate means.
he that minds not the end nor the chief means, cannot heartily mind the subordinate means.
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1. One means that God hath appointed to salvation, is, Confession of sin, with a broken heart for the sin confessed:
1. One means that God hath appointed to salvation, is, Confessi of since, with a broken heart for the since confessed:
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A man unconverted, doth neither see any such evil in sin as to drive him to this confession,
A man unconverted, does neither see any such evil in since as to drive him to this Confessi,
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nor to break his heart in godly sorrow; nor will his heart be brought to consent to the faithful performance of that.
nor to break his heart in godly sorrow; nor will his heart be brought to consent to the faithful performance of that.
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A heart unhumbled and unchanged doth think it but a piece of childish folly to weep and mourn for sin and lament it before the world;
A heart unhumbled and unchanged does think it but a piece of childish folly to weep and mourn for since and lament it before the world;
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they are too stout to stoop to a disgracefull acknowledgement. They scorn to be so base as to make an open confession of their sins, or to lament their misery:
they Are too stout to stoop to a disgraceful acknowledgement. They scorn to be so base as to make an open Confessi of their Sins, or to lament their misery:
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They feel no such burden upon their consciences as should driven them into such repentance, to seek to God and man for ease:
They feel no such burden upon their Consciences as should driven them into such Repentance, to seek to God and man for ease:
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And if they confess to God in secret, it is without a broken heart.
And if they confess to God in secret, it is without a broken heart.
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They will not endure so much pain as to feel their own condition, and have their sores so faithfully searched as is necessary to a cure:
They will not endure so much pain as to feel their own condition, and have their sores so faithfully searched as is necessary to a cure:
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this afflicting of the soul their souls abhorre.
this afflicting of the soul their Souls abhor.
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But when converting Grace hath changed their hearts, oh how the case is altered with them!
But when converting Grace hath changed their hearts, o how the case is altered with them!
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then godly sorrow is even as it were natural to them, and they that could not indure it, do now even cherish and indulge it. It is a voluntary sorrow;
then godly sorrow is even as it were natural to them, and they that could not endure it, do now even cherish and indulge it. It is a voluntary sorrow;
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they mourn and would mourn like him that cryed out, Labour not to comfort me, Esay 22. 4. That is, till God will comfort me:
they mourn and would mourn like him that cried out, Labour not to Comfort me, Isaiah 22. 4. That is, till God will Comfort me:
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As a sore that is not ripe, will not break nor run; and that which is not suppurable is oft uncurable:
As a soar that is not ripe, will not break nor run; and that which is not suppurable is oft uncurable:
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but when it is brought to suppuration and ripeness, then it will even break of it self,
but when it is brought to suppuration and ripeness, then it will even break of it self,
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and run without any more ado; So is it with the impenitent soul and the Penitent:
and run without any more ado; So is it with the impenitent soul and the Penitent:
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till repentance comes, the soul is not ripe.
till Repentance comes, the soul is not ripe.
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Ministers are every day applying to it all the mollifying dissolving remedies they can devise to bring it to suppuration, but all will not do; their hearts will not break;
Ministers Are every day applying to it all the mollifying dissolving remedies they can devise to bring it to suppuration, but all will not do; their hearts will not break;
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not a tear of unfeigned repentance will come forth: they hide their sin and scorn to make a penitent confession.
not a tear of unfeigned Repentance will come forth: they hide their since and scorn to make a penitent Confessi.
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But oh, when Grace hath done the work, and softned the heart, and ripened the sore,
But o, when Grace hath done the work, and softened the heart, and ripened the soar,
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then it will come out of its own accord:
then it will come out of its own accord:
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I would not have you take this upon my bare word, but see whether the Scripture say not so before me, Acts 2. 37. They were once a stubborn generation of sinners, that the Apostles had there to deal withal, that durst have their hands in the blood of Christ himself.
I would not have you take this upon my bore word, but see whither the Scripture say not so before me, Acts 2. 37. They were once a stubborn generation of Sinners, that the Apostles had there to deal withal, that durst have their hands in the blood of christ himself.
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But when they were once converted, they were pricked at the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, Men and brethren what shall we do? This did imply a confession of their sin:
But when they were once converted, they were pricked At the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the Apostles, Men and brothers what shall we do? This did imply a Confessi of their since:
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q. d. We confess our selves guilty, and we find our souls in a miserable case under the wrath and curse of God: q. worser. We confess our selves guilty, and we find our Souls in a miserable case under the wrath and curse of God:
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Oh give us your advise what we shall do. These were 3000. people at once, that were brought to this conviction and confession.O give us your Advice what we shall do. These were 3000. people At once, that were brought to this conviction and Confessi.
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See how freely all comes out when the heart is once pricked by the Word and Spirit.
See how freely all comes out when the heart is once pricked by the Word and Spirit.
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The like you know was the case of Saul at his conversion, Act. 9, 5, 6. as stout a hearted sinner before as another;
The like you know was the case of Saul At his conversion, Act. 9, 5, 6. as stout a hearted sinner before as Another;
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but when God over-powred him by converting Grace, then he cals out with trembling and astonishment, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And when he relateth his own life and manner of conversion, Act. 22. 4, 5. how freely doth he confess his former persecution!
but when God overpowered him by converting Grace, then he calls out with trembling and astonishment, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And when he relateth his own life and manner of conversion, Act. 22. 4, 5. how freely does he confess his former persecution!
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And again in Act. 26. 10, 11. confessing that he was a persecutor, yea and punished Christians in the Synagogue, and compelled them to blasphems;
And again in Act. 26. 10, 11. confessing that he was a persecutor, yea and punished Christians in the Synagogue, and compelled them to blasphemes;
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yea 〈 ◊ 〉 yea exceedingly mad against them The like doth he confess, Tit. 3. 3. Acts 16. the Apostles met with a stirdy Jaylor, that put them in the Inner-prison,yea 〈 ◊ 〉 yea exceedingly mad against them The like does he confess, Tit. 3. 3. Acts 16. the Apostles met with a stirdy Jailor, that put them in the Inner-prison,
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and their feet fast in the stocks:
and their feet fast in the stocks:
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but when an Earthquake opened the doors and set them free, and a heart-quake brought him in and laid him at their feet,
but when an Earthquake opened the doors and Set them free, and a heartquake brought him in and laid him At their feet,
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and Grace took the opportunity to do its work;
and Grace took the opportunity to do its work;
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then he cryeth out with trembling, ver. 30. Sirs, what must I do to be saved? David tels you his own experience, Psal. 32. 5, 6. I acknowledged my sins unto thee,
then he Cries out with trembling, ver. 30. Sirs, what must I do to be saved? David tells you his own experience, Psalm 32. 5, 6. I acknowledged my Sins unto thee,
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and mine iniquity have I not hid;
and mine iniquity have I not hid;
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I said I will confess my transgression to the Lord, and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin;
I said I will confess my Transgression to the Lord, and thou forgavest the iniquity of my since;
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For this shall every one that is godly pray to thee in a time when thou mayst be found: For this shall every one that is godly pray to thee in a time when thou Mayest be found:
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And after his grievous fall, the 51 Psal. will shew you his confession.
And After his grievous fallen, the 51 Psalm will show you his Confessi.
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So Act. 19. 18. Many confessed and shewed their deeds, and brought their books and burned them befored all men:
So Act. 19. 18. Many confessed and showed their Deeds, and brought their books and burned them befored all men:
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These were such as were reputed wise and learned before: but when Grace had changed them, they openly confess that all was folly:
These were such as were reputed wise and learned before: but when Grace had changed them, they openly confess that all was folly:
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Many more such examples we have, and Precepts where God requireth it.
Many more such Examples we have, and Precepts where God requires it.
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Ezra 10. 1. Neh. 9, 2. 3. Lev. 5. 5. & 16. 21. & 26. 40. Num. 5. 7. And indeed pardon it self is offered on these terms, 1 Joh. 1. 9. If we confess, he is faithful and just to forgive. Ezra 10. 1. Neh 9, 2. 3. Lev. 5. 5. & 16. 21. & 26. 40. Num. 5. 7. And indeed pardon it self is offered on these terms, 1 John 1. 9. If we confess, he is faithful and just to forgive.
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Prov. 28. 13. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
Curae 28. 13. He that Covereth his Sins shall not prosper; but whoso Confesses and Forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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Jam. 5. 16. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another:
Jam. 5. 16. Confess your Faults one to Another, and pray one for Another:
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and indeed in the first times, no man was baptized that did not confess his sins openly before, and renounce them;
and indeed in the First times, no man was baptised that did not confess his Sins openly before, and renounce them;
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even John himself caused the Jews to confess their sins before he would baptize them, Matth. 3. 6. Mar. 1. 5. So in Jer. 3. 12, 13. Return thou back-sliding Israel saith the Lord,
even John himself caused the jews to confess their Sins before he would baptise them, Matthew 3. 6. Mar. 1. 5. So in Jer. 3. 12, 13. Return thou backsliding Israel Says the Lord,
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and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you; for I am merciful, saith the Lord:
and I will not cause mine anger to fallen upon you; for I am merciful, Says the Lord:
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and I will not keep mine anger for ever;
and I will not keep mine anger for ever;
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only confess thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord, &c. Turn Oh back-sliding Children, saith the Lord,
only confess thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the Lord, etc. Turn O backsliding Children, Says the Lord,
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for I am married to you &c. You see here that conversion hath ever confession accompanying it.for I am married to you etc. You see Here that conversion hath ever Confessi accompanying it.
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He that turneth must and will confess:
He that turns must and will confess:
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as the repenting Church, Jer. 14. 20. We acknowledge O Lord our wickedness, and the iniquity of our Fathers,
as the repenting Church, Jer. 14. 20. We acknowledge Oh Lord our wickedness, and the iniquity of our Father's,
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for we have sinned against thee; do not abhor us for thy Names sake: for we have sinned against thee; do not abhor us for thy Names sake:
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and Hos. 5. 15. It was the Lords threatning against them, I will go and returne unto my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face:
and Hos. 5. 15. It was the lords threatening against them, I will go and return unto my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face:
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in their afflictions they, will seek me early: in their afflictions they, will seek me early:
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So that its most evident, that conversion openeth the heart and mouth to confess, even to God or man,
So that its most evident, that conversion Openeth the heart and Mouth to confess, even to God or man,
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or both, according as the case requireth.
or both, according as the case requires.
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Not, but that a Judas will do it at last in horror, and cry out, I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood:
Not, but that a Judas will do it At last in horror, and cry out, I have sinned in betraying the innocent blood:
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but this is forced by horror, and not by a gracious change: Many a thief will confess their sin at the Gallows, that are not converted:
but this is forced by horror, and not by a gracious change: Many a thief will confess their since At the Gallows, that Are not converted:
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But when conversion comes, the very mind being changed, is set against the sin, and therefore they long to cast it up:
But when conversion comes, the very mind being changed, is Set against the since, and Therefore they long to cast it up:
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hiding tendeth to keeping, confession tendeth to parting with sin:
hiding tendeth to keeping, Confessi tendeth to parting with since:
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Therefore he that is penitent doth not hide it, so far as he hath any call to confess it.
Therefore he that is penitent does not hide it, so Far as he hath any call to confess it.
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Oh Sirs, that the Lord would bring this to the hearts of some of you that most need it!
O Sirs, that the Lord would bring this to the hearts of Some of you that most need it!
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One may hear by your speeches, that conversion is far from your hearts.
One may hear by your Speeches, that conversion is Far from your hearts.
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How many among us are there that have little cause to justifie themselves, and yet we cannot bring them to any confession,
How many among us Are there that have little cause to justify themselves, and yet we cannot bring them to any Confessi,
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but what is general and common with all, that we are sinners! But for any hateful and disgraceful sin, they excuse it and hide it;
but what is general and Common with all, that we Are Sinners! But for any hateful and disgraceful since, they excuse it and hide it;
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and have nothing but good almost to say of themselves:
and have nothing but good almost to say of themselves:
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you shall not hear one sad complaint almost that they will make against themselves, If you have a froward wife, you will complain of that;
you shall not hear one sad complaint almost that they will make against themselves, If you have a froward wife, you will complain of that;
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if disobedient children, if careless or stubborn servants, you will complain of them. If you have unkind friends of neighbors, you will complain of them:
if disobedient children, if careless or stubborn Servants, you will complain of them. If you have unkind Friends of neighbours, you will complain of them:
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but of your selves, where you have greatest reason to complain, we can scarce hear a word.
but of your selves, where you have greatest reason to complain, we can scarce hear a word.
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If any do you wrong, you are still harping upon it and making the worst of it;
If any do you wrong, you Are still harping upon it and making the worst of it;
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but for all the wrong that you have done to God & our own souls, you can lightly pass it over, and make little of it:
but for all the wrong that you have done to God & our own Souls, you can lightly pass it over, and make little of it:
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and who heareth you half so oft complain of your selves as others:
and who hears you half so oft complain of your selves as Others:
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what say you? is it not thus with many among us? you know not how sad a mark this is:
what say you? is it not thus with many among us? you know not how sad a mark this is:
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I tell you, if ever converting Grace come to your hearts, it will make you pour out complaints against your selves.
I tell you, if ever converting Grace come to your hearts, it will make you pour out complaints against your selves.
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It will make you cry with David, I have done foolishly, 2. Sam. 24. 10. and with Paul, 1 was foolish, disobedient, I was mad,
It will make you cry with David, I have done foolishly, 2. Sam. 24. 10. and with Paul, 1 was foolish, disobedient, I was mad,
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yea exceeding mnd, Act. 26. 11. Tit. 3. 3. and O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me! yea exceeding mnd, Act. 26. 11. Tit. 3. 3. and O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me!
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Rom. 7. 24. Mark the unconverted man in his talk, and you shall hear him,
Rom. 7. 24. Mark the unconverted man in his talk, and you shall hear him,
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if not as the Pharisee, saying, I am not like other men, yet at least saying nothing against himself,
if not as the Pharisee, saying, I am not like other men, yet At least saying nothing against himself,
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but nibling at the good names of others, and making the Devil more servants then indeed the hath,
but nibbling At the good names of Others, and making the devil more Servants then indeed thee hath,
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and God fewer, by their ventrous censures:
and God fewer, by their venturous censures:
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they have the Hypocrites eye that was not made to see it self, that is good for little,
they have the Hypocrites eye that was not made to see it self, that is good for little,
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but to spy motes in others eys! but the beam in their own they cannot see:
but to spy motes in Others eyes! but the beam in their own they cannot see:
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The infirmities of those that fear God they can talk of;
The infirmities of those that Fear God they can talk of;
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but a graceless heart and a worldly fleshly life of their own doth little trouble them.
but a graceless heart and a worldly fleshly life of their own does little trouble them.
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But when converting Grace comes, you may hear by their very talk that the case is changed;
But when converting Grace comes, you may hear by their very talk that the case is changed;
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they have no body then to talk against, so much as themselves: their censures against themselves do seem the most uncharitable;
they have no body then to talk against, so much as themselves: their censures against themselves do seem the most uncharitable;
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their talk is most of the sins of their own hearts and lives, and blame them not;
their talk is most of the Sins of their own hearts and lives, and blame them not;
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for these are neerest them and most concern them:
for these Are nearest them and most concern them:
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the mote in their own eye doth most grieve them, and till they have wiped out that, they have less mind to look into the eyes of others.
the mote in their own eye does most grieve them, and till they have wiped out that, they have less mind to look into the eyes of Others.
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In a word, whosoever is justified of God and freed from condemnation, is a judger and condemner of himself, 1 Cor. 11. 31. but they that lye under the condemnation of God, are commonly self-justifiers, Luke 16. 15. SECT. XIII. 2. ANother means that converting Grace doth turn the heart to, is, Earnest prayer to God. A man unconverted is a stranger to true prayer;
In a word, whosoever is justified of God and freed from condemnation, is a judger and condemner of himself, 1 Cor. 11. 31. but they that lie under the condemnation of God, Are commonly self-justifiers, Lycia 16. 15. SECT. XIII. 2. another means that converting Grace does turn the heart to, is, Earnest prayer to God. A man unconverted is a stranger to true prayer;
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either he doth nothing in his duty, or that which is next to nothing:
either he does nothing in his duty, or that which is next to nothing:
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commonly they will not be brought so much as to the our-side and form of the duty,
commonly they will not be brought so much as to the our-side and from of the duty,
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but if they be, that is all;
but if they be, that is all;
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till some affliction or conviction come and awaken them to a little more for a time:
till Some affliction or conviction come and awaken them to a little more for a time:
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but they never fall to this work to the purpose till saving Grace do truly change them:
but they never fallen to this work to the purpose till Saving Grace do truly change them:
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A carnal heart feeleth no such need of God or mercy, as to drive him to beg for it from day to day;
A carnal heart feeleth no such need of God or mercy, as to drive him to beg for it from day to day;
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he feels himself well enough, and therefore saith with them in Job 21. 15. What is the Almighty that we should serve him? and what profit should we have if we pray unto him? as Mal. 3. 14. they scarce think it worth their labour.
he feels himself well enough, and Therefore Says with them in Job 21. 15. What is the Almighty that we should serve him? and what profit should we have if we pray unto him? as Malachi 3. 14. they scarce think it worth their labour.
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It may be for fear of perishing with the ungodly, and from some general conviction of conscience, they may use some formal cold expressions!
It may be for Fear of perishing with the ungodly, and from Some general conviction of conscience, they may use Some formal cold expressions!
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or perhaps take up the out-side of this duty:
or perhaps take up the outside of this duty:
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but it is not prayer, without the desires of the soul which carry out a man to seek for mercy and relief to God:
but it is not prayer, without the Desires of the soul which carry out a man to seek for mercy and relief to God:
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Unconverted men are either dumb to this holy duty, or their hearts are dumb whiles their tongues are speaking:
Unconverted men Are either dumb to this holy duty, or their hearts Are dumb while their tongues Are speaking:
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either they have nothing to say to God;
either they have nothing to say to God;
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or nothing but some words that they get by rode and utter without the feeling of their souls;
or nothing but Some words that they get by road and utter without the feeling of their Souls;
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or else they have little else but words. Their consciences witness;
or Else they have little Else but words. Their Consciences witness;
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and God himself is a witness, that they do not in secret beg earnestly for his mercy;
and God himself is a witness, that they do not in secret beg earnestly for his mercy;
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they do not heartily call to him for pardoning Grace and sanctifying Grace:
they do not heartily call to him for pardoning Grace and sanctifying Grace:
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with their families they do not earnestly beg of God the same mercy, as a people that desire that he should dwell among them.
with their families they do not earnestly beg of God the same mercy, as a people that desire that he should dwell among them.
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For where there is no true feeling of sin and misery, and desire after Grace, there can be no hearty prayers to God:
For where there is no true feeling of since and misery, and desire After Grace, there can be no hearty Prayers to God:
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what need you any further mark of a graceless soul, then that they are prayer-less.
what need you any further mark of a graceless soul, then that they Are prayerless.
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But converting Grace doth open the heart and let in the Holy Ghost, which is a Spirit of Supplication, Zach. 12. 10. and this Spirit doth help their infirmities,
But converting Grace does open the heart and let in the Holy Ghost, which is a Spirit of Supplication, Zach 12. 10. and this Spirit does help their infirmities,
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and whereas of themselves, they know not what to pray as they ought, he maketh request for them with groans that are unutterable, Rom. 8. 26, 27. As the new born Infants,and whereas of themselves, they know not what to pray as they ought, he makes request for them with groans that Are unutterable, Rom. 8. 26, 27. As the new born Infants,
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or any living creature, will quickly shew whether it be alive, by making towards the parent or dam for its nourishment:
or any living creature, will quickly show whither it be alive, by making towards the parent or dam for its nourishment:
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so will the new born Christians.
so will the new born Christians.
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It is not unlikely that the Apostle referreth to this, Rom. 8. 15. We have received the Spirit of Adoption whereby we cry Abba Father.
It is not unlikely that the Apostle Refers to this, Rom. 8. 15. We have received the Spirit of Adoption whereby we cry Abba Father.
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As the child doth first learn to cry Dadd or Mamm; so doth the Christian first learn to make out to God as a Father,
As the child does First Learn to cry Dadd or Mamm; so does the Christian First Learn to make out to God as a Father,
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and by prayer to seek to him for relief:
and by prayer to seek to him for relief:
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and for certain, as the Spirit of Christ is a Spirit of Prayer, so if any man have not this Spirit, he is none of his, Rom. 8. 9. The evidence that God giveth Annanias of Sauls conversion, was this, Behold, he prayeth, Act. 9. 11. It was the proof of Cornelius his grace, that he prayed to God always, Act. 10. 2. and the Angel takes the time of his prayer to appear to him;
and for certain, as the Spirit of christ is a Spirit of Prayer, so if any man have not this Spirit, he is none of his, Rom. 8. 9. The evidence that God gives Ananias of Saul's conversion, was this, Behold, he Prayeth, Act. 9. 11. It was the proof of Cornelius his grace, that he prayed to God always, Act. 10. 2. and the Angel Takes the time of his prayer to appear to him;
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and Peter that must be sent unto him, is found at prayer, ver. 9. Act. 11. 5. The new converted Disciples continued in prayer, Act. 2. 42. It is no small part of a Christians life to continue instant in prayer, and watch in the same, Rom. 12. 12. Col. 4. 2. Eph. 6. 18. It were easie to prove this by multitudes of Scripture-texts:
and Peter that must be sent unto him, is found At prayer, ver. 9. Act. 11. 5. The new converted Disciples continued in prayer, Act. 2. 42. It is no small part of a Christians life to continue instant in prayer, and watch in the same, Rom. 12. 12. Col. 4. 2. Ephesians 6. 18. It were easy to prove this by Multitudes of Scripture-texts:
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He that hath not this breath of prayer, is either a dead man, or in a dangerous swoun.
He that hath not this breath of prayer, is either a dead man, or in a dangerous swoon.
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As the poor child when any thing hurteth it, or affrighteth it, runs to the mother, or father for help;
As the poor child when any thing hurteth it, or affrighteth it, runs to the mother, or father for help;
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so doth the poor Christian to Christ.
so does the poor Christian to christ.
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He may go to Ministers, and go to other Christians, (as Cornelius to Peter, because Christ sendeth him,
He may go to Ministers, and go to other Christians, (as Cornelius to Peter, Because christ sends him,
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and so under Christ) but it is Christ that he goeth directly to, and that he is most with, he hath a very praying spirit within him, contrary to that dumb spirit that possesseth the ungodly:
and so under christ) but it is christ that he Goes directly to, and that he is most with, he hath a very praying Spirit within him, contrary to that dumb Spirit that Possesses the ungodly:
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so that he must needs go to God when any thing aileth him, and he will not be held back.
so that he must needs go to God when any thing aileth him, and he will not be held back.
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His soul would be disconsolate, and as David in the Wilderness, Psal. 42. If he were kept from God:
His soul would be disconsolate, and as David in the Wilderness, Psalm 42. If he were kept from God:
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he would be overwhelmed with his troubles if he might not go ease his mind with God:
he would be overwhelmed with his Troubles if he might not go ease his mind with God:
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Some ease he may get from Ministers and friends, but Oh if he had not more from God, his case were very sad:
some ease he may get from Ministers and Friends, but O if he had not more from God, his case were very sad:
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He is in prayer as Jeremiah in preaching, 20. 8, 9. The word was a consuming fire shut up in his bones, he was weary of forbearing and could not stay:
He is in prayer as Jeremiah in preaching, 20. 8, 9. The word was a consuming fire shut up in his bones, he was weary of forbearing and could not stay:
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so are his sins and his Necessities like a consuming fire shut up in his heart, he is weary with forbearing, he cannot hold them; to God he must go.
so Are his Sins and his Necessities like a consuming fire shut up in his heart, he is weary with forbearing, he cannot hold them; to God he must go.
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As David, Psa. 39. 2, 3. Whiles he held his tongue, his sorrow was stirred, his heart was hot within him, the fire burned till he spake to God:
As David, Psa. 39. 2, 3. While he held his tongue, his sorrow was stirred, his heart was hight within him, the fire burned till he spoke to God:
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and Psalm 32. 3. While I kept silence my bones waxed old: You may better keep the converted Christians from food, or raiment, or home, or friends, then keep them from God:
and Psalm 32. 3. While I kept silence my bones waxed old: You may better keep the converted Christians from food, or raiment, or home, or Friends, then keep them from God:
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they had rather be without a shop to work in, a house to dwell in, a bed to lye in,
they had rather be without a shop to work in, a house to dwell in, a Bed to lie in,
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then a place to pray in.
then a place to pray in.
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But the best is, that God hath sanctified every place to him, and commanded him every where to lift up pure hands, 1 Tim. 2. 8. His Lord and Saviour hath left him his example, who was sometime in a Wilderness,
But the best is, that God hath sanctified every place to him, and commanded him every where to lift up pure hands, 1 Tim. 2. 8. His Lord and Saviour hath left him his Exampl, who was sometime in a Wilderness,
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and sometime in a garden, and sometimes in other solitary places, purposely for prayer, and so accustomed to one that Judas knew of it, Matth. 14. 23. & 26. 36. Mar. 6. 46. & 14. 32. Luke 22. 41, 44. He that was perfect would shew us his dependance on the Infinite God-head, by giving us an example of constancy in this duty:
and sometime in a garden, and sometime in other solitary places, purposely for prayer, and so accustomed to one that Judas knew of it, Matthew 14. 23. & 26. 36. Mar. 6. 46. & 14. 32. Lycia 22. 41, 44. He that was perfect would show us his dependence on the Infinite Godhead, by giving us an Exampl of constancy in this duty:
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so that we find him even all night in prayer to God, Luke 6. 12. and all his Disciples do learn this lesson of him,
so that we find him even all night in prayer to God, Lycia 6. 12. and all his Disciples do Learn this Lesson of him,
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and imitate him in their measure, in this holy work.
and imitate him in their measure, in this holy work.
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If we ask for other examples, we may find Cornelius and Daniel at it in their Families, Act 10. Dan. 6. Peter at it in the house top, Act. 10. 9. Paul and Silas at midnight are at it in the inner-prison in the stocks, Act. 16. 25. From every place can the prayers of the godly have access to Heaven,
If we ask for other Examples, we may find Cornelius and daniel At it in their Families, Act 10. Dan. 6. Peter At it in the house top, Act. 10. 9. Paul and Silas At midnight Are At it in the inner-prison in the stocks, Act. 16. 25. From every place can the Prayers of the godly have access to Heaven,
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for God is every where present, and therefore though the places of publike Assemblies be in a special sort the house of prayer, Matth. 21. 13. yet doth he not confine his prayer to that house.
for God is every where present, and Therefore though the places of public Assemblies be in a special sort the house of prayer, Matthew 21. 13. yet does he not confine his prayer to that house.
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The very soul of a Christian is habituated to Prayer;
The very soul of a Christian is habituated to Prayer;
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and therefore he doth it as it were continually, 1 Thes. 5. 17. and in every thing he maketh known his wants by it to God, Phil. 4. 6. So that he is seldom so deep asleep in any laps through security,
and Therefore he does it as it were continually, 1 Thebes 5. 17. and in every thing he makes known his Wants by it to God, Philip 4. 6. So that he is seldom so deep asleep in any laps through security,
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but that more or less he breaths this breath of Grace in holy Prayer.
but that more or less he breathes this breath of Grace in holy Prayer.
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If he want wisdom, he asketh it of God, for he knoweth that he giveth liberally,
If he want Wisdom, he asks it of God, for he Knoweth that he gives liberally,
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and upbraideth not, Jam. 1. 5. If he want the Spirit it self in a further measure, he goes to God that hath promised to give it to them that ask it, Luke 11. 13. If he want forgiveness of sin, deliverance from any evil or Temptation, it is the matter of his daily prayer,
and upbraideth not, Jam. 1. 5. If he want the Spirit it self in a further measure, he Goes to God that hath promised to give it to them that ask it, Lycia 11. 13. If he want forgiveness of since, deliverance from any evil or Temptation, it is the matter of his daily prayer,
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yea so is his very daily bread; his health, and life, and all the comforts of it:
yea so is his very daily bred; his health, and life, and all the comforts of it:
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for he knoweth that all things are sanctified by the Word and Prayer, 1 Tim. 4. 5. If he be afflicted, he prayeth;
for he Knoweth that all things Are sanctified by the Word and Prayer, 1 Tim. 4. 5. If he be afflicted, he Prayeth;
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and if in sickness he desireth the Elders of the Church to pray with him, Jam. 5. 13, 14, 16. For he knoweth that the effectual servent prayers of the Righteous availeth much, Jam. 5. 15, 16. If the servants of Christ be in troubles, tis prayers without ceasing that is the means of their Relief.
and if in sickness he Desires the Elders of the Church to pray with him, Jam. 5. 13, 14, 16. For he Knoweth that the effectual servient Prayers of the Righteous availeth much, Jam. 5. 15, 16. If the Servants of christ be in Troubles, this Prayers without ceasing that is the means of their Relief.
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Even besides secret Prayers and Church prayers upon any such occasion of their own and others;
Even beside secret Prayers and Church Prayers upon any such occasion of their own and Others;
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if a few Christians can get together to Prayer;
if a few Christians can get together to Prayer;
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it is pleasanter to them, then to the drunkard or Voluptuous when they can get together for sports or wickedness.
it is pleasanter to them, then to the drunkard or Voluptuous when they can get together for sports or wickedness.
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When Peter was in prison, many were got together in a house to prayer, when he came and knocked at the door,
When Peter was in prison, many were god together in a house to prayer, when he Come and knocked At the door,
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when the Angel had set him free, Act. 12. 12. In a word, the true Convert beginneth his new life in prayer;
when the Angel had Set him free, Act. 12. 12. In a word, the true Convert begins his new life in prayer;
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he continueth it in prayer habitual or Actual;
he Continueth it in prayer habitual or Actual;
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sometimes by the secret motions of the heart, and sometimes by the expression also of his mouth,
sometime by the secret motions of the heart, and sometime by the expression also of his Mouth,
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and he endeth it, as to this world, most commonly in prayers:
and he Endeth it, as to this world, most commonly in Prayers:
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as the Lord Jesus himself, as his blessed Martyr Steven did, committing their spirits to God at the closing of their eyes:
as the Lord jesus himself, as his blessed Martyr Steven did, committing their spirits to God At the closing of their eyes:
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and the Saints do commonly follow them in that course, so by the help of these blessed gales we are carried through the waves and troubles of this world,
and the Saints do commonly follow them in that course, so by the help of these blessed gales we Are carried through the waves and Troubles of this world,
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and by this we land at the last in glory.
and by this we land At the last in glory.
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Never think therefore to find a prayerless Convert, no more then to find a breathless living man:
Never think Therefore to find a prayerless Convert, no more then to find a breathless living man:
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Oh the poor Christian feeleth that he cannot live without Prayer, because he cannot live without God.
O the poor Christian feeleth that he cannot live without Prayer, Because he cannot live without God.
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He cannot be without it one day: he cannot be at home without it, or abroad without it;
He cannot be without it one day: he cannot be At home without it, or abroad without it;
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he cannot travel or return home without it; he cannot labour without it in the shop or in the field;
he cannot travel or return home without it; he cannot labour without it in the shop or in the field;
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but when he wants a place to bow his knee in, he hath yet an opportunity to bow his soul;
but when he Wants a place to bow his knee in, he hath yet an opportunity to bow his soul;
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and if company or business do shut his mouth, yet it must be business indeed that quite taketh off his heart:
and if company or business do shut his Mouth, yet it must be business indeed that quite Takes off his heart:
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for his eye is on God, as the eye of the servant on the hand of his master:
for his eye is on God, as the eye of the servant on the hand of his master:
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saith David, Psal. 123. 2. Why may I not say, as the eye of our dogs,
Says David, Psalm 123. 2. Why may I not say, as the eye of our Dogs,
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when they wait on us at our tables, is towards us for every bit they have:
when they wait on us At our tables, is towards us for every bit they have:
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so the eye and dependance of the Christian for soul and for body, is upon God:
so the eye and dependence of the Christian for soul and for body, is upon God:
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and many a secret Ejaculation doth he send up, and many a groan doth pass his heart, that those that even stand by him are unacquainted with.
and many a secret Ejaculation does he send up, and many a groan does pass his heart, that those that even stand by him Are unacquainted with.
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As a beggar is known by his needy begging tone, so is he known by his begging of God, Prov. 18. 23. The poor useth entreaties, or speaketh supplication;
As a beggar is known by his needy begging tone, so is he known by his begging of God, Curae 18. 23. The poor uses entreaties, or speaks supplication;
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you may know them by it; they make a trade of it, they live by begging; they will have no nay:
you may know them by it; they make a trade of it, they live by begging; they will have no nay:
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such a one is the Christian, that even liveth by begging as his very trade: as one that must alwayes pray, and not be weary or wax faint.
such a one is the Christian, that even lives by begging as his very trade: as one that must always pray, and not be weary or wax faint.
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Luke 18. 1. so that this is the second means that Converting Grace doth turn mens hearts to. SECT. XIV.Lycia 18. 1. so that this is the second means that Converting Grace does turn men's hearts to. SECT. XIV.
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3. THe third Means subordinate to Christ and the Spirit, which Converting Grace doth turn the heart to, is, The Word of God, whether heard,
3. THe third Means subordinate to christ and the Spirit, which Converting Grace does turn the heart to, is, The Word of God, whither herd,
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or read, or preached, or any way fitly made known.
or read, or preached, or any Way fitly made known.
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The Word is the very seed that doth beget him to this life, the Immortal seed of God, which alwayes must remain in him, Luke 8. 11. 1 John 3. 9. Of this Incorruptible seed is he new born, 1 Pet. 1. 23. And therefore it cannot be but he must love it and desire it.
The Word is the very seed that does beget him to this life, the Immortal seed of God, which always must remain in him, Lycia 8. 11. 1 John 3. 9. Of this Incorruptible seed is he new born, 1 Pet. 1. 23. And Therefore it cannot be but he must love it and desire it.
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The Scripture to a carnal man is as a common book: many things in it seem to be unlikely, and many things even next to foolishness,
The Scripture to a carnal man is as a Common book: many things in it seem to be unlikely, and many things even next to foolishness,
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because he hath not the Spirit to discern them. To all the ungodly it is as a sealed book;
Because he hath not the Spirit to discern them. To all the ungodly it is as a sealed book;
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though some of them know the Grammatical and Logical sense, none of them taste the spiritual sweetness,
though Some of them know the Grammatical and Logical sense, none of them taste the spiritual sweetness,
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nor partake of the life that it begets in the soul. Therefore we find the learned Papists so many of them making a jest of Scripture,
nor partake of the life that it begets in the soul. Therefore we find the learned Papists so many of them making a jest of Scripture,
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even while they confess it to be the Word of God.
even while they confess it to be the Word of God.
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Some of them daring to accuse the matter, and some the stile, and many the words and manner of expression,
some of them daring to accuse the matter, and Some the style, and many the words and manner of expression,
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as if it were obscure, or unfit, or Insufficient to its proper use: A carnal man can easily spare it:
as if it were Obscure, or unfit, or Insufficient to its proper use: A carnal man can Easily spare it:
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a Chapter in the Bible to him is but as a common story.
a Chapter in the bible to him is but as a Common story.
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Many a one of them can delight to read a Romance, or a book of Fables and Fictions,
Many a one of them can delight to read a Romance, or a book of Fables and Fictions,
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like the Knights of the Sun, the old Champions, or Palmerine, or Guy of Warwick, or such like wicked devises of mens brains, that are made to rob God of mens hearts,
like the Knights of the Sun, the old Champions, or Palmerine, or Guy of Warwick, or such like wicked devises of men's brains, that Are made to rob God of men's hearts,
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and to rob themselves of their time and wit;
and to rob themselves of their time and wit;
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than to read over the sacred Story, and the holy Precepts of Christ, and the spiritual Doctrine of Faith and Salvation.
than to read over the sacred Story, and the holy Precepts of christ, and the spiritual Doctrine of Faith and Salvation.
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We may see the difference between mens dispositions towards Gods Word in the Papists and poor Protestants, in the time and place of persecution.
We may see the difference between men's dispositions towards God's Word in the Papists and poor Protestants, in the time and place of persecution.
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The Protestants would make much of one leaf of the Bible;
The Protestants would make much of one leaf of the bible;
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they would get together to hear a Chapter read, as to a feast, when they knew their lives were endangered by it.
they would get together to hear a Chapter read, as to a feast, when they knew their lives were endangered by it.
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The Papists used all their power to suppress it, to hinder the promulgation of it,
The Papists used all their power to suppress it, to hinder the Promulgation of it,
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and keep the people from the knowledge of it, and burned them at a stake for the using of it:
and keep the people from the knowledge of it, and burned them At a stake for the using of it:
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Their Inquisition in Spain and Italy enquire after it, as if it were some book of treason or witchcraft;
Their Inquisition in Spain and Italy inquire After it, as if it were Some book of treason or witchcraft;
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when the poor Christians whose hearts are touched with it, do hide it and keep it,
when the poor Christians whose hearts Are touched with it, do hide it and keep it,
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as the chiefest Jewel in the world. Luther would not take a world for one leaf of the Bible;
as the chiefest Jewel in the world. Luther would not take a world for one leaf of the bible;
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His adversaries would have been glad if they could have banished it out of the world.
His Adversaries would have been glad if they could have banished it out of the world.
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In the Primitive Church the Heathen Persecutors did first seek after the Christians Bibles and other good books, that they might burn them.
In the Primitive Church the Heathen Persecutors did First seek After the Christians Bibles and other good books, that they might burn them.
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And if the Ministers would deliver them all the books, sometime they would space their lives;
And if the Ministers would deliver them all the books, sometime they would Molle their lives;
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but the poor Christians would be torn in pieces and suffer any kind of Death, before they would deliver them one of those books to be burnt.
but the poor Christians would be torn in Pieces and suffer any kind of Death, before they would deliver them one of those books to be burned.
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And if any through fear had yielded to deliver them, they were ever after looked upon by the other Christians as if they were Apostates and denyers of Christ,
And if any through Fear had yielded to deliver them, they were ever After looked upon by the other Christians as if they were Apostates and Denyers of christ,
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and were commonly called by the name of Traditores, and the very Posterity of such was in disgrace after them.
and were commonly called by the name of Traditores, and the very Posterity of such was in disgrace After them.
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In so much that the schism of the Donatists sprung from an excessive zeal on this occasion:
In so much that the Schism of the Donatists sprung from an excessive zeal on this occasion:
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Because a Bishop was but ordained by one that had been a Son of a Traditor of the Bible, they separated from him and from all the Church that held communion with him, for his sake.
Because a Bishop was but ordained by one that had been a Son of a Traditor of the bible, they separated from him and from all the Church that held communion with him, for his sake.
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So that you may see what thoughts the servants of Christ have ever had of the Holy Scriptures,
So that you may see what thoughts the Servants of christ have ever had of the Holy Scriptures,
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and how contrary to these are the men of the world.
and how contrary to these Are the men of the world.
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And we cannot blame them, for they know that it was by this word that God did first quicken them;
And we cannot blame them, for they know that it was by this word that God did First quicken them;
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by this he convinced them of sin and misery; by this he revealed to them Christ and Glory:
by this he convinced them of since and misery; by this he revealed to them christ and Glory:
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In this is contained the Covenant of Grace;
In this is contained the Covenant of Grace;
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the charter for salvation and that title to all the Mercies of this life and that which is to come:
the charter for salvation and that title to all the mercies of this life and that which is to come:
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Here are the Laws of heaven by which they must live, and by which they must all be Judged:
Here Are the Laws of heaven by which they must live, and by which they must all be Judged:
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Here are those promises which first revived their distressed souls;
Here Are those promises which First revived their distressed Souls;
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the first cordials that did refresh their fainting spirits, the first News of pardon and glad tidings of Salvation that ever they had, was from hence.
the First cordials that did refresh their fainting spirits, the First News of pardon and glad tidings of Salvation that ever they had, was from hence.
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They know it is a Book Inspired from heaven by the spirit of God, containing the discoverie of the will of God;
They know it is a Book Inspired from heaven by the Spirit of God, containing the discovery of the will of God;
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and the highest mysteries which flesh and blood cannot reveal;
and the highest Mysteres which Flesh and blood cannot reveal;
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and that they are matters also of everlasting Consequence, to which all the matters in this world are as nothing,
and that they Are matters also of everlasting Consequence, to which all the matters in this world Are as nothing,
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and not worthy the naming or once remembring:
and not worthy the naming or once remembering:
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and do you blame a poor Christian for being in love with this blessed Book? Especially when he knoweth these things not by bare hear-say only,
and do you blame a poor Christian for being in love with this blessed Book? Especially when he Knoweth these things not by bore hearsay only,
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but by many a sweet experience in his Soul; Many a sweet draught hath he here drunk in his extremity;
but by many a sweet experience in his Soul; Many a sweet draught hath he Here drunk in his extremity;
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and many a feast hath his soul here had, if he be a Christian of long standing, and experience.
and many a feast hath his soul Here had, if he be a Christian of long standing, and experience.
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But however, this was the means of his Conversion, and the very Instrument of the Spirit for raising him from the dead:
But however, this was the means of his Conversion, and the very Instrument of the Spirit for raising him from the dead:
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And as the Christian is so in love with the book of God, so is he with the doctrine of it, where ever he finds it.
And as the Christian is so in love with the book of God, so is he with the Doctrine of it, where ever he finds it.
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Any other book that is written to explain and apply this, is savory to him:
Any other book that is written to explain and apply this, is savoury to him:
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especially the Publick preaching of this word, which is most eminently the standing Ordinance of God for mans Conversion and Edification.
especially the Public preaching of this word, which is most eminently the standing Ordinance of God for men Conversion and Edification.
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The same Sermons that would have made him sleep, or made his head ake before his Conversion, do now awaken him,
The same Sermons that would have made him sleep, or made his head ache before his Conversion, do now awaken him,
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and make his heart ake for his former folly:
and make his heart ache for his former folly:
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and yet he loveth them though they trouble and grieve him, for he loveth that kind of trouble and grief which they beget.
and yet he loves them though they trouble and grieve him, for he loves that kind of trouble and grief which they beget.
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Oh how sweet is that word to his soul, which heretofore he was wont to loath or quarrel at.
O how sweet is that word to his soul, which heretofore he was wont to loath or quarrel At.
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He could live, with David in the Temple, even day and night:
He could live, with David in the Temple, even day and night:
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Other men can scarce be drawn to it, but for custom or by-Respects, but it would be a death to him to be kept away:
Other men can scarce be drawn to it, but for custom or by-Respects, but it would be a death to him to be kept away:
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If there were a famine in the Land of the word of God, he would wander from sea to sea,
If there were a famine in the Land of the word of God, he would wander from sea to sea,
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before he would be without it, Amos 8. 12. It is as natural, according to this New Nature,
before he would be without it, Amos 8. 12. It is as natural, according to this New Nature,
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for a true Convert to seek after the word of God, as for the Infant to make to the breast, 1 Pet. 1. 2. As New born babes they desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may live and grow thereby;
for a true Convert to seek After the word of God, as for the Infant to make to the breast, 1 Pet. 1. 2. As New born babes they desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may live and grow thereby;
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they Receive with meekness the engrafted word: NONLATINALPHABET, the word which is Innaturalized to them, and Connatural with them:
they Receive with meekness the engrafted word:, the word which is Innaturalize to them, and Connatural with them:
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for it is it that is able to save your Souls, Jam. 1. 21. Able to do its own part thereto.
for it is it that is able to save your Souls, Jam. 1. 21. Able to do its own part thereto.
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Never did you know that Christian that could live without this word, any more then a man can live without meat.
Never did you know that Christian that could live without this word, any more then a man can live without meat.
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I told you the language of Job, David, and Jeremiah, before.
I told you the language of Job, David, and Jeremiah, before.
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Oh how Certainly do the careless neglecters and despisers of this word discover, that yet they are unconverted souls;
O how Certainly do the careless neglecters and despisers of this word discover, that yet they Are unconverted Souls;
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that taste no more sweetness in it then in a chipp:
that taste no more sweetness in it then in a chipp:
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that will rather make it a matter of Derision, when they see people read and hear so diligently,
that will rather make it a matter of Derision, when they see people read and hear so diligently,
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and talk so much of the word of God;
and talk so much of the word of God;
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and do in their hearts almost as one of the Papist Rebels in Ireland did with his feet,
and do in their hearts almost as one of the Papist Rebels in Ireland did with his feet,
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even stamp the Bible in the dirt, and curse it, and said, This is it that hath bred all this,
even stamp the bible in the dirt, and curse it, and said, This is it that hath bred all this,
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and set us together by the ears: Little better thoughts have many secret I fidels of it in their hearts.and Set us together by the ears: Little better thoughts have many secret I fidels of it in their hearts.
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But here the Christian hath grounded his hopes; here hath he build and bottomed his soul;
But Here the Christian hath grounded his hope's; Here hath he built and bottomed his soul;
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and here will he live and dye.
and Here will he live and die.
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This then is another part of the work Conversion, Conversion, it turneth mens hearts to the word of God,
This then is Another part of the work Conversion, Conversion, it turns men's hearts to the word of God,
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and maketh them value it as their Necessary food. SECT. XV.
and makes them valve it as their Necessary food. SECT. XV.
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4. THe fourth Means of Salvation which Conversion turneth the heart of a man to, is the Communion of the Saints. Before Conversion, the Nature,
4. THe fourth Means of Salvation which Conversion turns the heart of a man to, is the Communion of the Saints. Before Conversion, the Nature,
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and sometime the very name of a Saint is loathsome to them;
and sometime the very name of a Saint is loathsome to them;
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though God hath told us that without Holiness none shall see him, Heb. 12. 14. And that all his people are called,
though God hath told us that without Holiness none shall see him, Hebrew 12. 14. And that all his people Are called,
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and sanctified, and none but they shall be glorified;
and sanctified, and none but they shall be glorified;
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yet how commonly do we hear men make a mock at the very name of Saints:
yet how commonly do we hear men make a mock At the very name of Saints:
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These are the Saints, say they; these are the holy Brethren. When the blood of Christ is shed to sanctifie men;
These Are the Saints, say they; these Are the holy Brothers. When the blood of christ is shed to sanctify men;
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when the spirit of Grace is sent from heaven to sanctifie men, and hath made it his Office;
when the Spirit of Grace is sent from heaven to sanctify men, and hath made it his Office;
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when all that God doth by his word and ordinances is to sanctifie men: when all true Christians are sanctified men, or Saints;
when all that God does by his word and ordinances is to sanctify men: when all true Christians Are sanctified men, or Saints;
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and the Church it self is a company of Saints;
and the Church it self is a company of Saints;
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and when sanctification is nothing else but our devotedness to God that made and redeemed us.
and when sanctification is nothing Else but our devotedness to God that made and redeemed us.
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Yet dare these Impious wretches open their mouthes against Sanctity, coming neer to the scorning of God himself,
Yet Dare these Impious wretches open their mouths against Sanctity, coming near to the scorning of God himself,
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and to Reproaching the Word and the will of God! yea, and to some kind of blaspheming the Holy Ghost.
and to Reproaching the Word and the will of God! yea, and to Some kind of blaspheming the Holy Ghost.
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Its natural to a wicked man to hate a Saint, Gen. 3. 15. An enmity is put between them:
Its natural to a wicked man to hate a Saint, Gen. 3. 15. an enmity is put between them:
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and the first two men that were born into the world did manifest that enmity,
and the First two men that were born into the world did manifest that enmity,
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for Cain killed his brother Abel; because his own works were evil, and his brothers Righteous, 1 Joh. 3. 12. Heb. 11. 4. And Christ himself telleth his Disciples, that because they are not of the world,
for Cain killed his brother Abel; Because his own works were evil, and his Brother's Righteous, 1 John 3. 12. Hebrew 11. 4. And christ himself Telleth his Disciples, that Because they Are not of the world,
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but he hath chosen them out of the world, therefore the world hateth them;
but he hath chosen them out of the world, Therefore the world hates them;
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but if they were of the world, the world would love her own, Joh. 15. 19. Yea, on this very account it first hated Christ himself, Joh. 15. 8. and therefore no wonder if the communion of the Saints be abhorred,
but if they were of the world, the world would love her own, John 15. 19. Yea, on this very account it First hated christ himself, John 15. 8. and Therefore no wonder if the communion of the Saints be abhorred,
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or not delighted in by the ungodly, even while they make it an Article of their Creed.
or not delighted in by the ungodly, even while they make it an Article of their Creed.
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But when once the soul is truly converted, there is a likeness to God and his Saints, put upon them;
But when once the soul is truly converted, there is a likeness to God and his Saints, put upon them;
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and a natural love to them Implanted in their hearts, and thereupon a strong inclination to have communion with them in the worship of God, and the way to Heaven;
and a natural love to them Implanted in their hearts, and thereupon a strong inclination to have communion with them in the worship of God, and the Way to Heaven;
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as many drops of water will gather into one; or many small streams will run into one River;
as many drops of water will gather into one; or many small streams will run into one River;
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or many small flames if you bring them neer will make all into one;
or many small flames if you bring them near will make all into one;
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and every thing is enclined as it were to Incorporate with its like, so is it with the truly sanctified soul:
and every thing is inclined as it were to Incorporate with its like, so is it with the truly sanctified soul:
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the same means will not serve their turns, if they have it not in Communion, Act. 4. 32. the multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and of one soul:
the same means will not serve their turns, if they have it not in Communion, Act. 4. 32. the multitude of them that believed were of one heart, and of one soul:
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and they distributed to one another, as every one had need;
and they distributed to one Another, as every one had need;
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and Charity made that common which Law had made proper, Act. 2. 43. They continued stedfast in the Apostles Doctrine,
and Charity made that Common which Law had made proper, Act. 2. 43. They continued steadfast in the Apostles Doctrine,
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and fellowship, and breaking of bread and prayer;
and fellowship, and breaking of bred and prayer;
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and they that believed were together, and had all things common [ that is, by Charity,
and they that believed were together, and had all things Common [ that is, by Charity,
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as I said before ] and they continued daily with one accord in the Temple, breaking bread from house to house.
as I said before ] and they continued daily with one accord in the Temple, breaking bred from house to house.
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Certainly there is in all the children of God, such a love to their brethren, that they love their company, especially in the holy worship of him that redeemed them.
Certainly there is in all the children of God, such a love to their brothers, that they love their company, especially in the holy worship of him that redeemed them.
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False hearted Christians, that have but the name, may have the hearts of Heathens, and do as they did, who were unacquainted with Christian love,
False hearted Christians, that have but the name, may have the hearts of heathens, and do as they did, who were unacquainted with Christian love,
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but so will not the true.
but so will not the true.
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Hence it is that the Christians in all ages have so valued the Sacrament, which hath been still called the communion of the Church, or of Saints;
Hence it is that the Christians in all ages have so valued the Sacrament, which hath been still called the communion of the Church, or of Saints;
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because there they all joyn together to feed upon one Christ, and taste of the Supper of the Lord as the Fellow-Heirs of his Glory:
Because there they all join together to feed upon one christ, and taste of the Supper of the Lord as the Fellow-Heirs of his Glory:
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And as many corns made one loaf of bread, so are they, as the Apostle speaks, one bread and one body:
And as many corns made one loaf of bred, so Are they, as the Apostle speaks, one bred and one body:
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For the bread which they break, it is the communion of the Body of Christ,
For the bred which they break, it is the communion of the Body of christ,
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and the cup which they drink, is the communion of his Blood, 1 Cor. 10. 16. And hence it is, that it hath ever been so heavy a punishment in the eyes of all Christians to be excommunicate,
and the cup which they drink, is the communion of his Blood, 1 Cor. 10. 16. And hence it is, that it hath ever been so heavy a punishment in the eyes of all Christians to be excommunicate,
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and that out of the fellowship of the Church: (though there are also other reasons greater then this) so that the poor Christians if they had fallen into any sin that deserved excommunication, they would have stood with tears at the Church doors, month after month, entreating the Prayers of the Church that they might be pardoned,
and that out of the fellowship of the Church: (though there Are also other Reasons greater then this) so that the poor Christians if they had fallen into any since that deserved excommunication, they would have stood with tears At the Church doors, Monn After Monn, entreating the Prayers of the Church that they might be pardoned,
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and be sit to be taken in again;
and be fit to be taken in again;
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and this even when Christianity was so persecuted, that it was matter of danger to a mans life to be a Christian,
and this even when Christianity was so persecuted, that it was matter of danger to a men life to be a Christian,
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so precious then was the communion of Saints:
so precious then was the communion of Saints:
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every Lords day did they administer the Lords Supper, that they might be frequent in that part of Communion:
every lords day did they administer the lords Supper, that they might be frequent in that part of Communion:
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and therefore they highly esteemed the Lords days, because they were the days of the Churches holy Communion.
and Therefore they highly esteemed the lords days, Because they were the days of the Churches holy Communion.
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Do not marvell then, if any true converted soul have a closing, uniting, combining Disposition; and if they love to be together in the holy worship and service of God;
Do not marvel then, if any true converted soul have a closing, uniting, combining Disposition; and if they love to be together in the holy worship and service of God;
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and if they are glad when they can get together in the publike meeting place,
and if they Are glad when they can get together in the public meeting place,
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or any other convenient place, to joyn together and help each other in the work that is common to all.
or any other convenient place, to join together and help each other in the work that is Common to all.
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I know there may be some upright souls live among such as hinder them from that communion which they would have;
I know there may be Some upright Souls live among such as hinder them from that communion which they would have;
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but their hearts are towards it, and they will have it if they can:
but their hearts Are towards it, and they will have it if they can:
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I know also that the Heathens and Papists, and all enemies of the Church have still defamed the communion of Christians,
I know also that the heathens and Papists, and all enemies of the Church have still defamed the communion of Christians,
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and such as joyn to seek the Lord:
and such as join to seek the Lord:
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and if any evil fall out among them, they would lay it all on their meeting and communion:
and if any evil fallen out among them, they would lay it all on their meeting and communion:
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But yet this malice of the Devil could never break the Assembly and communion of the Saints.
But yet this malice of the devil could never break the Assembly and communion of the Saints.
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I know also, that many Hereticks are much addicted to secret combination, and to lye together in their way;
I know also, that many Heretics Are much addicted to secret combination, and to lie together in their Way;
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But thats natural for men to love their like in evil;
But thats natural for men to love their like in evil;
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so drunkards can flock together to an Ale-house, but it is not so natural to delight in good:
so drunkards can flock together to an Alehouse, but it is not so natural to delight in good:
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Other mens communion in evil doth not disgrace but commend our communion in the fear of God.
Other men's communion in evil does not disgrace but commend our communion in the Fear of God.
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Satan hath his Legions that can agree in one man; but they are not such as the Legions that attended upon Christ.
Satan hath his Legions that can agree in one man; but they Are not such as the Legions that attended upon christ.
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What, must Christ have no School or Army because Satan hath one? Must we dissipate because the wicked always associate? There are means sufficient left us to discern the communion of the Church of Christ from all ungodly and Heretical combinations whatsoever.
What, must christ have no School or Army Because Satan hath one? Must we dissipate Because the wicked always associate? There Are means sufficient left us to discern the communion of the Church of christ from all ungodly and Heretical combinations whatsoever.
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Though there be some stings in the Church of Christ among the Bees, yet there is more Honey.
Though there be Some stings in the Church of christ among the Bees, yet there is more Honey.
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The meetings of Hereticks are like the nests of Wasps, they are all sting & no honey:
The meetings of Heretics Are like the nests of Wasps, they Are all sting & no honey:
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saith Tertullian, Vespe habent favos, & Marcionit• Ecclesias: Wasps have combs too, and Hereticks make Churches:
Says Tertullian, Vespe habent favos, & Marcionit• Ecclesiastes: Wasps have combs too, and Heretics make Churches:
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the combs of the Bees and of the Wasps may be very like to look upon;
the combs of the Bees and of the Wasps may be very like to look upon;
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but the honey is not like, nor the sting altogether:
but the honey is not like, nor the sting altogether:
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It is not to seed on the Doctrine of Christ, and live to him, that Hereticks do combine,
It is not to seed on the Doctrine of christ, and live to him, that Heretics do combine,
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but it is to divide the Church, and shew their error, and pride, and to sting and despise others.
but it is to divide the Church, and show their error, and pride, and to sting and despise Others.
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So that, their meetings are nothing like the meeting of the Church in many regards.
So that, their meetings Are nothing like the meeting of the Church in many regards.
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I beseech you now beloved hearers, try how your hearts are affected to the matter in hand.
I beseech you now Beloved hearers, try how your hearts Are affected to the matter in hand.
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If you are true converts, your very hearts are among the Saints: It doth you good especially to joyn with them in publick;
If you Are true converts, your very hearts Are among the Saints: It does you good especially to join with them in public;
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and especially in the two Duties of praising God and receiving the Sacraments, which are the most proper to the Church.
and especially in the two Duties of praising God and receiving the Sacraments, which Are the most proper to the Church.
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And also it will do you good to have communion with them in private. In Prayer, in conference, in any holy work:
And also it will do you good to have communion with them in private. In Prayer, in conference, in any holy work:
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you are where you would be when you are thus imployed:
you Are where you would be when you Are thus employed:
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you do not do like the hypocritical world, to say I believe the communion of Saints;
you do not do like the hypocritical world, to say I believe the communion of Saints;
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and at the same time either hate and scorn, or at least neglect and set light by the communion of Saints.
and At the same time either hate and scorn, or At least neglect and Set Light by the communion of Saints.
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It is not to every wicked man that the Promise is made, Where two or three are met together in Christs name, there is •• in the midst of them, Mat. 18. 20. And its not for nothing, that the Saints delight in this communion;
It is not to every wicked man that the Promise is made, Where two or three Are met together in Christ name, there is •• in the midst of them, Mathew 18. 20. And its not for nothing, that the Saints delight in this communion;
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For as here is most of Gods blessing and most help from one another, so when they are neerest to one another, they are all neerest to Christ:
For as Here is most of God's blessing and most help from one Another, so when they Are nearest to one Another, they Are all nearest to christ:
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and their closure and communion is a foretaste of their communion in Glory:
and their closure and communion is a foretaste of their communion in Glory:
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For their happiness lieth in their being one with Christ and among themselves, Joh. 17. 21,
For their happiness lies in their being one with christ and among themselves, John 17. 21,
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and Christ died of purpose to gather into one the children of God that are scattered throughout the world, Joh. 11. 11, 52. And it is Gods design in the work of Redemption to gather together in one, all things in Christ, Eph. 1. 10. And as he therefore gives his Prophets, Apostles, Ministers to the Church for the perfection of the Saints,
and christ died of purpose to gather into one the children of God that Are scattered throughout the world, John 11. 11, 52. And it is God's Design in the work of Redemption to gather together in one, all things in christ, Ephesians 1. 10. And as he Therefore gives his prophets, Apostles, Ministers to the Church for the perfection of the Saints,
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and edifying the body till it be all come in the unity of the faith to a perfect man, that we may grow up in him who is the head in all things, from whom the body fitly joyned together and compacted by that which every joynt supplyeth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, to the edifying of it self in love, Eph. 4. 11, 12, 13, 14, 16. So also at the day of Judgement shall the Angels gather the Elect together from the four winds, Mat. 24. 31. and they shall be one in Christ for ever, Joh. 17. 21. great reason therefore have the Saints to make out after more of that which their perfection doth so much consist in.and edifying the body till it be all come in the unity of the faith to a perfect man, that we may grow up in him who is the head in all things, from whom the body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body, to the edifying of it self in love, Ephesians 4. 11, 12, 13, 14, 16. So also At the day of Judgement shall the Angels gather the Elect together from the four winds, Mathew 24. 31. and they shall be one in christ for ever, John 17. 21. great reason Therefore have the Saints to make out After more of that which their perfection does so much consist in.
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Other men may have some delight in the company and Assembly of Christians for by Respects:
Other men may have Some delight in the company and Assembly of Christians for by Respects:
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but to love the communion of the Saints, as such, and delight in them as the body of Christ implyed in his Praises, this is the proper disposition of a Saint.
but to love the communion of the Saints, as such, and delight in them as the body of christ employed in his Praises, this is the proper disposition of a Saint.
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And this is another thing that Conversion doth turn their hearts un to. SECT. XVI. 4. HAving spoken of the third part of the Conversion of the heart, which consisteth in the right choice of the Means to Salvation.
And this is Another thing that Conversion does turn their hearts un to. SECT. XVI. 4. HAving spoken of the third part of the Conversion of the heart, which Consisteth in the right choice of the Means to Salvation.
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I proceed to the fourth, which consisteth in the through resolving of the yet wavering and unsetled soul.
I proceed to the fourth, which Consisteth in the through resolving of the yet wavering and unsettled soul.
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I make not this a part in it self different from all that are before mentioned,
I make not this a part in it self different from all that Are before mentioned,
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but the very life and perfection of them, especially of the two last. Some kind of willingness and unfound consent there may be in the half-converted;
but the very life and perfection of them, especially of the two last. some kind of willingness and unfound consent there may be in the half-converted;
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and many times it is long after the beginning of this change before it reach to a sound Resolution;
and many times it is long After the beginning of this change before it reach to a found Resolution;
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but it is never a saving work of special Grace indeed, and proper to the Saints till then.
but it is never a Saving work of special Grace indeed, and proper to the Saints till then.
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Men may have many convictions, and be brought to engage themselves in covenant to God,
Men may have many convictions, and be brought to engage themselves in Covenant to God,
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and yet for want of this true Resolution, their hearts may not be right with God,
and yet for want of this true Resolution, their hearts may not be right with God,
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nor they be stedfast in his covenant, Psal. 78. 37. We are sutors for Christ to a backward and obstinate generation of men;
nor they be steadfast in his Covenant, Psalm 78. 37. We Are Suitors for christ to a backward and obstinate generation of men;
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we are long perswading them before they will yield, and when they seem to yield, they are long in the beginning, deliberating and wavering before they will Resolve.
we Are long persuading them before they will yield, and when they seem to yield, they Are long in the beginning, deliberating and wavering before they will Resolve.
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Sometimes God turneth the heart more suddenly at a Sermon:
Sometime God turns the heart more suddenly At a Sermon:
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but ordinarily, for ought I can find, men stick long under conviction and half-purposes before they are thus converted:
but ordinarily, for ought I can find, men stick long under conviction and half-purposes before they Are thus converted:
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when they see that all is not well with them, and that they are not in a safe condition to appear before God at judgement in,
when they see that all is not well with them, and that they Are not in a safe condition to appear before God At judgement in,
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and that they have not taken the right course that Christian wisdom required them to take, they feel then within them many perswadings of the Spirit of God,
and that they have not taken the right course that Christian Wisdom required them to take, they feel then within them many perswadings of the Spirit of God,
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and their conscience reasoning the case with them, and saying, [ This life will not serve thy turn long,
and their conscience reasoning the case with them, and saying, [ This life will not serve thy turn long,
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if death find thee in this condition, thou art an undone man:
if death find thee in this condition, thou art an undone man:
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away then with thy negligence and idle company and courses, and set thy self to seek after Christ before it be too late ] and under these perswasions the mind is sometimes purposed to do it:away then with thy negligence and idle company and courses, and Set thy self to seek After christ before it be too late ] and under these persuasions the mind is sometime purposed to do it:
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but these purposes are, either for the time to come, that hereafter they will be new men;
but these Purposes Are, either for the time to come, that hereafter they will be new men;
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or else they are but half-purposes, that reach not to a Resolution:
or Else they Are but half-purposes, that reach not to a Resolution:
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and therefore if at present they make some kind of change, it is but by the halves;
and Therefore if At present they make Some kind of change, it is but by the halves;
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and they usually turn back again: this is the case of the best men ordinarily before Conversion.
and they usually turn back again: this is the case of the best men ordinarily before Conversion.
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But when Conversion comes, it turns over the mind unfeignedly to God; it brings the soul beyond its former waverings:
But when Conversion comes, it turns over the mind unfeignedly to God; it brings the soul beyond its former waverings:
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it shews men that there is no other remedy, the things is of necessity, and that all is but vanity that can be said against it,
it shows men that there is no other remedy, the things is of necessity, and that all is but vanity that can be said against it,
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and no good reason can be given to take any wise man off from the work of Repentance,
and no good reason can be given to take any wise man off from the work of Repentance,
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and a heavenly life, and therefore he is Resolved, that this shall be his way.
and a heavenly life, and Therefore he is Resolved, that this shall be his Way.
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He hath considered and found for certain that theres no true felicity but in the favor of God,
He hath considered and found for certain that theres no true felicity but in the favour of God,
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and that his love and promised glory is everlasting, and all things else are vain and transitory,
and that his love and promised glory is everlasting, and all things Else Are vain and transitory,
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and therefore he is Resolved that God shall be his portion, and nothing but God: Heaven shall be the end of his desire and labor, and nothing but Heaven:
and Therefore he is Resolved that God shall be his portion, and nothing but God: Heaven shall be the end of his desire and labour, and nothing but Heaven:
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He hath also considered that, there's no pardon of sin but by the blood of Christ,
He hath also considered that, there's no pardon of since but by the blood of christ,
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and no hope of Salvation but by cleaving to him and yielding to his renewing Spirit,
and no hope of Salvation but by cleaving to him and yielding to his renewing Spirit,
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and therefore he is now Resolved, that Christ shall have his heart, and his Spirit shall do its work,
and Therefore he is now Resolved, that christ shall have his heart, and his Spirit shall do its work,
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and that the Word of God hereafter shall be his Rule:
and that the Word of God hereafter shall be his Rule:
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he is now determined to know nothing but Christ crucifyed, 1 Cor. 2. 2. Before he was like a man that was weighing somewhat in the scales,
he is now determined to know nothing but christ Crucified, 1 Cor. 2. 2. Before he was like a man that was weighing somewhat in the scales,
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and the other end was the heavier, or the scales stood as it were even:
and the other end was the Heavier, or the scales stood as it were even:
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But now the Holy Ghost hath brought in those Arguments, and set them home on the conscience with that life that hath turned the scales.
But now the Holy Ghost hath brought in those Arguments, and Set them home on the conscience with that life that hath turned the scales.
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Before he was like a man that had lost his way, and standeth still, considering whether he shall turn back or not,
Before he was like a man that had lost his Way, and Stands still, considering whither he shall turn back or not,
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or whether he shall go this way or that;
or whither he shall go this Way or that;
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But now he is Resolved, and he stands no longer considering, but turns without any more ado:
But now he is Resolved, and he Stands no longer considering, but turns without any more ado:
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and this Resolution is not rash or ungrounded, but having considered what can be said for God and for the world;
and this Resolution is not rash or ungrounded, but having considered what can be said for God and for the world;
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for sin and for Repentance, and considering what he may meet with in the way to Heaven, he resolveth whatsoever it cost him, Repent he will, Return he will, for saved he must be:
for since and for Repentance, and considering what he may meet with in the Way to Heaven, he resolves whatsoever it cost him, repent he will, Return he will, for saved he must be:
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Though he meet with hard dealing from the world, there is no remedy, he will go through it:
Though he meet with hard dealing from the world, there is no remedy, he will go through it:
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Though he may suffer much in the flesh, yet that shall not take him off:
Though he may suffer much in the Flesh, yet that shall not take him off:
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Though he know he must leave his former pleasure, and wicked company, and live that life that the flesh doth abhor,
Though he know he must leave his former pleasure, and wicked company, and live that life that the Flesh does abhor,
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yet all this shall not take him off.
yet all this shall not take him off.
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Oh what a pleading and reasoning there is commonly between the flesh and the spirit before the heart will be thus Resolved.
O what a pleading and reasoning there is commonly between the Flesh and the Spirit before the heart will be thus Resolved.
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As it was with Caracciolus the Marquess of Vicum, when his conscience bid him leave his Land and Friends and all for Christ, to forsake Popery,
As it was with Caracciolo the Marquis of Vicum, when his conscience bid him leave his Land and Friends and all for christ, to forsake Popery,
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and betake himself to these countreys, where he might enjoy the Gospel:
and betake himself to these Countries', where he might enjoy the Gospel:
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His house and lands then came in his eyes, what, must I leave all these for meer conscience,
His house and Lands then Come in his eyes, what, must I leave all these for mere conscience,
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and live I know not how? His wife hangs upon him, his children with tears do cry after him: Oh Father leave us not:
and live I know not how? His wife hangs upon him, his children with tears do cry After him: O Father leave us not:
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and many a sob and sigh it costs his heart before he could Resolve to get away.
and many a sob and sighs it costs his heart before he could Resolve to get away.
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And as it was with many of the Martyrs when they were to dye for Christ and for his truth:
And as it was with many of the Martyrs when they were to die for christ and for his truth:
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Wife, and children, and friends follow them to fire, crying out, Oh turn, turn, and do not undo your selves and us:
Wife, and children, and Friends follow them to fire, crying out, O turn, turn, and do not undo your selves and us:
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so that they had almost as much ado to overcome that temptation, as to bear the flames.
so that they had almost as much ado to overcome that temptation, as to bear the flames.
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So is it with a sinner in the work of conversion:
So is it with a sinner in the work of conversion:
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when he looks to Christ and everlasting Glory, and considereth withall that these cannot be obtained without the loss of earthly sinful pleasure;
when he looks to christ and everlasting Glory, and Considereth withal that these cannot be obtained without the loss of earthly sinful pleasure;
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and when he thinketh of his old merry company and course, his ease and fleshly pleasure that he must leave;
and when he Thinketh of his old merry company and course, his ease and fleshly pleasure that he must leave;
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when he thinks of the strangeness of the way that he must now turn to,
when he thinks of the strangeness of the Way that he must now turn to,
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and how unacquainted he is with it, and how many bitter scorns, and worse, he is like to meet with;
and how unacquainted he is with it, and how many bitter scorns, and Worse, he is like to meet with;
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and how much care and pains it must cost him to be saved;
and how much care and pains it must cost him to be saved;
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this keepeth him sometimes at a stand, and breedeth in him many troublous thoughts, so that he scarce knows which way to turn him, or what to do:
this Keepeth him sometime At a stand, and breeds in him many troublous thoughts, so that he scarce knows which Way to turn him, or what to do:
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If he Repent and return to God, he must deny his flesh, and forsake all this world,
If he repent and return to God, he must deny his Flesh, and forsake all this world,
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and for ought he knows, have scarce any more of that kind of pleasure that he lived upon before,
and for ought he knows, have scarce any more of that kind of pleasure that he lived upon before,
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and if he do not do this, he must forsake God, and all hope of Everlasting Glory,
and if he do not do this, he must forsake God, and all hope of Everlasting Glory,
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and give up himself to eternal misery. This seemeth a very sad straight to one at the first;
and give up himself to Eternal misery. This seems a very sad straight to one At the First;
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because he yet hath had no experience of the Joy of the Holy Ghost, and the higher comforts of a Christian life,
Because he yet hath had no experience of the Joy of the Holy Ghost, and the higher comforts of a Christian life,
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nor of the help which God will afford him in his way:
nor of the help which God will afford him in his Way:
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And therefore we cannot marvel if many a poor soul do here stick in the birth;
And Therefore we cannot marvel if many a poor soul do Here stick in the birth;
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and if it be long before they Resolve for God;
and if it be long before they Resolve for God;
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and if others turn back and perish for ever, and Grace and onely Grace will Resolve them.
and if Others turn back and perish for ever, and Grace and only Grace will Resolve them.
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When Christ opens their eys effectually and to the purpose, he lets them see, that between Heaven and earth, God and the world, Grace and sin, there is no comparison.
When christ Opens their eyes effectually and to the purpose, he lets them see, that between Heaven and earth, God and the world, Grace and since, there is no comparison.
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They see then, tis not a matter to doubt of, or to stick at:
They see then, this not a matter to doubt of, or to stick At:
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God must be pleased, but theres no necessity that the world or the flesh be pleased.
God must be pleased, but theres no necessity that the world or the Flesh be pleased.
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Gods favor must be had, but we may live without the favor of the world:
God's favour must be had, but we may live without the favour of the world:
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Death and Judgement must be provided for, but its needless to provide for the desires of the flesh:
Death and Judgement must be provided for, but its needless to provide for the Desires of the Flesh:
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an hundred considerations come in upon his soul, which make him say, away with all these worldly Vanities,
an hundred considerations come in upon his soul, which make him say, away with all these worldly Vanities,
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and welcome Christ and a holy life.
and welcome christ and a holy life.
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Now he casteth off that weight that hangeth on him, and that sin that did so easily beset him, that he may run with Patience the Race that is before him, looking to Jesus the Author and Finisher of his Faith, who for the Joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame,
Now he Cast off that weight that hangs on him, and that since that did so Easily beset him, that he may run with Patience the Raze that is before him, looking to jesus the Author and Finisher of his Faith, who for the Joy that was Set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame,
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and is sat down at the right hand of the Throne of God, Heb. 12. 1, 2. In a word, he is now throughly convinced, that one thing is necessary,
and is sat down At the right hand of the Throne of God, Hebrew 12. 1, 2. In a word, he is now thoroughly convinced, that one thing is necessary,
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and therefore be hath chosen the better part, which shall not be taken from him, Luke 10. 42. Oh Sirs, you are never truly converted till this Resolution of the soul:
and Therefore be hath chosen the better part, which shall not be taken from him, Lycia 10. 42. O Sirs, you Are never truly converted till this Resolution of the soul:
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what ever good purposes you may have for the time to come, if you be not Resolved presently to return: I say, presently without delay, you are not yet truly converted to Christ,
what ever good Purposes you may have for the time to come, if you be not Resolved presently to return: I say, presently without Delay, you Are not yet truly converted to christ,
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though you may verily think that the life of faith and holiness is the best life,
though you may verily think that the life of faith and holiness is the best life,
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and may have some mind to it, and purpose one of these dayes to return:
and may have Some mind to it, and purpose one of these days to return:
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Nay, though you may have some present purposes that are cold and faint, and come not up to the height of Resolution; and though you make some half trial hereafter,
Nay, though you may have Some present Purposes that Are cold and faint, and come not up to the height of Resolution; and though you make Some half trial hereafter,
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and change some of your company and your courses, all this is well, but it will not serve the turn without this Resolution. Many a man thats lost for ever, hath had many a good wish and purpose,
and change Some of your company and your courses, all this is well, but it will not serve the turn without this Resolution. Many a man thats lost for ever, hath had many a good wish and purpose,
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and made some Assay to mend his life, and made some half reformation, and yet, being not resolved for Christ, they have perished.
and made Some Assay to mend his life, and made Some half Reformation, and yet, being not resolved for christ, they have perished.
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The very principal part of the work of saving Grace in the soul doth lye in this Resolution. Oh that the wavering,
The very principal part of the work of Saving Grace in the soul does lie in this Resolution. O that the wavering,
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and the loitering and the delaying soul, would lay this well to heart.
and the loitering and the delaying soul, would lay this well to heart.
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Oh that they understood this, who are convinced that they must return and be new men,
O that they understood this, who Are convinced that they must return and be new men,
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and yet cannot be brought to present Resolution, but linger in their sins, as being loath to come away;
and yet cannot be brought to present Resolution, but linger in their Sins, as being loath to come away;
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as Lot did in Sodous, till God being merciful to him, caused the Angel to carry him out.
as Lot did in Sodous, till God being merciful to him, caused the Angel to carry him out.
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Well, this is the next work of converting Grace. If ever you be converted, you will be Resolved for Christ. SECT. XVII. 5. THe fift part of the work of Conversion in the heart, consisteth in the change that is made upon the Affections. Though these are not so Evident and Certain always to try a mans state by;
Well, this is the next work of converting Grace. If ever you be converted, you will be Resolved for christ. SECT. XVII. 5. THe fift part of the work of Conversion in the heart, Consisteth in the change that is made upon the Affections. Though these Are not so Evident and Certain always to try a men state by;
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and therefore I would have Christians try especially by the former, yet it is certain that conversion changeth these also:
and Therefore I would have Christians try especially by the former, yet it is certain that conversion changes these also:
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And because they are many, and I have been long in the Description of this work already, I will the more briefly run them over.
And Because they Are many, and I have been long in the Description of this work already, I will the more briefly run them over.
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1. The first of the affections that appeareth in this change, are love and hatred. Before Conversion the heart loveth not spiritual things and waies;
1. The First of the affections that appears in this change, Are love and hatred. Before Conversion the heart loves not spiritual things and ways;
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there's an Opposition to them, and enmity against them, Rom. 8. 5, 7. It loveth not inward holiness, no• a holy life;
there's an Opposition to them, and enmity against them, Rom. 8. 5, 7. It loves not inward holiness, no• a holy life;
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it loveth not the people that are holy: nay, it loveth not God himself as he is just and holy;
it loves not the people that Are holy: nay, it loves not God himself as he is just and holy;
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yea, it hath an Inward loathing of him, and of his Image and way;
yea, it hath an Inward loathing of him, and of his Image and Way;
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though yet it be so deceitfull as perhaps not to know this much by it self.
though yet it be so deceitful as perhaps not to know this much by it self.
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But on the contrary it loveth fleshly pleasure, and earthly profit, and vain glory, and ease, and honor of the world:
But on the contrary it loves fleshly pleasure, and earthly profit, and vain glory, and ease, and honour of the world:
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for it onely savoreth these kind of things, Rom. 8. 7. But conversion turneth a mans love and hatred,
for it only savoureth these kind of things, Rom. 8. 7. But conversion turns a men love and hatred,
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and maketh him love the Holy God, and those holy people and wayes that he could not heartily Love before:
and makes him love the Holy God, and those holy people and ways that he could not heartily Love before:
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And it maketh him loath those sins, that he before loved. That this is so in all that are converted, is Evident from many texts of Scripture, Mat. 10. 37. He that loveth father or mother &c. Psal. 1. 2, 3. His delight is, in the Law of the Lord,
And it makes him loath those Sins, that he before loved. That this is so in all that Are converted, is Evident from many texts of Scripture, Mathew 10. 37. He that loves father or mother etc. Psalm 1. 2, 3. His delight is, in the Law of the Lord,
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and in his Law doth he 〈 ◊ 〉 night.
and in his Law does he 〈 ◊ 〉 night.
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Psal. 15. 4. In his eys a vile person is con〈 ◊ 〉, but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. Psalm 15. 4. In his eyes a vile person is con〈 ◊ 〉, but he Honoureth them that Fear the Lord.
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1 Joh. 3. 14. By 〈 ◊ 〉 we may know that we are passed from death to life, because we love the Brethren:
1 John 3. 14. By 〈 ◊ 〉 we may know that we Are passed from death to life, Because we love the Brothers:
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he that loveth not his brother abideth in death. he that loves not his brother Abideth in death.
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They hated the light before, because it was against their deeds, but now they love it,
They hated the Light before, Because it was against their Deeds, but now they love it,
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and come to it, Joh. 3. 19, 20. The very evil actions that they do, they now hate, Rom. 7. 15. Yea, they hate even the garments spotted of the flesh.
and come to it, John 3. 19, 20. The very evil actions that they do, they now hate, Rom. 7. 15. Yea, they hate even the garments spotted of the Flesh.
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All that beareth the mark of a fleshly sensual course, Jude 23. Sirs, if you he truly converted, this change will be upon your affections. SECT. XVIII. 2. THe second pair of affections that shew themselves in this change, are Desire and Aversion. These are so neer a kin to Love and Hatred, that I need to say the less of them.
All that bears the mark of a fleshly sensual course, U^de 23. Sirs, if you he truly converted, this change will be upon your affections. SECT. XVIII. 2. THe second pair of affections that show themselves in this change, Are Desire and Aversion. These Are so near a kin to Love and Hatred, that I need to say the less of them.
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The unconverted mans desires are after the fleshly pleasures which he loveth, of these they think they can never have enough;
The unconverted men Desires Are After the fleshly pleasures which he loves, of these they think they can never have enough;
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but cry as the Horsleech, Give, give:
but cry as the Horseleech, Give, give:
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when do you hear the covetous man say he hath enough? or the ambitious man say, I would be no higher? Or the sensual man say, my appetite and lust is now satisfied, I would have no more? Their very life is a thirsting after provision for the flesh, Rom. 13. 12, 13. and the fulfilling its desires, Ephes. 2. 3. And sometime God giveth them much of that they do desire for a time,
when do you hear the covetous man say he hath enough? or the ambitious man say, I would be no higher? Or the sensual man say, my appetite and lust is now satisfied, I would have no more? Their very life is a thirsting After provision for the Flesh, Rom. 13. 12, 13. and the fulfilling its Desires, Ephesians 2. 3. And sometime God gives them much of that they do desire for a time,
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but it is in Judgement, and a curse to them, through their sin, Psalm 78. 29. But as for God,
but it is in Judgement, and a curse to them, through their since, Psalm 78. 29. But as for God,
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and Christ, and the Spirit, and holiness, to these they have no Appetite, but naturally loath them,
and christ, and the Spirit, and holiness, to these they have no Appetite, but naturally loath them,
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and at the best have but cold and heartless wishes after them. Hence it is, that they refuse so many motions for their own good:
and At the best have but cold and heartless wishes After them. Hence it is, that they refuse so many motions for their own good:
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Move them to spiritual things, and there is somewhat within them that is against the motion,
Move them to spiritual things, and there is somewhat within them that is against the motion,
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so that they will not hear us, or be perswaded by us. Oh, how backward is an unconverted soul to spiritual good!
so that they will not hear us, or be persuaded by us. O, how backward is an unconverted soul to spiritual good!
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They will go no further then they are drawn, and they will not be drawn to give up themselves to it.
They will go no further then they Are drawn, and they will not be drawn to give up themselves to it.
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Hence it is, that our Ministerial labors are so much lost. We perswade sick men to their meat, that have no appetites to it:
Hence it is, that our Ministerial labors Are so much lost. We persuade sick men to their meat, that have no appetites to it:
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Nay, whose stomacks rise against it and loath it. It goeth against their carnall Natures, against their former customs, against their ease, and profit,
Nay, whose stomachs rise against it and loath it. It Goes against their carnal Nature's, against their former customs, against their ease, and profit,
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and pleasure, and therefore it will not down with them, they cannot away with it, Job 21. 14. We heave at a stone that will stir no further then main force doth move it.
and pleasure, and Therefore it will not down with them, they cannot away with it, Job 21. 14. We heave At a stone that will stir no further then main force does move it.
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Oh had they but desire after Christ and Grace as they have after worldly fleshly vanity,
O had they but desire After christ and Grace as they have After worldly fleshly vanity,
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how happy might they be? But when converting Grace comes, it changeth their desire. God cals to them then effectually by his Word and Spirit.
how happy might they be? But when converting Grace comes, it changes their desire. God calls to them then effectually by his Word and Spirit.
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Ho, every one that thirsteth, come and drink of the water of life freely, Isa. 55. 1, 2, 3. As if he should say [ What mean you to desire that which will do so little good, Ho, every one that Thirsteth, come and drink of the water of life freely, Isaiah 55. 1, 2, 3. As if he should say [ What mean you to desire that which will do so little good,
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and to lay out your labor for that which will not profit you, or save you? Come to me,
and to lay out your labour for that which will not profit you, or save you? Come to me,
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and take the Grace that I freely offer you, and follow my direction, and I will give you that which is worthy your desires ] When God hath once effectually touched the heart with converting Grace, it leaves a secret thirsting after him in the soul.and take the Grace that I freely offer you, and follow my direction, and I will give you that which is worthy your Desires ] When God hath once effectually touched the heart with converting Grace, it leaves a secret thirsting After him in the soul.
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As when he called Peter and the other Apostles, and said unto them, follow me, they presently left all and followed him:
As when he called Peter and the other Apostles, and said unto them, follow me, they presently left all and followed him:
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Then they cry out with David, My soul thirsteth after thee as the thirsty land, Psalm 143. 6. & 42. 2. & 63. 1. The desire of their soul is to his Name,
Then they cry out with David, My soul Thirsteth After thee as the thirsty land, Psalm 143. 6. & 42. 2. & 63. 1. The desire of their soul is to his Name,
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and to the remembrance of him, Isa. 26. 8. Now they see that excellency in Gods word,and to the remembrance of him, Isaiah 26. 8. Now they see that excellency in God's word,
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and wayes, and Graces, that all things that may be desired, are not to be compared to it, Prov. 8. 11. They are more to be desired then gold,
and ways, and Graces, that all things that may be desired, Are not to be compared to it, Curae 8. 11. They Are more to be desired then gold,
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yea then fine Gold, Psalm 19. 10. Before they desired many things, and nothing would satisfie them;yea then fine Gold, Psalm 19. 10. Before they desired many things, and nothing would satisfy them;
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now give them but one thing and they will be satisfied to the full, Psalm 27. 4. & 73. 25. Before their desires were onely after vanity;
now give them but one thing and they will be satisfied to the full, Psalm 27. 4. & 73. 25. Before their Desires were only After vanity;
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but now, so far as they are renewed, they are onely after good, Prov. 11. 23. And that God that gave them these desires, will fulfill them, Psalm 145. 19. He that caused them to hunger and thirst after Righteousness, will satisfie them, Matth. 5. 6. And he that turned their minds from this world,
but now, so Far as they Are renewed, they Are only After good, Curae 11. 23. And that God that gave them these Desires, will fulfil them, Psalm 145. 19. He that caused them to hunger and thirst After Righteousness, will satisfy them, Matthew 5. 6. And he that turned their minds from this world,
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and gave them to desire after a better countrey, Heb. 11. 16. will give them that Promised Land which they desire. SECT. XIX. 3. THe next Affections, whose Change is discovered in the work of Conversion, is, their Delight and Sorrow: this is the next pair.
and gave them to desire After a better country, Hebrew 11. 16. will give them that Promised Land which they desire. SECT. XIX. 3. THe next Affections, whose Change is discovered in the work of Conversion, is, their Delight and Sorrow: this is the next pair.
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An unconverted man doth naturally find no pleasure in God or spiritual things;
an unconverted man does naturally find no pleasure in God or spiritual things;
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for a fool hath no delight in understanding, Prov. 18. 2. It is fleshly lust and pleasure that they desire, Tit. 3. 3. And the pleasure of sin for a season, for which they part with the highest delight, Heb. 11. 25. They live in pleasures on earth,
for a fool hath no delight in understanding, Curae 18. 2. It is fleshly lust and pleasure that they desire, Tit. 3. 3. And the pleasure of since for a season, for which they part with the highest delight, Hebrew 11. 25. They live in pleasures on earth,
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and fat themselves as for a day of slaughter, Jam. 5. 5. They account it pleasure to riot in the day light of the Gospel, in that day that is given for other kinds of works, 2 Pet. 2. 13. They not onely do evil,and fat themselves as for a day of slaughter, Jam. 5. 5. They account it pleasure to riot in the day Light of the Gospel, in that day that is given for other Kinds of works, 2 Pet. 2. 13. They not only do evil,
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but have pleasure in them that do it, Rom. 1. 32. These fools hate knowledge, and scorners delight in scorning, Prov. 1. 22. And if they have any delight in better things through a common work of Grace, it is but superficial fading delight, Isa. 58. 2. A rejoycing in the light for a season, Joh. 5. 35. but no sound well-grounded delight.
but have pleasure in them that do it, Rom. 1. 32. These Fools hate knowledge, and Scorner's delight in scorning, Curae 1. 22. And if they have any delight in better things through a Common work of Grace, it is but superficial fading delight, Isaiah 58. 2. A rejoicing in the Light for a season, John 5. 35. but no found well-grounded delight.
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But when converting Grace comes, it giveth a man those new delights which he knew not of before.
But when converting Grace comes, it gives a man those new delights which he knew not of before.
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Then the things that he before saw not, nor well believed, the things which he distasted and loathed, are in his delight:
Then the things that he before saw not, nor well believed, the things which he distasted and loathed, Are in his delight:
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God himself is his delight, Psalm 37. 4. the doing of his will is their delight, Psalm 40. 8. His Law his Word, his Statutes are their delight, Psalm 1. 2. & 119. 24, 77, 16, 35, 47, 70. On the Lords day they delight in him, Isa. 58. 14. In the multitude of troubling perplexing thoughts, his comforts delight their souls, Psalm 94. 19. Their delgiht is in the Saints on earth,
God himself is his delight, Psalm 37. 4. the doing of his will is their delight, Psalm 40. 8. His Law his Word, his Statutes Are their delight, Psalm 1. 2. & 119. 24, 77, 16, 35, 47, 70. On the lords day they delight in him, Isaiah 58. 14. In the multitude of troubling perplexing thoughts, his comforts delight their Souls, Psalm 94. 19. Their delgiht is in the Saints on earth,
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and those that excel in vertue, Psalm 16. 3. It is their meat and drink to draw nigh to God:
and those that excel in virtue, Psalm 16. 3. It is their meat and drink to draw High to God:
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it doth them good at the heart, when they can but be enlarged towards him, and have more light and life then before they had.
it does them good At the heart, when they can but be enlarged towards him, and have more Light and life then before they had.
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These are the new delights of a converted soul. 1. He doth not part with all delight at his conversion;
These Are the new delights of a converted soul. 1. He does not part with all delight At his conversion;
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he doth but change a brutish and sensual delight, for such as are sit for a man and a Christian.
he does but change a brutish and sensual delight, for such as Are fit for a man and a Christian.
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The wicked think they shall never have a merry day again, if they should be thus changed;
The wicked think they shall never have a merry day again, if they should be thus changed;
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but he meets with more truly comfortable dayes, then ever he did before; Nay, he never knew what true comfort was till now.
but he meets with more truly comfortable days, then ever he did before; Nay, he never knew what true Comfort was till now.
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I know every poor Christian hath not that measure of these delights as some have: some are clouded with darkness and infirmities, and live much more sadly then others do:
I know every poor Christian hath not that measure of these delights as Some have: Some Are clouded with darkness and infirmities, and live much more sadly then Others doe:
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But yet the delight which they have in these things, is more then in the things which they before delighted in:
But yet the delight which they have in these things, is more then in the things which they before delighted in:
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It glads them when they can but see a beam of Heavenly light from the face of God:
It glads them when they can but see a beam of Heavenly Light from the face of God:
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They have so much as sheweth the change that is made upon their souls.
They have so much as shows the change that is made upon their Souls.
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The like we may say also of the sorrow of the unconverted, It is not the same that it was before.
The like we may say also of the sorrow of the unconverted, It is not the same that it was before.
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Before it went nearer their hearts to lose any pleasure or commodity in the world,
Before it went nearer their hearts to loose any pleasure or commodity in the world,
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or to be wronged or suffer any disgrace from men, or to suffer any want in their estates,
or to be wronged or suffer any disgrace from men, or to suffer any want in their estates,
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or any pain in their bodies, then it did to lie under the wrath of God,
or any pain in their bodies, then it did to lie under the wrath of God,
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and live as without him, and his favor in the world: they were truly such as Satan falsly reported Job to be;
and live as without him, and his favour in the world: they were truly such as Satan falsely reported Job to be;
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had you but touched them in their estates or bodies, they would have quickly shewed you what was next their hearts:
had you but touched them in their estates or bodies, they would have quickly showed you what was next their hearts:
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but all the misery of their soul was no great trouble to them.
but all the misery of their soul was no great trouble to them.
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A man would marvel, that knoweth what a miserable state that of sinful nature is, that so many thousands in the world can be void of Gods Image, strangers to the Spirit,
A man would marvel, that Knoweth what a miserable state that of sinful nature is, that so many thousands in the world can be void of God's Image, Strangers to the Spirit,
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and know no more of Christ but the very name, and yet be no more troubled at it:
and know no more of christ but the very name, and yet be no more troubled At it:
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that they can bear such a weight of unpardoned sin as they do every day, and feel it no more:
that they can bear such a weight of unpardoned since as they do every day, and feel it no more:
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that they can live under the curse of Gods Righteous Law, and remain in daily danger of damnation,
that they can live under the curse of God's Righteous Law, and remain in daily danger of damnation,
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so that if they should die before conversion, they are lost for ever, and yet be no more troubled at it:
so that if they should die before conversion, they Are lost for ever, and yet be no more troubled At it:
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But alas, they are blind and see not the case that they are in; they are dead and stupid, and therefore feel it not:
But alas, they Are blind and see not the case that they Are in; they Are dead and stupid, and Therefore feel it not:
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It is the nature of their miserable condition to make them so;
It is the nature of their miserable condition to make them so;
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they are more troubled for a worldly trifle, then for all these things of everlasting Consequence.
they Are more troubled for a worldly trifle, then for all these things of everlasting Consequence.
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But it is far otherwise with the converted soul:
But it is Far otherwise with the converted soul:
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One doubt of the love of God is more grievous to them, then to doubt of their worldly happiness:
One doubt of the love of God is more grievous to them, then to doubt of their worldly happiness:
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The remnant of their mortified sins, is heavier on their soul, then the mountains of unmortified sin was to them before;
The remnant of their mortified Sins, is Heavier on their soul, then the Mountains of unmortified since was to them before;
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they send out more groans and cryes to God because of their daily failings and infirmities,
they send out more groans and cries to God Because of their daily failings and infirmities,
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then they did before for all their iniquity:
then they did before for all their iniquity:
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the utter gracelesness of their hearts was then not so grievous to them, as the weakness of their graces now.
the utter gracelessness of their hearts was then not so grievous to them, as the weakness of their graces now.
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He never before knew what it was to have the least spiritual communion with God, and yet he bare it lightly:
He never before knew what it was to have the least spiritual communion with God, and yet he bore it lightly:
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Now the miss of it one day and in one duty, is more grievous to him.
Now the miss of it one day and in one duty, is more grievous to him.
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What need we prove this to you, when every gracious soul doth feel it, and the world about them may see it, that their sorrows are of another nature then they were before? Were they wont to lie in tears for sin,
What need we prove this to you, when every gracious soul does feel it, and the world about them may see it, that their sorrows Are of Another nature then they were before? Were they wont to lie in tears for since,
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and mourn for Gods absence as now they do? Before they were sorrowful that they might not come to Heaven without such a course as would impoverish them in the world, Matth. 19. 22. Luke 18. 23. But now they are sorrowful that they can shake off the world and sin no better,
and mourn for God's absence as now they do? Before they were sorrowful that they might not come to Heaven without such a course as would impoverish them in the world, Matthew 19. 22. Luke 18. 23. But now they Are sorrowful that they can shake off the world and since no better,
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and get ground of their corruptions no faster then they do.
and get ground of their corruptions no faster then they do.
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Object. Perhaps you will say, If conversion bring so much sorrow, is it not better be without it? Answ. No,Object. Perhaps you will say, If conversion bring so much sorrow, is it not better be without it? Answer No,
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for it is a willing sorrow;
for it is a willing sorrow;
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a necessary healing sorrow, that worketh Repentance to Salvation, not to be repented of, and not the sorrow of the world that causeth death, 2 Cor. 7. 10. See there the blessed effects of it at large, 2 Cor. 7. 9, 10. It is a sorrow mixed with greater joy:
a necessary healing sorrow, that works Repentance to Salvation, not to be repented of, and not the sorrow of the world that Causes death, 2 Cor. 7. 10. See there the blessed effects of it At large, 2 Cor. 7. 9, 10. It is a sorrow mixed with greater joy:
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for we are as sorrow that will quickly be forgotten:
for we Are as sorrow that will quickly be forgotten:
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for God hath promised himself to wipe away all tears from our eyes, Revel. 7. 17. & 21. 4. It is a sorrow of Gods own giving,
for God hath promised himself to wipe away all tears from our eyes, Revel. 7. 17. & 21. 4. It is a sorrow of God's own giving,
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and therefore it cannot chuse but be good, for God giveth not evil: It is a sorrow preparing for everlasting Joy:
and Therefore it cannot choose but be good, for God gives not evil: It is a sorrow preparing for everlasting Joy:
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and he that hath called us to it, hath foretold us, Joh. 16. 20. that we shall be sorrowfull, but our sorrow shall be turned into Joy, which none shall take from us:
and he that hath called us to it, hath foretold us, John 16. 20. that we shall be sorrowful, but our sorrow shall be turned into Joy, which none shall take from us:
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we shall weep and lament, and the world shall rejoyce; But mark the end, who it is that will be sorrowful, or joyful then:we shall weep and lament, and the world shall rejoice; But mark the end, who it is that will be sorrowful, or joyful then:
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Mark the upright man, and behold the just, for the end of that man is peace, Psalm 37. 37. What wise man will refuse so short a sorrow for so long a joy? Who that is well in his wits, will chuse rather to die of his sore,Mark the upright man, and behold the just, for the end of that man is peace, Psalm 37. 37. What wise man will refuse so short a sorrow for so long a joy? Who that is well in his wits, will choose rather to die of his soar,
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then to indure the smart of the Lances to open it? Nay, there is an Ingenuity in a converted soul, which makes it in a kind of holy Revenge,
then to endure the smart of the Lances to open it? Nay, there is an Ingenuity in a converted soul, which makes it in a kind of holy Revenge,
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even be willing to taste somewhat of the smart of his own folly: He sees that it was himself that caused it, and brought all this upon himself,
even be willing to taste somewhat of the smart of his own folly: He sees that it was himself that caused it, and brought all this upon himself,
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and the desert of a thousand times more, and therefore he even chuseth in some measure to afflict his soul,
and the desert of a thousand times more, and Therefore he even chooseth in Some measure to afflict his soul,
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and doth not thrust away sorrow from him, as before he was wont to do. SECT. XX. 4. THe next pair of Affections that shew their Change, are, Hope and Despair. Before Conversion, the soul of sinners is either born up on false ungrounded hopes, which is the common case;
and does not thrust away sorrow from him, as before he was wont to do. SECT. XX. 4. THe next pair of Affections that show their Change, Are, Hope and Despair. Before Conversion, the soul of Sinners is either born up on false ungrounded hope's, which is the Common case;
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or else they drop into Desperation. The hopes of an Unconverted man, are foolish and contrary to the word of God,
or Else they drop into Desperation. The hope's of an Unconverted man, Are foolish and contrary to the word of God,
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and do but shew the Delusion of his soul, and tend to his destruction:
and do but show the Delusion of his soul, and tend to his destruction:
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they are like the hopes of a man that thinketh he is traveling to London, when he is in the way to York, and yet goes on,
they Are like the hope's of a man that Thinketh he is traveling to London, when he is in the Way to York, and yet Goes on,
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and hopes he shall come to London for all that, as well as they that go the right way:
and hope's he shall come to London for all that, as well as they that go the right Way:
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So do these men commonly hope to come to heaven, while they go in the way to Hell.
So do these men commonly hope to come to heaven, while they go in the Way to Hell.
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And though God have told them, and passed his word on it, that he that goes in these wayes shall not see peace, Isa. 59. 8. and hath assured the world, that there is no peace to the wicked, Isa. 57. 21. & 48. 22. yet still they will hope to find peace in evil wayes:
And though God have told them, and passed his word on it, that he that Goes in these ways shall not see peace, Isaiah 59. 8. and hath assured the world, that there is no peace to the wicked, Isaiah 57. 21. & 48. 22. yet still they will hope to find peace in evil ways:
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These deceiving hopes are the common cause of the damnation of the world; as the Scripture frequently acquainteth us.
These deceiving hope's Are the Common cause of the damnation of the world; as the Scripture frequently acquainteth us.
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But when converting Grace comes, Oh what work it maketh on the soul in this particular!
But when converting Grace comes, O what work it makes on the soul in this particular!
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How it battereth down all the false hopes of sinners; and maketh them see that they were all this while deceived!
How it battereth down all the false hope's of Sinners; and makes them see that they were all this while deceived!
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Oh, it maketh the poor soul even undone in its own apprehension, and shews then that all his hopes were vain that before he trusted in.
O, it makes the poor soul even undone in its own apprehension, and shows then that all his hope's were vain that before he trusted in.
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Then he cryes out, I had hoped to come to Heaven without conversion, but now I see it will not be:
Then he cries out, I had hoped to come to Heaven without conversion, but now I see it will not be:
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I had hoped I was well enough before, and that God would have mercy on me in that condition without any more ado,
I had hoped I was well enough before, and that God would have mercy on me in that condition without any more ado,
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but now I see I did but deceive my self.
but now I see I did but deceive my self.
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I had hoped that I had a saving part in Christ, though I loved the world,
I had hoped that I had a Saving part in christ, though I loved the world,
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and followed my sins, but now I see it is not so. I had hoped I might have been saved if I had died in that condition,
and followed my Sins, but now I see it is not so. I had hoped I might have been saved if I had died in that condition,
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but now I see that I had certainly been damned. Now the soul is brought to a kind of Despair;
but now I see that I had Certainly been damned. Now the soul is brought to a kind of Despair;
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not an absolute despair that God will have no mercy on him; no, he never escaped that till now;
not an absolute despair that God will have no mercy on him; no, he never escaped that till now;
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but a conditional despair, that ever he should come to Heaven without conversion; he despaireth of ever being saved in the old condition that he was in:
but a conditional despair, that ever he should come to Heaven without conversion; he despaireth of ever being saved in the old condition that he was in:
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and then comes in another kind of hope then ever he knew before:
and then comes in Another kind of hope then ever he knew before:
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Then the Spirit of Grace doth bring him to hope upon grounds that will not deceive him:
Then the Spirit of Grace does bring him to hope upon grounds that will not deceive him:
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Now he hath a hope that quickneth him, and that comforteth him: before he had a dull and dead hope to escape damantion;
Now he hath a hope that Quickeneth him, and that comforts him: before he had a dull and dead hope to escape damantion;
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but now he hath a living hope of seeing the face of God for ever.
but now he hath a living hope of seeing the face of God for ever.
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He hath now that hope toward God by which we are saved, even the Hope of the Resurrection of the dead,
He hath now that hope towards God by which we Are saved, even the Hope of the Resurrection of the dead,
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and the hope of things not seen, Act. 24. 15. & 23. 6. And Rom. 8. 24. Now he hath a hope which is built on the Scripture,
and the hope of things not seen, Act. 24. 15. & 23. 6. And Rom. 8. 24. Now he hath a hope which is built on the Scripture,
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and bred by experience, and which will not make him ashamed, Rom. 15. 4. & 5. 4, 5. Before,
and bred by experience, and which will not make him ashamed, Rom. 15. 4. & 5. 4, 5. Before,
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as he was without God, so was he without hope, Ephes. 2. 12. But now he hath that hope which is an Anchor of the soul, Heb. 6. 19. A Hope that he can give a reason of, 1 Pet. 3. 15. A Hope that purifieth him, 1 Joh. 3. 3. Even the Hope of eternal life, which none have but those that are Heirs by faith,
as he was without God, so was he without hope, Ephesians 2. 12. But now he hath that hope which is an Anchor of the soul, Hebrew 6. 19. A Hope that he can give a reason of, 1 Pet. 3. 15. A Hope that Purifieth him, 1 John 3. 3. Even the Hope of Eternal life, which none have but those that Are Heirs by faith,
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and are brought to it by this Regeneration, Tit. 3. 5, 6, 7. And for this blessed hope at the glorious appearing of the great God our Saviour, doth his Faith and Patience expect and wait, Tit. 2. 13. So that now he hath some reason for his hopes,
and Are brought to it by this Regeneration, Tit. 3. 5, 6, 7. And for this blessed hope At the glorious appearing of the great God our Saviour, does his Faith and Patience expect and wait, Tit. 2. 13. So that now he hath Some reason for his hope's,
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for he hath the promise of the faithful God to support them.
for he hath the promise of the faithful God to support them.
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The least hope that a poor troubled soul hath after conversion in the midst of all his fears and doubts, is of more value then all the most confident boastings of the unconverted:
The least hope that a poor troubled soul hath After conversion in the midst of all his fears and doubts, is of more valve then all the most confident boastings of the unconverted:
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For there can be no hope of being saved out of the way that God hath appointed to Salvation:
For there can be no hope of being saved out of the Way that God hath appointed to Salvation:
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And the bolder men are, and the more they hope and boast in a wrong way, the blinder they shew themselves,
And the bolder men Are, and the more they hope and boast in a wrong Way, the blinder they show themselves,
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and the more is their misery:
and the more is their misery:
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but the godly are safe in an Objective hope, even when they want much of the Subjective.
but the godly Are safe in an Objective hope, even when they want much of the Subjective.
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There is hope, yea and assurance in it self, when they know it not; and they are safe in that which they do not perceive. SECT. XXI.
There is hope, yea and assurance in it self, when they know it not; and they Are safe in that which they do not perceive. SECT. XXI.
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5. THe next pair of Affections that manifest their Conversion, is, Courage and Fear: An unconverted man is bold in sin,
5. THe next pair of Affections that manifest their Conversion, is, Courage and fear: an unconverted man is bold in since,
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but feareth not much the wrath of God, and the sorest evil that he threatneth in his Word.
but fears not much the wrath of God, and the Sorest evil that he threatens in his Word.
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But when he should encounter with any of the enemies of his salvation, there he hath no courage.
But when he should encounter with any of the enemies of his salvation, there he hath no courage.
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It is a marvel to see the strange distemper of a graceless soul.
It is a marvel to see the strange distemper of a graceless soul.
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These poor wretches are so valiant in their wickedness, that they dare sin when the converted dare not;
These poor wretches Are so valiant in their wickedness, that they Dare sin when the converted Dare not;
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they dare break the Lords Day, and dare drink, and Revel, and take their pleasure, and neglect their souls, and slight God and all his mercy:
they Dare break the lords Day, and Dare drink, and Revel, and take their pleasure, and neglect their Souls, and slight God and all his mercy:
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They dare run upon his sorest wrath, and upon hell it self. Tell them of these things and you cannot much daunt them.
They Dare run upon his Sorest wrath, and upon hell it self. Tell them of these things and you cannot much daunt them.
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It is their mad valour that they dare damn their own souls: like a distracted man that dares leap into the water and drown himself;
It is their mad valour that they Dare damn their own Souls: like a distracted man that dares leap into the water and drown himself;
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or a blind man, that dares run into a Coalpit, because he knows not what he doth:
or a blind man, that dares run into a Coalpit, Because he knows not what he does:
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such a kind of valour have unconverted men, when as in the way of their duty, they are the most notorious cowards in the world:
such a kind of valour have unconverted men, when as in the Way of their duty, they Are the most notorious cowards in the world:
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they dare not venture upon a little suffering to prevent eternal sufferings;
they Dare not venture upon a little suffering to prevent Eternal sufferings;
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or upon the frowns of men, or the danger of being undone in their worldly estates,
or upon the frowns of men, or the danger of being undone in their worldly estates,
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though it be for a hope of everlasting glory: Nay, they dare not venture upon a very scorn;
though it be for a hope of everlasting glory: Nay, they Dare not venture upon a very scorn;
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but when they have some mind to turn and set upon duty, a wicked man can mock them out of all:
but when they have Some mind to turn and Set upon duty, a wicked man can mock them out of all:
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Are not these valiant men indeed, that dare not look the feeblest enemy of their souls in the face,
are not these valiant men indeed, that Dare not look the feeblest enemy of their Souls in the face,
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and yet dare venture on the flames of Hell? This is the common case of the unconverted.
and yet Dare venture on the flames of Hell? This is the Common case of the unconverted.
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But when Grace hath made this change, then they are clean contrary affected;
But when Grace hath made this change, then they Are clean contrary affected;
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then they are the fearfullest men in the world, of God and his displeasure, and the most couragious against all the opposition of the world. Alas!
then they Are the fearfullest men in the world, of God and his displeasure, and the most courageous against all the opposition of the world. Alas!
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they find then, that it is madness, not valour, to be fearless of the wrath of God:
they find then, that it is madness, not valour, to be fearless of the wrath of God:
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There is no standing before his Indignation, and no dealing with Almightiness, if it be set against us.
There is no standing before his Indignation, and no dealing with Almightiness, if it be Set against us.
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Therefore doth the poor soul throw down all weapons of opposition, and lay himself at the feet of God,
Therefore does the poor soul throw down all weapons of opposition, and lay himself At the feet of God,
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as Saul, Act. 9. 3. And say, Lord, what wouldst thou have me to do? Therefore we find Converts use to come in trembling to Christ, Act. 16. 29. & 9. 6. And Scripture tells us, The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, Psalm 111. 10. Prov. 1. 7. & 9. 10. Now •• dare not for his life do that which before he did.
as Saul, Act. 9. 3. And say, Lord, what Wouldst thou have me to do? Therefore we find Converts use to come in trembling to christ, Act. 16. 29. & 9. 6. And Scripture tells us, The Fear of God is the beginning of Wisdom, Psalm 111. 10. Curae 1. 7. & 9. 10. Now •• Dare not for his life do that which before he did.
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He durst have let fall an Oath or a Curse in his passion before; but now he dares not:
He durst have let fallen an Oath or a Curse in his passion before; but now he dares not:
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he durst have secretly deceived others, and have committed secret filthiness; because no body saw him, he was out of fear; but now he dares not;
he durst have secretly deceived Others, and have committed secret filthiness; Because no body saw him, he was out of Fear; but now he dares not;
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for he feareth him that is greater then all.
for he fears him that is greater then all.
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He durst have neglected duty, and have been indifferent for all company, and taken his fleshly pleasures, but now he dare not:
He durst have neglected duty, and have been indifferent for all company, and taken his fleshly pleasures, but now he Dare not:
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for his life he dare not.
for his life he Dare not.
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Oh thinketh he, what if I should die in the act of that sin? What if God should deny me Repentance and forgiveness? where were I then? He durst before die in a state of Death,
O Thinketh he, what if I should die in the act of that since? What if God should deny me Repentance and forgiveness? where were I then? He durst before die in a state of Death,
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and now he dares not live quietly, till he have laboured after assurance of his salvation;
and now he dares not live quietly, till he have laboured After assurance of his salvation;
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that he may know it shall go well with him when he must be here no more.
that he may know it shall go well with him when he must be Here no more.
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Now if he be tempted to known sin, this is his answer, I dare not do it,
Now if he be tempted to known since, this is his answer, I Dare not do it,
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because I fear God, Nehem. 5. 15. Other Rulers oppressed the people, and so did not he; because he feared God.
Because I Fear God, Nehemiah 5. 15. Other Rulers oppressed the people, and so did not he; Because he feared God.
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It is the Description of the ungodly, that there is no fear of God before his eyes, Psal. 36. 1. And the Description of a wicked place, Gen. 20. 11. There is no fear of God in this place:
It is the Description of the ungodly, that there is no Fear of God before his eyes, Psalm 36. 1. And the Description of a wicked place, Gen. 20. 11. There is no Fear of God in this place:
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And the Description of the godly, that they fear God, Psalm 66. 16. Eccles. 8. 12. & 12. 13. By this fear of the Lord it is that men depart from evil, Prov. 16. 6. This tendeth to life, Prov. 19. 23. In this is strong Consolation, Prov. 14. 26. So that it is the work of Conversion to bring the presumptuous hardned sinner to this fear of the Lord;
And the Description of the godly, that they Fear God, Psalm 66. 16. Eccles. 8. 12. & 12. 13. By this Fear of the Lord it is that men depart from evil, Curae 16. 6. This tendeth to life, Curae 19. 23. In this is strong Consolation, Curae 14. 26. So that it is the work of Conversion to bring the presumptuous hardened sinner to this Fear of the Lord;
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none do so much fear God as they.
none do so much Fear God as they.
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But then for the threats of men, for worldly troubles or crosses, or losses, or any such thing that may stand in the way to Heaven,
But then for the Treats of men, for worldly Troubles or Crosses, or losses, or any such thing that may stand in the Way to Heaven,
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how little do they fear them all? Here where the wicked are most cowardly, the converted soul is most couragious. Alas!
how little do they Fear them all? Here where the wicked Are most cowardly, the converted soul is most courageous. Alas!
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he knows the difference between the creature and the Creator:
he knows the difference between the creature and the Creator:
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and therefore when he hath once got God on his side, he seeth he is safe,
and Therefore when he hath once god God on his side, he sees he is safe,
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and the danger is most over.
and the danger is most over.
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Then, Oh what light thoughts hath he of man, or of all that he can do!
Then, O what Light thoughts hath he of man, or of all that he can do!
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In God have I put my trust, saith David;In God have I put my trust, Says David;
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I will not fear what flesh can do unto me, Psalm 56. 9. q. d. What is flesh to be compared with God? Can flesh resist him and cross his pleasure,I will not Fear what Flesh can do unto me, Psalm 56. 9. q. worser. What is Flesh to be compared with God? Can Flesh resist him and cross his pleasure,
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and overcome him? as Psalm 118. 6. The Lord is on my side, I will not fear what man can do unto me:
and overcome him? as Psalm 118. 6. The Lord is on my side, I will not Fear what man can do unto me:
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and Psalm 46. 1, 2, 3. God is our Refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble:
and Psalm 46. 1, 2, 3. God is our Refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble:
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therefore will we not fear though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the Sea, though the waters thereof roar. Therefore will we not Fear though the earth be removed, and though the Mountains be carried into the midst of the Sea, though the waters thereof roar.
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So 26. 3. He knoweth what encouragement God hath given him, Isa. 41. 10. Fear not,
So 26. 3. He Knoweth what encouragement God hath given him, Isaiah 41. 10. fear not,
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for I am with thee, & 7. 4. & 35. 4. & 41. 13, 14. & 44. 2, 8. & 51. 7. Fear ye not the reproach of man,
for I am with thee, & 7. 4. & 35. 4. & 41. 13, 14. & 44. 2, 8. & 51. 7. fear you not the reproach of man,
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neither be afraid of their revilings, for the Moth shall eat them up like a garment,
neither be afraid of their revilings, for the Moth shall eat them up like a garment,
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and the worm shall eat them like wool; but my Righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation. and the worm shall eat them like wool; but my Righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation.
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These words of God are the Instruments of that change that is made on the converted soul,
These words of God Are the Instruments of that change that is made on the converted soul,
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and therefore will make an Impression like themselves.
and Therefore will make an Impression like themselves.
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When God doth change men, he maketh them Souldiers under the Banners of Christ, and setteth them in fight against Principalities and Powers,
When God does change men, he makes them Soldiers under the Banners of christ, and sets them in fight against Principalities and Powers,
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even against a world of wicked enemies; and therefore be will certainly give them courage.
even against a world of wicked enemies; and Therefore be will Certainly give them courage.
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This courage is an Essential part of our change, and without some measure of it we cannot be Christians.
This courage is an Essential part of our change, and without Some measure of it we cannot be Christians.
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He that will come to Heaven must forsake all, and tread down all, and despise all in comparison of Christ, that he may not be a forsaker and a Despiser of Christ:
He that will come to Heaven must forsake all, and tread down all, and despise all in comparison of christ, that he may not be a forsaker and a Despiser of christ:
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Therefore we find the Apostle, in the name of himself and his fellow-souldiers, couragiously triumphing over Death,
Therefore we find the Apostle, in the name of himself and his fellow-soldiers, courageously triumphing over Death,
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and the grave, and every enemy, 1 Cor. 15. 55. Oh death where is thy sting? Oh grave where is thy victory? And Rom. 8. 18, 31. to the end:
and the grave, and every enemy, 1 Cor. 15. 55. O death where is thy sting? O grave where is thy victory? And Rom. 8. 18, 31. to the end:
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The sufferings of this life are not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us: The sufferings of this life Are not worthy to be compared to the glory that shall be revealed in us:
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What shall we say then to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? it is God that justifieth, who shall condemn? what shall separate us from the Love of God? Read these Triumphant words at leasure:What shall we say then to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? it is God that Justifieth, who shall condemn? what shall separate us from the Love of God? Read these Triumphant words At leisure:
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Certainly, a true Believer hath more Valour then to be turned out of the way to Heaven, by any assault that a creature can make upon him. SECT. XXII.
Certainly, a true Believer hath more Valour then to be turned out of the Way to Heaven, by any assault that a creature can make upon him. SECT. XXII.
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6. THe next Passion that sheweth the change, is Anger: This is a single Passion, and hath no Contrary.
6. THe next Passion that shows the change, is Anger: This is a single Passion, and hath no Contrary.
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Before Conversion men are angry with those that trouble them in their sins.
Before Conversion men Are angry with those that trouble them in their Sins.
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If you would but teach the Ignorant, or perswade the obstinate, or cross them in the way of their beloved sins;
If you would but teach the Ignorant, or persuade the obstinate, or cross them in the Way of their Beloved Sins;
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Oh, how angry will they be! as if you were their enemy, and did them some deadly hurt.
O, how angry will they be! as if you were their enemy, and did them Some deadly hurt.
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You cannot speak to them so tenderly in a Reproof, but they will think you do it to disgrace them,
You cannot speak to them so tenderly in a Reproof, but they will think you do it to disgrace them,
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or in ill will to them, or at least that you make them worse then they are,
or in ill will to them, or At least that you make them Worse then they Are,
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and they think you make more ado then needs:
and they think you make more ado then needs:
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as Amaziah did by the Prophet, 2 Chron. 25. 16. They would stop his mouth if they could, who would stop their course of sinning.
as Amaziah did by the Prophet, 2 Chronicles 25. 16. They would stop his Mouth if they could, who would stop their course of sinning.
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You shall not see one of many of them, that have so much Ingenuity, as to take a close reproof in good part:
You shall not see one of many of them, that have so much Ingenuity, as to take a close reproof in good part:
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no not from a Minister, whose calling doth specially bind him to it.
no not from a Minister, whose calling does specially bind him to it.
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Hence is the common Indignation that we meet with from poor blind wretches, when we do but our duty.
Hence is the Common Indignation that we meet with from poor blind wretches, when we do but our duty.
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Nay, when we do not half, nor the tenth part of our duty in perswading them to a greater care of their salvation, they are offended with us,
Nay, when we do not half, nor the tenth part of our duty in persuading them to a greater care of their salvation, they Are offended with us,
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as if we did too much.
as if we did too much.
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Oh, what a difference is there between their judgement and the Judgement of God, and our own conscience!
O, what a difference is there between their judgement and the Judgement of God, and our own conscience!
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and what a straight a poor Minister, or private Christian must needs be in between both!
and what a straight a poor Minister, or private Christian must needs be in between both!
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I confess to you all here, to my shame, that I remember no one sin the world, that my conscience doth so much accuse and judge me for,
I confess to you all Here, to my shame, that I Remember no one since the world, that my conscience does so much accuse and judge me for,
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as for doing so little for the saving of mens souls, and dealing no more servently and earnestly with them for their Conversion, or Reformation:
as for doing so little for the Saving of men's Souls, and dealing no more servently and earnestly with them for their Conversion, or Reformation:
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and yet every body is not pleased with that little which I do.
and yet every body is not pleased with that little which I do.
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I confess to you, that when I am alone, and think of the case of poor, ignorant, worldly, earthly, unconverted sinners, that live not to God,
I confess to you, that when I am alone, and think of the case of poor, ignorant, worldly, earthly, unconverted Sinners, that live not to God,
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nor set their hearts on the life to come, My conscience telleth me, that I should go to as many of them as I can,
nor Set their hearts on the life to come, My conscience Telleth me, that I should go to as many of them as I can,
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and tell them plainly, and roundly what will become of them, if they do not turn;
and tell them plainly, and roundly what will become of them, if they do not turn;
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and to beseech them with all the earnestness that I can, to come in to Christ,
and to beseech them with all the earnestness that I can, to come in to christ,
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and change their course, and make no delay.
and change their course, and make no Delay.
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And though I have many excuses come in, from other business, and from disability and want of time,
And though I have many excuses come in, from other business, and from disability and want of time,
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yet none of them all do satisfie my own conscience, when I consider what Heaven and Hell are, which will one of them be the end of every mans life:
yet none of them all do satisfy my own conscience, when I Consider what Heaven and Hell Are, which will one of them be the end of every men life:
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my conscience telleth me that I should follow them with all possible earnestness night and day,
my conscience Telleth me that I should follow them with all possible earnestness night and day,
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and take no nay of them, till they return to God.
and take no nay of them, till they return to God.
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But if a man should do thus, how would it be taken? some of them would think of him,
But if a man should do thus, how would it be taken? Some of them would think of him,
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as Christs Natural kindred did of him, Mar. 3. 21. When they were about to lay hands on him,
as Christ Natural kindred did of him, Mar. 3. 21. When they were about to lay hands on him,
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and thought that he was besides himself, some would think him a precise fellow, that thought no body should be saved but a few that make more a stir then needs;
and Thought that he was beside himself, Some would think him a precise fellow, that Thought no body should be saved but a few that make more a stir then needs;
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and most would be angry with a man as if he did them wrong, when he doth but seek to save them with fear, pulling them or keeping them out of the fire of sin, Jude 23. Christ himself is an offence to the ungodly world, 1 Pet. 2. 8. Rom. 9. 33. And therefore no wonder if we offend them:
and most would be angry with a man as if he did them wrong, when he does but seek to save them with Fear, pulling them or keeping them out of the fire of since, U^de 23. christ himself is an offence to the ungodly world, 1 Pet. 2. 8. Rom. 9. 33. And Therefore no wonder if we offend them:
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they will even bear a secret grudge in their minds at those men that trouble them in their sins:
they will even bear a secret grudge in their minds At those men that trouble them in their Sins:
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and anger resteth in the bosom of these fools, Eccless. 7. 9. If you should suddenly come in upon a thief,
and anger rests in the bosom of these Fools, Eccless. 7. 9. If you should suddenly come in upon a thief,
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or an Adulterer with a light, who thought to have hidden his sin the dark, he would be offended at it,
or an Adulterer with a Light, who Thought to have hidden his since the dark, he would be offended At it,
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and so are most wicked men with us. But when Converting Grace hath changed the heart, the case is quite contrary;
and so Are most wicked men with us. But when Converting Grace hath changed the heart, the case is quite contrary;
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then he will thank you for that, which before he was angry at; he loveth no man so well as him that hath sought to save his soul:
then he will thank you for that, which before he was angry At; he loves no man so well as him that hath sought to save his soul:
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Oh, those Reproofs and Exhortations that God did bless to his conversion, will stick by him for ever.
O, those Reproofs and Exhortations that God did bless to his conversion, will stick by him for ever.
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He will bless God that ever he saw your face, and remember those words that helped to save him, as long as he liveth.
He will bless God that ever he saw your face, and Remember those words that helped to save him, as long as he lives.
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He will take it for a greater benefit, then if you had given him all your wealth.
He will take it for a greater benefit, then if you had given him all your wealth.
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A speciall extraordinary love to those that were made the means of their conversion, will stick for ever in their minds:
A special extraordinary love to those that were made the means of their conversion, will stick for ever in their minds:
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the very words that you speak to them will be so remembred, that they would not for a world but they had heard these words:
the very words that you speak to them will be so remembered, that they would not for a world but they had herd these words:
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Oh, what a change is here suddenly wrought!
O, what a change is Here suddenly wrought!
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He that was wont to say, [ Look to your selves, you shall not answer for me ] and be angry with them that troubled him in the way to Hell:
He that was wont to say, [ Look to your selves, you shall not answer for me ] and be angry with them that troubled him in the Way to Hell:
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Now loveth their very names, and the Remembrance of their kindness is pleasant to him:
Now loves their very names, and the Remembrance of their kindness is pleasant to him:
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even like a poor distracted man, that layeth about him, and abuseth the Physitian, and calls them all to naught that would cure him,
even like a poor distracted man, that Layeth about him, and abuseth the physician, and calls them all to nought that would cure him,
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as if they came to kill him; but when he is come to himself again, then he will give them hearty thanks:
as if they Come to kill him; but when he is come to himself again, then he will give them hearty thanks:
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somewhat like it is in a beast, if he have a thorn in his foot, he will strive against you,
somewhat like it is in a beast, if he have a thorn in his foot, he will strive against you,
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and not let you pull it out, and if you cast him down to force him to it, he lieth as if you were about to kill him:
and not let you pull it out, and if you cast him down to force him to it, he lies as if you were about to kill him:
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But when it is out, and he perceiveth the ease, he will perceive you did not mean him any harm:
But when it is out, and he perceives the ease, he will perceive you did not mean him any harm:
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So is it with a sinner before his conversion, he is angry with those that would do him good,
So is it with a sinner before his conversion, he is angry with those that would do him good,
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but when once God hath turned his heart, he is quite of another mind:
but when once God hath turned his heart, he is quite of Another mind:
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Then he saith, Let the Righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness, and let him reprove me, it shall be an excellent oyl, which shall not break my head, Psalm 141. 5. And he taketh open rebuke better then secret love,
Then he Says, Let the Righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness, and let him reprove me, it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head, Psalm 141. 5. And he Takes open rebuke better then secret love,
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and the wounds of a friend, to be better then the kisses of an enemy, Prov. 27. 5, 6. I know by sad experience that too much Heart-rising against reproof doth remain in many that I hope are converted;and the wounds of a friend, to be better then the Kisses of an enemy, Curae 27. 5, 6. I know by sad experience that too much Heart-rising against reproof does remain in many that I hope Are converted;
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but that is from their unconverted part, and if it were predominant, it would prove them unconverted men.
but that is from their unconverted part, and if it were predominant, it would prove them unconverted men.
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For so far as they are Gracious, thus it will be.
For so Far as they Are Gracious, thus it will be.
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Yea, Not onely so, but when a man is converted, his anger is turned against himself.
Yea, Not only so, but when a man is converted, his anger is turned against himself.
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He was never so angry with others for Reproving him, as he is now for sinning against God,
He was never so angry with Others for Reproving him, as he is now for sinning against God,
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and doing so much wrong to his own soul. Certainly, there is in every converted soul a great indignation against themselves for their sin.
and doing so much wrong to his own soul. Certainly, there is in every converted soul a great Indignation against themselves for their since.
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They fall out with themselves, and think ill of themselves, and speak ill of themselves: yea, and could find in their hearts to be in part revenged upon themselves:
They fallen out with themselves, and think ill of themselves, and speak ill of themselves: yea, and could find in their hearts to be in part revenged upon themselves:
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you may see as much said by Paul, 2. Cor. 7. 11. Where among other effects of godly sorrow, he nameth Indignation and Revenge.
you may see as much said by Paul, 2. Cor. 7. 11. Where among other effects of godly sorrow, he names Indignation and Revenge.
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A true Repenting sinner could even find in his heart to execute some punishment upon himself.
A true Repenting sinner could even find in his heart to execute Some punishment upon himself.
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Oh, how he cals himself almost all that is naught; Oh, thinks he, what a fool, what a wretch, what a beast was I;
O, how he calls himself almost all that is nought; O, thinks he, what a fool, what a wretch, what a beast was I;
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to love the filth of sin, better then the favor of God, and the hopes of everlasting Glory!
to love the filth of since, better then the favour of God, and the hope's of everlasting Glory!
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What a mad man was I, to be angry with those that would have kept me from damnation!
What a mad man was I, to be angry with those that would have kept me from damnation!
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Where was my wit and reason, when I so long forgot the work that I was born for,
Where was my wit and reason, when I so long forgotten the work that I was born for,
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and made so light of the Lord that bought me, and thought so little of the place that I must live in for ever? Sirs, I do not speak this of mine own head, I have heard many,
and made so Light of the Lord that bought me, and Thought so little of the place that I must live in for ever? Sirs, I do not speak this of mine own head, I have herd many,
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and many a one through Gods great mercy, after conversion, calling themselves worse then all this comes to:
and many a one through God's great mercy, After conversion, calling themselves Worse then all this comes to:
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and expressing greater anger against themselves, then the wicked now express against those that would convert them.
and expressing greater anger against themselves, then the wicked now express against those that would convert them.
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And you read, that even the Saints in Scripture did the like, and that not by a secret confession,
And you read, that even the Saints in Scripture did the like, and that not by a secret Confessi,
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but left it on Record to all generations.
but left it on Record to all generations.
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David calls himself an Ignorant fool, and as a beast, Psalm 73. 22. He cries out, 2 Sam. 24. 10. When his heart smote him by true Repentance, I have sinned greatly, I have done foolishly. David calls himself an Ignorant fool, and as a beast, Psalm 73. 22. He cries out, 2 Sam. 24. 10. When his heart smote him by true Repentance, I have sinned greatly, I have done foolishly.
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Paul himself saith, that he was even mad, and exceedingly mad against the Christians before his conversion, Act. 26. 11. And of himself,Paul himself Says, that he was even mad, and exceedingly mad against the Christians before his conversion, Act. 26. 11. And of himself,
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and the rest he confesseth, Tit. 3. 3. We our selves were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
and the rest he Confesses, Tit. 3. 3. We our selves were sometime foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving diverse Lustiest and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one Another.
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So that you see converted men are very angry with themselves for their sinful lives, you hear how they call themselves.
So that you see converted men Are very angry with themselves for their sinful lives, you hear how they call themselves.
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If they used such language against another man, you would think it were railing: To call them fools, and mad men, and all to naught. But alas!
If they used such language against Another man, you would think it were railing: To call them Fools, and mad men, and all to nought. But alas!
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They know by sad experience, what they say, and yet by glad experience that it is now better with them.
They know by sad experience, what they say, and yet by glad experience that it is now better with them.
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Therefore it is that they can easier bear the hard words of another, when they are forced to say as bad by themselves.
Therefore it is that they can Easier bear the hard words of Another, when they Are forced to say as bad by themselves.
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Therefore is every converted sinner a man that loatheth himself for his iniquity, Ezek. 36. 31. & 20. 43. Yea, they could find in their hearts,
Therefore is every converted sinner a man that Loathes himself for his iniquity, Ezekiel 36. 31. & 20. 43. Yea, they could find in their hearts,
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as I said, to be partly Revenged on themselves.
as I said, to be partly Revenged on themselves.
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For though they must not destroy their own bodies, because they are not their own but Christs,
For though they must not destroy their own bodies, Because they Are not their own but Christ,
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nor must not any way hurt them, so far as to make them the less serviceable unto God;
nor must not any Way hurt them, so Far as to make them the less serviceable unto God;
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yet in any other case, they can find in their heart to punish this flesh, and to make it smart, that hath led them to so much evil.
yet in any other case, they can find in their heart to Punish this Flesh, and to make it smart, that hath led them to so much evil.
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Therefore they are the easier brought to fasting, and denying the flesh its desires, though they put it to trouble and pain;
Therefore they Are the Easier brought to fasting, and denying the Flesh its Desires, though they put it to trouble and pain;
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for as this doth tend to master it and subdue it for the time to come,
for as this does tend to master it and subdue it for the time to come,
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so a vindictive penance for the time past Voluntarily undertaken, is but a lawful fruit of Repentance,
so a vindictive penance for the time passed Voluntarily undertaken, is but a lawful fruit of Repentance,
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so that it do not whit disable us from the service of God.
so that it do not whit disable us from the service of God.
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Hence it is, that a through Convert doth more easily forbear a carnal pleasure, then an Hypocrite or halfconvert will do.
Hence it is, that a through Convert does more Easily forbear a carnal pleasure, then an Hypocrite or halfconvert will do.
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For when they are pleading the lawfulness of their pleasure and saying, what harm is it,
For when they Are pleading the lawfulness of their pleasure and saying, what harm is it,
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and why may I not do this or that;
and why may I not do this or that;
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he is willing to avoid it, though it should be but indifferent, as long as there is any great danger of sin in it.
he is willing to avoid it, though it should be but indifferent, as long as there is any great danger of since in it.
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For, what careth he if the flesh do smart for it? If that be the worst? seeing tis the flesh that he is fallen out with,
For, what Careth he if the Flesh do smart for it? If that be the worst? seeing this the Flesh that he is fallen out with,
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and hath done so much wrong to God and him:
and hath done so much wrong to God and him:
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So that you see what a change conversion makes on a mans Anger as well as other Passions. SECT. XXIII. 7. THe last Change we shall mention on the Affections, that is made by Converting Grace, is in regard of a mans Content and Discontent. Before Conversion a man is Discontent if he have not the desires of his flesh:
So that you see what a change conversion makes on a men Anger as well as other Passion. SECT. XXIII. 7. THe last Change we shall mention on the Affections, that is made by Converting Grace, is in regard of a men Content and Discontent. Before Conversion a man is Discontent if he have not the Desires of his Flesh:
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He hath no rest in his mind, if he be poor or afflicted, and see not some hope of coming out of it:
He hath no rest in his mind, if he be poor or afflicted, and see not Some hope of coming out of it:
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but for the love of God, and the life of Grace, and the Joys of godly, he can be well enough content without these.
but for the love of God, and the life of Grace, and the Joys of godly, he can be well enough content without these.
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If he had but what he would have in the world, take you the rest, for he thinks he can live well enough without them.
If he had but what he would have in the world, take you the rest, for he thinks he can live well enough without them.
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When Cains sacrifice was not accepted, as his brothers, he was discontented at his brother, and consequently at God himself.
When Cains sacrifice was not accepted, as his Brother's, he was discontented At his brother, and consequently At God himself.
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He was very wroth, and his countenance fell, Gen. 4. 5. Because his brother was preferred before him,
He was very wroth, and his countenance fell, Gen. 4. 5. Because his brother was preferred before him,
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and was judged Righteous, when he was judged unrighteous:
and was judged Righteous, when he was judged unrighteous:
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But he could be content without true Righteousness it self, though he could not be content without the estimation of it:
But he could be content without true Righteousness it self, though he could not be content without the estimation of it:
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So can all ungodly men be content well enough to be ungodly, but not to be called ungodly:
So can all ungodly men be content well enough to be ungodly, but not to be called ungodly:
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The name troubleth them, when the thing is so far from troubling them, that they will not be perswaded by any means to leave it.
The name Troubles them, when the thing is so Far from troubling them, that they will not be persuaded by any means to leave it.
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In a word, it is the things of this world, that wicked men do seek content in, though they find it not:
In a word, it is the things of this world, that wicked men do seek content in, though they find it not:
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but as for spiritual and heavenly things, they can be better content in the case that they are now in; without them, then with them.
but as for spiritual and heavenly things, they can be better content in the case that they Are now in; without them, then with them.
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But Conversion turneth the heart also in this Regard. For when a man is once truly changed, he can be contented with any state,
But Conversion turns the heart also in this Regard. For when a man is once truly changed, he can be contented with any state,
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if he have but the favor of God, and the life of his Grace, and communion with him;
if he have but the favour of God, and the life of his Grace, and communion with him;
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and without this he can be content with nothing. Nothing but Christ will serve his turn:
and without this he can be content with nothing. Nothing but christ will serve his turn:
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if God will give him more upon the by, he will take it, and be thankful;
if God will give him more upon the by, he will take it, and be thankful;
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but without Christ he takes all things to be as nothing;
but without christ he Takes all things to be as nothing;
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What if he had Lands and Lordships, Honour and Dignity, what will this do for him without God in Christ? And blame him not,
What if he had Lands and Lordship's, Honour and Dignity, what will this do for him without God in christ? And blame him not,
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for he hath felt such a disease, that these things could not heal, When Christ and Christ alone could do it:
for he hath felt such a disease, that these things could not heal, When christ and christ alone could do it:
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and therefore, Christ he must have whatsoever else he go without.
and Therefore, christ he must have whatsoever Else he go without.
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A little of the world will serve with Christ, but nothing in the world will serve without him.
A little of the world will serve with christ, but nothing in the world will serve without him.
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As a wicked man is troubled and restless, because he hath not that which he would have,
As a wicked man is troubled and restless, Because he hath not that which he would have,
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when every thing is not according to his mind;
when every thing is not according to his mind;
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If friends, if estate, if his house, or his body, or any thing be out of order, he is in discontent,
If Friends, if estate, if his house, or his body, or any thing be out of order, he is in discontent,
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because its here that he seeks content; and therefore is troubled when he misseth of it:
Because its Here that he seeks content; and Therefore is troubled when he misses of it:
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so is it with a Believer in respect of Christ.
so is it with a Believer in respect of christ.
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If God hide his face, if the Spirit seem to withdraw, if Christ seem strange to him,
If God hide his face, if the Spirit seem to withdraw, if christ seem strange to him,
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if doubts of salvation come in upon his soul, he is as a bone out of Joynt, pained and troubled,
if doubts of salvation come in upon his soul, he is as a bone out of Joint, pained and troubled,
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and nothing will quiet him till he be set in joynt again. Like a child, that will be quieted with nothing but that which he cries for:
and nothing will quiet him till he be Set in joint again. Like a child, that will be quieted with nothing but that which he cries for:
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If you offer him any thing else, he throweth it away, for that is not it which he crieth for.
If you offer him any thing Else, he throweth it away, for that is not it which he cries for.
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So is it with this poor Christian:
So is it with this poor Christian:
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if you tell him of Riches, or Honour, or Pleasure, and not of Christ, and Grace,
if you tell him of Riches, or Honour, or Pleasure, and not of christ, and Grace,
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and Glory, you do but trouble him, for these are not the things that he looks after.
and Glory, you do but trouble him, for these Are not the things that he looks After.
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There is but one thing in the world that can give him content, let him have that, and he hath enough.
There is but one thing in the world that can give him content, let him have that, and he hath enough.
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Oh, did he but know that God is Reconciled to him, and that he is united to Christ,
O, did he but know that God is Reconciled to him, and that he is united to christ,
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and the Spirit is in him, and that he is in the safe way to the Kingdom of Glory,
and the Spirit is in him, and that he is in the safe Way to the Kingdom of Glory,
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then if he have but food and rayment, he can therewith be content, 1 Tim. 6. 8. Yea,
then if he have but food and raiment, he can therewith be content, 1 Tim. 6. 8. Yea,
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or if he were without them, if God so dispose of it: For he hath learned by the teaching of Converting Grace, to abound and to want,
or if he were without them, if God so dispose of it: For he hath learned by the teaching of Converting Grace, to abound and to want,
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and in what state soever he is, therewith to be content, Phil. 4. 11. And therefore his Conversation is without covetousness,
and in what state soever he is, therewith to be content, Philip 4. 11. And Therefore his Conversation is without covetousness,
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and he is content with such things as he hath, because God hath promised him that he will never leave him nor forsake him, Heb. 13. 5. So this is another fruit of Conversion about mens Content, or Discontent. SECT. XXIV.
and he is content with such things as he hath, Because God hath promised him that he will never leave him nor forsake him, Hebrew 13. 5. So this is Another fruit of Conversion about men's Content, or Discontent. SECT. XXIV.
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HAving said thus much of the change of the Affections, I might proceed to shew you, what particular raigning sins it is, that this work doth cast out of the heart,
HAving said thus much of the change of the Affections, I might proceed to show you, what particular reigning Sins it is, that this work does cast out of the heart,
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and what particular Graces it there setteth up, and so go over all the chief sins and Graces.
and what particular Graces it there sets up, and so go over all the chief Sins and Graces.
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But because this would hold me longer then I intend to stand upon this Subject, and because these are comprehended in the change already mentioned, I shall pass these over;
But Because this would hold me longer then I intend to stand upon this Subject, and Because these Are comprehended in the change already mentioned, I shall pass these over;
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onely that part which my Text doth particularly express, I take it to be my duty particularly to handle.
only that part which my Text does particularly express, I take it to be my duty particularly to handle.
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Except you become as little Children. Except you become as little Children.
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You see here, that Christ placeth much of the work of Conversion, in the making of us to become as little children. I shall here therefore stay a while to tell you, 1. What is not meant by this:
You see Here, that christ places much of the work of Conversion, in the making of us to become as little children. I shall Here Therefore stay a while to tell you, 1. What is not meant by this:
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and 2. What is meant by it. 1. Christ doth not by this intend that little children are altogether Innocent,
and 2. What is meant by it. 1. christ does not by this intend that little children Are altogether Innocent,
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and that there is nothing in them that is hateful to God: For certainly, they have all Original sin;
and that there is nothing in them that is hateful to God: For Certainly, they have all Original since;
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for who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Or how can the Parents beget holy children that are unholy themselves? and Righteous children that are themselves unrighteous? I mean without sin,
for who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Or how can the Parents beget holy children that Are unholy themselves? and Righteous children that Are themselves unrighteous? I mean without since,
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when they are not themselves without sin.
when they Are not themselves without since.
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I remember what an Out-cry was once against me in this Town, for saving, that children by nature, considered as sinful,
I Remember what an Outcry was once against me in this Town, for Saving, that children by nature, considered as sinful,
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and unsanctified, were as hateful in the eyes of God, as any Toads or Serpents 〈 ◊ 〉 in ours: and unsanctified, were as hateful in the eyes of God, as any Toads or Serpents 〈 ◊ 〉 in ours:
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so that the people railed at me as I went along the streets: But doubtless, the comparison is far too short;
so that the people railed At me as I went along the streets: But doubtless, the comparison is Far too short;
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for every child by nature hath Original sin, and sin is more hateful to God a thousand times,
for every child by nature hath Original since, and since is more hateful to God a thousand times,
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then any Toad or Serpent is to us. And therefore it is not by nature that children are Righteous, or come to Heaven.
then any Toad or Serpent is to us. And Therefore it is not by nature that children Are Righteous, or come to Heaven.
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But it is by Grace, through the blood of Christ that washeth them, and the Covenant that forgiveth them,
But it is by Grace, through the blood of christ that washes them, and the Covenant that forgiveth them,
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and Baptism that sealeth this unto them, and they are capable also of the Spirit, to sanctifie them.
and Baptism that Sealeth this unto them, and they Are capable also of the Spirit, to sanctify them.
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If there were not a willing nature in Infants disposing them to evil, before they do it;
If there were not a willing nature in Infants disposing them to evil, before they do it;
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as there is a stinging venomous nature in a Serpent before he stings, or in a Wasp even in the comb.
as there is a stinging venomous nature in a Serpent before he stings, or in a Wasp even in the comb.
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How should it come to pass that children should be so forward to evil as soon as they can commit it? Why are they not as forward to good? If children be not by nature through original sin,
How should it come to pass that children should be so forward to evil as soon as they can commit it? Why Are they not as forward to good? If children be not by nature through original since,
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even hateful to God, what need have they of the blood of Christ to wash them,
even hateful to God, what need have they of the blood of christ to wash them,
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and cleanse them from it? and of the water of Baptism to seal this cleansing? Doubtless, there is not an Infant in the world but would be for ever damned,
and cleanse them from it? and of the water of Baptism to seal this cleansing? Doubtless, there is not an Infant in the world but would be for ever damned,
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if Christs blood did not procure their pardon and Reconciliation with God.
if Christ blood did not procure their pardon and Reconciliation with God.
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It is not therefore in absolute Innocency, that Christ here means that we must become as little children,
It is not Therefore in absolute Innocency, that christ Here means that we must become as little children,
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before we can enter into the Kingdom. 2. Nor yet is it in point of safety from the wrath of God;
before we can enter into the Kingdom. 2. Nor yet is it in point of safety from the wrath of God;
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as if every child, or any by nature were free from all danger of everlasting perdition:
as if every child, or any by nature were free from all danger of everlasting perdition:
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by Grace many are, but by nature none at all. From the hour of their birth many may be sanctified;
by Grace many Are, but by nature none At all. From the hour of their birth many may be sanctified;
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but it is the Covenant of Grace, and the Grace of the Covenant, that sanctifieth them, 1 Cor. 7. 14. and not the Parent or Nature.
but it is the Covenant of Grace, and the Grace of the Covenant, that Sanctifieth them, 1 Cor. 7. 14. and not the Parent or Nature.
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The things therefore that Christ Intendeth in the words of my Text, are these two. 1. That as children are but new entred into the world,
The things Therefore that christ Intends in the words of my Text, Are these two. 1. That as children Are but new entered into the world,
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and beginning their lives, and all things are New to them;
and beginning their lives, and all things Are New to them;
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so he that will be saved, must by Conversion, as it were, begin the world anew. I pray you mark it Sirs,
so he that will be saved, must by Conversion, as it were, begin the world anew. I pray you mark it Sirs,
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for Christ hath not given you this Doctrine and Example for nothing. Therefore it is that we find so often in Scripture mention made, of laying by,
for christ hath not given you this Doctrine and Exampl for nothing. Therefore it is that we find so often in Scripture mention made, of laying by,
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or destroying, or putting off the old man.
or destroying, or putting off the old man.
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In Rom. 6. 6. Our old man is crucif••d with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin, Eph. 4. 22. He that hath truly learned Christ ▪ hath put off concerning the former Conversation the old man, 〈 ◊ 〉 is corrupt acording to the deceitful lusts,
In Rom. 6. 6. Our old man is crucif••d with him, that the body of since might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve since, Ephesians 4. 22. He that hath truly learned christ ▪ hath put off Concerning the former Conversation the old man, 〈 ◊ 〉 is corrupt according to the deceitful Lustiest,
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and are 〈 ◊ 〉 in 〈 ◊ 〉 spirit of their mind, and put on the New man, which after 〈 ◊ 〉 created in righteousness and true holiness, Col. 3. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Mortifie therefore your members which are upon the earth, fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is Idolatry;
and Are 〈 ◊ 〉 in 〈 ◊ 〉 Spirit of their mind, and put on the New man, which After 〈 ◊ 〉 created in righteousness and true holiness, Col. 3. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Mortify Therefore your members which Are upon the earth, fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is Idolatry;
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for which things sake, the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: in the which ye also walked sometimes, when ye lived in them.
for which things sake, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience: in the which you also walked sometime, when you lived in them.
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But now you also put off all these: Anger, Wrath, Malice, Blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
But now you also put off all these: Anger, Wrath, Malice, Blasphemy, filthy communication out of your Mouth.
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Lie not one to another, seeing ye have put off the old man with his deeds:
Lie not one to Another, seeing you have put off the old man with his Deeds:
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And have put on the New man which is renewed in knowledge, after the Image of him that created him. And have put on the New man which is renewed in knowledge, After the Image of him that created him.
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Upon consideration of which great Change, they are said also to be dead, and risen again,
Upon consideration of which great Change, they Are said also to be dead, and risen again,
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and thier life now hidden with Christ in God, Col. 3. 1, 2, 3. You see then that here is an Old man to be put off,
and their life now hidden with christ in God, Col. 3. 1, 2, 3. You see then that Here is an Old man to be put off,
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and destroyed, and a New man to be put on. and destroyed, and a New man to be put on.
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That is, there must be such a change of the Qualities of the soul, and the practice of the life, that a man must not in his affection and conversation, be the same man that he was before.
That is, there must be such a change of the Qualities of the soul, and the practice of the life, that a man must not in his affection and Conversation, be the same man that he was before.
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For though he be the same in substance and person, and the natural faculties of his soul,
For though he be the same in substance and person, and the natural faculties of his soul,
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yet not the same in Disposition and Practice. In regard of his old corrupt Disposition and Conversation, he is called the Old man,
yet not the same in Disposition and Practice. In regard of his old corrupt Disposition and Conversation, he is called the Old man,
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and in regard of his New Disposition and Conversation, he is called the New man.
and in regard of his New Disposition and Conversation, he is called the New man.
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As a man that hath been an ill husband and run out of all, and having nothing left, is cast into prison,
As a man that hath been an ill husband and run out of all, and having nothing left, is cast into prison,
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and when he lyeth there, he bethinks him of his folly, and at last a friend comes and payeth his debts,
and when he lies there, he bethinks him of his folly, and At last a friend comes and payeth his debts,
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and setteth him up again, and giveth him a stock to trade with; We say of this man, he begins the world anew.
and sets him up again, and gives him a stock to trade with; We say of this man, he begins the world anew.
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So when a poor sinner is in prison, under the wrath of God for his sin,
So when a poor sinner is in prison, under the wrath of God for his since,
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and Christ comes in his Gospel and telleth him, [ I have paid thy debt, and now I will set thee free, and give thee the help of my Spirit, and means;
and christ comes in his Gospel and Telleth him, [ I have paid thy debt, and now I will Set thee free, and give thee the help of my Spirit, and means;
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onely see thou be faithful to me, and make better use of my mercy for the time to come ] Now this converted sinner is to begin the world, as it were anew. only see thou be faithful to me, and make better use of my mercy for the time to come ] Now this converted sinner is to begin the world, as it were anew.
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As a man that hath fallen into a Feaver, that hath consumed all his flesh to the very bones,
As a man that hath fallen into a Fever, that hath consumed all his Flesh to the very bones,
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when he is cured, his Natural parts do make him New blood and flesh again: So when Christ hath cured the diseased soul, the old flesh is as it were consumed, and we are made anew.
when he is cured, his Natural parts do make him New blood and Flesh again: So when christ hath cured the diseased soul, the old Flesh is as it were consumed, and we Are made anew.
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As a man that hath missed his way at the first setting out, and gone the co〈 … 〉 way all day,
As a man that hath missed his Way At the First setting out, and gone the co〈 … 〉 Way all day,
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and at last comes to know that he was all this 〈 ◊ 〉 out of his way, he is then to begin his journey anew.
and At last comes to know that he was all this 〈 ◊ 〉 out of his Way, he is then to begin his journey anew.
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So is it 〈 ◊ 〉 the converted man:
So is it 〈 ◊ 〉 the converted man:
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When the Illumination of the Spirit by the word, doth acquaint him, that he hath all this while been out of the way to Heaven, he turueth again and saith, [ I am now to begin my life again.
When the Illumination of the Spirit by the word, does acquaint him, that he hath all this while been out of the Way to Heaven, he turueth again and Says, [ I am now to begin my life again.
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The building that he hath been setting up all this while, is blown down by the breath of Gods displeasure,
The building that he hath been setting up all this while, is blown down by the breath of God's displeasure,
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or consumed by the fire of his curse. And therefore he must begin again, and build all anew from the very ground:
or consumed by the fire of his curse. And Therefore he must begin again, and built all anew from the very ground:
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Not an earthly building like the old, but a spiritual House for himself, that may be fit for his Holy Spirit to dwell in, Rom. 8. 11. 2 Tim. 1. 14. And may attain at last to the building not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. 5. 1, 2. I beseech you beloved Hearers, mark this as we go, and see whether this be so with your own souls.
Not an earthly building like the old, but a spiritual House for himself, that may be fit for his Holy Spirit to dwell in, Rom. 8. 11. 2 Tim. 1. 14. And may attain At last to the building not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens, 2 Cor. 5. 1, 2. I beseech you Beloved Hearers, mark this as we go, and see whither this be so with your own Souls.
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I must tell every carnal worldly sinner of you all in the name of God, that your old condition, is a miserable condition,
I must tell every carnal worldly sinner of you all in the name of God, that your old condition, is a miserable condition,
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and will not serve the turn for Heaven:
and will not serve the turn for Heaven:
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if ever you will be saved, you must become as little children, and ever begin the world anew.
if ever you will be saved, you must become as little children, and ever begin the world anew.
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A new heart you must have, a new life you must lead; a new course you must take;
A new heart you must have, a new life you must led; a new course you must take;
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and a new End you must aim at and Intend. But of this I must speak more anon, under the further proof and Application.
and a new End you must aim At and Intend. But of this I must speak more anon, under the further proof and Application.
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2. Another thing that Christ here principally intendeth in the Text, is, that we must become as little children in regard of Humility, and all our Designs and contrivances of the world.
2. another thing that christ Here principally intends in the Text, is, that we must become as little children in regard of Humility, and all our Designs and contrivances of the world.
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Though this be not the whole that he intends, yet this is the very reason for which he mentioneth the whole work of Conversion, as Necessary to salvation;
Though this be not the Whole that he intends, yet this is the very reason for which he mentioneth the Whole work of Conversion, as Necessary to salvation;
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and therefore he particularly giveth instance in this part:
and Therefore he particularly gives instance in this part:
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Though children have the seed of all these in their Natures, yet are they not acquainted with the acts of all,
Though children have the seed of all these in their Nature's, yet Are they not acquainted with the acts of all,
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even when they begin to be acquainted with some.
even when they begin to be acquainted with Some.
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Children will very young shew their frowardness, and disobedience, and sensuality, and some pride, but not by aspiring after great things in the world;
Children will very young show their frowardness, and disobedience, and sensuality, and Some pride, but not by aspiring After great things in the world;
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and seeking after Dominions, and Dignities, and Honors. They are in no care for enlarging Possessions, for heaping up riches, for buying Lands, and Lordships.
and seeking After Dominions, and Dignities, and Honours. They Are in no care for enlarging Possessions, for heaping up riches, for buying Lands, and Lordship's.
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They envy not the Princes and Lords of the world, but are as well contented with their lower matters,
They envy not the Princes and lords of the world, but Are as well contented with their lower matters,
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as Kings and Emperors are with their Crowns; If they have meat, and drink, and cloaths, and play, they are pleased:
as Kings and Emperor's Are with their Crowns; If they have meat, and drink, and clothes, and play, they Are pleased:
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you never hear them murmur that they are not preferred to this Office or that, in Church or Common-wealth:
you never hear them murmur that they Are not preferred to this Office or that, in Church or Commonwealth:
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They do not contrive how to undermine others; nor to get above them in worldly Dignities;
They do not contrive how to undermine Others; nor to get above them in worldly Dignities;
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nor to blast the name of others, that they may magnifie their own. They disdain not those of the lowest Rank;
nor to blast the name of Others, that they may magnify their own. They disdain not those of the lowest Rank;
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but the children of a Lord, will play familiarly, if they be not disswaded by others, with the children of beggars:
but the children of a Lord, will play familiarly, if they be not dissuaded by Others, with the children of beggars:
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In a word, though they have pride, and shew it in lower things, yet do they not look after the great matters of the world,
In a word, though they have pride, and show it in lower things, yet do they not look After the great matters of the world,
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as ambitious and covetous persons do.
as ambitious and covetous Persons do.
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And this is the thing that Christ intendeth to his Disciples, and to all Christians, that if ever they will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, they must lay by their pride,
And this is the thing that christ intends to his Disciples, and to all Christians, that if ever they will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, they must lay by their pride,
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and vain glory, and covetousness, and become as little children to all these honours, and riches of the world.
and vain glory, and covetousness, and become as little children to all these honours, and riches of the world.
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So that it is plain, that Christ maketh Humility an Essential part of the work of Conversion,
So that it is plain, that christ makes Humility an Essential part of the work of Conversion,
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and altogether inseparable from the heirs of his Kingdom.
and altogether inseparable from the Heirs of his Kingdom.
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As Pride is thought to be the first sin of the Devil, and was certainly the first,
As Pride is Thought to be the First since of the devil, and was Certainly the First,
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or one of the first that tainted the nature of man, when he would needs be as God, knowing good and evil;
or one of the First that tainted the nature of man, when he would needs be as God, knowing good and evil;
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So is it not the last or least of the works of Christ on the soul in its Recovery, to take down this pride,
So is it not the last or least of the works of christ on the soul in its Recovery, to take down this pride,
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and humble us, and make us little in our own eyes.
and humble us, and make us little in our own eyes.
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Satan drew us to aspire after a kind of God head, and to be more then men;
Satan drew us to aspire After a kind of God head, and to be more then men;
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and Christ brings us to be as little Children, and almost less then men.
and christ brings us to be as little Children, and almost less then men.
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Satan drew us to be like him in pride, and Christ draweth us by Doctrine and Example, to be like to him, in meekness, and lowliness:
Satan drew us to be like him in pride, and christ draws us by Doctrine and Exampl, to be like to him, in meekness, and lowliness:
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Satan would lift us up, that he might cast us down, and our fall might be the greater, by how much we attempted to mount the higher:
Satan would lift us up, that he might cast us down, and our fallen might be the greater, by how much we attempted to mount the higher:
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And Christ casteth us down, that he may lift us up, and that our glory may be the greater, by how much we are made the baser by Humility.
And christ Cast us down, that he may lift us up, and that our glory may be the greater, by how much we Are made the baser by Humility.
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Satan did but unsettle us, by taking us off our Rock and Foundation, when he pretended to exalt us;
Satan did but unsettle us, by taking us off our Rock and Foundation, when he pretended to exalt us;
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and Christ doth settle us again, by laying us low:
and christ does settle us again, by laying us low:
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And by teaching us meekness, he causeth us to find that rest to our souls, which in pride and vain glory could not be found, Matth. 11. 28, 29. Satan by sin did make us low and vile in Gods eye,
And by teaching us meekness, he Causes us to find that rest to our Souls, which in pride and vain glory could not be found, Matthew 11. 28, 29. Satan by since did make us low and vile in God's eye,
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and high and excellent in his own: And Christ by Converting Grace doth make us low and vile in our own eyes,
and high and excellent in his own: And christ by Converting Grace does make us low and vile in our own eyes,
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and high and excellent in Gods By corrupted nature, men are still inclined to rise higher,
and high and excellent in God's By corrupted nature, men Are still inclined to rise higher,
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and lift up themselves, but by Grace he is disposed to think meanly of himself, and to set light by the Honours and greatness of this world.
and lift up themselves, but by Grace he is disposed to think meanly of himself, and to Set Light by the Honours and greatness of this world.
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And why is this think you? Is it because Grace debaseth mens spirits? No,
And why is this think you? Is it Because Grace debaseth men's spirits? No,
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but because it raiseth and enobleth them.
but Because it Raiseth and ennobleth them.
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The converted soul doth slight the glory and greatness of the world, not on the same reasons as children do;
The converted soul does slight the glory and greatness of the world, not on the same Reasons as children do;
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i. e. because they know it not, or because tis above them;i. e. Because they know it not, or Because this above them;
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but because he is now acquainted with far greater things, and because that all on earth is below them.
but Because he is now acquainted with Far greater things, and Because that all on earth is below them.
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It is not because he would fain have greater matters, and cannot get them, but because he hath got a sight of such things in the world to come, in comparison of which these things are as nothing,
It is not Because he would fain have greater matters, and cannot get them, but Because he hath god a sighed of such things in the world to come, in comparison of which these things Are as nothing,
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and therefore to be set light by, and even trodden under soot. He slighteth not Crowns and Kingdoms, as things above him, but as things below him.
and Therefore to be Set Light by, and even trodden under soot. He slighteth not Crowns and Kingdoms, as things above him, but as things below him.
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The very Humility of the Saints hath a high design:
The very Humility of the Saints hath a high Design:
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when they lie in the dust, in self-abhorrency, and self-condemnation, they are aspiring thence as high as Heaven:
when they lie in the dust, in self-abhorrency, and self-condemnation, they Are aspiring thence as high as Heaven:
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Their humble confession, and tears, and groans, have a tendency to that glory which is above the Sun. As a child that casteth his ball to the ground, that it may rebound the higher;
Their humble Confessi, and tears, and groans, have a tendency to that glory which is above the Sun. As a child that Cast his ball to the ground, that it may rebound the higher;
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or as a man that means to make the highest building, will dig deepest to lay the foundation:
or as a man that means to make the highest building, will dig Deepest to lay the Foundation:
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In the depth of their debasement they are seeking to be as the Angels of God.
In the depth of their debasement they Are seeking to be as the Angels of God.
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It is Heaven that they mean in every duty, in every prayer, in every lamentation they make for their infirmities,
It is Heaven that they mean in every duty, in every prayer, in every lamentation they make for their infirmities,
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yea in all they do in the world, it is nothing lower then Heaven that they intend.
yea in all they do in the world, it is nothing lower then Heaven that they intend.
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Perhaps you will by this time turn your judgement of them, as much as the Barbarians did of Paul, Act. 28. 3. And as before, you thought them too base,
Perhaps you will by this time turn your judgement of them, as much as the Barbarians did of Paul, Act. 28. 3. And as before, you Thought them too base,
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now you will say that Grace doth make them proud: but it is no such matter.
now you will say that Grace does make them proud: but it is no such matter.
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Pride is the undue estimation of a mans self, and a desire of undue estimation from others:
Pride is the undue estimation of a men self, and a desire of undue estimation from Others:
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and it provoketh a man to seek after an unnecessary seeming greatness in the world, which tendeth to lay him as low as Hell.
and it provokes a man to seek After an unnecessary seeming greatness in the world, which tendeth to lay him as low as Hell.
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But these high desires, and attempts, and expectations of the Saints are accompanied with a deep sense of their own undeservings:
But these high Desires, and attempts, and Expectations of the Saints Are accompanied with a deep sense of their own undeservings:
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They confess before-hand that they are worthy of nothing, when they live in hope of all things;
They confess beforehand that they Are worthy of nothing, when they live in hope of all things;
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they acknowledge that hell is their desert, when they aspire after Heaven.
they acknowledge that hell is their desert, when they aspire After Heaven.
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And when they come thither, they will confess it was not from their merit, but will for everlasting glorifie that Grace that did bestow it.
And when they come thither, they will confess it was not from their merit, but will for everlasting Glorify that Grace that did bestow it.
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They lean in all their endeavours upon Christ, and never think to rise so high by any strength, that is properly their own.
They lean in all their endeavours upon christ, and never think to rise so high by any strength, that is properly their own.
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They will readily confess, that they have nothing but what they Received, and that it was God and not themselves, that made them to differ:
They will readily confess, that they have nothing but what they Received, and that it was God and not themselves, that made them to differ:
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And therefore they dare not glory as if they Received it not. When they have most, they most honour the Give•:
And Therefore they Dare not glory as if they Received it not. When they have most, they most honour the Give•:
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and when they do best, they magnifie him that quickened, and strengthened them:
and when they do best, they magnify him that quickened, and strengthened them:
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and say, Not to us, Oh Lord, not to us, but to thy name give the glory, Psalm.
and say, Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to thy name give the glory, Psalm.
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115. 1. The more they have, the better they know whence they had it.
115. 1. The more they have, the better they know whence they had it.
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And as their light increaseth, so doth it lead them further from themselves, and shew them their natural darkness,
And as their Light increases, so does it led them further from themselves, and show them their natural darkness,
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and the glory of that Sun from whence all flows. It is not impossible for a low Spirit to have high designs;
and the glory of that Sun from whence all flows. It is not impossible for a low Spirit to have high designs;
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and for a man to lie in deep self-accusations, with strongest hope of an Angelical Glory.
and for a man to lie in deep self-accusations, with Strongest hope of an Angelical Glory.
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A man may look toward Heaven that lieth flat on the earth, so that his back be towards it, and not his face.
A man may look towards Heaven that lies flat on the earth, so that his back be towards it, and not his face.
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It is no pride to desire that which God made for us:
It is no pride to desire that which God made for us:
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Nor to seek after any greatness, that he hath promised, and offered, and commanded us to seek for.
Nor to seek After any greatness, that he hath promised, and offered, and commanded us to seek for.
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The sin of pride lieth not in the Elevation and aspiring after things so great; but in the unduness and errour of it, and in the falsness of the estimation;
The since of pride lies not in the Elevation and aspiring After things so great; but in the unduness and error of it, and in the falseness of the estimation;
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unless when it comes to desire to be even as God.
unless when it comes to desire to be even as God.
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It is not pride, but spiritual wisdom, to desire to be like to God in holiness,
It is not pride, but spiritual Wisdom, to desire to be like to God in holiness,
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and to bear his Image, for that is our perfection.
and to bear his Image, for that is our perfection.
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It is not pride to be unsatisfied with all the greatness and glory of this world;
It is not pride to be unsatisfied with all the greatness and glory of this world;
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and restlesly to seek after a heavenly Kingdom, and to hope to be like the Sun in Glory,
and restlessly to seek After a heavenly Kingdom, and to hope to be like the Sun in Glory,
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and to be equal with the Angels of God, Luke 20. 36. For God hath made us for this,
and to be equal with the Angels of God, Lycia 20. 36. For God hath made us for this,
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and set it before us, as the prize we run for, and given us an Infallible promise of it in his Word:
and Set it before us, as the prize we run for, and given us an Infallible promise of it in his Word:
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God would not have us base when he forbids us to be proud. His service Dignifieth us, if any thing be a dignity.
God would not have us base when he forbids us to be proud. His service Dignifieth us, if any thing be a dignity.
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He would not have us to be such Earth-worms, so poor, so miserable, so blind, so naked, as to take up with the trifles and dirt of the world:
He would not have us to be such Earthworms, so poor, so miserable, so blind, so naked, as to take up with the trifles and dirt of the world:
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but would have us live like men that have souls, which are Immortal.
but would have us live like men that have Souls, which Are Immortal.
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Pride is the Tympany of the soul, which consumeth the substance, and is a mortal disease:
Pride is the Tympany of the soul, which consumeth the substance, and is a Mortal disease:
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He loveth not our barrenness, nor is he against our substantial growth and nourishment, because he would cure us of this Tympanite that would k•ll us.
He loves not our Barrenness, nor is he against our substantial growth and nourishment, Because he would cure us of this Tympanite that would k•ll us.
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It is wind and water, and not flesh and substance that is the matter of this Disease.
It is wind and water, and not Flesh and substance that is the matter of this Disease.
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So that, when God takes you down, it is that he may lift you up; and he makes you lesser, that be may make you greater.
So that, when God Takes you down, it is that he may lift you up; and he makes you lesser, that be may make you greater.
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And if you should yet Imagine that Humiliation is an unlikely way to Exaltation.
And if you should yet Imagine that Humiliation is an unlikely Way to Exaltation.
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The Spirit of God and the life of Grace hath taught the true Convert the contrary, by experience:
The Spirit of God and the life of Grace hath taught the true Convert the contrary, by experience:
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He knows it is Gods ordinary way, to bring life out of Death, and light out of Darkness,
He knows it is God's ordinary Way, to bring life out of Death, and Light out of Darkness,
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and all things out of Nothing, and to be glorified by weak things.
and all things out of Nothing, and to be glorified by weak things.
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He knoweth that Christ went by the Cross unto the Crown, and was neerest his glory ▪ when he was lowest in his Humiliation; and so must he.
He Knoweth that christ went by the Cross unto the Crown, and was nearest his glory ▪ when he was lowest in his Humiliation; and so must he.
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For he that will be conformed to him in his glory, must be conformed to him in his sufferings, Phil. 3. 10. We must suffer with him, that we may raign with him, Rom. 8. 17. The prison,
For he that will be conformed to him in his glory, must be conformed to him in his sufferings, Philip 3. 10. We must suffer with him, that we may Reign with him, Rom. 8. 17. The prison,
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and the stocks, and scourging, and scorns, were the preparation for the Throne that Paul, and many another must undergo.
and the stocks, and scourging, and scorns, were the preparation for the Throne that Paul, and many Another must undergo.
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The Lark that soareth highest, and singeth as it were in the face of the Sun, was bred under a clod,
The Lark that soareth highest, and sings as it were in the face of the Sun, was bred under a clod,
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as low as any other bird. Beloved Hearers, I beseech you hear not these things as matters that concern you not,
as low as any other bird. beloved Hearers, I beseech you hear not these things as matters that concern you not,
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but as the true Description of the Heirs of Heaven, Thus must it be with you if you will be saved, while you are unconverted:
but as the true Description of the Heirs of Heaven, Thus must it be with you if you will be saved, while you Are unconverted:
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Oh, what stoutness and stubbornness is in the heart? How fain would men be some body in the world? How ill do you take it to be lightly esteemed!
O, what stoutness and stubbornness is in the heart? How fain would men be Some body in the world? How ill do you take it to be lightly esteemed!
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you would think it a gallant thing, if you could but be greatest, and have all things done as you would have them,
you would think it a gallant thing, if you could but be greatest, and have all things done as you would have them,
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and all men beholding to you, and depend upon you, and you to be beholding to none, to have mens knees bow to you,
and all men beholding to you, and depend upon you, and you to be beholding to none, to have men's knees bow to you,
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and your word to be the Law, and all men give you the preheminency: to have your name to be great and famous, and to be honoured by all.
and your word to be the Law, and all men give you the Preeminence: to have your name to be great and famous, and to be honoured by all.
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Oh, what an excellent life were this in the eye of a carnal man!
O, what an excellent life were this in the eye of a carnal man!
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But Converting Grace will bring you down, if God in mercy please to give it you. 2. It will make you call your selves less then the least of all his mercies, Gen. 32. 10. A worm and no man, Psalm 22. 6. A wretched man, Rom. 7. 24. It will make you think your selves unworthy to live;
But Converting Grace will bring you down, if God in mercy please to give it you. 2. It will make you call your selves less then the least of all his Mercies, Gen. 32. 10. A worm and no man, Psalm 22. 6. A wretched man, Rom. 7. 24. It will make you think your selves unworthy to live;
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unworthy to come among the Saints; unworthy to mention the name of God; or taste of his favour.
unworthy to come among the Saints; unworthy to mention the name of God; or taste of his favour.
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And this not feignedly, but from your very hearts.
And this not feignedly, but from your very hearts.
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It will make you marvel, that God should do so much for such a wretch as you;
It will make you marvel, that God should do so much for such a wretch as you;
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and that he had not damned you long ago.
and that he had not damned you long ago.
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It will make Confession of sin, even natural to you, and make you lay your mouth in the dust, Lam. 3. 29. You will say worse of your selves to God and man,
It will make Confessi of since, even natural to you, and make you lay your Mouth in the dust, Lam. 3. 29. You will say Worse of your selves to God and man,
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then most others will say of you, and you will the easilier bear all slightings,
then most Others will say of you, and you will the easilier bear all slightings,
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and reproaches, and unworthy usage from the world, because you know how ill you deserve of God,
and Reproaches, and unworthy usage from the world, Because you know how ill you deserve of God,
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as having used Him and his Grace so ill.
as having used Him and his Grace so ill.
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Instead of snuffing at those that observe you not, and honour you not, you will think your selves unworthy to be observed,
Instead of snuffing At those that observe you not, and honour you not, you will think your selves unworthy to be observed,
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and think the dishonour less then your due.
and think the dishonour less then your endue.
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Instead of snuffing th•• any should go before you, or be preferred above you, you w〈 … 〉 ready to stoop to the feet of the meanest, for their good.
Instead of snuffing th•• any should go before you, or be preferred above you, you w〈 … 〉 ready to stoop to the feet of the Meanest, for their good.
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You 〈 ◊ 〉 esteem others, as far as reason will bear it, better then your selves ▪ and in honour prefer others before your selves, Rom. 12. 10. Instead of Lording it over your brethren, you will think it your greatness to be the servants of all, Matth. 20. 27. & 23. 11.
You 〈 ◊ 〉 esteem Others, as Far as reason will bear it, better then your selves ▪ and in honour prefer Others before your selves, Rom. 12. 10. Instead of Lording it over your brothers, you will think it your greatness to be the Servants of all, Matthew 20. 27. & 23. 11.
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It may be you will say, This is a strange person whom I now describe, and if there be no true Converts but such as these. God help us all; for they are but few.
It may be you will say, This is a strange person whom I now describe, and if there be no true Converts but such as these. God help us all; for they Are but few.
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I answer, This is the Description that I find in the Word; and be they few or many, it is these;
I answer, This is the Description that I find in the Word; and be they few or many, it is these;
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and onely these that are the Disciples that Christ will own, Isa. 57. 15. For thus saith the Lord, the high and lofty One, that inhabiteth Eternity;
and only these that Are the Disciples that christ will own, Isaiah 57. 15. For thus Says the Lord, the high and lofty One, that Inhabiteth Eternity;
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whose Name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy Place, with him also that is of an humble and contrite spirit, to Revive the spirits of the humble,
whose Name is Holy, I dwell in the high and holy Place, with him also that is of an humble and contrite Spirit, to Revive the spirits of the humble,
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and to Revive the heart of the contrite ones, Isa. 66. 2. To this man will I look,
and to Revive the heart of the contrite ones, Isaiah 66. 2. To this man will I look,
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even to him that is poor, and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word, Mat. 5. 3, 4, 5. Blessed are the poor in spirit,
even to him that is poor, and of a contrite Spirit, and Trembleth At my word, Mathew 5. 3, 4, 5. Blessed Are the poor in Spirit,
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for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven: Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted:
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven: Blessed Are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted:
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Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed Are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
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Read the Text that Christ preached on Luke 4. 18. Rom. 12. 16. Mind not high things,
Read the Text that christ preached on Lycia 4. 18. Rom. 12. 16. Mind not high things,
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but condescend to men of low estate. but condescend to men of low estate.
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And Job 22. 29. He shall save the humble person, Luke 14. 11. He that humbleth himself shall be exalted;
And Job 22. 29. He shall save the humble person, Lycia 14. 11. He that Humbleth himself shall be exalted;
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and he that exalteth himself shall be brought low, Jam. 4. 6. God resisteth the proud, but giveth Grace to the humble. and he that Exalteth himself shall be brought low, Jam. 4. 6. God Resisteth the proud, but gives Grace to the humble.
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I shall but trouble you to recite one half of the Scriptures that speak in this strain,
I shall but trouble you to recite one half of the Scriptures that speak in this strain,
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and assure us that there is no true Grace and Christianity without true humility.
and assure us that there is no true Grace and Christianity without true humility.
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I confess there are several degrees of it in the sanctified, according to the several degrees of their sanctification,
I confess there Are several Degrees of it in the sanctified, according to the several Degrees of their sanctification,
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but it is predominant in them all. Oh that the ambitious great ones of the world, would lay this to heart.
but it is predominant in them all. O that the ambitious great ones of the world, would lay this to heart.
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Oh, that even all the leaders of Christs flock: the Preachers of humility, would lay this to heart.
O, that even all the leaders of Christ flock: the Preachers of humility, would lay this to heart.
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Then we should not have had the Church so torn in pieces, by contending after Precedency and Preheminency:
Then we should not have had the Church so torn in Pieces, by contending After Precedency and Preeminence:
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who should be Lords, Bishops, and above the rest, especially after such a check from Christ,
who should be lords, Bishops, and above the rest, especially After such a check from christ,
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as this Text and divers others do contain. When his Disciples strove who should be the greatest:
as this Text and diverse Others do contain. When his Disciples strove who should be the greatest:
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this is Christs decision of the Controversie:
this is Christ decision of the Controversy:
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Not by telling them that Rome shall be the Ruler of all other Churches, and the other four Patriarchs shall be next to it:
Not by telling them that Room shall be the Ruler of all other Churches, and the other four Patriarchs shall be next to it:
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and the Bishop of the Metropolis or greatest Cities, shall rule those of the lesser Cities,
and the Bishop of the Metropolis or greatest Cities, shall Rule those of the lesser Cities,
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and these shall rule those that dwell in a Village:
and these shall Rule those that dwell in a Village:
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No, Christ takes another course to decide the Controversie, by setting before them a child, by telling them that the Kings of the Gentiles exercise Lordship over them,
No, christ Takes Another course to decide the Controversy, by setting before them a child, by telling them that the Kings of the Gentiles exercise Lordship over them,
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and they that exercise authority are called Benefactors: but ye shall not be so;
and they that exercise Authority Are called Benefactors: but you shall not be so;
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but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he that is chief,
but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he that is chief,
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as he that doth serve, Luk. 22. 25, 26. One would think that the very thoughts of Christs washing his Disciples feet, and saying to them:as he that does serve, Luk. 22. 25, 26. One would think that the very thoughts of Christ washing his Disciples feet, and saying to them:
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that thus they should do by one another, should shame proud-Ambition from among the Preachers of such a Gospel.
that thus they should do by one Another, should shame proud-Ambition from among the Preachers of such a Gospel.
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Oh, that our stubborn people also would remember this! that are too good to obey the Word o• the Lord;
O, that our stubborn people also would Remember this! that Are too good to obey the Word o• the Lord;
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and too stout to be admonished, or come for Instruction to their Ministers: yea, or patiently to bear a Reproof;
and too stout to be admonished, or come for Instruction to their Ministers: yea, or patiently to bear a Reproof;
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all these persons, and many more may call themselves Christians as long as they will, but Christ that knows his sheep will not own them.
all these Persons, and many more may call themselves Christians as long as they will, but christ that knows his sheep will not own them.
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Believe it Sirs, it is as impossible to be a true Christian without true humility, as for a house to be without a Foundation.
Believe it Sirs, it is as impossible to be a true Christian without true humility, as for a house to be without a Foundation.
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I have shewed now what it is to become as little Children, so far as is beyond Controversie.
I have showed now what it is to become as little Children, so Far as is beyond Controversy.
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But there is somewhat more that might be worth our enquiry, whether they were not baptized and purified children,
But there is somewhat more that might be worth our enquiry, whither they were not baptised and purified children,
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as such, that Christ here intendeth;
as such, that christ Here intends;
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in whom even the root of pride is mortified? But this I will not presume to meddle with,
in whom even the root of pride is mortified? But this I will not presume to meddle with,
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because on this subject I would Deliver you nothing, but what among the godly is commonly agreed on.
Because on this Subject I would Deliver you nothing, but what among the godly is commonly agreed on.
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But this I may well say in general;
But this I may well say in general;
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that this Text in part, and others more fully do tell us, that Christ did not look upon Infants as at so great a distance from him, as the Anabaptists now do. SECT. XXV. HAving done with the work of Conversion on the Judgement, and on the Heart; the next thing to be done, is to shew you the change that it makes on men lives: For this must be lookt after as well as the former.
that this Text in part, and Others more Fully do tell us, that christ did not look upon Infants as At so great a distance from him, as the Anabaptists now do. SECT. XXV. HAving done with the work of Conversion on the Judgement, and on the Heart; the next thing to be done, is to show you the change that it makes on men lives: For this must be looked After as well as the former.
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The same God that ruleth the Heart, doth rule the Life;
The same God that Ruleth the Heart, does Rule the Life;
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and he that requireth the cleansing of the heart, doth require also the cleansing of the hands, Jam. 4. 8. The soul commandeth the body,
and he that requires the cleansing of the heart, does require also the cleansing of the hands, Jam. 4. 8. The soul commands the body,
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and the heart will dispose of the course of the life; If therefore the heart be changed, the life must needs be changed too:
and the heart will dispose of the course of the life; If Therefore the heart be changed, the life must needs be changed too:
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The Root is for the fruit; and the life within, is much to enable us to Action without.
The Root is for the fruit; and the life within, is much to enable us to Actium without.
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When God giveth us the Root and life of Grace and Holiness, it is that we may bring forth the fruit,
When God gives us the Root and life of Grace and Holiness, it is that we may bring forth the fruit,
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and do the works of Grace and Holiness.
and do the works of Grace and Holiness.
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He makes not the new creature for nothing, or to be idle, much less to go on in serving the Devil:
He makes not the new creature for nothing, or to be idle, much less to go on in serving the devil:
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But he makes him for a new work, even to serve the living God, 1 Thes. 1. 9. For we are his workmanship created to good works, which God hath ordained that we should walk therein, Ephes. 2. 10. The Excellency of his peculiar people, is, to be zealous of good works, Tit. 2. 14. A good heart,
But he makes him for a new work, even to serve the living God, 1 Thebes 1. 9. For we Are his workmanship created to good works, which God hath ordained that we should walk therein, Ephesians 2. 10. The Excellency of his peculiar people, is, to be zealous of good works, Tit. 2. 14. A good heart,
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and a good life are inseparable, as to the main: But the life may further out-go the heart, then the heart can out-go the life:
and a good life Are inseparable, as to the main: But the life may further outgo the heart, then the heart can outgo the life:
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For there may be a Reformed life that is in many respects good, while the heart is bad;
For there may be a Reformed life that is in many respects good, while the heart is bad;
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but the life is never worser then the heart:
but the life is never Worse then the heart:
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For there can be no evil of sin in the life, but what the heart is the proper cause of:
For there can be no evil of since in the life, but what the heart is the proper cause of:
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For out of the heart come murders, adulteries, theft, fals-witnessing, blasphemy, and such like sins, which defile the man, Matth. 15. 18, 19, 20. It is therefore a vain boast of those men, that take on them to be converted,For out of the heart come murders, adulteries, theft, fals-witnessing, blasphemy, and such like Sins, which defile the man, Matthew 15. 18, 19, 20. It is Therefore a vain boast of those men, that take on them to be converted,
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when they live as they did before: Neither God nor any wise man will believe them, though they may thus deceive themselves.
when they live as they did before: Neither God nor any wise man will believe them, though they may thus deceive themselves.
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Seeing then, there must be a New life, with a New heart, or no Salvation: Let us a little particularly enquire, wherein that Newness of life doth Consist.
Seeing then, there must be a New life, with a New heart, or no Salvation: Let us a little particularly inquire, wherein that Newness of life does Consist.
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1. The first and principal Change of the Life, consisteth in the Covenant which the Converted soul doth make with Christ.
1. The First and principal Change of the Life, Consisteth in the Covenant which the Converted soul does make with christ.
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As this is principally in the heart, and so containeth faith and holy Resolution, we have spoken of it before:
As this is principally in the heart, and so Containeth faith and holy Resolution, we have spoken of it before:
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But now I mention it as expressed with the tongue: For as with the heart we Believe to Righteousness;
But now I mention it as expressed with the tongue: For as with the heart we Believe to Righteousness;
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so with the mouth is Confession made to Salvation, Rom. 10. 10. A Resolved heart will have a resolved tongue;
so with the Mouth is Confessi made to Salvation, Rom. 10. 10. A Resolved heart will have a resolved tongue;
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It will carry a man to express his Resolution, as there is convenient opportunity, both to God and man:
It will carry a man to express his Resolution, as there is convenient opportunity, both to God and man:
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This Covenant might be verbally entred before in the face of the Congregation, in our Baptism by our Parents, who are authorized by God in Scripture and Nature to enter their children into it, for their Good:
This Covenant might be verbally entered before in the face of the Congregation, in our Baptism by our Parents, who Are authorized by God in Scripture and Nature to enter their children into it, for their Good:
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But if the heart did never truly own that Covenant when you come to the use of Reason, you cannot expect to be saved by it.
But if the heart did never truly own that Covenant when you come to the use of Reason, you cannot expect to be saved by it.
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Your own Covenant with Christ when you come to age, is then as necessary to your salvation,
Your own Covenant with christ when you come to age, is then as necessary to your salvation,
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as your Covenant by your Parent in Baptism was before, to put you into that Right which Infants have by vertue of the Promise:
as your Covenant by your Parent in Baptism was before, to put you into that Right which Infants have by virtue of the Promise:
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This Covenant is the very Bond, and Foundation of all the following obedience of your lives:
This Covenant is the very Bound, and Foundation of all the following Obedience of your lives:
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when God hath opened the eyes of a sinner to see his great Necessity of Christ, and to Glory and felicity that he hath procured,
when God hath opened the eyes of a sinner to see his great Necessity of christ, and to Glory and felicity that he hath procured,
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and withall to see the Universality and freeness of the Promise:
and withal to see the Universality and freeness of the Promise:
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and that God doth call to him to consent to his terms, and accept the mercy freely offered.
and that God does call to him to consent to his terms, and accept the mercy freely offered.
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Converting Grace doth move the heart to acceptance, and the tongue and Life to make expression of it.
Converting Grace does move the heart to acceptance, and the tongue and Life to make expression of it.
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There might be half-covenants, and falf-hypocritical promises before, which for want of sincerity were soon broken, and come to naught:
There might be half-covenants, and falf-hypocritical promises before, which for want of sincerity were soon broken, and come to nought:
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But Conversion entereth us into a true, and firm, and durable Covenant:
But Conversion entereth us into a true, and firm, and durable Covenant:
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when the poor sinner doth once understand that it is not long of God if he be shut out,
when the poor sinner does once understand that it is not long of God if he be shut out,
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and that Christ hath put in no bar of exception against him more then any other in the promise of pardon and salvation;
and that christ hath put in no bar of exception against him more then any other in the promise of pardon and salvation;
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and when he understandeth that God doth but stay for his consent, and all the stop is at his own will,
and when he understands that God does but stay for his consent, and all the stop is At his own will,
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and when he understandeth throughly what reason he hath to be willing, and how little there is to be said against it;
and when he understands thoroughly what reason he hath to be willing, and how little there is to be said against it;
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then he doth set up his Resolution, and give up himself in Covenant unto God.
then he does Set up his Resolution, and give up himself in Covenant unto God.
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It may be before he misunderstood the Covenant, and thought that Christ was unwilling to shew mercy to such a one that had done him so much wrong,
It may be before he misunderstood the Covenant, and Thought that christ was unwilling to show mercy to such a one that had done him so much wrong,
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and he doubted whether God would bid him welcom, if he should come home: But when he is better informed, he manifesteth his consent.
and he doubted whither God would bid him welcome, if he should come home: But when he is better informed, he manifesteth his consent.
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God saith to him in the Gospel, Sinner, wilt thou be mine? and he answereth,
God Says to him in the Gospel, Sinner, wilt thou be mine? and he Answers,
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yea Lord, with all my heart; and glad that thou wilt accept of such a wretch as I.
yea Lord, with all my heart; and glad that thou wilt accept of such a wretch as I.
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God saith to him in his Gospel and by his Ministers;
God Says to him in his Gospel and by his Ministers;
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[ Sinner, thou hast undone thy self, and art under my wrath and curse, I have redeemed thee by the blood of my dear Son, he hath bought thee and will save thee, if thou wilt be his:
[ Sinner, thou hast undone thy self, and art under my wrath and curse, I have redeemed thee by the blood of my dear Son, he hath bought thee and will save thee, if thou wilt be his:
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what sayst thou? wilt thou heartily give up thy self to him to be saved? shall he be thy Saviour and thy Lord? ] and the sinner answereth, [ Yea Lord, with all my heart;
what Sayest thou? wilt thou heartily give up thy self to him to be saved? shall he be thy Saviour and thy Lord? ] and the sinner Answers, [ Yea Lord, with all my heart;
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Nothing more welcome to me then Christ. It is Christ that my wounded soul doth want.
Nothing more welcome to me then christ. It is christ that my wounded soul does want.
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It is he, and only he that can save me:
It is he, and only he that can save me:
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I will be his, and take him to be mine, and gladly make with him an everlasting Covenant ] Before,I will be his, and take him to be mine, and gladly make with him an everlasting Covenant ] Before,
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though Christ were offered 1000 times, the stupid sinner laid it not to heart, and would not come to him that he might have life, Joh. 5. 40. But when he is drawn by the Father, and secretly Illuminated and converted by his Grace,
though christ were offered 1000 times, the stupid sinner laid it not to heart, and would not come to him that he might have life, John 5. 40. But when he is drawn by the Father, and secretly Illuminated and converted by his Grace,
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then is he heartily glad of the match; he takes this as the day of marriage between Christ and him.
then is he heartily glad of the match; he Takes this as the day of marriage between christ and him.
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Christ giveth up himself to the sinner, and the sinner giveth up himself to Christ.
christ gives up himself to the sinner, and the sinner gives up himself to christ.
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I know that the meer Covenant of the lips alone, will prove no man to be heartily converted:
I know that the mere Covenant of the lips alone, will prove no man to be heartily converted:
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But this in Connexion with that of the heart will prove it.
But this in Connexion with that of the heart will prove it.
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Have you been brought to this, beloved Hearers? to do that by your selves at age, which you did by your Parents in Baptism? Have you gladly taken Christ as he is offered to you? and have you delivered up your selves to him? I tell you, Converting Grace will bring you into Covenant:
Have you been brought to this, Beloved Hearers? to do that by your selves At age, which you did by your Parents in Baptism? Have you gladly taken christ as he is offered to you? and have you Delivered up your selves to him? I tell you, Converting Grace will bring you into Covenant:
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this Covenant is the very sum of all your change:
this Covenant is the very sum of all your change:
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all is contained in this one word [ the making up the match between Christ and you ] Yea,
all is contained in this one word [ the making up the match between christ and you ] Yea,
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and it will make you upon fit opportunity, even manifest this to others;
and it will make you upon fit opportunity, even manifest this to Others;
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and even glory in your Saviour, and be willing openly to confess him before the world,
and even glory in your Saviour, and be willing openly to confess him before the world,
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and let them know that you are in Covenant with him.
and let them know that you Are in Covenant with him.
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And I must tell you in a word, that if this Covenant be sincere, it will have these Qualifications following. 1. It will be done in some competent measure of understanding and judgement:
And I must tell you in a word, that if this Covenant be sincere, it will have these Qualifications following. 1. It will be done in Some competent measure of understanding and judgement:
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you will know what Christ is, and what he hath done, and what need you have of him,
you will know what christ is, and what he hath done, and what need you have of him,
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and how he is offered, and upon what terms he is to be Received and made yours.
and how he is offered, and upon what terms he is to be Received and made yours.
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For there can be no true Covenant, when you are utterly ignorant of the very substance of the Covenant. 2. If it be a true Covenant, it must be entire, you must take all that is offered you, and not onely a part:
For there can be no true Covenant, when you Are utterly ignorant of the very substance of the Covenant. 2. If it be a true Covenant, it must be entire, you must take all that is offered you, and not only a part:
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You must yield to the terms of the Covenant, and give up your selves wholly to Christ again.
You must yield to the terms of the Covenant, and give up your selves wholly to christ again.
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It is not to take Christ to some uses, and not to others; as to justifie and save you from Hell;
It is not to take christ to Some uses, and not to Others; as to justify and save you from Hell;
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and not to sanctifie or save you from sin. 3. You must do it Resolvedly and habitually, from a rooted habit and resolution of the very heart;
and not to sanctify or save you from since. 3. You must do it Resolvedly and habitually, from a rooted habit and resolution of the very heart;
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and not from a sudden fear, or flash of conviction under a moving Sermon, and as many will do in sickness and extremity,
and not from a sudden Fear, or flash of conviction under a moving Sermon, and as many will do in sickness and extremity,
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and then forget all, or grow cold again, and return to their vomit when the fit is over:
and then forget all, or grow cold again, and return to their vomit when the fit is over:
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like those, Psalm 78. 34, 35, 36, 37. When he slew them, then they sought him,
like those, Psalm 78. 34, 35, 36, 37. When he slew them, then they sought him,
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and they returned and enquired early after God, and they remembred that God was their Rock,
and they returned and inquired early After God, and they remembered that God was their Rock,
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and the high God their Redeemer: Nevertheless, they did flatter him with their mouth, and lied unto him with their tongues,
and the high God their Redeemer: Nevertheless, they did flatter him with their Mouth, and lied unto him with their tongues,
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for their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his Covenant. for their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his Covenant.
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And vers. 10. They kept not the Covenant of God, and refused to walk in his Law.
And vers. 10. They kept not the Covenant of God, and refused to walk in his Law.
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4. If you Covenant sincerely, it must be for a present Return, and not onely for the time that is to come.
4. If you Covenant sincerely, it must be for a present Return, and not only for the time that is to come.
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It must be from that day forward, without any more delay.
It must be from that day forward, without any more Delay.
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It is not a true Covenant, which excepteth but a day. 5. And if you truly covenant with Christ, you will do it unreservedly: yea,
It is not a true Covenant, which excepteth but a day. 5. And if you truly Covenant with christ, you will do it unreservedly: yea,
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and resolve against all Reservation. You will not secretly make exceptions, and say in your hearts, I will be the servant of Christ,
and resolve against all Reservation. You will not secretly make exceptions, and say in your hearts, I will be the servant of christ,
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if he would use me as I would have him, and deal easily with my flesh,
if he would use me as I would have him, and deal Easily with my Flesh,
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and not destroy my worldly Interest: I will follow him as far as the way is fair, and no further;
and not destroy my worldly Interest: I will follow him as Far as the Way is fair, and no further;
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No, but you will unreservedly give up your selves to his dispose, and say, I am sure I cannot have Christ and life upon terms too hard.
No, but you will unreservedly give up your selves to his dispose, and say, I am sure I cannot have christ and life upon terms too hard.
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I am sure that however he deal with me, I can have no better master, nor can I take a better course:
I am sure that however he deal with me, I can have no better master, nor can I take a better course:
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And if he do as hardly by me as ever he did by any of his servants, I know I shall be no loser by him,
And if he do as hardly by me as ever he did by any of his Servants, I know I shall be no loser by him,
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nor ever have cause to repent of the bargain. And therefore I am Resolved I will give up my self to him.
nor ever have cause to Repent of the bargain. And Therefore I am Resolved I will give up my self to him.
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He is wise, and just, and merciful, let him do with me as he will.
He is wise, and just, and merciful, let him do with me as he will.
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This is the principal effect of true Conversion, to bring the soul thus to close with God in Christ.
This is the principal Effect of true Conversion, to bring the soul thus to close with God in christ.
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2. And in the same Covenant, as the converted soul doth close with Christ, so doth it renounce all other Competitors. Before he served another master but now he understandeth it must be so no more.
2. And in the same Covenant, as the converted soul does close with christ, so does it renounce all other Competitors. Before he served Another master but now he understands it must be so no more.
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There is no serving God and Mammon, the Spirit and the flesh: Christ and Satan are as unreconcilable as light and darkness.
There is no serving God and Mammon, the Spirit and the Flesh: christ and Satan Are as unreconcilable as Light and darkness.
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It is the purpose of Christ to bring men from the captivity of Satan, and of sin, Act. 26. 18. and 2 Tim. 2. 24, 25. He letteth the sinner know, that there is no hopes of joyning these together:
It is the purpose of christ to bring men from the captivity of Satan, and of since, Act. 26. 18. and 2 Tim. 2. 24, 25. He lets the sinner know, that there is no hope's of joining these together:
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either the Devil or Christ must be forsaken; either sin or Mercy must be Renounced.
either the devil or christ must be forsaken; either since or Mercy must be Renounced.
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The Word, and Spirit, and Minister say to him, [ Thou seest sinner how the case standeth; God is Resolved; he will not change:
The Word, and Spirit, and Minister say to him, [ Thou See sinner how the case Stands; God is Resolved; he will not change:
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never think of any other way: either let sin go, or let Heaven go; take which thou wilt, and leave which thou wilt:
never think of any other Way: either let since go, or let Heaven go; take which thou wilt, and leave which thou wilt:
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but never think of keeping both. but never think of keeping both.
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] Hereupon the sinner lets go his sins, and renounceth the world, the flesh, the Devil;
] Hereupon the sinner lets go his Sins, and Renounceth the world, the Flesh, the devil;
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and engageth himself that Christ alone shall be his Saviour and his Lord, and God alone his chiefest good:
and engageth himself that christ alone shall be his Saviour and his Lord, and God alone his chiefest good:
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he will take the promised glory for his Portion: And this is the other part of the Covenant.
he will take the promised glory for his Portion: And this is the other part of the Covenant.
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At this on blow the root of every sin is destroyed:
At this on blow the root of every since is destroyed:
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but principally, that which is the Center and sum of all the rest, and that is, Self-love, and Self-seeking. Every unconverted sinner liveth to himself, and is addicted principally to his carnal interest,
but principally, that which is the Centre and sum of all the rest, and that is, Self-love, and Self-seeking. Every unconverted sinner lives to himself, and is addicted principally to his carnal Interest,
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and the main work that Christ hath to do upon the soul, is, to take down this Carnal self: This is the great Enemy that he bendeth his force against.
and the main work that christ hath to doe upon the soul, is, to take down this Carnal self: This is the great Enemy that he bendeth his force against.
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And the subduing of this is his chiefest Victory:
And the subduing of this is his chiefest Victory:
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This is the great Idol of every unregenerate man, that must be taken down, or there is no salvation.
This is the great Idol of every unregenerate man, that must be taken down, or there is no salvation.
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The very Nature of Conversion is, a turning from Carnal-self to God by Christ.
The very Nature of Conversion is, a turning from Carnal self to God by christ.
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This therefore is to be enquired after by all that would find this change upon themselves.
This Therefore is to be inquired After by all that would find this change upon themselves.
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And I beseech you brethren be very careful in this particular: For as this part of the work is of Absolute Necessity:
And I beseech you brothers be very careful in this particular: For as this part of the work is of Absolute Necessity:
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so the interest of Carnal-self is very strong and deep rooted, and exceeding much be friended by our Nature:
so the Interest of Carnal self is very strong and deep rooted, and exceeding much be friended by our Nature:
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so that here is the main difficulty of all your work. Oh, it is no easie matter for a man unfeinedly to deny himself;
so that Here is the main difficulty of all your work. O, it is no easy matter for a man unfeignedly to deny himself;
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it is a subtil enemy that will keep much secret life and strength, when it seemeth to be overcome.
it is a subtle enemy that will keep much secret life and strength, when it seems to be overcome.
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And though you may think in an affliction, or time of humiliation, that self is brought very low;
And though you may think in an affliction, or time of humiliation, that self is brought very low;
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yet when prosperity comes again, or when its interest lieth at the stake, and you are called, either to costly duties,
yet when Prosperity comes again, or when its Interest lies At the stake, and you Are called, either to costly duties,
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or sufferings, you will then see better, what strength your carnal-self yet retaineth.
or sufferings, you will then see better, what strength your Carnal self yet retaineth.
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Many a man hath gone far and done much, and shamefully fallen away at the last,
Many a man hath gone Far and done much, and shamefully fallen away At the last,
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because they were never brought throughly to self-denial.
Because they were never brought thoroughly to self-denial.
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It is the remaining interest of Carnal-self, that leadeth some to fleshly lusts, and some to proud ambitious wayes,
It is the remaining Interest of Carnal self, that leads Some to fleshly Lustiest, and Some to proud ambitious ways,
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and some to drown themselves in the cares of this world, and so prove wretched hypocrites at the last.
and Some to drown themselves in the Cares of this world, and so prove wretched Hypocrites At the last.
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I do therefore as earnestly advise every soul of you, to all possible care in this point,
I do Therefore as earnestly Advice every soul of you, to all possible care in this point,
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as I would do to any thing in the world: what ever you do, be jealous of this sin.
as I would do to any thing in the world: what ever you do, be jealous of this since.
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Fight neither against smal nor great, but against this enemy, Carnal-self: and do not too easily believe that it is overcome: Conquer this and conquer all.
Fight neither against small nor great, but against this enemy, Carnal self: and do not too Easily believe that it is overcome: Conquer this and conquer all.
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This is the life and soul of all sins.
This is the life and soul of all Sins.
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The very use and end of all sin is Flesh pleasing. As he that hath right ends, hath done more then half his work for his salvation:
The very use and end of all since is Flesh pleasing. As he that hath right ends, hath done more then half his work for his salvation:
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so he that keepeth up his fleshly end, is still a servant of the flesh, whatever he may do that seemeth to be for God.
so he that Keepeth up his fleshly end, is still a servant of the Flesh, whatever he may do that seems to be for God.
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He that hath got the victory of this self, hath broke the heart of every sin.
He that hath god the victory of this self, hath broke the heart of every since.
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And in this fall of Carnal-self, there are three great master sins go down. 1. Pride. 2. Covetousness. 3. Voluptuousness.
And in this fallen of Carnal self, there Are three great master Sins go down. 1. Pride. 2. Covetousness. 3. Voluptuousness.
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He that before was set upon the exalting of himself; is now set upon the glorifying of God.
He that before was Set upon the exalting of himself; is now Set upon the glorifying of God.
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And he that lived to the world, and was a drudg for Earth, is now imployed for higher things;
And he that lived to the world, and was a drudge for Earth, is now employed for higher things;
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and he that must have his sports, and pleasures, and fleshly ease, hath now learned to use his body as a servant,
and he that must have his sports, and pleasures, and fleshly ease, hath now learned to use his body as a servant,
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and no longer to suffer it to be the Ruler of his soul. But of these I have spoken elswhere.
and no longer to suffer it to be the Ruler of his soul. But of these I have spoken elsewhere.
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So that I will say no more of them now: Onely this, That the destroying of these three sins:
So that I will say no more of them now: Only this, That the destroying of these three Sins:
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Pride, Covetousness, and Voluptuousness, and in them Carnal-self, is one half of the work of true Conversion:
Pride, Covetousness, and Voluptuousness, and in them Carnal self, is one half of the work of true Conversion:
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as the other half is the setting up of God and the turning of the soul by Christ to him;
as the other half is the setting up of God and the turning of the soul by christ to him;
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and an unreserved Dedication, and Resignation of our selves to him. SECT. XXVI. 2. VVHen the Sinner is thus engaged in Covenant to God:
and an unreserved Dedication, and Resignation of our selves to him. SECT. XXVI. 2. When the Sinner is thus engaged in Covenant to God:
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the next thing that he doth, is, Actually to forsake that sin which he hath renounced,
the next thing that he does, is, Actually to forsake that since which he hath renounced,
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and make good the Covenant that even now he made.
and make good the Covenant that even now he made.
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For it is not a false dissembling promise, that converted sinners make to God. Thre is no hold to take of another mans word:
For it is not a false dissembling promise, that converted Sinners make to God. Three is no hold to take of Another men word:
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Before Conversion, all promises come from so low a principle that they quickly vanish, and the heart of such a man is as changeable as the Moon:
Before Conversion, all promises come from so low a principle that they quickly vanish, and the heart of such a man is as changeable as the Moon:
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But when they are converted, you shall see that they are men of their word,
But when they Are converted, you shall see that they Are men of their word,
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and did mean as they said, and were in good sadness with God, and that they are indeed faln out with sin:
and did mean as they said, and were in good sadness with God, and that they Are indeed fallen out with since:
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they do now not think to put off the Righteous God with words, and keep that sin which in their covenant they did Renounce:
they do now not think to put off the Righteous God with words, and keep that since which in their Covenant they did Renounce:
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No, they know that that would but bring greater wrath upon them, and cause God to deal with them as perjur'd Covenant-breakers, besides all the rest of their sins;
No, they know that that would but bring greater wrath upon them, and cause God to deal with them as perjured Covenant-breakers, beside all the rest of their Sins;
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and therefore the same Grace that caused them to promise, causeth them to perform.
and Therefore the same Grace that caused them to promise, Causes them to perform.
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Oh, what a sudden change doth appear in the lives of such as these, when God hath throughly done his work!
O, what a sudden change does appear in the lives of such as these, when God hath thoroughly done his work!
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I know the work on the heart is the greatest work, but that is not seen so much by men,
I know the work on the heart is the greatest work, but that is not seen so much by men,
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and therefore not so much admired.
and Therefore not so much admired.
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But the life is seen by others, and therefore it is a wonder in the eyes of the world many times, to see the change of a converted sinner:
But the life is seen by Others, and Therefore it is a wonder in the eyes of the world many times, to see the change of a converted sinner:
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when they see, that he that lived in fleshly pleasures, doth now despise them, and hath no such mind of his former sports and delights!
when they see, that he that lived in fleshly pleasures, does now despise them, and hath not such mind of his former sports and delights!
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They marvel what aileth the man that he is so changed:
They marvel what aileth the man that he is so changed:
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when they hear him that was wont to curse and swear, and deride those that feared God, to lament now his wickednesses, to reprove others that do as he was wont to do,
when they hear him that was wont to curse and swear, and deride those that feared God, to lament now his Wickednesses, to reprove Others that do as he was wont to do,
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and warn them to take heed of going that way; people will marvel what hath befallen the man that hath made this alteration:
and warn them to take heed of going that Way; people will marvel what hath befallen the man that hath made this alteration:
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They do not see what he hath seen, nor know the workings of the Spirit of God upon his soul:They do not see what he hath seen, nor know the workings of the Spirit of God upon his soul:
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They know not how God hath been hammering his hard heart, and melting it, and forming it to this:
They know not how God hath been hammering his hard heart, and melting it, and forming it to this:
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They were not witnesses of the strivings and conflict in his spirit, which was between Christ and the flesh:
They were not Witnesses of the strivings and conflict in his Spirit, which was between christ and the Flesh:
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and therefore, when they see not the cause within, the change without will seem the stranger to them.
and Therefore, when they see not the cause within, the change without will seem the stranger to them.
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And indeed it is a kind of miracle to see the effects of the power of Christ,
And indeed it is a kind of miracle to see the effects of the power of christ,
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and how suddenly oftentimes the change is made, that would never have been made by any other means.
and how suddenly oftentimes the change is made, that would never have been made by any other means.
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Take a man that hath onely some light convictions, and a half-Repentance, and how long is he in making a half-Reformation.
Take a man that hath only Some Light convictions, and a half-Repentance, and how long is he in making a half-Reformation.
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If he were wont to swear or curse, or frequent Ale-houses and vain company, he cannot suddenly leave it,
If he were wont to swear or curse, or frequent Alehouses and vain company, he cannot suddenly leave it,
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but sometimes he restrains it a little, as if he were reformed, and sometimes he fals to it again,
but sometime he restrains it a little, as if he were reformed, and sometime he falls to it again,
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because he is not truly changed. But when he is converted indeed, you shall see him ordinarily leave all these sins, even on a sudden:
Because he is not truly changed. But when he is converted indeed, you shall see him ordinarily leave all these Sins, even on a sudden:
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He that was wont to swear or curse, you shall never hear him do it again;
He that was wont to swear or curse, you shall never hear him do it again;
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he will flee from the places that before he delighted in:
he will flee from the places that before he delighted in:
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He is moved by a more effectual principle, and therefore will not stand trifling in the business.
He is moved by a more effectual principle, and Therefore will not stand trifling in the business.
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Grace makes a man know, that sin, and Satan, and the flesh are his deadly enemies, that seek the everlasting damnation of his soul,
Grace makes a man know, that since, and Satan, and the Flesh Are his deadly enemies, that seek the everlasting damnation of his soul,
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and therefore it is the less marvel, if he use them as enemies.
and Therefore it is the less marvel, if he use them as enemies.
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If friends have weapons in their hands, they will but play with them, but deadly enemies will seek the blood of one another.
If Friends have weapons in their hands, they will but play with them, but deadly enemies will seek the blood of one Another.
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There is difference between fencing and fighting for life.
There is difference between fencing and fighting for life.
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Though a man that knoweth nothing of their meaning ▪ might think a Fencer is fighting in good sadness, seeing he seemeth to make as great a stir as if it were so indeed:
Though a man that Knoweth nothing of their meaning ▪ might think a Fencer is fighting in good sadness, seeing he seems to make as great a stir as if it were so indeed:
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yet the issue will shew you, that it is otherwise, because you see that there is no blood shed, nor men killed.
yet the issue will show you, that it is otherwise, Because you see that there is no blood shed, nor men killed.
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So is it with an Hypocrite in his seeming Reformation, when he makes the greatest stir against his sin, in confessing,
So is it with an Hypocrite in his seeming Reformation, when he makes the greatest stir against his since, in confessing,
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and prayer, and other means, yet he will not Resolvedly cast it away, but he secretly useth it as his friend,
and prayer, and other means, yet he will not Resolvedly cast it away, but he secretly uses it as his friend,
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while he openly abuseth it as his enemy; and he puts it into his bosome; while he cals it all to naught.
while he openly abuseth it as his enemy; and he puts it into his bosom; while he calls it all to nought.
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He will not be brought unfeignedly to Renounce it, and give it a bill of divorce,
He will not be brought unfeignedly to Renounce it, and give it a bill of divorce,
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and cast it out as a man doth his vomit, with Resolution never to take it in more:
and cast it out as a man does his vomit, with Resolution never to take it in more:
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Oh how sweetly doth he roul it in his thoughts in secret, when he frowneth upon it with the severest countenance!
O how sweetly does he roll it in his thoughts in secret, when he frowneth upon it with the Severest countenance!
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How easily is he drawn to it again and again, when he takes on him to repent of it and abhor it!
How Easily is he drawn to it again and again, when he Takes on him to Repent of it and abhor it!
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But it is clean contrary with a man that is converted:
But it is clean contrary with a man that is converted:
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Though the Remnants of sin will remain in him while he liveth, yet as to the Reign of it, he presently casteth it off, and bideth defiance to it:
Though the Remnants of since will remain in him while he lives, yet as to the Reign of it, he presently Cast it off, and bids defiance to it:
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He fighteth against it in good earnest, as knowing that either he or it must die:
He fights against it in good earnest, as knowing that either he or it must die:
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He casteth it up as a loathsome vomit, which he will not take into his stomack again:
He Cast it up as a loathsome vomit, which he will not take into his stomach again:
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you shall quickly see by the course of his life, that his heart is changed.
you shall quickly see by the course of his life, that his heart is changed.
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Before true Conversion comes, what a stir have we with wretched sinners to leave a base lust? to forsake their drunkenness,
Before true Conversion comes, what a stir have we with wretched Sinners to leave a base lust? to forsake their Drunkenness,
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or covetousness, or uncleanness, to leave their swearing and cursed speaking, and yet we cannot prevail with them, sometime they will,
or covetousness, or uncleanness, to leave their swearing and cursed speaking, and yet we cannot prevail with them, sometime they will,
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and then again they will not: sometime a flash of conviction flieth in their faces, and they are a little affrightned,
and then again they will not: sometime a flash of conviction flies in their faces, and they Are a little affrighted,
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and then they will presently repent and mend:
and then they will presently Repent and mend:
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But when the fit is over, you shall see that it is not a change of his Disposition or Nature:
But when the fit is over, you shall see that it is not a change of his Disposition or Nature:
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it was but a little falling out with their sin, which leaveth them faster friends, when they are Reconciled:
it was but a little falling out with their since, which Leaveth them faster Friends, when they Are Reconciled:
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But Conversion maketh an unreconcilable enmity. Away goes former sinful customs and courses; away goes covetous practices, and wicked speeches, and proud fashions, and courses.
But Conversion makes an unreconcilable enmity. Away Goes former sinful customs and courses; away Goes covetous practices, and wicked Speeches, and proud fashions, and courses.
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As Sarah thrust out Hagar and Ishmael out of her house, and would Receive them no more.
As Sarah thrust out Hagar and Ishmael out of her house, and would Receive them no more.
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If you have deadly enemies in your house, you will thrust out them and all that they have.
If you have deadly enemies in your house, you will thrust out them and all that they have.
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If a man should sit in a dark room among Snakes and Toads, and think verily that there were no such matter,
If a man should fit in a dark room among Snakes and Toads, and think verily that there were no such matter,
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but he were in his bed-chamber: you might perswade him long enough to come away, and tell him of the danger:
but he were in his bedchamber: you might persuade him long enough to come away, and tell him of the danger:
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but he will not stir, but laugh at you, because he doth not believe you.
but he will not stir, but laugh At you, Because he does not believe you.
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But if you come into the room with a light, and he see them crawling all about him,
But if you come into the room with a Light, and he see them crawling all about him,
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and making at him, then you need not another word to bid him be gone; he is quickly up, and leaveth them with abhorrency.
and making At him, then you need not Another word to bid him be gone; he is quickly up, and Leaveth them with abhorrency.
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We tell unconverted sinners of the hatefulness of sin, and the danger that they are in,
We tell unconverted Sinners of the hatefulness of since, and the danger that they Are in,
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and pray them to leave it, but they believe us not, and do but laugh at it,
and pray them to leave it, but they believe us not, and do but laugh At it,
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but when the Spirit of God bringeth in the light, and they see all this with their own eyes, that it is even worse then ever we made it;
but when the Spirit of God brings in the Light, and they see all this with their own eyes, that it is even Worse then ever we made it;
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then away goes their sins, without any more ado.
then away Goes their Sins, without any more ado.
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Like a child that hath a fine yellow Crab, which he taketh for a• Apple, he will not part with it,
Like a child that hath a fine yellow Crab, which he Takes for a• Apple, he will not part with it,
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nor let you take it from him:
nor let you take it from him:
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but when he hath set his teeth in it once, and tasted it, he will throw it away without any more ado.
but when he hath Set his teeth in it once, and tasted it, he will throw it away without any more ado.
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If such a foolish child be playing with a Nettle, while he taketh it for a common Herb, he is bold with it,
If such a foolish child be playing with a Nettle, while he Takes it for a Common Herb, he is bold with it,
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but when he feels the sting, he throweth it away:
but when he feels the sting, he throweth it away:
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Or if he be playing about a nest of Wasps or Bees, while he takes them to be but harmless flies, you cannot call him away,
Or if he be playing about a nest of Wasps or Bees, while he Takes them to be but harmless flies, you cannot call him away,
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but when once they hav stung him, he cries and runs away of himself, without another word.
but when once they have stung him, he cries and runs away of himself, without Another word.
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Even so is it with a poor sinner about his sins, before Conversion. We pray him to come, come away, and tell him that sin hath a sting,
Even so is it with a poor sinner about his Sins, before Conversion. We pray him to come, come away, and tell him that since hath a sting,
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and a deadly sting, and assure him from the Word of God, that it will be bitterness in the latter end,
and a deadly sting, and assure him from the Word of God, that it will be bitterness in the latter end,
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and he makes no great matter of our words, but can hear us, as if we came in the Pulpit to tell him a tale,
and he makes no great matter of our words, but can hear us, as if we Come in the Pulpit to tell him a tale,
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and not to save his soul from Hell:
and not to save his soul from Hell:
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and therefore he can go on in his old way for all this, and take his cups,
and Therefore he can go on in his old Way for all this, and take his cups,
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or follow the world and his fleshly lusts, and give the Preacher leave to talk. But when converting Grace comes, it makes them taste the bitterness and sourness of sin,
or follow the world and his fleshly Lustiest, and give the Preacher leave to talk. But when converting Grace comes, it makes them taste the bitterness and sourness of since,
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and then they quickly spit it out.
and then they quickly spit it out.
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It makes them feel the sting and smart, and then they cry to God for help,
It makes them feel the sting and smart, and then they cry to God for help,
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and wish they had never known it, and run away from it with detestation.
and wish they had never known it, and run away from it with detestation.
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Grace bringeth in that light from God, which shews them that which they did not see before.
Grace brings in that Light from God, which shows them that which they did not see before.
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How that all this while they have had a multitude of crawling Serpents in their bosome,
How that all this while they have had a multitude of crawling Serpents in their bosom,
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and they have been playing even at the brink of Hell:
and they have been playing even At the brink of Hell:
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And when they se this with their own eyes, its time for them to take another course.
And when they see this with their own eyes, its time for them to take Another course.
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If you doubt of all this that I say, whether Conversion doth make a man thus cast away his sin,
If you doubt of all this that I say, whither Conversion does make a man thus cast away his since,
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while the Hypocrite stands dallying with it, and cannot leave it; Look into the example of all true Converts.
while the Hypocrite Stands dallying with it, and cannot leave it; Look into the Exampl of all true Converts.
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Or if that do not satisfie you, look into the Infallible Word of God.
Or if that do not satisfy you, look into the Infallible Word of God.
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How eagerly was Saul going on in his persecution, till the light from Heaven did stop his course;
How eagerly was Saul going on in his persecution, till the Light from Heaven did stop his course;
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and the voice and Grace of Christ did change his mind!
and the voice and Grace of christ did change his mind!
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Act. 9. But do you read that ever Paul did persecute any more? or doth he delay and take time to consider of the matter before he would leave his former sin? No,Act. 9. But do you read that ever Paul did persecute any more? or does he Delay and take time to Consider of the matter before he would leave his former since? No,
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but he presently forbears, and betakes himself to another course.
but he presently forbears, and betakes himself to Another course.
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And Tit. 3. 3, 4, 5. When he confessed the former sinful course of himself and others, he telleth you now how the matter is mended.
And Tit. 3. 3, 4, 5. When he confessed the former sinful course of himself and Others, he Telleth you now how the matter is mended.
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And no marvel, for the man that liveth in his former sinful way, can never be saved, whatever change of the heart he may pretend, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived,
And no marvel, for the man that lives in his former sinful Way, can never be saved, whatever change of the heart he may pretend, 1 Cor. 6. 9, 10, 11. Know you not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the Kingdom of God? Be not deceived,
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neither Fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor Effeminate, nor Abusers of themselves with mankind, nor Thievs,
neither Fornicators, nor Idolaters, nor Adulterers, nor Effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, nor Thieves,
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nor Covetous, nor Drunkards, nor Revellers, nor Extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
nor Covetous, nor Drunkards, nor Revellers, nor Extortioners shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
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And such were some of you, but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus,
And such were Some of you, but you Are washed, but you Are sanctified, but you Are justified in the name of the Lord jesus,
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and by the Spirit of our God. Now you see that Conversion makes an effectual change of the life:and by the Spirit of our God. Now you see that Conversion makes an effectual change of the life:
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ye were such, but now it is not so, ye are washed, ye are sanctified by the Spirit of God.
you were such, but now it is not so, you Are washed, you Are sanctified by the Spirit of God.
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And Isa. 30. 22. When God mentioneth the conversion of these people, he saith concerning their former sins:
And Isaiah 30. 22. When God mentioneth the conversion of these people, he Says Concerning their former Sins:
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Thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say to it, got thee hence. Thou shalt cast them away as a menstruous cloth, thou shalt say to it, god thee hence.
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With what detestation will a converted sinner, say to his former sin [ Get thee hence!
With what detestation will a converted sinner, say to his former since [ Get thee hence!
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It is by thee that I have suffered, and had like to have been undone for ever.
It is by thee that I have suffered, and had like to have been undone for ever.
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It is by thee that I have so much wronged God, and therefore away with thee; get thee hence. It is by thee that I have so much wronged God, and Therefore away with thee; get thee hence.
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] So in Isa. 31. 6, 7. Turn ye unto him, from wh•m the children of Israel have deeply Revolted;
] So in Isaiah 31. 6, 7. Turn you unto him, from wh•m the children of Israel have deeply Revolted;
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For in that day every man shall cast away his Idols of silver, and his Idols of Gold, which your own hands have made you for a sin. For in that day every man shall cast away his Idols of silver, and his Idols of Gold, which your own hands have made you for a since.
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And the Description of Conversion runs thus, Ezek. 18. 31. Cast away from you all your Transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed against me,
And the Description of Conversion runs thus, Ezekiel 18. 31. Cast away from you all your Transgressions, whereby you have transgressed against me,
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and make you a new heart, and a new spirit:
and make you a new heart, and a new Spirit:
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for why will you die, Oh ye house of Israel? And Ezek. 20. 7. God commandeth them:for why will you die, O you house of Israel? And Ezekiel 20. 7. God commands them:
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Cast ye away every man the Abomination of his eyes, and vers. 8. They rebelled, and did not cast away every man the abomination of his eyes: Cast you away every man the Abomination of his eyes, and vers. 8. They rebelled, and did not cast away every man the abomination of his eyes:
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Rom. 13. 12. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the Armour of light, let us walk honestly,
Rom. 13. 12. Let us Therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the Armour of Light, let us walk honestly,
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as in the day, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. as in the day, not in rioting and Drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
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Isa. 1. 16, 17. Wash ye, make ye clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes:
Isaiah 1. 16, 17. Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes:
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Cease to do evil, learn to do well. Cease to do evil, Learn to do well.
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Isa. 55. 6, 7. Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is neer.
Isaiah 55. 6, 7. Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
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Let the wicked forsake his waies, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return again to the Lord,
Let the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, and let him return again to the Lord,
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and he will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon, Jer. 26. 13. Amend your wayes and your doings,
and he will have mercy upon him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon, Jer. 26. 13. Amend your ways and your doings,
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and obey the voice of the Lord your God, and he will repent him of the evil. and obey the voice of the Lord your God, and he will Repent him of the evil.
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An hundred more such passages might be cited:
an hundred more such passages might be cited:
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wherein it is most Evident, that there is no true conversion of the heart, if the sin of the life be not also cast away.
wherein it is most Evident, that there is no true conversion of the heart, if the since of the life be not also cast away.
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If any will here desire to be curious, and to know just how much Conquest the least degree of Grace doth make,
If any will Here desire to be curious, and to know just how much Conquest the least degree of Grace does make,
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and how much actual sins may stand with sincerity of Grace? Or if any will imagine, that because there is yet actual sin in the Converted:
and how much actual Sins may stand with sincerity of Grace? Or if any will imagine, that Because there is yet actual since in the Converted:
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that therefore there is no discernable difference between their reformation and other mens.
that Therefore there is no discernible difference between their Reformation and other men's.
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I answer them as followeth. 1. A strong Degree of Grace is easily known by him that hath it, by the through Reformation both of heart and life. 2. The weakest Degree of Grace is not ordinarily known,
I answer them as follows. 1. A strong Degree of Grace is Easily known by him that hath it, by the through Reformation both of heart and life. 2. The Weakest Degree of Grace is not ordinarily known,
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and therefore you cannot expect that I should make it known, For he that hath so little Grace as to sin as much as will stand with true Grace, shall scarce ever know that he hath any true Grace at all in that condition:
and Therefore you cannot expect that I should make it known, For he that hath so little Grace as to sin as much as will stand with true Grace, shall scarce ever know that he hath any true Grace At all in that condition:
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he is not fit for such a condition, nor would it do him good till he were fitter for it. 3. There is no change of the life that will discover sincerity certainly to others,
he is not fit for such a condition, nor would it do him good till he were fitter for it. 3. There is no change of the life that will discover sincerity Certainly to Others,
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nor to themselves considered alone, without the change of the heart, but there is a wickedness of the life that will prove a wickedness of the heart even unto others:
nor to themselves considered alone, without the change of the heart, but there is a wickedness of the life that will prove a wickedness of the heart even unto Others:
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much more to men themselves, who may know both immediately. 4. By this one mark you may know whether the sins of your lives, be they great or small, are certain proofs of an unconverted graceless heart or not.
much more to men themselves, who may know both immediately. 4. By this one mark you may know whither the Sins of your lives, be they great or small, Are certain proofs of an unconverted graceless heart or not.
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In every true converted man, the main bent of his heart and life is against sin, In every true converted man, the main bent of his heart and life is against since,
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and his chief desire and endeavour is to destroy it: But in others it is not so. and his chief desire and endeavour is to destroy it: But in Others it is not so.
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Whatsoever kind of sinning therefore will not stand with such a bent of heart and life;
Whatsoever kind of sinning Therefore will not stand with such a bent of heart and life;
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with such a desire and endeavour, will prove that man to be graceless or unconverted that doth commit it.
with such a desire and endeavour, will prove that man to be graceless or unconverted that does commit it.
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Now how far a mans sin is with, or against the main predominant bent of his own heart and life, he may discern himself by diligent observation. SECT. XXVII. 3. I Have hitherto spoke onely of sins of Commission, which are cast away when the soul is changed:
Now how Far a men since is with, or against the main predominant bent of his own heart and life, he may discern himself by diligent observation. SECT. XXVII. 3. I Have hitherto spoke only of Sins of Commission, which Are cast away when the soul is changed:
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the next part of the Reformation of the life is in point of Duty. A Converted soul hath presently another work to do.
the next part of the Reformation of the life is in point of Duty. A Converted soul hath presently Another work to do.
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As he hath set his heart upon another end, and looketh after another portion and Inheritance:
As he hath Set his heart upon Another end, and looks After Another portion and Inheritance:
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so hath he other means to use, which are sutable to the nature of the End which is to be obtained.
so hath he other means to use, which Are suitable to the nature of the End which is to be obtained.
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A Heavenly felicity is not gotten by earthly means Learning to do well, therefore is ever joyned with ceasing to do evil, Isa. 1. 17. Seeking the Lord while he may be found,
A Heavenly felicity is not got by earthly means Learning to do well, Therefore is ever joined with ceasing to do evil, Isaiah 1. 17. Seeking the Lord while he may be found,
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and calling on him while he is neer, is joyned with forsaking wicked wayes, Isa. 55. 6. He that is turned from the power of Satan, is turned to God, Act. 26. 18. Before Conversion the wretched sinner had no pleasure in God,and calling on him while he is near, is joined with forsaking wicked ways, Isaiah 55. 6. He that is turned from the power of Satan, is turned to God, Act. 26. 18. Before Conversion the wretched sinner had no pleasure in God,
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and therefore no pleasure in his service.
and Therefore no pleasure in his service.
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And therefore was seldom, and cold, and careless in it, and gave God nothing but the Leavings of the world and the flesh,
And Therefore was seldom, and cold, and careless in it, and gave God nothing but the Leavings of the world and the Flesh,
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and what they could spare, and put him off with some formal superficial cheap kind of service that would cost them but little.
and what they could spare, and put him off with Some formal superficial cheap kind of service that would cost them but little.
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But when Converting Grace hath made a change: as God is their delight, so is his work and worship.
But when Converting Grace hath made a change: as God is their delight, so is his work and worship.
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They see a world of work before them, which they made no conscience of before:
They see a world of work before them, which they made no conscience of before:
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As I told you, of Paul, Act. 9. 11. He fals a praying as soon as he is converted;
As I told you, of Paul, Act. 9. 11. He falls a praying as soon as he is converted;
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and from praying he proceeds to the preaching of that Gospel which he persecuted before.
and from praying he proceeds to the preaching of that Gospel which he persecuted before.
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It made the people wonder to see him that had been persecuting all that called upon the name of Jesus,
It made the people wonder to see him that had been persecuting all that called upon the name of jesus,
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but a little before, to preach for them a little after, Act. 9. 20, 21. The Text saith, All that heard him were amazed,
but a little before, to preach for them a little After, Act. 9. 20, 21. The Text Says, All that herd him were amazed,
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and said, Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem,
and said, Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem,
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and came hither to that intent, to bring them bound to the chief Priests? So is it to this day.and Come hither to that intent, to bring them bound to the chief Priests? So is it to this day.
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When a poor sinner that was wont to mock at a holy life, and never was used to call upon God,
When a poor sinner that was wont to mock At a holy life, and never was used to call upon God,
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or at least, but heartlesly and with the lips:
or At least, but heartlessly and with the lips:
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that made no conscience of praying in his family, or instructing them, or holy spending the Lords day, shall now be as diligent in these as any.
that made no conscience of praying in his family, or instructing them, or holy spending the lords day, shall now be as diligent in these as any.
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When the Bible is in his hands, or other good books, that had rather before have had a pair of cards, or dice, or worldly business;
When the bible is in his hands, or other good books, that had rather before have had a pair of cards, or dice, or worldly business;
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when a man that was wont to set light by these things, is now set upon them, and cannot live without them:
when a man that was wont to Set Light by these things, is now Set upon them, and cannot live without them:
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this makes the world about him amazed, and say, Is not this he that scorned Sermons, who now followeth after Sermons? Is not this he that was against these things as much as any, that now is set so much upon them? I know, a man that is unconverted may be much in the use of means, but here is the difference:
this makes the world about him amazed, and say, Is not this he that scorned Sermons, who now follows After Sermons? Is not this he that was against these things as much as any, that now is Set so much upon them? I know, a man that is unconverted may be much in the use of means, but Here is the difference:
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To a converted man, the obedience of God is his chiefest work and business, to which all other things are made to stoop:
To a converted man, the Obedience of God is his chiefest work and business, to which all other things Are made to stoop:
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But to the unconverted, the work of the flesh, and world is the chief, and the service of God must stoop to that.
But to the unconverted, the work of the Flesh, and world is the chief, and the service of God must stoop to that.
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Sirs, If any of you dream that you are converted, and yet will not be brought to the works of obedience, both in holiness to God,
Sirs, If any of you dream that you Are converted, and yet will not be brought to the works of Obedience, both in holiness to God,
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and Righteousness to men, you do but wilfully deceive your selves. Do you think a man can love God above all, as every true Christian doth,
and Righteousness to men, you do but wilfully deceive your selves. Do you think a man can love God above all, as every true Christian does,
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and not seek him above all? Or that a man can have a heavenly heart,
and not seek him above all? Or that a man can have a heavenly heart,
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and not have a heavenly life? it cannot be.
and not have a heavenly life? it cannot be.
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If you had rather sit at home, when you should be attending upon God in the publick Assembly,
If you had rather fit At home, when you should be attending upon God in the public Assembly,
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or enjoying private helps for your souls;
or enjoying private helps for your Souls;
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Or are cumbred about many things, when you should be looking after the one thing Necessary;
Or Are cumbered about many things, when you should be looking After the one thing Necessary;
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It is a sign that you have not chosen the better part;
It is a Signen that you have not chosen the better part;
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when ever the heart is changed to God, the main bent of the life will presently consist in the seeking of God. SECT. XXVIII. 4. A New heart will have a New tongue.
when ever the heart is changed to God, the main bent of the life will presently consist in the seeking of God. SECT. XXVIII. 4. A New heart will have a New tongue.
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The fruit of it will appear in the scope of a mans discourse:
The fruit of it will appear in the scope of a men discourse:
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For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh, Mat. 12. 34. I know a man may force his words,For out of the abundance of the heart the Mouth speaks, Mathew 12. 34. I know a man may force his words,
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and therefore I still say to you, that these proofs from the outward actions, are stronger for the Negative, then the Affirmative.
and Therefore I still say to you, that these proofs from the outward actions, Are Stronger for the Negative, then the Affirmative.
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An evil tongue will prove an evil heart, but to prove a man sincere, there must be both heart and tongue.
an evil tongue will prove an evil heart, but to prove a man sincere, there must be both heart and tongue.
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But certain it is, that though words may be counterfeit, yet true Conversion doth alway change the speech,
But certain it is, that though words may be counterfeit, yet true Conversion does always change the speech,
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and make the tongue also serviceable to those higher Ends, which the heart is newly set upon.
and make the tongue also serviceable to those higher Ends, which the heart is newly Set upon.
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He that before had no mind to speak of any thing but earthly and fleshly matters, he is now enquiring after other matters.
He that before had no mind to speak of any thing but earthly and fleshly matters, he is now inquiring After other matters.
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The first words that we read of the converted Jews, Act. 2. 37. And the converted Jayler, Act. 16. And Paul, when be was converted, Act. 9. Were, What God would have them do that they might be saved.
The First words that we read of the converted jews, Act. 2. 37. And the converted Jailer, Act. 16. And Paul, when be was converted, Act. 9. Were, What God would have them doe that they might be saved.
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Before, the very discourse of sin, and Grace, and Christ, and the life to come, were a trouble to them, but now it is otherwise.
Before, the very discourse of since, and Grace, and christ, and the life to come, were a trouble to them, but now it is otherwise.
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They know they have their tongues for no greater use, nor can they better imploy them,
They know they have their tongues for no greater use, nor can they better employ them,
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then in seeking Direction for their Everlasting happiness.
then in seeking Direction for their Everlasting happiness.
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Now if you mark them in the company that they come into, if they have any fit opportunity, they are lamenting their former sinful life,
Now if you mark them in the company that they come into, if they have any fit opportunity, they Are lamenting their former sinful life,
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or warning others to avoid the way that they were led into ▪ or telling men of the evil of sin,
or warning Others to avoid the Way that they were led into ▪ or telling men of the evil of since,
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and the need of Christ and Grace, or asking help of those that can help them: How to search their hearts;
and the need of christ and Grace, or asking help of those that can help them: How to search their hearts;
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how to overcome the remnant of their sins;
how to overcome the remnant of their Sins;
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and how to carry on the work of God, that they may be ready for death and judgement, and get safe to Heaven.
and how to carry on the work of God, that they may be ready for death and judgement, and get safe to Heaven.
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You that are carnal, do wonder that men speak so much of these things, and you are a weary to hear them,
You that Are carnal, do wonder that men speak so much of these things, and you Are a weary to hear them,
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but you know not the change that is made upon their hearts.
but you know not the change that is made upon their hearts.
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Can you blame a man to talk of his Everlasting condition, and of that which is of greater moment then all the matters of the world? Can you blame a man to talk most of that, which he mindeth most? and which his very heart is set upon? If his tongue be of Heaven,
Can you blame a man to talk of his Everlasting condition, and of that which is of greater moment then all the matters of the world? Can you blame a man to talk most of that, which he minds most? and which his very heart is Set upon? If his tongue be of Heaven,
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while his heart is on earth, then he is an Hypocrite:
while his heart is on earth, then he is an Hypocrite:
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But would you not have a mans tongue to follow his heart, when his heart is right? yet some men are so perverse,
But would you not have a men tongue to follow his heart, when his heart is right? yet Some men Are so perverse,
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and so against the things of God, that they are ready to say, why can't they keep their faith or Religion to themselves? Cannot they be Religious in secret, without talking of it so much to others? As if the heart onely were made for God,
and so against the things of God, that they Are ready to say, why can't they keep their faith or Religion to themselves? Cannot they be Religious in secret, without talking of it so much to Others? As if the heart only were made for God,
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and the tongue for the world, the flesh or the Devil.
and the tongue for the world, the Flesh or the devil.
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As if a man should talk of nothing but the childish toyes and trifles of the world,
As if a man should talk of nothing but the childish toys and trifles of the world,
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for fear of seeming an Hypocrite, or for fear of troubling these queazy souls.
for Fear of seeming an Hypocrite, or for Fear of troubling these queasy Souls.
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Shall the Holy Ghost make such a change on the heart of a sinner, and shall not the tongue partake of it,
Shall the Holy Ghost make such a change on the heart of a sinner, and shall not the tongue partake of it,
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or express it? Can Christ and his Spirit dwell in the heart, and the tongue conceal so blessed an Inhabitant? Can a man have a taste of Heaven upon his heart,
or express it? Can christ and his Spirit dwell in the heart, and the tongue conceal so blessed an Inhabitant? Can a man have a taste of Heaven upon his heart,
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and the Kingdom of God begun within him, and yet not express his life or joy? Or is it meet for him that hath found the way to Heaven, to hold his tongue,
and the Kingdom of God begun within him, and yet not express his life or joy? Or is it meet for him that hath found the Way to Heaven, to hold his tongue,
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and let others quietly post to Hell? Should a man that hath narrowly escaped damnation himself be silent,
and let Others quietly post to Hell? Should a man that hath narrowly escaped damnation himself be silent,
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when he seeth others go in the same way that he had like to have perished in? Who will not call to another to take heed;
when he sees Others go in the same Way that he had like to have perished in? Who will not call to Another to take heed;
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that hath escaped a quick-sand himself? Or set up a bush, that those that follow may see the danger? Is it not a strange conceit of these men, that would have the converted so cruel to all that are yet unconverted;
that hath escaped a quicksand himself? Or Set up a bush, that those that follow may see the danger? Is it not a strange conceit of these men, that would have the converted so cruel to all that Are yet unconverted;
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so unthankful to God that hath mercifully delivered them;
so unthankful to God that hath mercifully Delivered them;
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so sensless of matters of the greatest weight, and so serviceable to Satan the great Deceiver,
so senseless of matters of the greatest weight, and so serviceable to Satan the great Deceiver,
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as to say nothing of such unspeakable things as these? What! Have the Love of God shed abroad in their hearts,
as to say nothing of such unspeakable things as these? What! Have the Love of God shed abroad in their hearts,
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and say nothing of it? Have the pardon of sin in the blood of Christ,
and say nothing of it? Have the pardon of since in the blood of christ,
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and say nothing of it? What! See many 100 souls in danger of damnation, and say nothing, but let them perish? It cannot be; it must not be:
and say nothing of it? What! See many 100 Souls in danger of damnation, and say nothing, but let them perish? It cannot be; it must not be:
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It is a most unreasonable thing to desire it.
It is a most unreasonable thing to desire it.
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Our tongue is our Glory, it is the principal Instrument of manifesting our mind, by which man differeth from all other inferiour creatures:
Our tongue is our Glory, it is the principal Instrument of manifesting our mind, by which man differeth from all other inferior creatures:
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And should we not use it for God and the greatest things? What sottish people are these, to think their worldly matters fit for their discourse,
And should we not use it for God and the greatest things? What sottish people Are these, to think their worldly matters fit for their discourse,
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and the matters of everlasting life unfit? To think it no harm to jest and talk foolishly ▪ and tell idle tales,
and the matters of everlasting life unfit? To think it no harm to jest and talk foolishly ▪ and tell idle tales,
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and such a man they take for a pleasant companion, and never find fault with him.
and such a man they take for a pleasant Companion, and never find fault with him.
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But for the things that may honour God, or tend to mens salvation, or to destroy sin and cross the Devil, here we must be silent,
But for the things that may honour God, or tend to men's salvation, or to destroy since and cross the devil, Here we must be silent,
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and keep our Religion to our selves.
and keep our Religion to our selves.
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Did ever these wretches believe Jesus Christ, Matth. 12. 37. That by their words they shall be justified,
Did ever these wretches believe jesus christ, Matthew 12. 37. That by their words they shall be justified,
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and by their words they shall be condemned? Did they ever believe, or regard the words of the Holy Ghost, Ephes. 5. 3, 4. But forni•action, uncleanness,
and by their words they shall be condemned? Did they ever believe, or regard the words of the Holy Ghost, Ephesians 5. 3, 4. But forni•action, uncleanness,
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or lasciviousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh Saints;
or lasciviousness, let it not be once nam among you, as Becometh Saints;
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Nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jestings, which are not convenient, but rather giving of thanks. Nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jestings, which Are not convenient, but rather giving of thanks.
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And Eph. 4. 29, 30. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister Grace to the hearers,
And Ephesians 4. 29, 30. Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your Mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister Grace to the hearers,
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and grieve not the holy Spirit of God Col 3. 16. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another, Heb. 3. 13. Exhort one another daily while it is called to day,
and grieve not the holy Spirit of God Col 3. 16. Let the Word of christ dwell in you richly in all Wisdom, teaching and admonishing one Another, Hebrew 3. 13. Exhort one Another daily while it is called to day,
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lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin, 1 Pet. 4. 11. If any man speak, let him speak as the Oracle of God, that God in all things may be glorified. lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of since, 1 Pet. 4. 11. If any man speak, let him speak as the Oracle of God, that God in all things may be glorified.
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Abundance of such passages are in Scripture, which may tell you what to think of the folly of such carnal men;
Abundance of such passages Are in Scripture, which may tell you what to think of the folly of such carnal men;
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and may assure you that a converted heavenly heart, will always have a new and Heavenly tongue. SECT. XXIX. 5. A Changed heart will have change of company, if it may be had.
and may assure you that a converted heavenly heart, will always have a new and Heavenly tongue. SECT. XXIX. 5. A Changed heart will have change of company, if it may be had.
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There is somewhat in Nature that disposeth all men to delight in that company which is most sutable to their disposition.
There is somewhat in Nature that Disposeth all men to delight in that company which is most suitable to their disposition.
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While their hearts are carnal, they love the company of such:
While their hearts Are carnal, they love the company of such:
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a man that is of their mind and way, and will break a jest, and be merry with them,
a man that is of their mind and Way, and will break a jest, and be merry with them,
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or talk with them about their worldly matters, is the best companion for them; For the company of mortified and heavenly men, they have no pleasure in it.
or talk with them about their worldly matters, is the best Companion for them; For the company of mortified and heavenly men, they have no pleasure in it.
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They do but mar their mirth with putting in words about the evil of sin, and death, and judgement, and everlasting things:
They do but mar their mirth with putting in words about the evil of since, and death, and judgement, and everlasting things:
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They do but trouble them, and cast them into dumps, and therefore they have no mind to their company.
They do but trouble them, and cast them into dumps, and Therefore they have no mind to their company.
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But when Converting Grace hath changed them, their minds in this are changed also.
But when Converting Grace hath changed them, their minds in this Are changed also.
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Oh, how sin less and unsavory then is it to them to sit or walk in the company of such that have never a word of God,
O, how since less and unsavoury then is it to them to fit or walk in the company of such that have never a word of God,
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or that may help them in the matters that their hearts are set upon.
or that may help them in the matters that their hearts Are Set upon.
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Their merry talk, and fine discourse, is to him but as the crackling of thorns in the fire Eccles. 7. 6. It doth but trouble him,
Their merry talk, and fine discourse, is to him but as the crackling of thorns in the fire Eccles. 7. 6. It does but trouble him,
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and move him to compassionate such empty souls that have no God, no Christ, no Heaven to talk of, but meer unprofitable trifles;
and move him to compassionate such empty Souls that have no God, no christ, no Heaven to talk of, but mere unprofitable trifles;
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but the company of those is sweet to him, that will discourse about the matters of his salvation:
but the company of those is sweet to him, that will discourse about the matters of his salvation:
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That will tell him how he may get more Grace, and open to him more the mysteries of the Gospel,
That will tell him how he may get more Grace, and open to him more the Mysteres of the Gospel,
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and speak of the Riches of Gods Love in Christ, or tell him of the dangers that are yet before him,
and speak of the Riches of God's Love in christ, or tell him of the dangers that Are yet before him,
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or the duties that he must perform. These matters are now savory to him, for these he knows do indeed concern him,
or the duties that he must perform. These matters Are now savoury to him, for these he knows doe indeed concern him,
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and are worth the talking of.
and Are worth the talking of.
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When a man is in a strange Countrey a thousand miles of, it doth him good to meet with his own countrey-men,
When a man is in a strange Country a thousand miles of, it does him good to meet with his own countrymen,
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and talk with them about his friends, and family, and his estate, and inheritance, and home, which he must return to:
and talk with them about his Friends, and family, and his estate, and inheritance, and home, which he must return to:
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one hour of this discourse is sweeter to him, then an 100 with the strangers of the countrey, about matters that are little to him: so is it here.
one hour of this discourse is Sweeten to him, then an 100 with the Strangers of the country, about matters that Are little to him: so is it Here.
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A Christian that knoweth he is a stranger in this world, and that his God, his salvation, his home, his Inheritance, are all in the world to come;
A Christian that Knoweth he is a stranger in this world, and that his God, his salvation, his home, his Inheritance, Are all in the world to come;
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Had rather far discourse with a heavenly minded man about his father, and everlasting works and blessedness,
Had rather Far discourse with a heavenly minded man about his father, and everlasting works and blessedness,
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then with worldly men about this world.
then with worldly men about this world.
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Who loveth not the company of his dearest friends and Brethren more then of strangers or enemies? We know, those that fear God are like to be our companions for ever,
Who loves not the company of his dearest Friends and Brothers more then of Strangers or enemies? We know, those that Fear God Are like to be our Sodales for ever,
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and therefore we would have them our companions here.
and Therefore we would have them our Sodales Here.
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You may see by Scripture that it is thus with true Christians, Psalm 15. 4. In his eyes a vile person is contemned,
You may see by Scripture that it is thus with true Christians, Psalm 15. 4. In his eyes a vile person is contemned,
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but he honoureth them that fear God, Psalm 55. 14. They take sweet counsel together, and walk to the house of God in company, Mal. 3. 16. They that feared the Lord, spake often one to another, &c. Psalm 119. 63. I am a companion, saith David, of all them that fear thee,
but he Honoureth them that Fear God, Psalm 55. 14. They take sweet counsel together, and walk to the house of God in company, Malachi 3. 16. They that feared the Lord, spoke often one to Another, etc. Psalm 119. 63. I am a Companion, Says David, of all them that Fear thee,
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and of them that keep thy Precepts. and of them that keep thy Precepts.
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And it is one of the Hebrews Commendations, That they became companions of them that suffered for Christ.
And it is one of the Hebrews Commendations, That they became Sodales of them that suffered for christ.
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Heb. 10. 33. And on the contrary side, it was faigned to be one of Jobs Iniquities, to go in Company with the workers of iniquity, Job 34. 8. For men are supposed to be such as their company is:
Hebrew 10. 33. And on the contrary side, it was feigned to be one of Jobs Iniquities, to go in Company with the workers of iniquity, Job 34. 8. For men Are supposed to be such as their company is:
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and we are commanded with such, no, not to eat, 1 Cor. 5. 11. And to have no company with them, that they may be ashamed, 2 Thes. 3. 14. And Solomon saith, Prov. 13. 20. A companion of feels shall be destroyed. SECT. XXX. 6. ANother part of the change of the life, is this:
and we Are commanded with such, no, not to eat, 1 Cor. 5. 11. And to have no company with them, that they may be ashamed, 2 Thebes 3. 14. And Solomon Says, Curae 13. 20. A Companion of feels shall be destroyed. SECT. XXX. 6. another part of the change of the life, is this:
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True Conversion makes a man Compassionate to those that are unconverted, and very desirous of their Conversion,
True Conversion makes a man Compassionate to those that Are unconverted, and very desirous of their Conversion,
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and therefore sets men upon such endeavours as they can use to bring it to pass,
and Therefore sets men upon such endeavours as they can use to bring it to pass,
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yea, it makes men zealous of good works, Tit. 2. 19. and very careful and studious to do what good they can.
yea, it makes men zealous of good works, Tit. 2. 19. and very careful and studious to do what good they can.
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It is the disposition of wicked men to draw others with them into wickedness, and to make others as bad as themselves:
It is the disposition of wicked men to draw Others with them into wickedness, and to make Others as bad as themselves:
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they not onely do that which is evil, but have pleasure in them that do it, Rom. 1. 32. They would have others as loos as they,they not only do that which is evil, but have pleasure in them that do it, Rom. 1. 32. They would have Others as loos as they,
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and as careless of their own souls as they, and to make as light a matter of sin as they do.
and as careless of their own Souls as they, and to make as Light a matter of since as they do.
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The drunkard would have companions, and the gamester would have companions:
The drunkard would have Sodales, and the gamester would have Sodales:
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every one that hates and derides a godly life, would have all others do so too.
every one that hates and derides a godly life, would have all Others do so too.
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Men are loath to go to hell alone, but like men that are running violently down a hill, they draw one another with them.
Men Are loath to go to hell alone, but like men that Are running violently down a hill, they draw one Another with them.
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It somewhat comforts them to see most of the world as bad as themselves, because they think then God will not condemn so many:
It somewhat comforts them to see most of the world as bad as themselves, Because they think then God will not condemn so many:
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as if the number of sinners did extenuate the wrong:
as if the number of Sinners did extenuate the wrong:
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And those unconverted men that are not so bad as to wish others as bad as themselves,
And those unconverted men that Are not so bad as to wish Others as bad as themselves,
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yet have little zeal for mens recovery; for how can they love other men better then themselves?
yet have little zeal for men's recovery; for how can they love other men better then themselves?
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But when Conversion hath given a man a sight and sense of the evil of sin, it makes him pity all that are missd;
But when Conversion hath given a man a sighed and sense of the evil of since, it makes him pity all that Are missd;
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and earnestly desire their conversion and Recovery. Oh, how fain would the gracious soul have others to see the folly of sin, as he hath seen it!
and earnestly desire their conversion and Recovery. O, how fain would the gracious soul have Others to see the folly of since, as he hath seen it!
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How fain would he have them see the need of Christ, that Glory above, that Felicity that lieth in the favour of God, as he hath seen them!
How fain would he have them see the need of christ, that Glory above, that Felicity that lies in the favour of God, as he hath seen them!
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It doth him good to have companions in Good: He hath no mind to be happy alone.
It does him good to have Sodales in Good: He hath no mind to be happy alone.
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The Number of Partakers he knows will not at all diminish his Joyes.
The Number of Partakers he knows will not At all diminish his Joys.
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If he could tell how, he would have all the world to be as happy as himself, the more the better.
If he could tell how, he would have all the world to be as happy as himself, the more the better.
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And therefore he prayeth heartily for the conversion of other men:
And Therefore he Prayeth heartily for the conversion of other men:
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He pleadeth with them, and perswadeth them, and fain he would have their eyes to be opened,
He pleads with them, and Persuadeth them, and fain he would have their eyes to be opened,
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and their hearts to be softned and turned to God.
and their hearts to be softened and turned to God.
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He remembreth that their case was once his own, and how foolish and froward he was, even as they now are:
He Remember that their case was once his own, and how foolish and froward he was, even as they now Are:
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He remembreth how miserable he then was, though he knew it not, and would not for all the world be in the same case again;
He Remember how miserable he then was, though he knew it not, and would not for all the world be in the same case again;
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and therefore he cannot chuse but pitty those that he hath left behind him; and long for their Deliverance.
and Therefore he cannot choose but pity those that he hath left behind him; and long for their Deliverance.
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Truly Sinners, it is from hence, that men fearing God do trouble you so much in your sins,
Truly Sinners, it is from hence, that men fearing God do trouble you so much in your Sins,
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and make such a stir with you about matters of your souls; and tell you of your danger, and perswade you to turn and take another course:
and make such a stir with you about matters of your Souls; and tell you of your danger, and persuade you to turn and take Another course:
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It is, because they are loth to see you perish if they could help it.
It is, Because they Are loath to see you perish if they could help it.
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You would have them let you alone, but they are loth to let you alone, in such a case and way as that.
You would have them let you alone, but they Are loath to let you alone, in such a case and Way as that.
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If some that are running to drown themselves, or do any mischief to themselves, should bid you let them alone,
If Some that Are running to drown themselves, or do any mischief to themselves, should bid you let them alone,
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and meddle with your selves, and take no care for them, you would not let them alone for all that,
and meddle with your selves, and take no care for them, you would not let them alone for all that,
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but would hinder them if you could from making away themselves.
but would hinder them if you could from making away themselves.
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So, if you are angry with men that would keep you out of hell, and bid them let you alone,
So, if you Are angry with men that would keep you out of hell, and bid them let you alone,
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and take no care for you, because you shall answer for your selves, this will not satisfie them to stand still,
and take no care for you, Because you shall answer for your selves, this will not satisfy them to stand still,
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and see you run into damnation, if they knew how to help it. Alas!
and see you run into damnation, if they knew how to help it. Alas!
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It is not because they love to be medling with other folks matters, or take pleasure in reproving and controuling other men:
It is not Because they love to be meddling with other folks matters, or take pleasure in reproving and controlling other men:
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If it were not for your sakes and the glory of God, it is easier for us to let you alone.
If it were not for your sakes and the glory of God, it is Easier for us to let you alone.
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We have work enough of our own to do, and dangers enough of our own to prevent.
We have work enough of our own to do, and dangers enough of our own to prevent.
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It is small pleasure to any man that is well in his wits to meddle needlesly with other mens matters,
It is small pleasure to any man that is well in his wits to meddle needlessly with other men's matters,
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and to contradict wilfull sinners, when he knows how little thanks he is like to have for it.
and to contradict wilful Sinners, when he knows how little thanks he is like to have for it.
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What do you think we long to have men hate us and fly in our faces? Is it a pleasure to us to vex men,
What do you think we long to have men hate us and fly in our faces? Is it a pleasure to us to vex men,
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and make them our enemies? No alas, it is so great a displeasure, that it becomes a strong temptation to us to be unfaithful or negligent in our duty.
and make them our enemies? No alas, it is so great a displeasure, that it becomes a strong temptation to us to be unfaithful or negligent in our duty.
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Many a Minister is so loath to get the ill will of his people, that he lets them alone in their sins,
Many a Minister is so loath to get the ill will of his people, that he lets them alone in their Sins,
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or onely telleth them of it in Publike, or at the most but in an easie uneffectual way,
or only Telleth them of it in Public, or At the most but in an easy uneffectual Way,
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and so fals in danger of perishing with them for company.
and so falls in danger of perishing with them for company.
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Nothing makes more negligent unconscionable Ministers (next the unfaithfulness of their own hearts) then peoples hating their Instructions and Reproofs,
Nothing makes more negligent unconscionable Ministers (next the unfaithfulness of their own hearts) then peoples hating their Instructions and Reproofs,
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and impatient hearing the means that should recover them.
and impatient hearing the means that should recover them.
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Carnal Ministers will not cast themselves upon the peoples displeasure, but rather let them alone and venture them.
Carnal Ministers will not cast themselves upon the peoples displeasure, but rather let them alone and venture them.
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They that dare venture their own souls to escape the ill will of men, will venture other mens too:
They that Dare venture their own Souls to escape the ill will of men, will venture other men's too:
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And so it is also with private Christians.
And so it is also with private Christians.
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The reason why so few will be brought to deal plainly and faithfully for the saving of others, is,
The reason why so few will be brought to deal plainly and faithfully for the Saving of Others, is,
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because it is commonly so ill taken. Alas, Sinners!
Because it is commonly so ill taken. Alas, Sinners!
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What ease, what profit, what good is it, think you to other men to trouble you in your sins,
What ease, what profit, what good is it, think you to other men to trouble you in your Sins,
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if it were not for your good, and for the Command and glory of God? But what man that is not a Tyger,
if it were not for your good, and for the Command and glory of God? But what man that is not a Tiger,
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or hath not a heart of stone within him, can see men within a little of damnation and let them alone? Who can be so cruel as to hold his tongue,
or hath not a heart of stone within him, can see men within a little of damnation and let them alone? Who can be so cruel as to hold his tongue,
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while he seeth men in the high-way to Hell? If we were yet in our unbelief,
while he sees men in the highway to Hell? If we were yet in our unbelief,
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and did not believe that the Word of God is true, or that unconverted men shall certainly perish,
and did not believe that the Word of God is true, or that unconverted men shall Certainly perish,
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then we might well be silent, For who would go to make men sad with Melancholly Fancies or fearful dreams that have no Truth in them? But Oh, do not blame a man that hath been in the same condition himself,
then we might well be silent, For who would go to make men sad with Melancholy Fancies or fearful dreams that have no Truth in them? But O, do not blame a man that hath been in the same condition himself,
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and is mercifully delivered by Converting Grace, if he look back to those he hath left behind,
and is mercifully Delivered by Converting Grace, if he look back to those he hath left behind,
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and tell them of their danger!
and tell them of their danger!
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Do not blame a man that hath his eyes opened by Faith, and seeth hell fire a little before you,
Do not blame a man that hath his eyes opened by Faith, and sees hell fire a little before you,
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if he should call to you, and call again, and call with tears, and greatest earnestness, to entreat you to stop, and go no further.
if he should call to you, and call again, and call with tears, and greatest earnestness, to entreat you to stop, and go no further.
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I dare say, if you did see what he seeth, you would be of the same mind,
I Dare say, if you did see what he sees, you would be of the same mind,
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and would be as loth to go on in an unconverted condition, as any one would be to suffer you.
and would be as loath to go on in an unconverted condition, as any one would be to suffer you.
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When the eyes of Sinners are shut that they see not their own condition, nor what a storm is rising in Heaven against them, they are content and quiet at the gates of Hell!
When the eyes of Sinners Are shut that they see not their own condition, nor what a storm is rising in Heaven against them, they Are content and quiet At the gates of Hell!
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but when either Grace or Torments have opened their eyes, the case will be quite changed with thm.
but when either Grace or Torments have opened their eyes, the case will be quite changed with thm.
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Well, this is certain, that when ever God converteth the soul, he maketh men very desirous of other mens conversion,
Well, this is certain, that when ever God Converts the soul, he makes men very desirous of other men's conversion,
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and very compassionate to them that are yet in darkness and in bondage by their sins.
and very compassionate to them that Are yet in darkness and in bondage by their Sins.
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Not onely Paul and the Preachers of the Gospel say: Necessity is laid upon me, and wo unto me if I preach not the Gospel:
Not only Paul and the Preachers of the Gospel say: Necessity is laid upon me, and woe unto me if I preach not the Gospel:
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But every Christian in his place doth find a necessity upon him to endeavour the good of others;
But every Christian in his place does find a necessity upon him to endeavour the good of Others;
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and he findeth an earnest desire to it, and a delight in that which God hath made so necessary.
and he finds an earnest desire to it, and a delight in that which God hath made so necessary.
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And it is not in this matter of Conversion onely, but in all other things also, that a true Christian hath a special inclination to do good.
And it is not in this matter of Conversion only, but in all other things also, that a true Christian hath a special inclination to do good.
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As he that is evil delighteth to do evil, so he that is good, delighteth to do good:
As he that is evil delights to do evil, so he that is good, delights to do good:
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though he be not perfectly good, for so is none till he come to heaven:
though he be not perfectly good, for so is none till he come to heaven:
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much less primitively and of himself good, for so there is none good but God, Matth. 19. 17. Yet hath he a derived and imperfect goodness,
much less primitively and of himself good, for so there is none good but God, Matthew 19. 17. Yet hath he a derived and imperfect Goodness,
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and in that measure as he is good, he must needs be prone to do good:
and in that measure as he is good, he must needs be prove to do good:
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For every thing will work according to its Nature.
For every thing will work according to its Nature.
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It is a death to wicked men to do that which is a godly mans delight.
It is a death to wicked men to do that which is a godly men delight.
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A man or beast connot fly in the ayr, but a bird can do it as easily as we can walk on the earth.
A man or beast connote fly in the air, but a bird can do it as Easily as we can walk on the earth.
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A good man is never in his own Element, but when he is doing some good: his mind runneth on it.
A good man is never in his own Element, but when he is doing Some good: his mind Runneth on it.
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He studieth how he may effect it;
He studieth how he may Effect it;
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and he is not content to do good, unless he do much good. He knoweth what Christ hath said:
and he is not content to do good, unless he do much good. He Knoweth what christ hath said:
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Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bring forth much fruit, Joh. 15. 8. He findeth by experience that which others will not believe, that doing good, is either a receiving of good, or inseparably conjunct with it.Herein is my Father glorified, that you bring forth much fruit, John 15. 8. He finds by experience that which Others will not believe, that doing good, is either a receiving of good, or inseparably conjunct with it.
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The more a man giveth to the poor, or to other good uses, with right Intents, the more he receiveth.
The more a man gives to the poor, or to other good uses, with right Intents, the more he receives.
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Whatever others receive by his endeavours, he is sure that he shall not lose his labour, or cost, as to himself.
Whatever Others receive by his endeavours, he is sure that he shall not loose his labour, or cost, as to himself.
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He that giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord, and look what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again.He that gives to the poor, dares to the Lord, and look what he Layeth out, it shall be paid him again.
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A carnal man is ever selfish, and draws all to him, as if there were no one but himself that he cared for:
A carnal man is ever selfish, and draws all to him, as if there were no one but himself that he cared for:
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But a gracious man is in his place and measure like God, a Communicative Good. As God is good and doth good, Psalm 119. 68. So is he.
But a gracious man is in his place and measure like God, a Communicative Good. As God is good and does good, Psalm 119. 68. So is he.
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That which a mans Nature inclineth him to, he cannot forget.
That which a men Nature Inclineth him to, he cannot forget.
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A good man forgets not in the main to do good, for he knoweth that with such sacrifice God is well pleased, Heb. 13. 16. Mark this all you that profess more zeal for God then others:
A good man forgets not in the main to do good, for he Knoweth that with such sacrifice God is well pleased, Hebrew 13. 16. Mark this all you that profess more zeal for God then Others:
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Believe it, true Conversion will appear in good works.
Believe it, true Conversion will appear in good works.
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The true servants of Christ do as much exceed the world in a contempt of earthly things,
The true Servants of christ do as much exceed the world in a contempt of earthly things,
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and in compassion to the miserable, and in readiness and bounty, according to their ability to those that want:
and in compassion to the miserable, and in readiness and bounty, according to their ability to those that want:
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as they do exceed them in praying, or other duties.
as they do exceed them in praying, or other duties.
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Other men part with the world as their treasure, and almost as their blood, but the heavenly Christian parteth with it as his superfluity,
Other men part with the world as their treasure, and almost as their blood, but the heavenly Christian parts with it as his superfluity,
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or at least as that which he can spare. Faith teacheth men to do good;
or At least as that which he can spare. Faith Teaches men to do good;
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and good works are part of the Riches of a Saint, 1 Tim. 6. 18. Doing good is so excellent and Necessary a thing, that even an enemy must be made partaker of it, Matth. 5. 44. And want of thankfulness or requital from men, is no excuse to them that neglect it, Luk. 6. 35. Some works of Piety may be forborn for doing good to others, Mar. 3. 4.
and good works Are part of the Riches of a Saint, 1 Tim. 6. 18. Doing good is so excellent and Necessary a thing, that even an enemy must be made partaker of it, Matthew 5. 44. And want of thankfulness or requital from men, is no excuse to them that neglect it, Luk. 6. 35. some works of Piety may be forborn for doing good to Others, Mar. 3. 4.
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So much for that part of the Change.
So much for that part of the Change.
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CHAP. II. SECT. I. I Have spoken of the work of Conversion, as it containeth the Change of the Judgement, and of the Heart, and of the Life, and so have finished the third Particular promised:
CHAP. II SECT. I. I Have spoken of the work of Conversion, as it Containeth the Change of the Judgement, and of the Heart, and of the Life, and so have finished the third Particular promised:
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which was to shew you what Conversion is, and wherein it doth consist.
which was to show you what Conversion is, and wherein it does consist.
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By what is said, you may easily see that it is a great Change that is made on the soul and in the Life, by this Renewing Grace of Christ.
By what is said, you may Easily see that it is a great Change that is made on the soul and in the Life, by this Renewing Grace of christ.
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Me thinks now all those men that know, or may know, that never such a work was wrought upon their hearts, should see that it is time to look about them,
Me thinks now all those men that know, or may know, that never such a work was wrought upon their hearts, should see that it is time to look about them,
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and to lay to heart the sad conclusion which Christ hath here protested in my Text. What! Have all the people of this Congregation found all this change upon Judgement, Heart and Life,
and to lay to heart the sad conclusion which christ hath Here protested in my Text. What! Have all the people of this Congregation found all this change upon Judgement, Heart and Life,
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as I have here spoken of? Oh, that it were so well. What a joy were that to us, to Angels, to Christ himself!
as I have Here spoken of? O, that it were so well. What a joy were that to us, to Angels, to christ himself!
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and what everlasting joy would that be to themselves! But alas!
and what everlasting joy would that be to themselves! But alas!
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Their conversations and careless lives do tell us, that with too many of them it is far otherwise.
Their conversations and careless lives do tell us, that with too many of them it is Far otherwise.
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And what keepeth such guilty souls in peace? Can so many men hear such a Text as this:
And what Keepeth such guilty Souls in peace? Can so many men hear such a Text as this:
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That except they be converted they cannot be saved, and yet not look about them,
That except they be converted they cannot be saved, and yet not look about them,
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nor be awakened from their security? Yet it is too evident by sad experience, that they that read this and know,
nor be awakened from their security? Yet it is too evident by sad experience, that they that read this and know,
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or might know, that they are not converted, are yet as careless as if they could endure damnation well enough.
or might know, that they Are not converted, Are yet as careless as if they could endure damnation well enough.
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And what is the matter? And how comes this to pass? Doubtless, because they do not throughly believe the truth of what is said.
And what is the matter? And how comes this to pass? Doubtless, Because they do not thoroughly believe the truth of what is said.
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I shall therefore come now to the next thing promised:
I shall Therefore come now to the next thing promised:
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Briefly to shew you from the Word of God the Certain truth of what we have in hand, That you may see it is a matter past all doubt and Question.
Briefly to show you from the Word of God the Certain truth of what we have in hand, That you may see it is a matter passed all doubt and Question.
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And first, what need you any more then the very words of the Text? Do you need further proof, where you have the words of Christ himself? But you shall see yet more, Joh. 3. 3. He telleth Nicodemus, That except a man be Regenerate and born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
And First, what need you any more then the very words of the Text? Do you need further proof, where you have the words of christ himself? But you shall see yet more, John 3. 3. He Telleth Nicodemus, That except a man be Regenerate and born again, he cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
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That is, As a child is as it were a New Creature that lately received life, which had none before,
That is, As a child is as it were a New Creature that lately received life, which had none before,
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and newly entereth into the world;
and newly entereth into the world;
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so must very man that will be saved, as it were receive a New spiritual Life,
so must very man that will be saved, as it were receive a New spiritual Life,
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and enter into the world of Grace, even into the Church of God, and begin his life as it were again, 2 Cor. 5. 17. If any man be in Christ he is a new Creature, old things are passed away,
and enter into the world of Grace, even into the Church of God, and begin his life as it were again, 2 Cor. 5. 17. If any man be in christ he is a new Creature, old things Are passed away,
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behold, all things are become new! See here both the Necessity, and the Nature of this Change.behold, all things Are become new! See Here both the Necessity, and the Nature of this Change.
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It is not one or two, but every man that is in Christ, that is thus converted.
It is not one or two, but every man that is in christ, that is thus converted.
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And he that is not in Christ, is not a Christian, and he that is not a Christian cannot be saved.
And he that is not in christ, is not a Christian, and he that is not a Christian cannot be saved.
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Every true Christian then is a New Creature, not in substance, but in Quality and in Life, Old things are past away,
Every true Christian then is a New Creature, not in substance, but in Quality and in Life, Old things Are passed away,
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behold, all things are become New! What are these all things? but those that I have before expressed to you.
behold, all things Are become New! What Are these all things? but those that I have before expressed to you.
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A true converted man hath not the same Ends and Intentions that he had before:
A true converted man hath not the same Ends and Intentions that he had before:
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He hath a new hope and happiness, New Love, New Desires, New Sorrow, New Delight, New Resolution, and a New Conversation:
He hath a new hope and happiness, New Love, New Desires, New Sorrow, New Delight, New Resolution, and a New Conversation:
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all is become New. He entreth a New Covenant with Christ, and so he hath a New Master, a New Head, and Husband, and Lord:
all is become New. He entereth a New Covenant with christ, and so he hath a New Master, a New Head, and Husband, and Lord:
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And is now a member of a new Society, and entred into a new Kingdom and Family.
And is now a member of a new Society, and entered into a new Kingdom and Family.
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He hath a new work to do, he hath new company to converse with, he hath new thoughts in his heart, and speaks a new Language.
He hath a new work to do, he hath new company to converse with, he hath new thoughts in his heart, and speaks a new Language.
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He leadeth his life by a new Law:
He leads his life by a new Law:
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and thus all things are become New Even Relations are here included, as well as Physical Qualifications.
and thus all things Are become New Even Relations Are Here included, as well as Physical Qualifications.
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For he hath a new Father, a new Inheritance, and so of the Rest. It must needs be a great change indeed, where all things are become new.
For he hath a new Father, a new Inheritance, and so of the Rest. It must needs be a great change indeed, where all things Are become new.
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If it were but one or two of these, it would make a great alteration;
If it were but one or two of these, it would make a great alteration;
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much more when it is in all. So in the 1 Pet. 2. 2. The Apostle likeneth them to new born babes, who must therefore desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may live and grow by it.
much more when it is in all. So in the 1 Pet. 2. 2. The Apostle likeneth them to new born babes, who must Therefore desire the sincere milk of the word, that they may live and grow by it.
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And in Gal. 6. 15. For in Christ Jesus neither Circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new Creature.
And in Gal. 6. 15. For in christ jesus neither Circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new Creature.
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The world must be crucified to us and we to the world, that we may live a new to God, ver. 14. And I told you before out of Eph. 4. 22, 23, 24. That in conversion we put off the old man, which according to the deceitful lusts, is corrupt,
The world must be Crucified to us and we to the world, that we may live a new to God, ver. 14. And I told you before out of Ephesians 4. 22, 23, 24. That in conversion we put off the old man, which according to the deceitful Lustiest, is corrupt,
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and are renewed in the spirit of our mind, and put on the new man, which after God is created in Righteousness and true Holiness. and Are renewed in the Spirit of our mind, and put on the new man, which After God is created in Righteousness and true Holiness.
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And Tit. 3. 5. According to his mercy he saved us by the washing of Regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he sheddeth on us, through Jesus Christ our Saviour, that being justified by his Grace, we might be made Heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
And Tit. 3. 5. According to his mercy he saved us by the washing of Regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he sheds on us, through jesus christ our Saviour, that being justified by his Grace, we might be made Heirs according to the hope of Eternal life.
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So Col. 3. 10. We put on the new man which is renewed in knowledge after the Image of him that created us.
So Col. 3. 10. We put on the new man which is renewed in knowledge After the Image of him that created us.
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Ezeek. 18. 31. He commandeth them to make them a new heart, and a new spirit.
Ezeek. 18. 31. He commands them to make them a new heart, and a new Spirit.
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And what he commandeth all, he declareth himself resolved to give to his Elect, Ezek. 36. 26. A new heart also will I give you,
And what he commands all, he Declareth himself resolved to give to his Elect, Ezekiel 36. 26. A new heart also will I give you,
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and a new spirit will I put into you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh,
and a new Spirit will I put into you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your Flesh,
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and I will give you an heart of flesh;
and I will give you an heart of Flesh;
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and I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes,
and I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes,
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and ye shall keep my Judgements and do them. and you shall keep my Judgments and do them.
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So in Ezek. 11. 19. I will give them one heart, and I will put a New spirit within them;
So in Ezekiel 11. 19. I will give them one heart, and I will put a New Spirit within them;
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and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them an heart of flesh;
and I will take the stony heart out of their Flesh, and will give them an heart of Flesh;
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that they may walk in my Statutes, and keep my Ordinances and do them, and they shall be my people,
that they may walk in my Statutes, and keep my Ordinances and do them, and they shall be my people,
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and I will be their God. and I will be their God.
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And as they are new creatures, so they have a new Commandment, or Law to live by:
And as they Are new creatures, so they have a new Commandment, or Law to live by:
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and a new promise, or Covenant for their Inheritance, Joh. 13. 34. Luk. 22. 20. 2 Cor. 3. 6. Heb. 9. 15. They have a New name, that no man knoweth but he that hath it, Rev. 2. 17. or at last they shall have.
and a new promise, or Covenant for their Inheritance, John 13. 34. Luk. 22. 20. 2 Cor. 3. 6. Hebrew 9. 15. They have a New name, that no man Knoweth but he that hath it, Rev. 2. 17. or At last they shall have.
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They have New Imployments, even serving God in newness of life, that as they were planted together in the likeness of Christs death, they should be also in the likeness of his Resurrection.
They have New Employments, even serving God in newness of life, that as they were planted together in the likeness of Christ death, they should be also in the likeness of his Resurrection.
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Knowing this, that their old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth they should not serve sin.
Knowing this, that their old man is Crucified with him, that the body of since might be destroyed, that henceforth they should not serve since.
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For he that is dead is justified or freed from son, Rom. 6. 4, 5, 6, 7. And thus they serve God in newness of spirit, Rom. 7. 6. And so the whole Church is one new man in Christ, Eph. 2. 15. And a new lump that is purged from the old Leaven, must all particular Churches of Christians be, 1 Cor. 5. 7. But lest any doubt should be left, I will reduce the rest to some particular Arguments.For he that is dead is justified or freed from son, Rom. 6. 4, 5, 6, 7. And thus they serve God in newness of Spirit, Rom. 7. 6. And so the Whole Church is one new man in christ, Ephesians 2. 15. And a new lump that is purged from the old Leaven, must all particular Churches of Christians be, 1 Cor. 5. 7. But lest any doubt should be left, I will reduce the rest to Some particular Arguments.
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1. It is the very Office of Jesus Christ, which he came into the world to perform, to bring back ungodly sinners unto God.
1. It is the very Office of jesus christ, which he Come into the world to perform, to bring back ungodly Sinners unto God.
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And shall we think that Christ came on a needless errand? Believe it Sirs,
And shall we think that christ Come on a needless errand? Believe it Sirs,
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As his suffering was Necessary for our Ransom, so was his Doctrine and Spirit, as Necessary for our Conversion,
As his suffering was Necessary for our Ransom, so was his Doctrine and Spirit, as Necessary for our Conversion,
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and we can no more be saved without the one, then without the other.
and we can no more be saved without the one, then without the other.
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Think with your selves whether it be a likely thing, that God should send his Son on earth by a Miracle, surpassing all Miracles,
Think with your selves whither it be a likely thing, that God should send his Son on earth by a Miracle, surpassing all Miracles,
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and this on purpose to call home straying sinful souls;
and this on purpose to call home straying sinful Souls;
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if they might be saved without Conversion? If it had been possible for men to be happy without holiness,
if they might be saved without Conversion? If it had been possible for men to be happy without holiness,
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and to escape misery without escaping sin, what need Christ have come to sanctifie them? The Lord Jesus is the great Physitian of souls,
and to escape misery without escaping since, what need christ have come to sanctify them? The Lord jesus is the great physician of Souls,
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and he comes not to heal any petty diseases, that might as well have been healed without him:
and he comes not to heal any Petty diseases, that might as well have been healed without him:
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But he comes to cure a killing plague, that no one else could have cured but himself.
But he comes to cure a killing plague, that no one Else could have cured but himself.
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It was never the mind of Christ to come down from Heaven to suffer for our sins, that we might be saved in them without a change.
It was never the mind of christ to come down from Heaven to suffer for our Sins, that we might be saved in them without a change.
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Never did it enter into his holy thoughts to bring men to glory in their sins;
Never did it enter into his holy thoughts to bring men to glory in their Sins;
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but to destroy their sins that would keep them out of Glory. He never meant to bring you and your disease to heaven together;
but to destroy their Sins that would keep them out of Glory. He never meant to bring you and your disease to heaven together;
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but to heal your disease, that else would be your ruin.
but to heal your disease, that Else would be your ruin.
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What shall we think, that Christ came to Impute a Righteousness to the impenitent and unconverted? And to make God believe that they are just in him, who are not in him at all? And to make men seem to be what they are not? Why, this were to fain the blessed Son of God to be the Patron of Iniquity;
What shall we think, that christ Come to Impute a Righteousness to the impenitent and unconverted? And to make God believe that they Are just in him, who Are not in him At all? And to make men seem to be what they Are not? Why, this were to fain the blessed Son of God to be the Patron of Iniquity;
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and to die for the upholding of sin; and not for the destroying of it.
and to die for the upholding of since; and not for the destroying of it.
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What greater blasphemy against Christ can there be, then to imagine that he befriendeth sin which he doth so hate? And that he taketh part with Satan,
What greater blasphemy against christ can there be, then to imagine that he befriendeth since which he does so hate? And that he Takes part with Satan,
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and strengtheneth his Kingdom, when it was his very business in the world to destroy it,
and strengtheneth his Kingdom, when it was his very business in the world to destroy it,
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and his works? 1 Joh. 3. 8. What, must Christ come, and so Miraculously condescend,
and his works? 1 John 3. 8. What, must christ come, and so Miraculously condescend,
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and do, and suffer what he did, and all to heal diseased souls, and kill that sin that else would kill them,
and do, and suffer what he did, and all to heal diseased Souls, and kill that since that Else would kill them,
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and after all this, shall he be made the Patron of it? Take this home with thee to thy heart, unconverted sinner, whoever thou art:
and After all this, shall he be made the Patron of it? Take this home with thee to thy heart, unconverted sinner, whoever thou art:
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If men could have been saved without conversion, Christ would never have done so much to convert them as he hath done.
If men could have been saved without conversion, christ would never have done so much to convert them as he hath done.
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You comfort your selves in Christ, while you live in wilfull sinning, and you think that though you be not renewed,
You Comfort your selves in christ, while you live in wilful sinning, and you think that though you be not renewed,
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yet you shall be pardoned and saved by his blood-shed.
yet you shall be pardoned and saved by his bloodshed.
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Why, I tell you from the Word of God, you may fetch much terrour from the thoughts of Christ;
Why, I tell you from the Word of God, you may fetch much terror from the thoughts of christ;
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but hope of salvation without Conversion he will afford you none.
but hope of salvation without Conversion he will afford you none.
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You may rather think with your selves, that if the changing of a sinner had not been a work of great Necessity, Christ would never have come down to do it.
You may rather think with your selves, that if the changing of a sinner had not been a work of great Necessity, christ would never have come down to do it.
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I know that we have free pardon of sin by his blood, or else we had no hope:
I know that we have free pardon of since by his blood, or Else we had no hope:
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But it is none but the converted that partake of that pardon;
But it is none but the converted that partake of that pardon;
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as you may see, Mar. 4. 12. Lest at any time they be converted, and their sin should be forgiven them.
as you may see, Mar. 4. 12. Lest At any time they be converted, and their since should be forgiven them.
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So Act. 26. 18. Act. 3. 19. Repent ye therefore, that your sins may be blotted out.
So Act. 26. 18. Act. 3. 19. repent you Therefore, that your Sins may be blotted out.
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If you had but that one Chapter, Luk. 15. to tell you in what manner Christ doth save men, you might easily see, it is not by bringing them to Heaven in their ungodliness:
If you had but that one Chapter, Luk. 15. to tell you in what manner christ does save men, you might Easily see, it is not by bringing them to Heaven in their ungodliness:
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He likneth himself to one that having lost a sheep in the wilderness, goeth and seeketh after it, till he find it:
He likneth himself to one that having lost a sheep in the Wilderness, Goes and seeks After it, till he find it:
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and when he hath found (what, doth he leave it? No;
and when he hath found (what, does he leave it? No;
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but) layeth it on his shoulders, and bringeth it home Rejoycing, ver. 4, 5. Or like one that sweepeth the house to find a piece of silver that was lost, ver. 8. Or like the Father that gladly Receiveth the returning Prodigal.
but) Layeth it on his shoulders, and brings it home Rejoicing, ver. 4, 5. Or like one that sweeps the house to find a piece of silver that was lost, ver. 8. Or like the Father that gladly Receives the returning Prodigal.
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But without Returning, there had been no Receiving him; nor no Rejoycing over him.
But without Returning, there had been no Receiving him; nor no Rejoicing over him.
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Object. But doth not Christ tell us of some that needed no Repentance, vers. 7. Answ. True,Object. But does not christ tell us of Some that needed no Repentance, vers. 7. Answer True,
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why is that? Because they had truly Repented before. They needed no conversion;
why is that? Because they had truly Repented before. They needed no conversion;
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or such conversion as the New Converts have, which consists in a change, from a state of sin to God:
or such conversion as the New Converts have, which consists in a change, from a state of since to God:
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But onely a proceeding in obedience, and particular Repentance for their particular slips.
But only a proceeding in Obedience, and particular Repentance for their particular slips.
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But if they had not been converted before, they would have needed such a Conversion or Repentance.
But if they had not been converted before, they would have needed such a Conversion or Repentance.
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For so the Prophet saith, Isa. 53. 6. All we like sheep have gone astray, and have turned every one to his own way:
For so the Prophet Says, Isaiah 53. 6. All we like sheep have gone astray, and have turned every one to his own Way:
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And so 1 Pet. 2. 25. For ye were as sheep going astray, but are returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
And so 1 Pet. 2. 25. For you were as sheep going astray, but Are returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your Souls.
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Or if there be any that were sanctified in their Infancy, as no doubt there is,
Or if there be any that were sanctified in their Infancy, as no doubt there is,
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so that their actual going astray was prevented;
so that their actual going astray was prevented;
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yet as they went astray in Adam and their Parents, so had they a straying disposition in their corrupted Natures, which needeth a turn,
yet as they went astray in Adam and their Parents, so had they a straying disposition in their corrupted Nature's, which needs a turn,
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as well as the sins which appear in the life.
as well as the Sins which appear in the life.
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And thus it appeareth that Christ came of purpose to Convert men, and not to pardon any soul without conversion, Luk. 19. 10. The Son of man is come to seek,
And thus it appears that christ Come of purpose to Convert men, and not to pardon any soul without conversion, Luk. 19. 10. The Son of man is come to seek,
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and to savè that which was lost, Tit. 2. 14. Who gave himself for us (not to pardon us,and to savè that which was lost, Tit. 2. 14. Who gave himself for us (not to pardon us,
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and to save without converting us, but) to redeem us from all iniquity, and purifie to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
and to save without converting us, but) to Redeem us from all iniquity, and purify to himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
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So that hence you may see the Absolute Necessity of Conversion to Salvation.
So that hence you may see the Absolute Necessity of Conversion to Salvation.
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2. It is the very Drift of the Gospel, and main Design of the whole word of God, to convert men from Sin to God,
2. It is the very Drift of the Gospel, and main Design of the Whole word of God, to convert men from since to God,
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and build them up when they are once converted. And do you think that God would have made it the scope of his Word,
and built them up when they Are once converted. And do you think that God would have made it the scope of his Word,
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if it had not been Necessary? If a man could be saved without conversioin, what need God to inspire Prophets and Apostles to deliver his Word to the world,
if it had not been Necessary? If a man could be saved without conversioin, what need God to inspire prophets and Apostles to deliver his Word to the world,
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& to seal it with the miraculous gifts of the Holy Ghost, and all to convert men,
& to seal it with the miraculous Gifts of the Holy Ghost, and all to convert men,
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and build up the converted? Would God make all this stir with us as he doth in the Bible,
and built up the converted? Would God make all this stir with us as he does in the bible,
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for a needless thing? Alas, if he did not know that your disease will kill you except it be cured, he would never have prepared so many Remedies against it.
for a needless thing? Alas, if he did not know that your disease will kill you except it be cured, he would never have prepared so many Remedies against it.
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This is the very Use and glory of the Law of God, Psal. 19. 7. The Law of God is pure, converting the soul.
This is the very Use and glory of the Law of God, Psalm 19. 7. The Law of God is pure, converting the soul.
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What else doth Scripture call sinners to, but to repent and turn to God by Christ? Ezek. 33. 11. As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
What Else does Scripture call Sinners to, but to Repent and turn to God by christ? Ezekiel 33. 11. As I live, Says the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked,
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but that the wicked turn from his way and live; Turn ye, turn ye from your evil wayes;
but that the wicked turn from his Way and live; Turn you, turn you from your evil ways;
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for why will ye die, Oh house of Israel? Ezek. 18. 21. But if the wicked shall turn from all his sins that he hath committed,
for why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 18. 21. But if the wicked shall turn from all his Sins that he hath committed,
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and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live;
and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live;
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he shall not die, ver. 23. Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die, saith the Lord God,
he shall not die, ver. 23. Have I any pleasure At all that the wicked should die, Says the Lord God,
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and not that he should return from his wayes and live? vers. 30, 31, 32. Repent and turn your selves from all your transgressions ▪ so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
and not that he should return from his ways and live? vers. 30, 31, 32. repent and turn your selves from all your transgressions ▪ so iniquity shall not be your ruin.
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Cast away from you all your Transgressions, whereby you have transgressed, and make you a new heart, and a new spirit;
Cast away from you all your Transgressions, whereby you have transgressed, and make you a new heart, and a new Spirit;
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for why will ye die, Oh house of Israel? for I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth; saith the Lord God:
for why will you die, O house of Israel? for I have no pleasure in the death of him that Dieth; Says the Lord God:
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wherefore turn your selves and live ye. Wherefore turn your selves and live you.
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So Ezek. 14. 6. & 3. 18, 19, 20, 21. Isa. 31. 6. & 59. 20, 21. Jer. 3. 7, 14 & 18. 8. & 26. 3. Prov. 1. 23. Turn ye at my Reproofs,
So Ezekiel 14. 6. & 3. 18, 19, 20, 21. Isaiah 31. 6. & 59. 20, 21. Jer. 3. 7, 14 & 18. 8. & 26. 3. Curae 1. 23. Turn you At my Reproofs,
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and I will pour out my Spirit to you, Hos. 5. 4. & 12. 6. Joel 2. 12. Turn ye to me with all your hearts, with fasting and weeping, and mourning;
and I will pour out my Spirit to you, Hos. 5. 4. & 12. 6. Joel 2. 12. Turn you to me with all your hearts, with fasting and weeping, and mourning;
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rent your hearts and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God, Jonah 3. 8. And hundred such places might be brought, in which it is apparent, that the turning of sinners of God, is the main scope of the holy Scriptures.rend your hearts and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God, Jonah 3. 8. And hundred such places might be brought, in which it is apparent, that the turning of Sinners of God, is the main scope of the holy Scriptures.
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3. It is as Certain, that it is the very business that the Ministers of the Gospel are appointed to, to convert men to God by the faith of Jesus Christ.
3. It is as Certain, that it is the very business that the Ministers of the Gospel Are appointed to, to convert men to God by the faith of jesus christ.
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And is it likely that God would send us to trouble the world with a needless work? For my part,
And is it likely that God would send us to trouble the world with a needless work? For my part,
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if I did not know that Repentance and Conversion are absolutely Necessary to the glory of Gods Grace and saving of the sinner, I should be loth to trouble my self and others,
if I did not know that Repentance and Conversion Are absolutely Necessary to the glory of God's Grace and Saving of the sinner, I should be loath to trouble my self and Others,
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so much about such matters as I do.
so much about such matters as I do.
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Who could find in his heart to study, and preach, and weary himself, and vex the world,
Who could find in his heart to study, and preach, and weary himself, and vex the world,
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and call men to such unwelcom duties, and preach to them such unpleasant Truths, and set them upon works that are so hard to flesh and blood ▪ and put them upon so many sufferings in the world,
and call men to such unwelcome duties, and preach to them such unpleasant Truths, and Set them upon works that Are so hard to Flesh and blood ▪ and put them upon so many sufferings in the world,
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if all this were for a needless thing? John Baptist began to preach Repentance;
if all this were for a needless thing? John Baptist began to preach Repentance;
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Christ followed him in preaching Repentance, and tells them, except they repent, they shall all perish, Luk. 13. 3, 5. The Apostles follow him in preaching the same Repentance,
christ followed him in preaching Repentance, and tells them, except they Repent, they shall all perish, Luk. 13. 3, 5. The Apostles follow him in preaching the same Repentance,
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as that without which there is no salvation, Act. 2. 38. & 8. 22. They tell us, God commandeth all men every where to Repent, Act. 17. 30. Pauls business was, to shew all men that they must repent and turn to God,
as that without which there is no salvation, Act. 2. 38. & 8. 22. They tell us, God commands all men every where to repent, Act. 17. 30. Paul's business was, to show all men that they must Repent and turn to God,
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and do works meet for Repentance, Act. 26. 20. And to open mens eyes, and turn them from darkness to light,
and do works meet for Repentance, Act. 26. 20. And to open men's eyes, and turn them from darkness to Light,
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and the power of Satan to God, that they may Receive Remission of sins, and an Inheritance among the sanctified by faith in Christ. and the power of Satan to God, that they may Receive Remission of Sins, and an Inheritance among the sanctified by faith in christ.
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As Christ himself came to call sinners to Repentance, Mat. 9. 13. So doth he send his Ministers on the same •rrand;
As christ himself Come to call Sinners to Repentance, Mathew 9. 13. So does he send his Ministers on the same •rrand;
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and after all his suffering he will give men pardon on no others terms:
and After all his suffering he will give men pardon on no Others terms:
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But Repentance and remission of sins must be preached in his name among all Nations, Luk. 24. 46, 47. Mark the way of Gospel-preaching and salvation, Act. 5. 30, 31. The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree, him hath God exalted with his Right hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins: Repentance in order before forgiveness:
But Repentance and remission of Sins must be preached in his name among all nations, Luk. 24. 46, 47. Mark the Way of Gospel preaching and salvation, Act. 5. 30, 31. The God of our Father's raised up jesus, whom you slew and hanged on a tree, him hath God exalted with his Right hand, to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of Sins: Repentance in order before forgiveness:
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when men turn from sin, God turneth from his punishing wrath, but not before, Act. 11. 18. God hath granted to the Gentiles Repentance unto life.
when men turn from since, God turns from his punishing wrath, but not before, Act. 11. 18. God hath granted to the Gentiles Repentance unto life.
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The sum of Pauls doctrine was, Repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ, Act. 20. 21. For this do Gods Ministers instruct in meekness them that oppose themselves,
The sum of Paul's Doctrine was, Repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord jesus christ, Act. 20. 21. For this do God's Ministers instruct in meekness them that oppose themselves,
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if God peradventure will give them Repentance to the acknowledging of the Truth, that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the Devil, who are taken captive by him at his will, 2 Tim. 2. 25, 26. & 2 Pet. 3. 9. It is said, That God is not willing that any should perish,
if God Peradventure will give them Repentance to the acknowledging of the Truth, that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who Are taken captive by him At his will, 2 Tim. 2. 25, 26. & 2 Pet. 3. 9. It is said, That God is not willing that any should perish,
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but that all should come to Repentance, which plainly implyeth; that if they come not to Repentance, they must perish for all that.but that all should come to Repentance, which plainly Implies; that if they come not to Repentance, they must perish for all that.
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And therefore Repentance is one of the Fundamentals, and preaching Repentance is laying the Foundation:
And Therefore Repentance is one of the Fundamentals, and preaching Repentance is laying the Foundation:
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as appeareth, Heb. 6. 1. And he that is grown uncurable, and remediless by Apostacy, is said to be one that cannot be renewed by Repentance, Heb. 6. 6. Which supposeth that there can be no other way of Renewing:
as appears, Hebrew 6. 1. And he that is grown uncurable, and remediless by Apostasy, is said to be one that cannot be renewed by Repentance, Hebrew 6. 6. Which Supposeth that there can be no other Way of Renewing:
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And a Desperate man is one that findeth no place for Repentance, Heb. 12. 17. And in the godly, all the fruits of holiness are made the fruits of Repentance, 2 Cor. 7. 9, 10, 11.
And a Desperate man is one that finds no place for Repentance, Hebrew 12. 17. And in the godly, all the fruits of holiness Are made the fruits of Repentance, 2 Cor. 7. 9, 10, 11.
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4. The very Providences of God in mercy and affliction, are purposely to bring sinners to Repentance: and therefore certainly, Repentance is Necessary to salvation, Rom. 2. 4. Despisest thou the riches of his goodness,
4. The very Providences of God in mercy and affliction, Are purposely to bring Sinners to Repentance: and Therefore Certainly, Repentance is Necessary to salvation, Rom. 2. 4. Despisest thou the riches of his Goodness,
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and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to Repentance? But after thy hardness and impenitent heart, treasurest up to thy self wrath against the day of wrath,
and forbearance, and long-suffering, not knowing that the Goodness of God leads thee to Repentance? But After thy hardness and impenitent heart, treasurest up to thy self wrath against the day of wrath,
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and Revelation of the Righteous Judgement of God, Rev. 9. 20. & 16. 9, 11. If Conversion were not Necessary to Salvation, God would not make so much ado by Affliction and Mercy to bring us to it.and Revelation of the Righteous Judgement of God, Rev. 9. 20. & 16. 9, 11. If Conversion were not Necessary to Salvation, God would not make so much ado by Affliction and Mercy to bring us to it.
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5. God makes it the duty even of every man in his place, to do all that he can for the Conversion of others:
5. God makes it the duty even of every man in his place, to do all that he can for the Conversion of Others:
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And this he would never do, if there were another way to Salvation, Dan. 12. 3. They that turn many to Righteousness shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
And this he would never do, if there were Another Way to Salvation, Dan. 12. 3. They that turn many to Righteousness shall shine as the Stars for ever and ever.
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James saith, 5. 19, 20. If any of you do err from the Truth, and one convert him;
James Says, 5. 19, 20. If any of you do err from the Truth, and one convert him;
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let him know, that he that converteth a sinner from the error of his wayes, shall save a soul from Death,
let him know, that he that Converts a sinner from the error of his ways, shall save a soul from Death,
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and cover a multitude of sins. and cover a multitude of Sins.
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And David promiseth, if God would pardon and restore him, that he will teach transgressors his way, that sinners may be converted to him, Psalm 51. 13. So that, lay all this now together,
And David promises, if God would pardon and restore him, that he will teach transgressors his Way, that Sinners may be converted to him, Psalm 51. 13. So that, lay all this now together,
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and judge whether it be likely that God would have set all the world on work for the Conversion of Sinners,
and judge whither it be likely that God would have Set all the world on work for the Conversion of Sinners,
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if there had been any other way to save them.
if there had been any other Way to save them.
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Should Christ himself have come upon this Errand? Should the Word of God be written to this End? Should all the Prophets, Apostles,
Should christ himself have come upon this Errand? Should the Word of God be written to this End? Should all the prophets, Apostles,
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and Ministers of the Gospel be sent on this Message? Should all Mercies, and all Afflictions be directed to this use? Should it be made the duty of every Christian to endeavour it? If men could be saved without Conversion, by any other way? Doubtless, the case is plain; it should not be.
and Ministers of the Gospel be sent on this Message? Should all mercies, and all Afflictions be directed to this use? Should it be made the duty of every Christian to endeavour it? If men could be saved without Conversion, by any other Way? Doubtless, the case is plain; it should not be.
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I beseech you therefore, Let this be received by you as an unquestionable Truth: make no halt or doubt in the business;
I beseech you Therefore, Let this be received by you as an unquestionable Truth: make no halt or doubt in the business;
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shift it not off with foolish Cavils, but ground it even in the bottom of your hearts, that without true Conversion there is no hope of salvation.
shift it not off with foolish Cavils, but ground it even in the bottom of your hearts, that without true Conversion there is no hope of salvation.
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You have as good proof of it as you can desire of any truth in the world.
You have as good proof of it as you can desire of any truth in the world.
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Yea, besides all that I have said, it is a thing that in General is confessed by Heathens,
Yea, beside all that I have said, it is a thing that in General is confessed by heathens,
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and discerned even by the light of Nature.
and discerned even by the Light of Nature.
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They that will not believe in Christ, will confess the Necessity of Repentance and Reformation, which yet cannot be wrought without faith in Christ.
They that will not believe in christ, will confess the Necessity of Repentance and Reformation, which yet cannot be wrought without faith in christ.
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Though I know, there is a great deal more Necessary to this work, yet I should think I had done something to day,
Though I know, there is a great deal more Necessary to this work, yet I should think I had done something to day,
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if you would but all go home Resolved without all doubt of the truth of my Text:
if you would but all go home Resolved without all doubt of the truth of my Text:
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And would never more think that there is any other way to salvation, besides Conversion.
And would never more think that there is any other Way to salvation, beside Conversion.
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For certainly, if you were once well Resolved, that you must every man of you be converted,
For Certainly, if you were once well Resolved, that you must every man of you be converted,
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or condemned, you would look a little better about you then most do.
or condemned, you would look a little better about you then most do.
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At least this would destroy your deceiving hopes, and presumption, and make you see what is yet to be done,
At least this would destroy your deceiving hope's, and presumption, and make you see what is yet to be done,
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and would much help to prepare you for a further work.
and would much help to prepare you for a further work.
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And that none of you may say another day, that you never heard or knew the Truth, I do here solemnly proclaim it to you all in the Name of Christ, That there is no hope of Salvation) without true Conversion.
And that none of you may say Another day, that you never herd or knew the Truth, I do Here solemnly proclaim it to you all in the Name of christ, That there is no hope of Salvation) without true Conversion.
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And I have fully proved it to you from the word of God.
And I have Fully proved it to you from the word of God.
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So that, if ever a man or woman that is here before the Lord this day, shall yet dare to live in an unconverted state, you are left without a cloak for your sin:
So that, if ever a man or woman that is Here before the Lord this day, shall yet Dare to live in an unconverted state, you Are left without a cloak for your since:
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you shall not be able to tell the Lord at Judgement, that you never heard or knew so much.
you shall not be able to tell the Lord At Judgement, that you never herd or knew so much.
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If he ask any of you at that day, how it came to pass that you turned not to God,
If he ask any of you At that day, how it Come to pass that you turned not to God,
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nor sought after Converting Grace, and how you could ever think to look God in the face without conversion:
nor sought After Converting Grace, and how you could ever think to look God in the face without conversion:
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you shall not be able to say [ we lived under a Minister that never told us of it:
you shall not be able to say [ we lived under a Minister that never told us of it:
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we thought we might have done well enough without it, and some particular Repentance might have served the turn. we Thought we might have done well enough without it, and Some particular Repentance might have served the turn.
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] The Truth hath shone this day in your eyes:
] The Truth hath shone this day in your eyes:
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you have heard what Christ saith, and what his Apostles say, and what is the drift of all the Scripture.
you have herd what christ Says, and what his Apostles say, and what is the drift of all the Scripture.
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If yet you will believe that a man may be saved without Conversion, it is your wilfull Obstinacy and Unbelief that maketh you think it:
If yet you will believe that a man may be saved without Conversion, it is your wilful Obstinacy and Unbelief that makes you think it:
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you must wink hard, and draw the Curtains of Carnal security about your ears:
you must wink hard, and draw the Curtains of Carnal security about your ears:
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if in the midst of this Day-light you will sleep as in the Night of former dardness. SECT. II.
if in the midst of this Daylight you will sleep as in the Night of former dardness. SECT. II
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Quest. BUt are there not many in the world that need no Conversion, even from their Infancy? Doth not God Regenerate men by Baptism, or at least before:Quest. BUt Are there not many in the world that need no Conversion, even from their Infancy? Does not God Regenerate men by Baptism, or At least before:
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which Baptism sealeth, or at least by Christian Education in their Infancy? and what need have these of after Conversion?
which Baptism Sealeth, or At least by Christian Education in their Infancy? and what need have these of After Conversion?
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Answ. To this I shall answer briefly, but plainly in these Propositions following. 1. No doubt but God doth pardon Original Sin to multitudes of Infants by the blood of Christ, through the Covenant of Grace, which is made to the faithful and their seed.Answer To this I shall answer briefly, but plainly in these Propositions following. 1. No doubt but God does pardon Original since to Multitudes of Infants by the blood of christ, through the Covenant of Grace, which is made to the faithful and their seed.
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And being thus pardoned, they may be truly said to be New Creatures, or Regenerate Relatively:
And being thus pardoned, they may be truly said to be New Creatures, or Regenerate Relatively:
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And this pardon bestowed by the Covenant, is sealed by Baptism, which more solemnly conferreth it. 2. It is most probable that God doth also make some change on the hearts of Infants, secretly giving them some seed of Inward Grace before,
And this pardon bestowed by the Covenant, is sealed by Baptism, which more solemnly conferreth it. 2. It is most probable that God does also make Some change on the hearts of Infants, secretly giving them Some seed of Inward Grace before,
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or in their Baptism. 3. It is certain, that sometimes before their death, he doth give this Spirit to Elect Infants, according to their capacity,
or in their Baptism. 3. It is certain, that sometime before their death, he does give this Spirit to Elect Infants, according to their capacity,
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and thereby fit them for glory, I mean those that die in Infancy. 4. Holy Education of Parents may be a means through Gods blessing, of actual converting those that were before but Seminally changed,
and thereby fit them for glory, I mean those that die in Infancy. 4. Holy Education of Parents may be a means through God's blessing, of actual converting those that were before but Seminally changed,
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yea and of those that were not.
yea and of those that were not.
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And if Parents did their duty first in a believing Dedication of their children to God by Baptism,
And if Parents did their duty First in a believing Dedication of their children to God by Baptism,
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and then in a careful bringing them up in his fear:
and then in a careful bringing them up in his Fear:
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It is most certain, that this would be the most Ordinary age and season of Regeneration and sanctification to life.
It is most certain, that this would be the most Ordinary age and season of Regeneration and sanctification to life.
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For God would not be wanting to his own Ordinances used in Faith by his own people.
For God would not be wanting to his own Ordinances used in Faith by his own people.
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He did not appoint them in vain, neither hath he given them a Precept without a Promise. 5. If any one did Receive the seed of true Grace in their Infancy, it will certainly appear in a holy life even from their Infancy upwards.
He did not appoint them in vain, neither hath he given them a Precept without a Promise. 5. If any one did Receive the seed of true Grace in their Infancy, it will Certainly appear in a holy life even from their Infancy upward.
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And therefore there is the same work done in the hearts of such as were converted in Infancy,
And Therefore there is the same work done in the hearts of such as were converted in Infancy,
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and after were brought up in the fear of God, as I have before described to you in the truly converted.
and After were brought up in the Fear of God, as I have before described to you in the truly converted.
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If any man did but live one year, or month, or week of his Childhood after he had the use of Reason, in a state utterly graceless, that man hath no reason to take the least comfort now to himself, upon any conceit that he was Regenerate in his Infancy.
If any man did but live one year, or Monn, or Week of his Childhood After he had the use of Reason, in a state utterly graceless, that man hath no reason to take the least Comfort now to himself, upon any conceit that he was Regenerate in his Infancy.
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If he have from his childhood unfeignedly loved God above all, and been heavenly-minded, and hated sin,
If he have from his childhood unfeignedly loved God above all, and been heavenly-minded, and hated since,
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and delighted in all holiness, and feared God, and repented of all known sin, and laboured to subdue it,
and delighted in all holiness, and feared God, and repented of all known since, and laboured to subdue it,
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and had the rest of the marks of Grace in his heart, then he may be sure that he was sanctified betime.
and had the rest of the marks of Grace in his heart, then he may be sure that he was sanctified betime.
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But if any man have lived to the world or the flesh but one month since his Infant-state, never minding the life to come,
But if any man have lived to the world or the Flesh but one Monn since his Infant state, never minding the life to come,
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nor loving the holy wayes of God, nor hating iniquity, he may be sure that he must have another Conversion,
nor loving the holy ways of God, nor hating iniquity, he may be sure that he must have Another Conversion,
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then any he had in his Infancy, or it will not serve his turn for Heaven.
then any he had in his Infancy, or it will not serve his turn for Heaven.
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An Infant-conversion may serve for an Infant state of Salvation;
an Infant-conversion may serve for an Infant state of Salvation;
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but he that hath after that, lived to sin, must have an Actual conversion, as he was Actually a Sinner.
but he that hath After that, lived to since, must have an Actual conversion, as he was Actually a Sinner.
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And if he had Grace in Infancy, he must have the same working of it toward God and Heaven, which in the work of Conversion I described before.
And if he had Grace in Infancy, he must have the same working of it towards God and Heaven, which in the work of Conversion I described before.
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So that I do not call you to judge of your state by the time or manner of your Change,
So that I do not call you to judge of your state by the time or manner of your Change,
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so much as by the matter or thing it self:
so much as by the matter or thing it self:
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Find all that work upon your judgements, heart, and life, which I have before laid down,
Find all that work upon your Judgments, heart, and life, which I have before laid down,
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and be sure it is there, and then, whensoever you come by it, you are happy.
and be sure it is there, and then, whensoever you come by it, you Are happy.
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But if it be not now there, it is a silly delusion, to glory in the conceits of an Infant-Baptismal Change.
But if it be not now there, it is a silly delusion, to glory in the conceits of an Infant-Baptismal Change.
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Yet I doubt not but there is many a true Christian, who hath Received this Grace so early, that they have the greater cause to be for ever thankful for it to God.
Yet I doubt not but there is many a true Christian, who hath Received this Grace so early, that they have the greater cause to be for ever thankful for it to God.
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So much for the confirmation of the Point:
So much for the confirmation of the Point:
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that certainly this work of Conversion is Necessary to all that will be saved. One time or other the Image of God must be Imprinted on the heart,
that Certainly this work of Conversion is Necessary to all that will be saved. One time or other the Image of God must be Imprinted on the heart,
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and in those at Age expressed in the life. SECT. III. I Am next according to the Method propounded, to give you the Reasons of it.
and in those At Age expressed in the life. SECT. III. I Am next according to the Method propounded, to give you the Reasons of it.
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Why a man cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven except he be converted.
Why a man cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven except he be converted.
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The case is so clear, that we may easily see reason for it, if we be willing to see.
The case is so clear, that we may Easily see reason for it, if we be willing to see.
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1. If there were no other Reason Apparent to us but the word of God, one would think it might satisfie such as we.
1. If there were no other Reason Apparent to us but the word of God, one would think it might satisfy such as we.
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Heaven is his own, and he may give it to whom he will, and he hath told us in his word that he will give it to no other;
Heaven is his own, and he may give it to whom he will, and he hath told us in his word that he will give it to no other;
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and should not that suffice us? May not he do with his own as he list? It is his hand that must set on the Crown;
and should not that suffice us? May not he do with his own as he list? It is his hand that must Set on the Crown;
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and may not he set it on what head he please? We are sure of these two things. 1. That God hath full power to dispose of it,
and may not he Set it on what head he please? We Are sure of these two things. 1. That God hath full power to dispose of it,
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and therefore can do no wrong to others by denying it. 2. And that he is Infinitely wise,
and Therefore can do no wrong to Others by denying it. 2. And that he is Infinitely wise,
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and good, and just, and therefore it must needs be the wisest and best way that he takes,
and good, and just, and Therefore it must needs be the Wisest and best Way that he Takes,
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though such dark sinners as we could not see the wisdom, or the goodness, or justice of it.
though such dark Sinners as we could not see the Wisdom, or the Goodness, or Justice of it.
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Do you grudge at this Doctrine, that none shall be saved but those that are converted? why, then you grudge at God.
Do you grudge At this Doctrine, that none shall be saved but those that Are converted? why, then you grudge At God.
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And do you think indeed that he knoweth not what he doth? Are you wiser then he? Or are you more Righteous then he? What! must the God of Heaven come down to you to learn wisdom,
And do you think indeed that he Knoweth not what he does? are you Wiser then he? Or Are you more Righteous then he? What! must the God of Heaven come down to you to Learn Wisdom,
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or justice, or mercy? Will you question him at the bar of your judgement,
or Justice, or mercy? Will you question him At the bar of your judgement,
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and ask him why he doth so? Will you charge him with injustice, or unmercifulness? and say, Lord,
and ask him why he does so? Will you charge him with injustice, or unmercifulness? and say, Lord,
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why art thou so unmerciful as to condemn all the unconverted? Oh, poor fools! (for so I dare call you, that dare so far presume) How easily will God answer you,
why art thou so unmerciful as to condemn all the unconverted? O, poor Fools! (for so I Dare call you, that Dare so Far presume) How Easily will God answer you,
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and justifie his Wisdom, his Justice, and his Mercy? It is a fine world, when the Creator must be judged at the bar of a silly Creature!
and justify his Wisdom, his justice, and his Mercy? It is a fine world, when the Creator must be judged At the bar of a silly Creature!
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What if a fly or a flea could speak, should it expostulate the case with God that he made him not a man? Or should a Toad,
What if a fly or a flay could speak, should it expostulate the case with God that he made him not a man? Or should a Toad,
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or a Snake, reprove him of injustice for making him such, that never had sinned? Or tell him that this is an Act of unmercifulness? How much less should a wretched sinner, that hath done so much wrong to the Lord that made him, that hath refused his Grace by which he would have saved him, presume to open his mouth against God,
or a Snake, reprove him of injustice for making him such, that never had sinned? Or tell him that this is an Act of unmercifulness? How much less should a wretched sinner, that hath done so much wrong to the Lord that made him, that hath refused his Grace by which he would have saved him, presume to open his Mouth against God,
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and tell him after all this, that if he condemn him, he is unmerciful. But more of this anon.
and tell him After all this, that if he condemn him, he is unmerciful. But more of this anon.
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Sirs, I tell you my Religion, and my Resolution.Sirs, I tell you my Religion, and my Resolution.
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I Believe all that God saith to be true, though the matter were never so much beyond my reach:
I Believe all that God Says to be true, though the matter were never so much beyond my reach:
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And of this I am so confident, that I will venture my soul upon it.
And of this I am so confident, that I will venture my soul upon it.
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I have looked up and down to see if there be any better and surer grounds for a wise man to venture his happiness upon,
I have looked up and down to see if there be any better and Surer grounds for a wise man to venture his happiness upon,
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and I can find no better: Nay, I am sure there is no better.
and I can find no better: Nay, I am sure there is no better.
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If any man have found any better, let him take it, and make his boast of the gain when he hath it.
If any man have found any better, let him take it, and make his boast of the gain when he hath it.
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For my part, I will take Gods Word, and I will trust my soul and hopes on this,
For my part, I will take God's Word, and I will trust my soul and hope's on this,
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and I will look for satisfaction of all my doubts and scruples, when I come to possess the promised felicity.
and I will look for satisfaction of all my doubts and scruples, when I come to possess the promised felicity.
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And I am sure I can lose nothing, or no great matter by this Resolution. For sure I am, that all other happiness is a shadow and delusion;
And I am sure I can loose nothing, or no great matter by this Resolution. For sure I am, that all other happiness is a shadow and delusion;
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and all other Foundations are sandy, and will deceive.
and all other Foundations Are sandy, and will deceive.
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If God tell me in his word, that no man shall be saved except he be converted, I will take his word,
If God tell me in his word, that no man shall be saved except he be converted, I will take his word,
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and let them look well to their standing that do refuse it.
and let them look well to their standing that do refuse it.
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I will set this Word of God against all the Reasons in the world that you can bring.
I will Set this Word of God against all the Reasons in the world that you can bring.
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Well, you say it is a hard saying, that so few should be saved? Will you say you cannot Believe that God will deal so hardly? Against all these vain Cavils I set the Word of God.
Well, you say it is a hard saying, that so few should be saved? Will you say you cannot Believe that God will deal so hardly? Against all these vain Cavils I Set the Word of God.
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God hath said it, and will he not do it? SECT. IV. 2. VVEll, But if we must needs go further to reasoning the case with you,
God hath said it, and will he not do it? SECT. IV. 2. Well, But if we must needs go further to reasoning the case with you,
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and Gods Word will not satisfie you. I will proceed to shew you some nearer Reasons from the Nature of the thing.
and God's Word will not satisfy you. I will proceed to show you Some nearer Reasons from the Nature of the thing.
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And the first of these Reasons shall be from the Nature of Gods Government, and the state of men in this present life.
And the First of these Reasons shall be from the Nature of God's Government, and the state of men in this present life.
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We are set here as in the way to a further End;
We Are Set Here as in the Way to a further End;
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God never Intended that this should be our home, nor that we should have the Victory without a Combat,
God never Intended that this should be our home, nor that we should have the Victory without a Combat,
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nor the Crown without the Victory.
nor the Crown without the Victory.
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God never meant that we should have the wages of his Glory, how free soever, without a faithfull performing of our work;
God never meant that we should have the wages of his Glory, how free soever, without a faithful performing of our work;
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at least the work of unfeigned Repentance and Conversion:
At least the work of unfeigned Repentance and Conversion:
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Would you have God reward men for serving the Devil? Or to say at the last day, [ Come sinner, thou hast lived to the Devil all thy life,
Would you have God reward men for serving the devil? Or to say At the last day, [ Come sinner, thou hast lived to the devil all thy life,
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and set thy heart on the world, and abused or despised me and my Grace, enter now into the promised Glory ] Why Sinners,and Set thy heart on the world, and abused or despised me and my Grace, enter now into the promised Glory ] Why Sinners,
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if self-love did not blind you, and make fools of you:
if Self-love did not blind you, and make Fools of you:
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you could tell that this were a sentence unfit for the most wise and Righteous God.
you could tell that this were a sentence unfit for the most wise and Righteous God.
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What! must he reward the Devils servants? shall not the Judge of all the world do Righteously? Gen. 18. 25. And what is Righteousness,
What! must he reward the Devils Servants? shall not the Judge of all the world do Righteously? Gen. 18. 25. And what is Righteousness,
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but to give every man his due? And is not punishment Naturally due to the Disobedient? Especially when they have refused,
but to give every man his endue? And is not punishment Naturally due to the Disobedient? Especially when they have refused,
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or set light by a pardon? Sirs, the case is plain.
or Set Light by a pardon? Sirs, the case is plain.
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A wise and Righteous Governour, let him be never so merciful, must make a Difference between the Righteous and the wicked:
A wise and Righteous Governor, let him be never so merciful, must make a Difference between the Righteous and the wicked:
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And therefore God will so do, Mal. 3. 18. A Righteous Judge must pass sentence according to the Law. Tell me!
And Therefore God will so do, Malachi 3. 18. A Righteous Judge must pass sentence according to the Law. Tell me!
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would you think well of that Governour, that should let men rob you, or beat you,
would you think well of that Governor, that should let men rob you, or beatrice you,
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or violently take possession of your house or Land, and never punish him? And will you think that God will put up Infinitely greater injury at your hands? Would you like such a Law, that shall bid all men steal,
or violently take possession of your house or Land, and never Punish him? And will you think that God will put up Infinitely greater injury At your hands? Would you like such a Law, that shall bid all men steal,
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and kill, and spare not, for the Judge will not be so cruel as to hang or punish them.
and kill, and spare not, for the Judge will not be so cruel as to hang or Punish them.
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I think you would say, this were but a foolish and unmerciful Judge, that pretendeth thus to be merciful:
I think you would say, this were but a foolish and unmerciful Judge, that pretendeth thus to be merciful:
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Do not then for shame impute this folly and unrighteousness to God.
Do not then for shame impute this folly and unrighteousness to God.
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If he should not have made Righteous Laws, which threaten punishment to sin for the Restraining of it;
If he should not have made Righteous Laws, which threaten punishment to since for the Restraining of it;
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how should the world be governed? And if he should make Laws, and never execute them,
how should the world be governed? And if he should make Laws, and never execute them,
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how should he be wise and Righteous? He is not so weak as to be put to govern the world by meer deceit.
how should he be wise and Righteous? He is not so weak as to be put to govern the world by mere deceit.
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It belongeth to a Righteous Governour, to see that it go well with the good, and ill with the bad;
It belongeth to a Righteous Governor, to see that it go well with the good, and ill with the bad;
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ut bonis bene sit, & malis male. ut bonis bene sit, & malis male.
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And I think if God should deal so well with the worst as with the best, your own Reason would be ready to question it.
And I think if God should deal so well with the worst as with the best, your own Reason would be ready to question it.
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Why, what can he do more to the best, then to save them in his glory? for what more are they capable of? and should he do this also to the worst? And sure,
Why, what can he do more to the best, then to save them in his glory? for what more Are they capable of? and should he do this also to the worst? And sure,
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if he must shut them out of glory, they must needs be in misery.
if he must shut them out of glory, they must needs be in misery.
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For if there were no more, but to look towards the happiness which they so lost,
For if there were no more, but to look towards the happiness which they so lost,
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and see Lazarus and Abrahams bosom, and the Righteous whom they derided, possessing that Glory which they set light by, it must needs fill their minds with Anguish and Vexation;
and see Lazarus and Abrahams bosom, and the Righteous whom they derided, possessing that Glory which they Set Light by, it must needs fill their minds with Anguish and Vexation;
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and their own Corsciences would Torment them for ever.
and their own Corsciences would Torment them for ever.
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Well! you see then some reason why the Unconverted should not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. SECT. V. 3. BUt further consider this.
Well! you see then Some reason why the Unconverted should not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. SECT. V. 3. BUt further Consider this.
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The holy Nature of God will not permit the unclean, and unholy soul in his presence, Revel. 21. 27. There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth,
The holy Nature of God will not permit the unclean, and unholy soul in his presence, Revel. 21. 27. There shall in no wise enter into it any thing that Defileth,
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or whatsoever worketh Abomination, Hab. 1. 13. Thou art of purer eyes then to behold evil,
or whatsoever works Abomination, Hab. 1. 13. Thou art of Purer eyes then to behold evil,
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and canst not look on Iniquity, Psalm 5. 4. For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness,
and Canst not look on Iniquity, Psalm 5. 4. For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness,
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neither shall evil dwell with thee. The foolish shall not stand in thy sight, thou hatest all the workers of Iniquity:
neither shall evil dwell with thee. The foolish shall not stand in thy sighed, thou Hatest all the workers of Iniquity:
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The Righteous Lord loveth Righteousness, but the wicketh his soul hateth, Psalm 11. 5. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in Judgement,
The Righteous Lord loves Righteousness, but the wicketh his soul hates, Psalm 11. 5. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in Judgement,
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nor sinners in the Congregation of the Righteous, Psalm 1. 5. For God shall Judge the world in Righteousness:
nor Sinners in the Congregation of the Righteous, Psalm 1. 5. For God shall Judge the world in Righteousness:
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and Minister judgement to the people in uprightness, Psalm 9. 8. And he is known by the judgement which he Executeth,
and Minister judgement to the people in uprightness, Psalm 9. 8. And he is known by the judgement which he Executeth,
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when the wicked is snared in the work of his own hand:
when the wicked is snared in the work of his own hand:
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so that the wicked shall be turned into Hell, and all the Nations that forget God, Psal. 9. 16, 17. What reason would you have more? There is a contradiction between the Nature of God and the Unconverted.so that the wicked shall be turned into Hell, and all the nations that forget God, Psalm 9. 16, 17. What reason would you have more? There is a contradiction between the Nature of God and the Unconverted.
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What fellowship hath Righteousness with Ʋnrighteousness, and what communion hath Light with Darkness? 2 Cor. 6. 14. Therefore it is that God also putteth an enmity between the seed of the woman and of the Serpent, Gens. What fellowship hath Righteousness with Ʋnrighteousness, and what communion hath Light with Darkness? 2 Cor. 6. 14. Therefore it is that God also putteth an enmity between the seed of the woman and of the Serpent, Gens.
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3. 15. And calleth his Converted people to come out from the impenitent unbelieving world;
3. 15. And calls his Converted people to come out from the impenitent unbelieving world;
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Not by a Schismatical, but by a godly Separation, 2 Cor. 6. 14, 15, 16. For what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath he that believeth with an Infidel? And what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For ye are the Temple of the living God;
Not by a Schismatical, but by a godly Separation, 2 Cor. 6. 14, 15, 16. For what concord hath christ with Belial? Or what part hath he that Believeth with an Infidel? And what agreement hath the Temple of God with Idols? For you Are the Temple of the living God;
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as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them, and I will be their God,
as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them, and I will be their God,
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and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord:
and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be you separate, Says the Lord:
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And touch not the unclean thing, and he will Receive you, and be a Father to you. And touch not the unclean thing, and he will Receive you, and be a Father to you.
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If God himself could endure Communion with the unholy, then he would allow his people to endure it.
If God himself could endure Communion with the unholy, then he would allow his people to endure it.
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But because they are his, and must be like him, therefore must they withdraw from such.
But Because they Are his, and must be like him, Therefore must they withdraw from such.
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Sinners, I pray you judge as you would be judged of.
Sinners, I pray you judge as you would be judged of.
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Would you have Communion your selves, with that which is against your Nature? Would you be tyed to feed upon Toads or Snakes,
Would you have Communion your selves, with that which is against your Nature? Would you be tied to feed upon Toads or Snakes,
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or to put them in your bosomes, or lay them in bed with you? Or if a Toad could speak, would it be a reasonable Argument to say,
or to put them in your bosoms, or lay them in Bed with you? Or if a Toad could speak, would it be a reasonable Argument to say,
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why art thou so unmerciful as to refuse my Company, or thus to abhor me,
why art thou so unmerciful as to refuse my Company, or thus to abhor me,
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and cast me away? Why the holy Nature of God is Infinitely more against unholy sinners,
and cast me away? Why the holy Nature of God is Infinitely more against unholy Sinners,
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as such, then your Nature is against the most venemous Toad: and therefore he cannot admit the Unconverted into his Kingdom.
as such, then your Nature is against the most venomous Toad: and Therefore he cannot admit the Unconverted into his Kingdom.
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Therefore it is, that he will Redeem, and sanctifie them, and cleanse them from their sin, that they may be presented spot-less and Unblamable to him by Christ,
Therefore it is, that he will redeem, and sanctify them, and cleanse them from their since, that they may be presented spotless and Unblamable to him by christ,
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before they shall come to Glory, Ephes. 5. 26, 27. Believe it Sinners, Light and darkness, Holiness and unholiness, God and sin, are utterly Unreconcilable.
before they shall come to Glory, Ephesians 5. 26, 27. Believe it Sinners, Light and darkness, Holiness and unholiness, God and since, Are utterly Unreconcilable.
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If ever God and you must live together in glory, you must become holy as he is holy, that you may be such as he can dwell withall, and delight in:
If ever God and you must live together in glory, you must become holy as he is holy, that you may be such as he can dwell withal, and delight in:
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Either he must turn unholy like you, or you must turn holy like him.
Either he must turn unholy like you, or you must turn holy like him.
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And which do you think is the more likely to be done? Can you expect that the Sun of Righteousness should turn dark to comply with your darkness? Or that the Immutable God should lay by his Excellency, to sute himself with your vileness? Why, this were for God to cease to be God:
And which do you think is the more likely to be done? Can you expect that the Sun of Righteousness should turn dark to comply with your darkness? Or that the Immutable God should lay by his Excellency, to suit himself with your vileness? Why, this were for God to cease to be God:
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For to be an unholy God, is to be an evil God, and this is to be no God.
For to be an unholy God, is to be an evil God, and this is to be no God.
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For to be God, is to be the chiefest good:
For to be God, is to be the chiefest good:
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see then what a fair issue the Carnal reasonings, and confident hopes of wicked men have.
see then what a fair issue the Carnal reasonings, and confident hope's of wicked men have.
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They hope to be saved without Conversion and holiness: and the Issue is this:
They hope to be saved without Conversion and holiness: and the Issue is this:
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They hope that God will cease to be God, lest they should be damned, and shut out of his Kingdom.
They hope that God will cease to be God, lest they should be damned, and shut out of his Kingdom.
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Do not say, I make worse of your reasoning then it is. The case is plain, it is no better.
Do not say, I make Worse of your reasoning then it is. The case is plain, it is no better.
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And I appeal to thy own conscience, whether the brains of a man be capable of greater madness.
And I appeal to thy own conscience, whither the brains of a man be capable of greater madness.
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Oh Sirs, what a befooling thing is Sin!
O Sirs, what a befooling thing is since!
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Is it not more reasonable that thou shouldst cease to be ungodly, then that God should cease his blessed Nature? There is some possibility yet that thou maist cease to be a wilful Impenitent Sinner:
Is it not more reasonable that thou Shouldst cease to be ungodly, then that God should cease his blessed Nature? There is Some possibility yet that thou Mayest cease to be a wilful Impenitent Sinner:
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But there is no possibility that God should cease to be God. Wo to thee, if thou cast thy soul upon such hopes.
But there is no possibility that God should cease to be God. Woe to thee, if thou cast thy soul upon such hope's.
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Should God cease his goodness and blessed perfection, all the world would be confounded, or turn to nothing.
Should God cease his Goodness and blessed perfection, all the world would be confounded, or turn to nothing.
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Turn therefore, for be sure of it, he will not turn to thee.
Turn Therefore, for be sure of it, he will not turn to thee.
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He hath commanded his servants, that they come not one jot nearer the wicked, Jer. 15. 19. Let them return to thee,
He hath commanded his Servants, that they come not one jot nearer the wicked, Jer. 15. 19. Let them return to thee,
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but return not thou to them. but return not thou to them.
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And will he then do that which he forbiddeth his servants? Many a sinner hath thought that God is like himself,
And will he then do that which he forbiddeth his Servants? Many a sinner hath Thought that God is like himself,
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even of his mind, and thought as lightly of sin as they, Psalm 50. But they never found it so in the End:
even of his mind, and Thought as lightly of since as they, Psalm 50. But they never found it so in the End:
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He did by wonderful incomprehensible Condescension become man to save Sinners, but he will never become a Sinner to save Sinners;
He did by wondered incomprehensible Condescension become man to save Sinners, but he will never become a Sinner to save Sinners;
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nor unholy to save the unholy.
nor unholy to save the unholy.
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He took our flesh, and he took our Curse, and in that sense became sin for us, who knew no sin:
He took our Flesh, and he took our Curse, and in that sense became since for us, who knew no since:
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But he will never take to him, sin it self. He is yet Reconcilable to sinners;
But he will never take to him, sin it self. He is yet Reconcilable to Sinners;
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but he will never be Reconcilable to sin. Yet, if thou wilt turn to him, thou maist be welcom;
but he will never be Reconcilable to sin. Yet, if thou wilt turn to him, thou Mayest be welcome;
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but never look he should turn like thee. SECT. VI. 4. ANd do you not yet see reason enough, why no unconverted sinner should be saved? Why, come along with me and I will shew you yet more.
but never look he should turn like thee. SECT. VI. 4. ANd do you not yet see reason enough, why not unconverted sinner should be saved? Why, come along with me and I will show you yet more.
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God offered them Salvation in this Life, for the very taking.
God offered them Salvation in this Life, for the very taking.
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I may well say upon easie and reasonable terms, when it was no more but accept it, and have it; And they would not.
I may well say upon easy and reasonable terms, when it was no more but accept it, and have it; And they would not.
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It was propounded to their choice, and they refused it.
It was propounded to their choice, and they refused it.
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They might have had Christ, and pardon, and holiness, and happiness, if they would, and they would not:
They might have had christ, and pardon, and holiness, and happiness, if they would, and they would not:
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And would you have God to save them whether they will or no? He set Life and Death before them,
And would you have God to save them whither they will or no? He Set Life and Death before them,
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and bids them choose Life, that they might live ▪ Deut. 30. 19. He set before them blessing and cursing,
and bids them choose Life, that they might live ▪ Deuteronomy 30. 19. He Set before them blessing and cursing,
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and denounced to them, that they should certainly perish, if their hearts turned away, and they would not hear.
and denounced to them, that they should Certainly perish, if their hearts turned away, and they would not hear.
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He called Heaven and Earth to Record against them, Deut. 30. 17, 18, 19. And he sent his Son, his Apostles, his Ministers to them to entreat them,
He called Heaven and Earth to Record against them, Deuteronomy 30. 17, 18, 19. And he sent his Son, his Apostles, his Ministers to them to entreat them,
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and in his Name to beseech them to turn to him, and to be Reconciled, 2 Cor. 5. 20. He charged us to be Instant with them in season,
and in his Name to beseech them to turn to him, and to be Reconciled, 2 Cor. 5. 20. He charged us to be Instant with them in season,
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and out of season, 2 Tim. 4. 2. And to Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort with all long-suffering and Doctrine: and out of season, 2 Tim. 4. 2. And to Reprove, Rebuke, Exhort with all long-suffering and Doctrine:
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as Suitors that would take no Nay.
as Suitors that would take no Nay.
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He bids us even compell them to come in, Mat. 22. 9. Luk. 14. 23. And yet they would not come, we could not prevail.
He bids us even compel them to come in, Mathew 22. 9. Luk. 14. 23. And yet they would not come, we could not prevail.
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Some would make excuses from one thing, and some from another:
some would make excuses from one thing, and Some from Another:
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some had their Farms, and some their Trades, and some their Wives, and all their sins to Regard;
Some had their Farms, and Some their Trades, and Some their Wives, and all their Sins to Regard;
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They could not have while to be converted and fear God:
They could not have while to be converted and Fear God:
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And some set light by us and our Message, Matth. 22. 5. And some did openly oppose it,
And Some Set Light by us and our Message, Matthew 22. 5. And Some did openly oppose it,
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and contradicting the Truth, and Cavilling at it, as if they were wiser then to be converted and saved:
and contradicting the Truth, and Caviling At it, as if they were Wiser then to be converted and saved:
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As if they had more reason then to come in to God that called them, and accept of his Salvation;
As if they had more reason then to come in to God that called them, and accept of his Salvation;
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And therefore even scorned the holy word and way of God, that should have saved them.
And Therefore even scorned the holy word and Way of God, that should have saved them.
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Sirs, to our hearts grief we must witness it against the faces of thousands of our poor hearers, that this was the true Case,
Sirs, to our hearts grief we must witness it against the faces of thousands of our poor hearers, that this was the true Case,
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and thus things were carried between God and them:
and thus things were carried between God and them:
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Christ cals out to them when he was on earth, even with tears, and bids us do the like with tears now in his stead.
christ calls out to them when he was on earth, even with tears, and bids us do the like with tears now in his stead.
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[ Oh, that thou hadst known at least in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace I but they would not, till they were hid from their eyes, and it was too late, Luke 19. 41, 42. How often would I have gathered thee,
[ O, that thou Hadst known At least in this thy day, the things that belong to thy peace I but they would not, till they were hid from their eyes, and it was too late, Lycia 19. 41, 42. How often would I have gathered thee,
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as an Hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not, Mat. 23. 37. Sinners, I beseech you, let not sin and flesh befool you, to make you flie in the face of God, instead of Returning to him at his Call.as an Hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and you would not, Mathew 23. 37. Sinners, I beseech you, let not since and Flesh befool you, to make you fly in the face of God, instead of Returning to him At his Call.
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Can you think that God is unjust or unmercifull, that would have given you heaven,
Can you think that God is unjust or unmerciful, that would have given you heaven,
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and you would not accept of it? If he deny you that Everlastingly which you would not accept of, can you blame him or your selves? I know what some hearts will be ready to imagine.
and you would not accept of it? If he deny you that Everlastingly which you would not accept of, can you blame him or your selves? I know what Some hearts will be ready to imagine.
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You will say, [ I was willing to be saved, and therefore this is nothing to me.
You will say, [ I was willing to be saved, and Therefore this is nothing to me.
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] I, but were you willing to take Salvation as it was offered? If not, you may as well say plainly, you will have none of it:
] I, but were you willing to take Salvation as it was offered? If not, you may as well say plainly, you will have none of it:
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For you shall have none of it upon any other terms. You would have had mercy by the 〈 … 〉ves, and not in whole.
For you shall have none of it upon any other terms. You would have had mercy by the 〈 … 〉ves, and not in Whole.
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You would have picked out that part of Salvation which pleased you, and left the rest.
You would have picked out that part of Salvation which pleased you, and left the rest.
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God would have saved you from the guilt and power of sin, from hell; and from unholiness, and you would have but one of these, without the other:
God would have saved you from the guilt and power of since, from hell; and from unholiness, and you would have but one of these, without the other:
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Or would have been saved from hell and all other punishments, but you would not be sanctified and brought neer to God,
Or would have been saved from hell and all other punishments, but you would not be sanctified and brought near to God,
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and taken off from this world, and set your hearts on the world to come: And you knew, or might know, that God would not half and part his Salvation:
and taken off from this world, and Set your hearts on the world to come: And you knew, or might know, that God would not half and part his Salvation:
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you shall have all, or you shall have none. If you will keep sin, you shall keep the curse with it:
you shall have all, or you shall have none. If you will keep since, you shall keep the curse with it:
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If you will keep the Serpent, you shall have the sting and venom with it.
If you will keep the Serpent, you shall have the sting and venom with it.
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If you will not take Christ for your Master, as well as your Saviour, and be ruled by him when his yoke is so easie and his burden so light, never look to find rest to your souls, Matth. 11. 27, 28, 29. If you will not be converted, you may as well speak out,
If you will not take christ for your Master, as well as your Saviour, and be ruled by him when his yoke is so easy and his burden so Light, never look to find rest to your Souls, Matthew 11. 27, 28, 29. If you will not be converted, you may as well speak out,
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and say plainly, you will not be saved: for it is all one.
and say plainly, you will not be saved: for it is all one.
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He that saith he will not eat and drink, may as well say he will not live:
He that Says he will not eat and drink, may as well say he will not live:
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and he that will not take the Physick, may as well say he will not be cured.
and he that will not take the Physic, may as well say he will not be cured.
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Sirs, if Christ, and Grace, and Glory, had never been offered to you, nor you had any means to have brought you to the knowledge of him,
Sirs, if christ, and Grace, and Glory, had never been offered to you, nor you had any means to have brought you to the knowledge of him,
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then you had had some excuse.
then you had had Some excuse.
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As Christ saith, Joh. 15. 22. If I had not come and spoken to them, they had not had sin,
As christ Says, John 15. 22. If I had not come and spoken to them, they had not had since,
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but now they have no cloak for their sin. but now they have no cloak for their since.
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If we had not in Christs Name entreated you to return, and offered you Salvation, you had some excuse.
If we had not in Christ Name entreated you to return, and offered you Salvation, you had Some excuse.
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But now, what can you reasonably say? I dare challenge the reason of all the world to answer this one reason, by which God will prove, that the unconverted should be condemned.
But now, what can you reasonably say? I Dare challenge the reason of all the world to answer this one reason, by which God will prove, that the unconverted should be condemned.
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It is reason, that he that would not have Heaven upon such reasonable terms as Christ did tender it him;
It is reason, that he that would not have Heaven upon such reasonable terms as christ did tender it him;
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should for ever be shut out.
should for ever be shut out.
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What will you say to this, when God shall question thee, and say What saist thou sinner, did not I freely offer thee my Grace and Salvation? ] Do you believe you shall have the face at the day of Judgement, to tell Christ he is unmerciful if he damn you,
What will you say to this, when God shall question thee, and say What Sayest thou sinner, did not I freely offer thee my Grace and Salvation? ] Do you believe you shall have the face At the day of Judgement, to tell christ he is unmerciful if he damn you,
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when he shall tell you, that he would often have gathered you to him as a Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings,
when he shall tell you, that he would often have gathered you to him as a Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wings,
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and ye would not? Will not that one word stop thy mouth for ever? What, dost thou complain of man? Is it for want of mercy? Why, what tenderer mercy wouldst thou have had? I would have gathered thee as the Hen, &c. Sinners, I witness to you this day, that God,
and you would not? Will not that one word stop thy Mouth for ever? What, dost thou complain of man? Is it for want of mercy? Why, what tenderer mercy Wouldst thou have had? I would have gathered thee as the Hen, etc. Sinners, I witness to you this day, that God,
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and Angels, and men shall judge of you, that if you be thrust into Hell, it is because you would not be saved.
and Angels, and men shall judge of you, that if you be thrust into Hell, it is Because you would not be saved.
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And it is not because God was cruel to you, but because you were cruel and unmerciful to your selves.
And it is not Because God was cruel to you, but Because you were cruel and unmerciful to your selves.
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I tell you, this will prove true at the last. SECT. VII. 5. IF all these Reasons do not satisfie you;
I tell you, this will prove true At the last. SECT. VII. 5. IF all these Reasons do not satisfy you;
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I will shew you more, and such, as me thinks, should satisfie any man on earth, that the unconverted cannot be saved.
I will show you more, and such, as me thinks, should satisfy any man on earth, that the unconverted cannot be saved.
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Even because it is an Impossible thing: It is a flat Contradiction. Why Conversion is part of Salvation here,
Even Because it is an Impossible thing: It is a flat Contradiction. Why Conversion is part of Salvation Here,
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and the perfection of it is an higher part hereafter. Why, Sirs, Sin is the souls Sickness, and wound, and Death!
and the perfection of it is an higher part hereafter. Why, Sirs, since is the Souls Sickness, and wound, and Death!
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And Grace and Holiness is its health and Life:
And Grace and Holiness is its health and Life:
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and were not that a fool, that expecteth you should make him well, and not remove his sickness? And cure his wounds,
and were not that a fool, that Expects you should make him well, and not remove his sickness? And cure his wounds,
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and never heal or close them? Or make a dead man alive, and yet let him be dead still? Why, it is as great a Contradiction and Impossibility for a man to be saved and not converted.
and never heal or close them? Or make a dead man alive, and yet let him be dead still? Why, it is as great a Contradiction and Impossibility for a man to be saved and not converted.
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What is it that we must be saved from, but Sin and Hell? And there is no saving from hell,
What is it that we must be saved from, but since and Hell? And there is no Saving from hell,
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but by saving from Sin, Matth. 1. 21. He shall save his people from their sins.
but by Saving from since, Matthew 1. 21. He shall save his people from their Sins.
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Do you know what the Salvation is that God hath promised us in Glory? Why, it is this:
Do you know what the Salvation is that God hath promised us in Glory? Why, it is this:
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That we shall be perfectly freed from all sin, and have the Image of his Holiness perfected on our souls:
That we shall be perfectly freed from all since, and have the Image of his Holiness perfected on our Souls:
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That we shall be perfectly in love with God, and perfectly Beloved of him, and live in the sight of his Majesty,
That we shall be perfectly in love with God, and perfectly beloved of him, and live in the sighed of his Majesty,
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and fill our selves with the view of his pleased face, and breath out his praise with the heavenly Host for ever.
and fill our selves with the view of his pleased face, and breath out his praise with the heavenly Host for ever.
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Doth such a Heaven as this is, like you? or doth it not? If it do not, you must have none; for there is no other.
Does such a Heaven as this is, like you? or does it not? If it do not, you must have none; for there is no other.
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Except you will call an Ale-house, or an Whore-house, or other sensuall pleasures your heaven.
Except you will call an Alehouse, or an Whorehouse, or other sensual pleasures your heaven.
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But if you will have this Heaven which God doth offer you, you may easily see that it cannot be had without Conversion.
But if you will have this Heaven which God does offer you, you may Easily see that it cannot be had without Conversion.
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Can you be saved from sin, and yet keep it? Can you be perfected in holiness,
Can you be saved from since, and yet keep it? Can you be perfected in holiness,
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and yet be unholy? Can you live in the everlasting love of God, and have no true love to him at all? Can you delight in him,
and yet be unholy? Can you live in the everlasting love of God, and have no true love to him At all? Can you delight in him,
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and yet have no delight in him, but be weary of him, and delight in your worldly vanities more? Well Sinners!
and yet have no delight in him, but be weary of him, and delight in your worldly vanities more? Well Sinners!
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I think I need to say no more.
I think I need to say no more.
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The Contradiction is so Evident, that you may as well say [ I will be saved, and I will 〈 ◊ 〉 ] as to say, [ I will be saved, but not Converted. ]
The Contradiction is so Evident, that you may as well say [ I will be saved, and I will 〈 ◊ 〉 ] as to say, [ I will be saved, but not Converted. ]
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But perhaps, some vain Caviller will say;
But perhaps, Some vain Caviller will say;
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Its true, we cannot be glorified without Conversion and holiness, but God might have given us that in another world,
Its true, we cannot be glorified without Conversion and holiness, but God might have given us that in Another world,
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though he change us not here. Answ. But do you not know, that this Life is the Appointed time of working,
though he change us not Here. Answer But do you not know, that this Life is the Appointed time of working,
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and running, and fighting for the Crown? The Life to come is the time of Reward,
and running, and fighting for the Crown? The Life to come is the time of Reward,
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and of your Receiving the Prize that here you run for:
and of your Receiving the Prize that Here you run for:
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Would you have God help you in your Race when you are past it, and your time is gone? Or contrary to Wisdom and Governing Justice, to confound the way and the End;
Would you have God help you in your Raze when you Are passed it, and your time is gone? Or contrary to Wisdom and Governing justice, to confound the Way and the End;
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this Life, and that to come? You may with far more wisdom expect, that when you have loitered till the Sun be set, God should call it back again at your desire, that you may have Day-light to work by.
this Life, and that to come? You may with Far more Wisdom expect, that when you have loitered till the Sun be Set, God should call it back again At your desire, that you may have Daylight to work by.
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He gave thee time, and gave thee warning to use it while thou hadst it; and told thee, This was the accepted time;
He gave thee time, and gave thee warning to use it while thou Hadst it; and told thee, This was the accepted time;
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This was the Day of Salvaiton, 2 Cor. 6. 2. And to trifle out this time,This was the Day of Salvaiton, 2 Cor. 6. 2. And to trifle out this time,
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and then to think that God should give thee both Grace and Glory in that Life, where he hath Resolved onely to perfect Grace in Glory,
and then to think that God should give thee both Grace and Glory in that Life, where he hath Resolved only to perfect Grace in Glory,
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and Crown those that have Overcome on Earth.
and Crown those that have Overcome on Earth.
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This is such folly in so great a business, as I desire no friend of mine may be guilty of.
This is such folly in so great a business, as I desire no friend of mine may be guilty of.
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Object. But it is our ignorance of God that maketh us unholy:Object. But it is our ignorance of God that makes us unholy:
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and therefore when Death hath opened our eyes, as we shall know him better, so we shall the more love him according to that knowledge;
and Therefore when Death hath opened our eyes, as we shall know him better, so we shall the more love him according to that knowledge;
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and so we shall be sanctified: And God cannot but love those that love him; and therefore they will be saved.
and so we shall be sanctified: And God cannot but love those that love him; and Therefore they will be saved.
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Answ. It is not all knowledge of God, that will cause a love to him.Answer It is not all knowledge of God, that will cause a love to him.
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If you know him as Excellent, and yet as your enemy, and one that standeth Resolved Everlastingly to Punish you, this will provoke no love to him, but hatred.
If you know him as Excellent, and yet as your enemy, and one that Stands Resolved Everlastingly to punish you, this will provoke no love to him, but hatred.
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The Dignity and worth of an Enemy may be some matter of Admiration to us, and of Reverence, but not of such Love as may tend to fruition.
The Dignity and worth of an Enemy may be Some matter of Admiration to us, and of reverence, but not of such Love as may tend to fruition.
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It is inseparable from your Natures to love your selves.
It is inseparable from your Nature's to love your selves.
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And therefore you will love that which you think is for your Good, and hate that which you think is against you, and tends to your Destruction.
And Therefore you will love that which you think is for your Good, and hate that which you think is against you, and tends to your Destruction.
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You will then find that your Damnation was part of Gods Righteous Government of the world:
You will then find that your Damnation was part of God's Righteous Government of the world:
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And that the whole work of Government was one inseparable Frame, begun by Legislation, and finished by Judgement and Execution:
And that the Whole work of Government was one inseparable Frame, begun by Legislation, and finished by Judgement and Execution:
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And that God will no more break the frame of Government, then he will the frame of Nature: nor so much.
And that God will no more break the frame of Government, then he will the frame of Nature: nor so much.
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For that he may do when he please, though he will do it rarely, but this his own perfection is against.
For that he may do when he please, though he will do it rarely, but this his own perfection is against.
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So that when you see God as it were obliged everlastingly to destroy you, you cannot close in love with him,
So that when you see God as it were obliged everlastingly to destroy you, you cannot close in love with him,
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as your Friend, or chiefest Good, as these do, that enjoy him in the promised Glory.
as your Friend, or chiefest Good, as these do, that enjoy him in the promised Glory.
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CHAP. III. SECT. I. Ʋse 1. HAving thus cleared the way, by shewing you the meaning, and the truth of the Point in hand;
CHAP. III. SECT. I. Ʋse 1. HAving thus cleared the Way, by showing you the meaning, and the truth of the Point in hand;
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I shall next come to the Application of it to our selves.
I shall next come to the Application of it to our selves.
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And first by way of Inference you see from hence, that there is a Kingdom of Heaven to be obtained.
And First by Way of Inference you see from hence, that there is a Kingdom of Heaven to be obtained.
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It were in vain to talk who shall come thither, and who shall not, if there were no such thing to be had.
It were in vain to talk who shall come thither, and who shall not, if there were no such thing to be had.
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Doubt not Christian, Thou hast the word of the God of Heaven for it.
Doubt not Christian, Thou hast the word of the God of Heaven for it.
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Challenge the Tempter, if he would draw thee to doubting, to prove that ever the God of this word Deceived any.
Challenge the Tempter, if he would draw thee to doubting, to prove that ever the God of this word Deceived any.
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If he would tempt thee to question whether it be his word, or not:
If he would tempt thee to question whither it be his word, or not:
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shew him upon it his Image and Superscription, with the Seal of his manifold uncontrouled Miracles.
show him upon it his Image and Superscription, with the Seal of his manifold uncontrolled Miracles.
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And ask him what better Evidence Mortals can expect, unless they would have God, who cannot be seen, to walk among them,
And ask him what better Evidence Mortals can expect, unless they would have God, who cannot be seen, to walk among them,
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and speak to every particular man.
and speak to every particular man.
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Oh, that thou wouldst be true to God and thy self, and then thou shalt find God will be true to thee.
O, that thou Wouldst be true to God and thy self, and then thou shalt find God will be true to thee.
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As sure as there is an earth for thee to tread on, and as sure as there is a Sun whose light thou seest:
As sure as there is an earth for thee to tread on, and as sure as there is a Sun whose Light thou See:
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so sure is there an heavenly Everlasting Glory, for every converted persevering Soul: There can be no better ground of Assurance then the Word of God.
so sure is there an heavenly Everlasting Glory, for every converted persevering Soul: There can be no better ground of Assurance then the Word of God.
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I know, that man, whiles he is in this flesh, is strange to things beyond his sense,
I know, that man, while he is in this Flesh, is strange to things beyond his sense,
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and hath a Natural desire to have his senses themselves to be the Inlets of his knowledge;
and hath a Natural desire to have his Senses themselves to be the Inlets of his knowledge;
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And therefore he is apt to think, that either he is uncertain of all that he seeth not, (unless he hath seen the like that may help him to understand it;) or else that his knowledge of it, is as no knowledge:
And Therefore he is apt to think, that either he is uncertain of all that he sees not, (unless he hath seen the like that may help him to understand it;) or Else that his knowledge of it, is as no knowledge:
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But this is a weakness unworthy of a man.
But this is a weakness unworthy of a man.
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What if you had never seen London, or any such City, and should hear the glory of it Described by others? wou'd you think it uncertain that there is such a place? because you have not seen it? Nay further, you have not seen your Souls;
What if you had never seen London, or any such city, and should hear the glory of it Described by Others? would you think it uncertain that there is such a place? Because you have not seen it? Nay further, you have not seen your Souls;
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Do you think it therefore uncertain, whether you have a Soul, or no? A man that is born blind did never see the Sun,
Do you think it Therefore uncertain, whither you have a Soul, or no? A man that is born blind did never see the Sun,
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and yet he will not doubt whether there be a Sun; when all the world about him telleth him so:
and yet he will not doubt whither there be a Sun; when all the world about him Telleth him so:
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And shall not the word of God be taken as soon as the word of a man ▪ You never saw God himself,
And shall not the word of God be taken as soon as the word of a man ▪ You never saw God himself,
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and yet it is the grossest Errour in the world to think that there is no God,
and yet it is the Grossest Error in the world to think that there is no God,
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when we see every hour the works that he hath made; and which we know, could none of them make themselves:
when we see every hour the works that he hath made; and which we know, could none of them make themselves:
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You see that which assureth you of the things that are unseen. You see the Word of God:
You see that which assureth you of the things that Are unseen. You see the Word of God:
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You see his works and daily Providences; You see a Divine Testi•ony, the sufficient ground of your Belief.
You see his works and daily Providences; You see a Divine Testi•ony, the sufficient ground of your Belief.
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Noah did not see the flood, when he laboured so many years in making the Ar•.Noah did not see the flood, when he laboured so many Years in making the Ar•.
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•ut though the unbelieving world might deride him in the beginning, at the last the flood came and did convince them, Heb. 11. 7. By Faith Noah being warned of God, of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an Ark, to the saving of his house, by the which he condemned the world,
•ut though the unbelieving world might deride him in the beginning, At the last the flood Come and did convince them, Hebrew 11. 7. By Faith Noah being warned of God, of things not seen as yet, moved with Fear, prepared an Ark, to the Saving of his house, by the which he condemned the world,
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and became Heir of the Righteousness which is by Faith. Oh, if the Devil could once make you stagger at the Truth of the Promise,and became Heir of the Righteousness which is by Faith. O, if the devil could once make you stagger At the Truth of the Promise,
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and make you doubt whether there be a Heaven and a Hell, because you see them not;
and make you doubt whither there be a Heaven and a Hell, Because you see them not;
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he might then delude you with the Vanities which you do see. But when you Believe it upon Gods Word, as verily as if you saw it,
he might then delude you with the Vanities which you do see. But when you Believe it upon God's Word, as verily as if you saw it,
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then you will be likely to be Christian indeed.
then you will be likely to be Christian indeed.
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Therefore the Apostle bringeth such proof of the Doctrine of the Resurrection, and when he hath done, he buildeth this Exhortation upon it.
Therefore the Apostle brings such proof of the Doctrine of the Resurrection, and when he hath done, he builds this Exhortation upon it.
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Wherefore my beloved brethren, be stedfast, unmovable, alwayes abounding in the work of the Lord, Wherefore my Beloved brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
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for as much as you know your labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. ult. SECT. II. Ʋse 2. HAving gone thus far with you, and shewed you that a Kingdom of Heaven there is;for as much as you know your labour is not in vain in the Lord, 1 Cor. 15. ult. SECT. II Ʋse 2. HAving gone thus Far with you, and showed you that a Kingdom of Heaven there is;
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and that certainly none but the Converted shall enter it:
and that Certainly none but the Converted shall enter it:
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My next business is, to come neerer your hearts, and to enquire of, and beseech you to enquire of your selves,
My next business is, to come nearer your hearts, and to inquire of, and beseech you to inquire of your selves,
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whether you are the converted Heirs of this Kingdom, or not? Sirs, You hear from the mouth of Christ himself, how the case standeth.
whither you Are the converted Heirs of this Kingdom, or not? Sirs, You hear from the Mouth of christ himself, how the case Stands.
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He that spoke this will be your Judge, and according to this word it is that he will Judge you.
He that spoke this will be your Judge, and according to this word it is that he will Judge you.
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Believe you not this? I hope you do Believe it.
Believe you not this? I hope you do Believe it.
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Me thinks now I should need to say no more to reasonable men, to warn them presently to enter into their own Consciences:
Me thinks now I should need to say no more to reasonable men, to warn them presently to enter into their own Consciences:
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and try, and try again whether they are converted.
and try, and try again whither they Are converted.
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But because that this is so Necessary a work, I will tell you some of those Reasons, that should move you presently to set upon this trail:
But Because that this is so Necessary a work, I will tell you Some of those Reasons, that should move you presently to Set upon this trail:
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and shew you now desirable it is to be well resolved in this Point.
and show you now desirable it is to be well resolved in this Point.
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For I know that the Devil will be such an enemy to it, and the heart so backward to it, that all we can say, is likely to be too little to bring the most,
For I know that the devil will be such an enemy to it, and the heart so backward to it, that all we can say, is likely to be too little to bring the most,
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but to a faithful examination of their own souls.
but to a faithful examination of their own Souls.
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1. The first Reason that moveth me to entreat you to try your selves, is, the weight of the business in hand.
1. The First Reason that moves me to entreat you to try your selves, is, the weight of the business in hand.
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A wise man may put a small thing to a venture, but he will not venture all his estate,
A wise man may put a small thing to a venture, but he will not venture all his estate,
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or liberty, or life, if he can help it.
or liberty, or life, if he can help it.
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How much less should a wise man venture his soul? Great things and Eternal things should be made as sure of as we can.
How much less should a wise man venture his soul? Great things and Eternal things should be made as sure of as we can.
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For a man to be in Endless happiness, or misery, is a matter that should not have one cold, or dull and careless thought:
For a man to be in Endless happiness, or misery, is a matter that should not have one cold, or dull and careless Thought:
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much less should it be ordinarily, or wholly made light of.
much less should it be ordinarily, or wholly made Light of.
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I profess to you Brethren, I wonder how you can so little regard the Assurance of your Conversion,
I profess to you Brothers, I wonder how you can so little regard the Assurance of your Conversion,
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and Salvation, as most of the world doth! As if Hell were grown sufferable: Or Heaven grown of smaller value:
and Salvation, as most of the world does! As if Hell were grown sufferable: Or Heaven grown of smaller valve:
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and the glory of it did begin to fade.
and the glory of it did begin to fade.
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For, a man that is •o Heathen, but Believeth that a Departing soul goes some whither, either to heaven or hell:
For, a man that is •o Heathen, but Believeth that a Departing soul Goes Some whither, either to heaven or hell:
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me thinks he should be willing to know whither it shall go before its gone. For, when its once gone, its past Recalling.
me thinks he should be willing to know whither it shall go before its gone. For, when its once gone, its passed Recalling.
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Me thinks, as long as you are in much doubting of your Salvation, this one thought should often be running in your mind:
Me thinks, as long as you Are in much doubting of your Salvation, this one Thought should often be running in your mind:
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what if I should not be converted or saved? what a case were I then Everlastingly in? Your hearts, its like, do cherish some hopes that you are converted,
what if I should not be converted or saved? what a case were I then Everlastingly in? Your hearts, its like, do cherish Some hope's that you Are converted,
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and all shall be well enough with you when you die:
and all shall be well enough with you when you die:
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Oh, but what if it should prove otherwise? Me thinks this one thought should even amaze you,
O, but what if it should prove otherwise? Me thinks this one Thought should even amaze you,
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whiles you are in that estate.
while you Are in that estate.
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For all my hopes, what if I should Perish? Oh, what wise man would put his everlasting Salvation or damnation to the venture,
For all my hope's, what if I should Perish? O, what wise man would put his everlasting Salvation or damnation to the venture,
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if he could pos•ibly get it out of Doubt! Therefore, Sirs, I beseech you for the Lords sake:
if he could pos•ibly get it out of Doubt! Therefore, Sirs, I beseech you for the lords sake:
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get alone again & again, and put this Question to your own Consciences [ How can I tell that I am truly converted ] And if you are ready to say, I hope it is so,
get alone again & again, and put this Question to your own Consciences [ How can I tell that I am truly converted ] And if you Are ready to say, I hope it is so,
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when you have nothing for these hopes, but because you would have it so: call to your Consciences for the proof of what they say:
when you have nothing for these hope's, but Because you would have it so: call to your Consciences for the proof of what they say:
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and do not take your own bare words. It is proof that must carry it, and not meer saying that you are Converted.
and do not take your own bore words. It is proof that must carry it, and not mere saying that you Are Converted.
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Ask therefore Conscience, How canst thou prove it? What canst thou shew that will Evidence a Conversion, more then unsanctified persons may shew? And I pray you, see that you be not put off too easily,
Ask Therefore Conscience, How Canst thou prove it? What Canst thou show that will Evidence a Conversion, more then unsanctified Persons may show? And I pray you, see that you be not put off too Easily,
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and take not every Gloss for Evidence:
and take not every Gloss for Evidence:
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but in a matter of such Consequence, see that you deal faithfully, and go to the very quick:
but in a matter of such Consequence, see that you deal faithfully, and go to the very quick:
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Al•s, almost all the comfort of your lives lieth upon it: And your everlasting Salvation lieth upon it, which is much more.
Al•s, almost all the Comfort of your lives lies upon it: And your everlasting Salvation lies upon it, which is much more.
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2. Another Reason, which makes me the more earnestly desire that you would try, whether you are truly converted, or not:
2. another Reason, which makes me the more earnestly desire that you would try, whither you Are truly converted, or not:
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is, because all men by nature are children of wrath, and need Conversion, and the greatest part of the world do live and die in their Natural state,
is, Because all men by nature Are children of wrath, and need Conversion, and the greatest part of the world do live and die in their Natural state,
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and never come to be truly Converted.
and never come to be truly Converted.
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Seeing therefore, that it is a thing that every one must have that will be saved,
Seeing Therefore, that it is a thing that every one must have that will be saved,
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and yet most men go without it, and therefore are damned, should it not waken you to examine,
and yet most men go without it, and Therefore Are damned, should it not waken you to examine,
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whether you are of the number of those that are Converted, Yea or Nay? If it were a needless thing that might be spared without your undoing:
whither you Are of the number of those that Are Converted, Yea or Nay? If it were a needless thing that might be spared without your undoing:
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Or if it were a thing that every body hath, or that almost all, or most have:
Or if it were a thing that every body hath, or that almost all, or most have:
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you might be the more secure: But it is not so.
you might be the more secure: But it is not so.
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What need we more proof then Gods express word? Matth. 7. 14. [ The Gate is straight,
What need we more proof then God's express word? Matthew 7. 14. [ The Gate is straight,
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and the Way narrow, and few there be that find it ] And common experience seconding this Word of God.and the Way narrow, and few there be that find it ] And Common experience seconding this Word of God.
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Do you see that most men are converted, and such as I before Described to you? Oh that it were so.
Do you see that most men Are converted, and such as I before Described to you? O that it were so.
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But we shall speak more of this toward the End. Will any man that hath not lost his senses,
But we shall speak more of this towards the End. Will any man that hath not lost his Senses,
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now stand cavilling, and quarrelling that so few should be saved, instead of making sure his own Salvation? The reason that there is so few, is,
now stand caviling, and quarreling that so few should be saved, instead of making sure his own Salvation? The reason that there is so few, is,
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because they will not be saved upon Gods terms.
Because they will not be saved upon God's terms.
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And if you will take their course, and quarrel with the gracious word and ways of God, instead of submitting to them, you will speed as they,
And if you will take their course, and quarrel with the gracious word and ways of God, instead of submitting to them, you will speed as they,
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and be carried down the stream, for company.
and be carried down the stream, for company.
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But those that care for their souls, will take warning by other mens miscarriages, and be awakened to make sure.
But those that care for their Souls, will take warning by other men's miscarriages, and be awakened to make sure.
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3. Another Reason that should move you to examine, whether you be indeed converted or not, is,
3. another Reason that should move you to examine, whither you be indeed converted or not, is,
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because the want of this, is one of the greatest causes why so few come to be converted, and to be saved.
Because the want of this, is one of the greatest Causes why so few come to be converted, and to be saved.
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Nothing doth more keep a man from turning back again, when he hath lost his way,
Nothing does more keep a man from turning back again, when he hath lost his Way,
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then when he doth not know that he hath lost it:
then when he does not know that he hath lost it:
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And how can he know, that wandereth in the night, and will not enquire and ask the way,
And how can he know, that wandereth in the night, and will not inquire and ask the Way,
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or that is so wilfull and self-conceited, that he will not Believe any man that telleth him he hath lost his way.
or that is so wilful and self-conceited, that he will not Believe any man that Telleth him he hath lost his Way.
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As long as he is of this mind, he will never turn again. So is it with most of the careless world:
As long as he is of this mind, he will never turn again. So is it with most of the careless world:
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they are going into the way of worldliness or vain glory, and live to the flesh, which is clean contrary to the way to heaven;
they Are going into the Way of worldliness or vain glory, and live to the Flesh, which is clean contrary to the Way to heaven;
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and yet they will not once seriously ask a Minister, or ask any one that can Inform them,
and yet they will not once seriously ask a Minister, or ask any one that can Inform them,
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whether that be the way, or not? or whethr they shall ever come to Heaven in that way? But they trudge on after their fleshly business,
whither that be the Way, or not? or whethr they shall ever come to Heaven in that Way? But they trudge on After their fleshly business,
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as if they had no tongue in their heads;
as if they had no tongue in their Heads;
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or as if it were not worth the asking, to know, whether they are in the way to heaven or hell.
or as if it were not worth the asking, to know, whither they Are in the Way to heaven or hell.
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Surely, if men will not so much as enquire, or consider with themselves, and examine their way by the word of God, to see whether they are right •r wrong, they are never like to be saved.
Surely, if men will not so much as inquire, or Consider with themselves, and examine their Way by the word of God, to see whither they Are right •r wrong, they Are never like to be saved.
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If you, that never had this great cure done upon your souls did but know so much, you would not rest sure, till it were done.
If you, that never had this great cure done upon your Souls did but know so much, you would not rest sure, till it were done.
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You could not lie down quietly, nor rise quietly: You could not eat, or drink, or sleep quietly.
You could not lie down quietly, nor rise quietly: You could not eat, or drink, or sleep quietly.
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Tell me, ever a man or woman of you:
Tell me, ever a man or woman of you:
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Could you be quiet, if you were sure that you were yet unconverted, and in a state, that if Death should find you in, you must be damned? If you kne• •his by your selves,
Could you be quiet, if you were sure that you were yet unconverted, and in a state, that if Death should find you in, you must be damned? If you kne• •his by your selves,
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how could you chuse but get presently to God on your knees in secret, and cry out? Help Lord, or I am everlastingly undone.
how could you choose but get presently to God on your knees in secret, and cry out? Help Lord, or I am everlastingly undone.
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Oh, forgive me, and change my heart and life, or else I am a lost man and woman for ever.
O, forgive me, and change my heart and life, or Else I am a lost man and woman for ever.
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How could you chuse, if you knew your selves unconverted, but follow God with your Prayers day and night till he ••d changed your hearts.
How could you choose, if you knew your selves unconverted, but follow God with your Prayers day and night till he ••d changed your hearts.
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You could not sit at home, but you would go to the Ministers, and to experienced Christians,
You could not fit At home, but you would go to the Ministers, and to experienced Christians,
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and ask them for some help, and advice for your Salvation.
and ask them for Some help, and Advice for your Salvation.
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But, when men think all is well with them, who can expect that they should put themselves to so much trouble? Or seek much to God or man for cure,
But, when men think all is well with them, who can expect that they should put themselves to so much trouble? Or seek much to God or man for cure,
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or make any great matter of the greatest misery? I do not fear any one thing more, to make me lose all this labour,
or make any great matter of the greatest misery? I do not Fear any one thing more, to make me loose all this labour,
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and leave many of you after all this, unconverted; then this conceit, that you are already converted, when you are not.
and leave many of you After all this, unconverted; then this conceit, that you Are already converted, when you Are not.
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This is it, that 〈 ◊ 〉 most like to hinder our work, and to undo your souls.
This is it, that 〈 ◊ 〉 most like to hinder our work, and to undo your Souls.
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And therefore for the Lords sake Sirs, deny me not this one request, to take a little pains to try whether you are converted.
And Therefore for the lords sake Sirs, deny me not this one request, to take a little pains to try whither you Are converted.
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For if any man think he is something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself, Gal. 6. 3.For if any man think he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself, Gal. 6. 3.
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4. Another Reason, that should make you never rest till you know that you are converted, is,
4. another Reason, that should make you never rest till you know that you Are converted, is,
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because of the many exceeding benefits that the true knowledge of this one thing would afford you.
Because of the many exceeding benefits that the true knowledge of this one thing would afford you.
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For the truly converted, holding on to the Death, shall Certainly be saved.
For the truly converted, holding on to the Death, shall Certainly be saved.
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Oh Sirs, if you had but this Assurance once, you might five quietly, and abound with Comforts!
O Sirs, if you had but this Assurance once, you might five quietly, and abound with Comforts!
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You might lie down, and nothing make you afraid: you might Rejoyce in the Mercies of the Lord, as the tokens of his Love;
You might lie down, and nothing make you afraid: you might Rejoice in the mercies of the Lord, as the tokens of his Love;
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and bear his Rod with greater peace, as being the chastisement of a Father. Had you but this Assurance once, you might hear, and read the word with Comfort:
and bear his Rod with greater peace, as being the chastisement of a Father. Had you but this Assurance once, you might hear, and read the word with Comfort:
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and when you come to the Promises, say, These are mine: You might secretly and publikely pray with comfort, and have access with boldness to the Throne of Grace, Heb. 10. 19. Eph. 3. 12. You might run to God when any thing ayleth you,
and when you come to the Promises, say, These Are mine: You might secretly and publicly pray with Comfort, and have access with boldness to the Throne of Grace, Hebrew 10. 19. Ephesians 3. 12. You might run to God when any thing aileth you,
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and call him your Father in confidence of his Acceptance: You might gladly feast with the Saints in the holy Communion of the Church:
and call him your Father in confidence of his Acceptance: You might gladly feast with the Saints in the holy Communion of the Church:
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You might cheerfully sing Gods Praises, and glory in the thoughts of his great Salvation And when you are dying, you might look to heaven as your home, and long to be dissolved and to be with Christ, Phil. 1. 23. And might joyfully let go your departing souls,
You might cheerfully sing God's Praises, and glory in the thoughts of his great Salvation And when you Are dying, you might look to heaven as your home, and long to be dissolved and to be with christ, Philip 1. 23. And might joyfully let go your departing Souls,
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and say as Christ, Father, into thy hand I commend my Spirit.
and say as christ, Father, into thy hand I commend my Spirit.
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Oh Sirs, What a blessed life is this, when a man can look upon every thing with comfort!
O Sirs, What a blessed life is this, when a man can look upon every thing with Comfort!
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If he look on the godly, he can say, They are my Brethren; If on the wicked, he can say, I am delivered from their sad estate.
If he look on the godly, he can say, They Are my Brothers; If on the wicked, he can say, I am Delivered from their sad estate.
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If he look on any of the Mercies which he possesseth, he can say, They are the fruits of the blood of Christ,
If he look on any of the mercies which he Possesses, he can say, They Are the fruits of the blood of christ,
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and the Toke•• of his Fathers love. If on his poverty, or want, he can say:and the Toke•• of his Father's love. If on his poverty, or want, he can say:
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My greater wants are supplyed, and these prepare for the ever-during Riches. My greater Wants Are supplied, and these prepare for the everduring Riches.
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If he look on the Law, he can say, It hath nothing against him, because he hath pardon through him that hath born the curse.
If he look on the Law, he can say, It hath nothing against him, Because he hath pardon through him that hath born the curse.
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If on the Gospel, he can Rejoyce in it, as the glad Tydings of his Salvation:
If on the Gospel, he can Rejoice in it, as the glad Tidings of his Salvation:
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If he look on the Threatning, he can say, It reacheth not a pardoned sinner: If on the Promise, he can say, It is my Charter for Heaven.
If he look on the Threatening, he can say, It reaches not a pardoned sinner: If on the Promise, he can say, It is my Charter for Heaven.
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If he look upward to Heaven, he can say, It is my own Inheritance, thither I am going,
If he look upward to Heaven, he can say, It is my own Inheritance, thither I am going,
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and there I shall shortly be. and there I shall shortly be.
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If he •ook downward, toward the place of Torments, he can say, From thence did Grace deliver me.
If he •ook downward, towards the place of Torments, he can say, From thence did Grace deliver me.
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If there were any terrour to a mans soul, it would be in sin, and Satan,
If there were any terror to a men soul, it would be in since, and Satan,
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and Death, and Hell, but none of these are matter of terrour to him.
and Death, and Hell, but none of these Are matter of terror to him.
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Not sin, for it is pardoned, and mortified in part, and will be perfectly ere long:
Not since, for it is pardoned, and mortified in part, and will be perfectly ere long:
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Not Satan, for he is conquered, and cast out of his possession:
Not Satan, for he is conquered, and cast out of his possession:
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Not Death, for it hath lost its sting, and is become the passage into Everlasting Life:
Not Death, for it hath lost its sting, and is become the passage into Everlasting Life:
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Not Hell, for it will be our perpetual joy, to see that we are delivered from such everlasting Torments.
Not Hell, for it will be our perpetual joy, to see that we Are Delivered from such everlasting Torments.
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In a word, because he can say [ God is my Father, Christ is my Saviour,
In a word, Because he can say [ God is my Father, christ is my Saviour,
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and my Head, the Holy Ghost is my sanctifier ] Therefore he can say [ All is mine, as I am Christs,
and my Head, the Holy Ghost is my sanctifier ] Therefore he can say [ All is mine, as I am Christ,
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and Christ is Gods ] 1 Cor. 3. 21. And 2 Cor. 4. 15. Oh Sirs, What would you give;and christ is God's ] 1 Cor. 3. 21. And 2 Cor. 4. 15. O Sirs, What would you give;
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Nay, what would you not give, to be presently put into such a Condition? Had you not as lieve as all the world now, that you were sure that you are converted,
Nay, what would you not give, to be presently put into such a Condition? Had you not as lieve as all the world now, that you were sure that you Are converted,
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and in this state of life? Sure, If you are well in your wits, you had.
and in this state of life? Sure, If you Are well in your wits, you had.
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Who would care what becomes of the World, if he were once sure of Heaven? Or what become of his corruptible flesh,
Who would care what becomes of the World, if he were once sure of Heaven? Or what become of his corruptible Flesh,
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if he were sure it should go well with his soul; and that flesh it self should rise 〈 … 〉n to Glory.
if he were sure it should go well with his soul; and that Flesh it self should rise 〈 … 〉n to Glory.
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Oh, What a terrible thing it is, for a soul to go out of the body, and not know whither!
O, What a terrible thing it is, for a soul to go out of the body, and not know whither!
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And how much more to depart under the curse of God! from the Damnation of the Law, to the Condemnation of the Judge.
And how much more to depart under the curse of God! from the Damnation of the Law, to the Condemnation of the Judge.
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But how blessed is it, to remove from the state of a frail and sinful man, to live with Christ, to be equal with the Angels, Luk. 20. 36.
But how blessed is it, to remove from the state of a frail and sinful man, to live with christ, to be equal with the Angels, Luk. 20. 36.
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What say you now, Beloved Hearers? Is there not weight enough in these Reasons, to perswade you to try whether you are converted,
What say you now, beloved Hearers? Is there not weight enough in these Reasons, to persuade you to try whither you Are converted,
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or not? Dare you say there is not? If you dare not, you are witness your selves that you are convinced.
or not? Dare you say there is not? If you Dare not, you Are witness your selves that you Are convinced.
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You see it is your Duty; or see it is Necessary for your own good. Your labour will be small in comparison of the profit: the loss will be nothing; the commodity may be unspeakable.
You see it is your Duty; or see it is Necessary for your own good. Your labour will be small in comparison of the profit: the loss will be nothing; the commodity may be unspeakable.
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Shall I then as your Minister beseech you presently to fall to thi• work? As a Messenger of Christ shall I entreat it of you? As a friend to your souls shall I entreat it of you? It is for your selves:
Shall I then as your Minister beseech you presently to fallen to thi• work? As a Messenger of christ shall I entreat it of you? As a friend to your Souls shall I entreat it of you? It is for your selves:
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It is no unreasonable matter you see, that I ask of you. Conscience shall witness one day to the face of Refusers, that it was not unreasonable.
It is no unreasonable matter you see, that I ask of you. Conscience shall witness one day to the face of Refusers, that it was not unreasonable.
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Neighbours, I pray you for the Lords sake, and for your souls sake, do not d•ny it me.
Neighbours, I pray you for the lords sake, and for your Souls sake, do not d•ny it me.
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I profess in the presence of the Lord ▪ I had rather you would grant me this small request,
I profess in the presence of the Lord ▪ I had rather you would grant me this small request,
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then giv• me all you have in the World:
then giv• me all you have in the World:
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Even that you would but make it your business to try, and throughly try, whether you are yet converted,
Even that you would but make it your business to try, and thoroughly try, whither you Are yet converted,
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or no? But then, let me entreat you to do it seriously, and make somewhat of it,
or no? But then, let me entreat you to do it seriously, and make somewhat of it,
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and leave not till you have done your best to be Resolved whether it be so with you,
and leave not till you have done your best to be Resolved whither it be so with you,
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or not? You do not need to ask me what ayleth me to be so earnest with you for such a thing.
or not? You do not need to ask me what aileth me to be so earnest with you for such a thing.
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You have heard by the foregoing Reasons what ayleth me. You may see here in my Text what ayleth me.
You have herd by the foregoing Reasons what aileth me. You may see Here in my Text what aileth me.
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When Christ himself saith, Except you be converted, and become as little children, ye cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
When christ himself Says, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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This is the thing then that I entreat you to do:
This is the thing then that I entreat you to do:
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that you would be take your selves at your next Opportunity without delay into some private place,
that you would be take your selves At your next Opportunity without Delay into Some private place,
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and there bethink your selves what you have heard; or at least what is said here in my Text:
and there bethink your selves what you have herd; or At least what is said Here in my Text:
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and say thus with your selves, [ I see there is no hope of salvation without conversion;
and say thus with your selves, [ I see there is no hope of salvation without conversion;
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my heart must be turned from the world, and flesh, and sin, to God by Christ,
my heart must be turned from the world, and Flesh, and since, to God by christ,
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or else I cann•t enter into Heaven: I know I shall shortly leave this life:
or Else I cann•t enter into Heaven: I know I shall shortly leave this life:
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Doth it not concern me then to see by times that I be converted? Was ever 〈 ◊ 〉 a change as this wrought in my heart,
Does it not concern me then to see by times that I be converted? Was ever 〈 ◊ 〉 a change as this wrought in my heart,
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or not? There is no dissembling with God, he will not be mocked. What sayest thou Conscience:
or not? There is no dissembling with God, he will not be mocked. What Sayest thou Conscience:
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have I ever had such a change, or not? Thus follow on the enquiry and leave it not, till you can say, of or on whether you have been converted,
have I ever had such a change, or not? Thus follow on the enquiry and leave it not, till you can say, of or on whither you have been converted,
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or not? Or at least till you have some more light into the business then you had before:
or not? Or At least till you have Some more Light into the business then you had before:
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And if you cannot do it at o•e time, as it is likely you cannot fully go do it again and again ▪ Think on it as you lie in bed:
And if you cannot do it At o•e time, as it is likely you cannot Fully go doe it again and again ▪ Think on it as you lie in Bed:
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Think on it when you are alone, and say to your selves;
Think on it when you Are alone, and say to your selves;
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seeing I must be converted, or condemned, is it not time for me to know whether it be so with me,
seeing I must be converted, or condemned, is it not time for me to know whither it be so with me,
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or not? ] And if you cannot get the case well Resolved, let me entreat one thing more, which I have often entreated of you.or not? ] And if you cannot get the case well Resolved, let me entreat one thing more, which I have often entreated of you.
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That you would come to one of us that are your Teachers, or go to some Judicious able Christian,
That you would come to one of us that Are your Teachers, or go to Some Judicious able Christian,
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and ask advice to help you in the trial: For in so great a business, tis dangerous to be mistaken.
and ask Advice to help you in the trial: For in so great a business, this dangerous to be mistaken.
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I do not speak all this to those Christians that have lived long in the fear of God,
I do not speak all this to those Christians that have lived long in the Fear of God,
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and have doubts raised in their minds by the ••mptations of the Enemy, or by their own great c•re of the matter of their Salvation,
and have doubts raised in their minds by the ••mptations of the Enemy, or by their own great c•re of the matter of their Salvation,
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and have asked help of Ministers, and taken pains, and done what lieth in them to be Resolved,
and have asked help of Ministers, and taken pains, and done what lies in them to be Resolved,
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and yet find some doubts remaining. It is not these that I now sp••k to.
and yet find Some doubts remaining. It is not these that I now sp••k to.
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Thoug• I would not grudge my labor to these whensoever I have can tim• for it, to do them any good I could.
Thoug• I would not grudge my labour to these whensoever I have can tim• for it, to do them any good I could.
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Yet I would rather •dvise them to acknowledge the Light of Grace that shineth in their eyes,
Yet I would rather •dvise them to acknowledge the Light of Grace that shines in their eyes,
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and not forget their own experiences, nor ma•e light of the abundance of that Mercy, which hath translated them fr〈 … 〉 darkness into the Kingdom of Christ,
and not forget their own experiences, nor ma•e Light of the abundance of that Mercy, which hath translated them fr〈 … 〉 darkness into the Kingdom of christ,
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and feed upon that Glory that is propounded to their Faith.
and feed upon that Glory that is propounded to their Faith.
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But I speak to those, that either never did yet set to the work of examination;
But I speak to those, that either never did yet Set to the work of examination;
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or never followed it, till they discerned their miserable estate;
or never followed it, till they discerned their miserable estate;
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or 〈 ◊ 〉 le〈 … 〉 till they got out of it, but are still sticking in the world a〈 … 〉 ••esh:
or 〈 ◊ 〉 le〈 … 〉 till they god out of it, but Are still sticking in the world a〈 … 〉 ••esh:
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And also to those young unsetled Christians that be not yet well Resolved for a change;
And also to those young unsettled Christians that be not yet well Resolved for a change;
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or at least those that never yet had the advice of any Minister, or Judicious person,
or At least those that never yet had the Advice of any Minister, or Judicious person,
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for the right setling of their spiritual estate: For all these, but especially for those that never set upon examination before:
for the right settling of their spiritual estate: For all these, but especially for those that never Set upon examination before:
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I would entreat them, if they find themselves in the dark, and cannot well manage it themselves,
I would entreat them, if they find themselves in the dark, and cannot well manage it themselves,
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nor cannot find whether they are converted or not, that they would come to us, and seek advice.
nor cannot find whither they Are converted or not, that they would come to us, and seek Advice.
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I pray you Neighbou••, do not think that we are either so stout, or so careless of your ••uls,
I pray you Neighbou••, do not think that we Are either so stout, or so careless of your ••uls,
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as to despise you, or to think it much to take this pains with y〈 … 〉.
as to despise you, or to think it much to take this pains with y〈 … 〉.
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The poorest beggar in Town shall be welcom to us, that will come to us on this errand.
The Poorest beggar in Town shall be welcome to us, that will come to us on this errand.
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Indeed, Ministers are set in every Chu•ch, as the Physitian is in the Town for all that are in Distress, to resort to for advise, that their Diseases may not prove their Death.
Indeed, Ministers Are Set in every Chu•ch, as the physician is in the Town for all that Are in Distress, to resort to for Advice, that their Diseases may not prove their Death.
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It is not onely to preach to you that we are made Ministers, but especially to give advice and Direction for their Salvation, to all that have special need, and come to us.
It is not only to preach to you that we Are made Ministers, but especially to give Advice and Direction for their Salvation, to all that have special need, and come to us.
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Indeed, for small matte•s you should no more trouble a Minister, then you should trou•le a Physitian for a cut-finger,
Indeed, for small matte•s you should not more trouble a Minister, then you should trou•le a physician for a cut-finger,
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because you have others enough at hand to give you advice:
Because you have Others enough At hand to give you Advice:
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If all the people of England would use their Ministers to this kind of Imployment, it would be happier for their souls,
If all the people of England would use their Ministers to this kind of Employment, it would be Happier for their Souls,
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and happy for the Nation, and would make men know better the Nature and need of the Office of the Ministry.
and happy for the nation, and would make men know better the Nature and need of the Office of the Ministry.
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We do not desire you to come to us, as the Papist Priests make all their people do, to confess every secret sin that they have committed in the Lent,
We do not desire you to come to us, as the Papist Priests make all their people do, to confess every secret since that they have committed in the Lent,
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before they receive the Sacrament at Easter:
before they receive the Sacrament At Easter:
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But when you 〈 ◊ 〉 out of the Word of God, that no man can be saved except •e be converted, •nd yo• set your selves to try whether you are converted of not, and cannot find it out:
But when you 〈 ◊ 〉 out of the Word of God, that no man can be saved except •e be converted, •nd yo• Set your selves to try whither you Are converted of not, and cannot find it out:
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Here your Salvation lieth much on that business, and therefore Common Reason telleth you, that y•u should take the best Advice you can, and that pres•ntly, without delay.
Here your Salvation lies much on that business, and Therefore Common Reason Telleth you, that y•u should take the best advice you can, and that pres•ntly, without Delay.
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And so, you may be much better Resolved, and yo•• minds more quieted, and you may go upon surer grounds for your Salvation,
And so, you may be much better Resolved, and yo•• minds more quieted, and you may go upon Surer grounds for your Salvation,
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then perhaps you would otherwise do.
then perhaps you would otherwise do.
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There's never an honest Minister in England, but would be willing to fo〈 … 〉 his meat,
There's never an honest Minister in England, but would be willing to fo〈 … 〉 his meat,
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or sleep, as far as Nature would bear, to help his people in such straits as these:
or sleep, as Far as Nature would bear, to help his people in such straits as these:
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When they come to us, and tell us, [ I have taken somed pains to try whether I am converted truly,
When they come to us, and tell us, [ I have taken somed pains to try whither I am converted truly,
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or not, and I am not able to discern:
or not, and I am not able to discern:
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I know its your Office to help me, 〈 … 〉 y〈 … 〉 help to Resolve my Doubt,
I know its your Office to help me, 〈 … 〉 y〈 … 〉 help to Resolve my Doubt,
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for I am Resolved I will no• 〈 … 〉ture my soul so carelesly as I have done till now. for I am Resolved I will no• 〈 … 〉ture my soul so carelessly as I have done till now.
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] You do not know what good you might get, if you would but take this course to be Resolved:
] You do not know what good you might get, if you would but take this course to be Resolved:
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For God will bless his own Ordinances. • pray you therefore let no carelesness, or bashfulness hinder you;
For God will bless his own Ordinances. • pray you Therefore let no carelessness, or bashfulness hinder you;
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for matters of Salvation are not such things, that you should either be careless or ashamed of:
for matters of Salvation Are not such things, that you should either be careless or ashamed of:
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However say not, but we of〈 … 〉d you our help.
However say not, but we of〈 … 〉d you our help.
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But perhaps you will ask me, When I •m examining my Conscience, how shall I know whether I am 〈 … 〉nverted,
But perhaps you will ask me, When I •m examining my Conscience, how shall I know whither I am 〈 … 〉nverted,
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or not? By what marks may it be discerned? To this answer, I have so often given you divers marks already in the 〈 … 〉ons I have preached,
or not? By what marks may it be discerned? To this answer, I have so often given you diverse marks already in the 〈 … 〉ons I have preached,
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and the Books that I have written for y•ur Use, that I am loth to do the same thing over too oft.
and the Books that I have written for y•ur Use, that I am loath to do the same thing over too oft.
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But f•• this time it may suffice, if you will but remember that Description of the Work of Conversion, which I gave you before.
But f•• this time it may suffice, if you will but Remember that Description of the Work of Conversion, which I gave you before.
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For in that are all the Marks that are Necessary.
For in that Are all the Marks that Are Necessary.
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When you are examining your •wn hearts, enquire then: 1. Whether you ever found that ch••ge upon your mind, that I before mentioned:
When you Are examining your •wn hearts, inquire then: 1. Whither you ever found that ch••ge upon your mind, that I before mentioned:
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Are you soundly perswaded of the Truth of the Word of God, and the Life to c•me? And do you know and believe how vile a thing sin is? and •hat need you have of Christ ▪ and what he hath done for you,
are you soundly persuaded of the Truth of the Word of God, and the Life to c•me? And do you know and believe how vile a thing since is? and •hat need you have of christ ▪ and what he hath done for you,
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and offereth to do? And do you esteem of the Love of God, and the hopes of Salvation above all things in this World,
and Offereth to do? And do you esteem of the Love of God, and the hope's of Salvation above all things in this World,
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and account of all but as dung, that you may win Christ? Are you fully perswaded of the Riches of free Grace,
and account of all but as dung, that you may win christ? are you Fully persuaded of the Riches of free Grace,
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and of the N•cessity of a holy Life, how much soever you 〈 ◊ 〉 have sleighted the• •eretofore?
and of the N•cessity of a holy Life, how much soever you 〈 ◊ 〉 have sleighted the• •eretofore?
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2. And have your he•rts been so far changed hereupon, as that you have laid up yo•r Treasure and hopes in the Life to come;
2. And have your he•rts been so Far changed hereupon, as that you have laid up yo•r Treasure and hope's in the Life to come;
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an• that is it tha• you take for your Felicity:
an• that is it tha• you take for your Felicity:
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so that you can tr•ly say, that the main bent and Drift of your Life, is, Not for the pleasure or profits of the World,
so that you can tr•ly say, that the main bent and Drift of your Life, is, Not for the pleasure or profits of the World,
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but how to please God, and be happy for ever? Though you may step out of the way by humane Infirmity,
but how to please God, and be happy for ever? Though you may step out of the Way by humane Infirmity,
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yet this is the bent and scope of your Life: This is your chief care, and this hath your most serious thought and busin•ss.
yet this is the bent and scope of your Life: This is your chief care, and this hath your most serious Thought and busin•ss.
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Can you truly say, you use the world for God and •or He 〈 ◊ 〉 and do not serve God for the World? And that you take all th••e outward things,
Can you truly say, you use the world for God and •or He 〈 ◊ 〉 and do not serve God for the World? And that you take all th••e outward things,
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but as Necessaries in your journey, but look at Heaven as your home and happiness? and that God hath the highest room in your hearts,
but as Necessaries in your journey, but look At Heaven as your home and happiness? and that God hath the highest room in your hearts,
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and the World and flesh stand under him;
and the World and Flesh stand under him;
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and that you do not prefer these things before him? A 〈 … 〉t you are Resolved whatsoever it cost you, to stick to God t〈 … 〉 •ou lose the World,
and that you do not prefer these things before him? A 〈 … 〉t you Are Resolved whatsoever it cost you, to stick to God t〈 … 〉 •ou loose the World,
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and not stick to the World when it loses y〈 … 〉 favour of God? And that God shall be first served,
and not stick to the World when it loses y〈 … 〉 favour of God? And that God shall be First served,
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and t• World shall have his leavings;
and t• World shall have his leavings;
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and not the world first served, and God have its leavings? Have you tasted of the Infinite Love, which he hath manifested for your Salvation in the blood of his ••n,
and not the world First served, and God have its leavings? Have you tasted of the Infinite Love, which he hath manifested for your Salvation in the blood of his ••n,
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and admired that free Grace, that hath thus purchased your •edemption? And fled to Christ as the only Refuge of a guilty •oul, from the curse of the Law, and the wrath of God:
and admired that free Grace, that hath thus purchased your •edemption? And fled to christ as the only Refuge of a guilty •oul, from the curse of the Law, and the wrath of God:
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Renoun•ing all Conceits of any Merits, or Legal Righteousness of your •wn:
Renoun•ing all Conceits of any Merits, or Legal Righteousness of your •wn:
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taking Christ and his Merits for your Righteousness? D• you find that you hate the former sins that you loved,
taking christ and his Merits for your Righteousness? D• you find that you hate the former Sins that you loved,
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and ta•e pleasure in those holy waies, that you had no pleasure in befor•? And are you Resolved thus to hold on to the Death?
and ta•e pleasure in those holy ways, that you had no pleasure in befor•? And Are you Resolved thus to hold on to the Death?
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3. Is all this to be seen in your Life? Have you in good sadness changed your for•er Courses,
3. Is all this to be seen in your Life? Have you in good sadness changed your for•er Courses,
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and Resolved to turn to them no more? Have you left your old ungodly company further then your Calling,
and Resolved to turn to them no more? Have you left your old ungodly company further then your Calling,
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or Nece〈 … 〉y, or Charity requireth you to be with them? And have you •etaken your selves into the company of those that fear God,
or Nece〈 … 〉y, or Charity requires you to be with them? And have you •etaken your selves into the company of those that Fear God,
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and take pleasure in their holy Communion, and in their help and company in the way to Heaven? Especially do you avoid those great Transgressions, by which you were carried away in your ignorance? And are you willing to destroy the remnants of your sin, whatsoever it cost you,
and take pleasure in their holy Communion, and in their help and company in the Way to Heaven? Especially doe you avoid those great Transgressions, by which you were carried away in your ignorance? And Are you willing to destroy the remnants of your since, whatsoever it cost you,
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and not to spare, or cherish, or befriend it? So that, there i• •o known sin that y〈 … 〉 will fully live in;
and not to spare, or cherish, or befriend it? So that, there i• •o known since that y〈 … 〉 will Fully live in;
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nor no known Duty ••at you wilfully cast off.
nor no known Duty ••at you wilfully cast off.
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But you would fain be what God wou•d have you be, •nd your greatest sorrow is, that you can be n〈 … 〉better.
But you would fain be what God wou•d have you be, •nd your greatest sorrow is, that you can be n〈 … 〉better.
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And •f you fall by any Temptation, you rise again with shame, and grief, and free Confession,
And •f you fallen by any Temptation, you rise again with shame, and grief, and free Confessi,
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and renew your Resolution by the Grace of God, to take better heed for the time to come.
and renew your Resolution by the Grace of God, to take better heed for the time to come.
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This is the sum of the work of Conversion, and this is the state of a gracious soul. This is the sum of the work of Conversion, and this is the state of a gracious soul.
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I have left out divers Particulars, lest I should be too long, because you may see them together before you:
I have left out diverse Particulars, lest I should be too long, Because you may see them together before you:
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But th• rest are Implyed in these. But th• rest Are Employed in these.
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When you go then to examine your hearts, •t these few Questions before you, and put them to your hearts,
When you go then to examine your hearts, •t these few Questions before you, and put them to your hearts,
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or else peruse those Marks that I have given you in my Directions of peace of Conscience, Or those in my Treatise of Judgement: Or those in my Bo•k of Rest. You do not need to be at a loss for Marks •o •ry by.
or Else peruse those Marks that I have given you in my Directions of peace of Conscience, Or those in my Treatise of Judgement: Or those in my Bo•k of Rest. You do not need to be At a loss for Marks •o •ry by.
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Books will help you, or Ministers will help you, or 〈 … 〉 will help you.
Books will help you, or Ministers will help you, or 〈 … 〉 will help you.
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But all the Difficulty is in two things. 1. To 〈 … 〉our heart to the work. 2. To be able to know your own heart• ▪ For they are so dark and Deceitful, that without a special Lig•t and Diligence, you may easily be mistaken in your selves.
But all the Difficulty is in two things. 1. To 〈 … 〉our heart to the work. 2. To be able to know your own heart• ▪ For they Are so dark and Deceitful, that without a special Lig•t and Diligence, you may Easily be mistaken in your selves.
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Well Brethren, I again renew my Request to you, That seeing you must be converted,
Well Brothers, I again renew my Request to you, That seeing you must be converted,
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or condemned, wil• •ou set your selves to try whether you are converted, or not? I hope you be not willing to be deceived;
or condemned, wil• •ou Set your selves to try whither you Are converted, or not? I hope you be not willing to be deceived;
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and I hope you do not think that Salvation is not worth this much Labour. I should ho•e that I might request as much as this from you.
and I hope you do not think that Salvation is not worth this much Labour. I should ho•e that I might request as much as this from you.
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If it were fo〈 … 〉y self, or a friend; how much more when it is for your Salvation.
If it were fo〈 … 〉y self, or a friend; how much more when it is for your Salvation.
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Tell me therefore, will you do this much at my request, a• Christs request, yea, and at his Command;
Tell me Therefore, will you do this much At my request, a• Christ request, yea, and At his Command;
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or will you not? Will you bestow now and then a secret hour about it,
or will you not? Will you bestow now and then a secret hour about it,
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and follow it on till you get Resolution? and know whether you are converted,
and follow it on till you get Resolution? and know whither you Are converted,
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or not? Truly Neighbours, I do not speak these words to you carelesly, or customarily,
or not? Truly Neighbours, I do not speak these words to you carelessly, or customarily,
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as matters that I shall never look af••r, when I am out of the Pulpit;
as matters that I shall never look af••r, when I am out of the Pulpit;
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or as if I cared not whether you 〈 … 〉er more minded them, or not.
or as if I cared not whither you 〈 … 〉er more minded them, or not.
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But it is the matter of Practice that I regard: whether you will do the thing that I am desiring •f you.
But it is the matter of Practice that I regard: whither you will do the thing that I am desiring •f you.
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I am loth you should spend another day in a state of Condemnation, and not know it.
I am loath you should spend Another day in a state of Condemnation, and not know it.
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I am loth you should spend another day in Negligent uncertainty of your everlasting state. If you are converted, I wo••• fain have you know it:
I am loath you should spend Another day in Negligent uncertainty of your everlasting state. If you Are converted, I wo••• fain have you know it:
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If I could Procure it, I would have you •ure to go to heaven w•en you die, before you pass another week;
If I could Procure it, I would have you •ure to go to heaven w•en you die, before you pass Another Week;
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or before you go this night to bed.
or before you go this night to Bed.
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And if you are not yet converted, I would fain •ave you know it, that you may lay to heart your condition,
And if you Are not yet converted, I would fain •ave you know it, that you may lay to heart your condition,
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and without any more delay, may make •ut for the Grace of Christ, that must Recover you.
and without any more Delay, may make •ut for the Grace of christ, that must Recover you.
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I pray you do not think that it is utter despair that I am driving you to.
I pray you do not think that it is utter despair that I am driving you to.
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If you should upon trial find that you are unconverted, you need not despair, and say, There is no Hope: No,
If you should upon trial find that you Are unconverted, you need not despair, and say, There is no Hope: No,
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but you must know, that there is Mercy before you.
but you must know, that there is Mercy before you.
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Christ hath prepared it for you, and offereth it to you, •nd is willing you should have part in it, if you be willing.
christ hath prepared it for you, and Offereth it to you, •nd is willing you should have part in it, if you be willing.
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Only you must consent to be changed now at last, and Resolve to go no further in the old way.
Only you must consent to be changed now At last, and Resolve to go no further in the old Way.
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It is Conversion, and not Desperation that God requireth.
It is Conversion, and not Desperation that God requires.
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And I hope a man may seek after his Errour to amend it, rather then to despair of the amendment.
And I hope a man may seek After his Error to amend it, rather then to despair of the amendment.
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What if upon examination, you should perceive that till this hour, •ou have been in a state of Death? it doth not follow, that you mus• live and die so;
What if upon examination, you should perceive that till this hour, •ou have been in a state of Death? it does not follow, that you mus• live and die so;
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but that you must make hast to get out of it: which you will hardly ever do, till you find that you are in it.
but that you must make haste to get out of it: which you will hardly ever do, till you find that you Are in it.
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It were a foolish Traveller that will say, I will not ask the way, lest I find that I have missed it,
It were a foolish Traveller that will say, I will not ask the Way, lest I find that I have missed it,
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and then I have no hope of getting home: and then I have no hope of getting home:
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but rather he should ask the way, that if he have misse• ••, he may know it,
but rather he should ask the Way, that if he have misse• ••, he may know it,
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and get in the right way before it be night. And because it is my present business, rather to convince the Unconverted for their Recovery,
and get in the right Way before it be night. And Because it is my present business, rather to convince the Unconverted for their Recovery,
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then the Converted for their comfort; I shall here tell you for the Negative, who they be that are ye• Unconverted,
then the Converted for their Comfort; I shall Here tell you for the Negative, who they be that Are ye• Unconverted,
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and must be changed, if ever they will be saved. SECT. III.
and must be changed, if ever they will be saved. SECT. III.
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1. THat man or woman, that never yet perceived and felt that sin is a great and detestable evil, deserving the wrath of God,
1. THat man or woman, that never yet perceived and felt that since is a great and detestable evil, deserving the wrath of God,
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and that never felt what need they stand in of the pardon of sin by the blood of the L•rd Jesus;
and that never felt what need they stand in of the pardon of since by the blood of the L•rd jesus;
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Nor was ever humbled in the apprehension of his unworthy dealing with God, but can bear •i• sin as a tolerable burthen, is yet unconverted;
Nor was ever humbled in the apprehension of his unworthy dealing with God, but can bear •i• since as a tolerable burden, is yet unconverted;
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and without Conversion cannot be saved, Mat. 11. 28. Luke 13. 3, 5. Psalm 51. 17. Isa 57. 15. Luke 14. 11. & 18. 14.
and without Conversion cannot be saved, Mathew 11. 28. Luke 13. 3, 5. Psalm 51. 17. Isaiah 57. 15. Luke 14. 11. & 18. 14.
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2. That man or woman that was never driven to Christ for deliverance, nor beaten out of the con〈 … 〉s of Merit, or sufficie••y in himself:
2. That man or woman that was never driven to christ for deliverance, nor beaten out of the con〈 … 〉s of Merit, or sufficie••y in himself:
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Nor brought to admire the glorious Design of God in the great work of Redemption;
Nor brought to admire the glorious Design of God in the great work of Redemption;
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nor savored the sweetness of the glad Tydings of Salvation, which are brought to distressed sinners in the Gospel.
nor savoured the sweetness of the glad Tidings of Salvation, which Are brought to distressed Sinners in the Gospel.
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So that, his heart was never warmed with the sense o• the Redeemers Love, and Blood:
So that, his heart was never warmed with the sense o• the Redeemer's Love, and Blood:
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but heareth and readeth the Gospel as a common story: Or as if it were not he that was thus Redeemed;
but hears and readeth the Gospel as a Common story: Or as if it were not he that was thus Redeemed;
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is •et unconverted, whatsoever he may seem, Phil. 3. 8, 9. Ephes. 3. 18, 19. Luk. 7. 47, 48. Rom. 10. 15. Act. 13. 32. 3. That person that hath not his heart a•d hopes in Heaven, and looketh not at that as his onely happiness, •nd doth not make it the business of his life to attain it;
is •et unconverted, whatsoever he may seem, Philip 3. 8, 9. Ephesians 3. 18, 19. Luk. 7. 47, 48. Rom. 10. 15. Act. 13. 32. 3. That person that hath not his heart a•d hope's in Heaven, and looks not At that as his only happiness, •nd does not make it the business of his life to attain it;
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but setteth his heart more upon the things of this life, is certainly unconverted, whatever he may pretend, Phil. 3. 21. Matth. 6. 21. Rom. 5. 2. Tit. 1. 2. Heb. 11. 1 Cor. 15. 19. Col. 1. 5, 23. 4. That person that is not weary of all known sin, and hateth it not, an• would not be rid of it with all his he••t;
but sets his heart more upon the things of this life, is Certainly unconverted, whatever he may pretend, Philip 3. 21. Matthew 6. 21. Rom. 5. 2. Tit. 1. 2. Hebrew 11. 1 Cor. 15. 19. Col. 1. 5, 23. 4. That person that is not weary of all known since, and hates it not, an• would not be rid of it with all his he••t;
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and is not willing to be at the labour or cost of Duty, in the Use of those means which God hath required for the obtaining of a Conquest:
and is not willing to be At the labour or cost of Duty, in the Use of those means which God hath required for the obtaining of a Conquest:
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but will venture his soul upon a careless life, rather then he will be brought to diligent Godliness;
but will venture his soul upon a careless life, rather then he will be brought to diligent Godliness;
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And taketh up Godliness in part upon meer Necessity, having rather l〈 … 〉 it alone if he durst;
And Takes up Godliness in part upon mere Necessity, having rather l〈 … 〉 it alone if he durst;
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And taketh it for a grievous thing to be hindered from his sin:
And Takes it for a grievous thing to be hindered from his since:
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That person is not as yet converted, but must have a further change before he can be brought into a state of Life, Luke 18. 23, 24. Rom. 6. 14, 16, 17, 21. & 7. 13, 22, 24. Psalm 119. 5.
That person is not as yet converted, but must have a further change before he can be brought into a state of Life, Lycia 18. 23, 24. Rom. 6. 14, 16, 17, 21. & 7. 13, 22, 24. Psalm 119. 5.
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5. That person that doth not set himself to the Duties of holiness to God, and Righteousness, and mercy toward man, that hath not the Spirit of Christ within him,
5. That person that does not Set himself to the Duties of holiness to God, and Righteousness, and mercy towards man, that hath not the Spirit of christ within him,
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and the Image of God upon him, and doth not express it in his worship and obedience;
and the Image of God upon him, and does not express it in his worship and Obedience;
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and is not loving, compassionate and merciful to others, nor humble and low in his own eyes,
and is not loving, compassionate and merciful to Others, nor humble and low in his own eyes,
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nor delighteth not in doing good; Nor is willing to do, as he would be done by;
nor delights not in doing good; Nor is willing to do, as he would be done by;
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I say, that person is not yet truly converted, whatsoev•• seemings of Conversion •e may have;
I say, that person is not yet truly converted, whatsoev•• seemings of Conversion •e may have;
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but must yet be otherwise converted, or be condemned.
but must yet be otherwise converted, or be condemned.
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Matth. 5. Heb. 12. 24. 1 Pet. 1. 15, 16. & 2. 5. 2 Pet. 3. 11. Heb. 3. 1. Psalm 1. 2.Matthew 5. Hebrew 12. 24. 1 Pet. 1. 15, 16. & 2. 5. 2 Pet. 3. 11. Hebrew 3. 1. Psalm 1. 2.
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6. That man or woman that hath any thing in this world, that is so dear to them, that they cannot spare it,
6. That man or woman that hath any thing in this world, that is so dear to them, that they cannot spare it,
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and part with it for Christ, and obedience to his Command, but will rather ve•ture their souls upon his Threatnings,
and part with it for christ, and Obedience to his Command, but will rather ve•ture their Souls upon his Threatenings,
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and will onely take up so much of Religion, as may stand with their worldly Prosperity,
and will only take up so much of Religion, as may stand with their worldly Prosperity,
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or seeming Felicity, and are not resolved by the strength of Grace, rather to let go all, then Christ.
or seeming Felicity, and Are not resolved by the strength of Grace, rather to let go all, then christ.
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I say, that person is yet unconverted, and must have a further change, or be condemned, Matth. 16. 24. & 10. 37, 38. Luke 14. 33. Phil. 3. 19. Mat. 13. 6, 20, 21.
I say, that person is yet unconverted, and must have a further change, or be condemned, Matthew 16. 24. & 10. 37, 38. Luke 14. 33. Philip 3. 19. Mathew 13. 6, 20, 21.
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Now the Lord have mercy on poor sinners; what a world of them are yet in the state of Death!
Now the Lord have mercy on poor Sinners; what a world of them Are yet in the state of Death!
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And how little do they Believe it, or lay it to heart! I wonder what men think of such words in Scripture, when they meet with them.
And how little do they Believe it, or lay it to heart! I wonder what men think of such words in Scripture, when they meet with them.
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Sure, they cannot chuse but consider that they concern them, as well as others: and if no man can be saved without Conversion, they must needs know they cannot.
Sure, they cannot choose but Consider that they concern them, as well as Others: and if no man can be saved without Conversion, they must needs know they cannot.
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What then do these men think of themselves? Do they think that they are converted;
What then do these men think of themselves? Do they think that they Are converted;
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Or that they are not? If they think they are not, then surely they durst not rest till they are.
Or that they Are not? If they think they Are not, then surely they durst not rest till they Are.
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For I do not think they are willing to be damned. It must needs be therefore, that they think they are converted, when they are not;
For I do not think they Are willing to be damned. It must needs be Therefore, that they think they Are converted, when they Are not;
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and thats the things that deceiveth and quieteth them in their misery.
and thats the things that deceives and quieteth them in their misery.
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But it is worth enquiry to find out, what it is that so deceiveth men, that the grossest worldling,
But it is worth enquiry to find out, what it is that so deceives men, that the Grossest worldling,
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or the vilest Sensualist, are yet perswaded that they are converted gratious men:
or the Vilest Sensualist, Are yet persuaded that they Are converted gracious men:
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And I find •mong others these three things are the cause. 1. They do not know what Conversion is,
And I find •mong Others these three things Are the cause. 1. They do not know what Conversion is,
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but take that to be true Conversion, which is no such thing. 2. They do not know themselves,
but take that to be true Conversion, which is no such thing. 2. They do not know themselves,
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but take themselves to have what they have not; and do what they do not, and be what they be not.
but take themselves to have what they have not; and do what they do not, and be what they be not.
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And 3. They are Resolved to believe, what they would have to be true, be it never so false;
And 3. They Are Resolved to believe, what they would have to be true, be it never so false;
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and therefore will rather think they are well already, then they will be at the trouble to know that it is otherwise,
and Therefore will rather think they Are well already, then they will be At the trouble to know that it is otherwise,
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and to use the means for a through Discovery. SECT. IV. Ʋse 3. BY the foregoing Enquiry, we have certainly found ▪ that Conversion is too strange a thing in the World;
and to use the means for a through Discovery. SECT. IV. Ʋse 3. BY the foregoing Enquiry, we have Certainly found ▪ that Conversion is too strange a thing in the World;
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and that the greatest •art of the World; yea, of those that are called by the preaching of the Gospel, are yet unconverted.
and that the greatest •art of the World; yea, of those that Are called by the preaching of the Gospel, Are yet unconverted.
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The Consideration of this, must needs be a grief to the heart of every faithfull Minister, that knoweth the misery of an Unconverted man,
The Consideration of this, must needs be a grief to the heart of every faithful Minister, that Knoweth the misery of an Unconverted man,
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and foreseeth his later End. It will be a grief to any honest Physitian, if he have a whole Hospital of sick persons under cure, to see that the most of their diseases are mortal,
and Foreseeth his later End. It will be a grief to any honest physician, if he have a Whole Hospital of sick Persons under cure, to see that the most of their diseases Are Mortal,
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and to find but few recovered by the greatest skill and care that he can use:
and to find but few recovered by the greatest skill and care that he can use:
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How much more must the everlasting danger of mens souls ▪ be grievous to these that are appointed to watch over them? Would the Lord but cause you to know your own misery,
How much more must the everlasting danger of men's Souls ▪ be grievous to these that Are appointed to watch over them? Would the Lord but cause you to know your own misery,
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as we know it, and to compassionate your selves, as we must compassionate you, we should have the more hope of your Recovery.
as we know it, and to compassionate your selves, as we must compassionate you, we should have the more hope of your Recovery.
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Will you now joyn with us in Lamenting your own Condition, and lay to heart what a Case it is to be Unconverted? Truly Humanit• and much more Christianity, doth bind us to think on your Condition with Lamentation. Should we see an Enemy;
Will you now join with us in Lamenting your own Condition, and lay to heart what a Case it is to be Unconverted? Truly Humanit• and much more Christianity, does bind us to think on your Condition with Lamentation. Should we see an Enemy;
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should we see a very do• in Torment, and have no compassion? How much less,
should we see a very do• in Torment, and have no compassion? How much less,
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so many men and women that are so near us, and so dear to us in the flesh.
so many men and women that Are so near us, and so dear to us in the Flesh.
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Alas, that there is such a glory, and most men will miss of it!
Alas, that there is such a glory, and most men will miss of it!
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That there is such a fire prepared for the Devil a•d his Angels, and the most will run themselves wilfully into it!
That there is such a fire prepared for the devil a•d his Angels, and the most will run themselves wilfully into it!
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Why, Faith maketh Absent things as if they were present.
Why, Faith makes Absent things as if they were present.
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That which will be so one of these daies, I look on it as if it were even so already. Oh! me thinks I see the thousands of the unconverted, departing from the face of an Angry Judge;
That which will be so one of these days, I look on it as if it were even so already. Oh! me thinks I see the thousands of the unconverted, departing from the face of an Angry Judge;
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who hath newly shut them up under his Final Sentence, Depart ye cursed into everlasting fire, Matth. 25. 41. If you ask me,
who hath newly shut them up under his Final Sentence, Depart you cursed into everlasting fire, Matthew 25. 41. If you ask me,
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why I tell you of such sad things? Truly Brethren it is, Because they are much sadder to suffer ▪ then to hear of:
why I tell you of such sad things? Truly Brothers it is, Because they Are much sadder to suffer ▪ then to hear of:
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and because you are yet alive in a possibility o• preventing them. If you marvel that I should believe such things, when no man seeth them;
and Because you Are yet alive in a possibility o• preventing them. If you marvel that I should believe such things, when no man sees them;
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It is because I am a Christian.
It is Because I am a Christian.
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And if you believe them not as well •s I, you would do well to say so plainly,
And if you believe them not as well •s I, you would do well to say so plainly,
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and do not dissemble any longer, and take on you to be Christians, when you are not;
and do not dissemble any longer, and take on you to be Christians, when you Are not;
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and to believe Gods Word, whe• you do not.
and to believe God's Word, whe• you do not.
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I profess to you, I should take it but for a Paultry Profession to ride up and down to preach the Gospel,
I profess to you, I should take it but for a Paltry Profession to ride up and down to preach the Gospel,
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and trouble the minds of men in vain, and get the ill will of most of our Neighbours,
and trouble the minds of men in vain, and get the ill will of most of our Neighbours,
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and tire and spend our selves in this work, if it were not certainly true which we must tell them:
and tire and spend our selves in this work, if it were not Certainly true which we must tell them:
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and if the Gospel were a Fable or humane device.
and if the Gospel were a Fable or humane device.
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If the word of God were not true, Ministers have the most unworthy Employment upon earth.
If the word of God were not true, Ministers have the most unworthy Employment upon earth.
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But if it be true (as nothing more certain) Oh Lord, what hard hearts then have we, that we are no more affected with your Condition!
But if it be true (as nothing more certain) O Lord, what hard hearts then have we, that we Are no more affected with your Condition!
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And what hearts have you, that are no ▪ more affected with your own!
And what hearts have you, that Are not ▪ more affected with your own!
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The Lord knows, if I were not confident that this word is true, that telleth us of the danger of all that are unconverted, I would not have been here to day;
The Lord knows, if I were not confident that this word is true, that Telleth us of the danger of all that Are unconverted, I would not have been Here to day;
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Nay, I would shut up my books, and take another Trade in hand, and never preach more.
Nay, I would shut up my books, and take Another Trade in hand, and never preach more.
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But shall a man that knows the unconverted will be condemned, forbear to tell them of the misery that is neer them? Then were our case more sinful then yours,
But shall a man that knows the unconverted will be condemned, forbear to tell them of the misery that is near them? Then were our case more sinful then yours,
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for you know it not, and therefore Love not to hear of it.
for you know it not, and Therefore Love not to hear of it.
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I believe it, and know it, and yet should I silence it? I know it is unpleasant Doctrine, but it is Necessary: And it is most true:
I believe it, and know it, and yet should I silence it? I know it is unpleasant Doctrine, but it is Necessary: And it is most true:
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God never yet did prove a liar: If he were not true, he were not God.
God never yet did prove a liar: If he were not true, he were not God.
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You will believe your selves the things that you see not, upon common Experience;
You will believe your selves the things that you see not, upon Common Experience;
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and why should not I Believe that which I see not, upon a better Ground? You do not see the Sun at midnight,
and why should not I Believe that which I see not, upon a better Ground? You do not see the Sun At midnight,
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and yet you believe that it will rise the next morning; because it useth to do so.
and yet you believe that it will rise the next morning; Because it uses to do so.
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You see no Flowers or Fruits on the earth in Winter, and yet you believe that you shall see them the next year,
You see no Flowers or Fruits on the earth in Winter, and yet you believe that you shall see them the next year,
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because they use to come in their seasons.
Because they use to come in their seasons.
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You are now all alive, and see not your graves dig'd, nor your friends about you, there laying you,
You Are now all alive, and see not your graves dug, nor your Friends about you, there laying you,
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and leave you in darkness to the worms:
and leave you in darkness to the worms:
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and yet you know that such a day will come, though now you see it not:
and yet you know that such a day will come, though now you see it not:
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As truly do I know, that there is endless wo to every sinner that dieth unconverted.
As truly do I know, that there is endless woe to every sinner that Dieth unconverted.
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I see not the flames, nor do I hear the cries of damned souls, but yet I know that there they are,
I see not the flames, nor do I hear the cries of damned Souls, but yet I know that there they Are,
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while we sit here, and there they will be to all Eternity.
while we fit Here, and there they will be to all Eternity.
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Its like, the man in Luke 16. was a Gentleman of Quality, that had so bountiful a Table,
Its like, the man in Lycia 16. was a Gentleman of Quality, that had so bountiful a Table,
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and was clothed so Gorgeously every day. Alas, his poor Brethren its like, did little think what was become of his soul,
and was clothed so Gorgeously every day. Alas, his poor Brothers its like, did little think what was become of his soul,
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when they had laid his body in the earth.
when they had laid his body in the earth.
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If a preacher should have told them he was afraid he was in hell ▪ do you think they would not have been ready to fly in his face,
If a preacher should have told them he was afraid he was in hell ▪ do you think they would not have been ready to fly in his face,
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or account him Intollerably self-conceited, or precise:
or account him Intolerably self-conceited, or precise:
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And yet the Lord Jesus brings us news that he was in hell Torment, wishing that one might be sent from the dead, to warn those his poor Brethren that he had left behinkd him on the earth.
And yet the Lord jesus brings us news that he was in hell Torment, wishing that one might be sent from the dead, to warn those his poor Brothers that he had left behinkd him on the earth.
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No doubt, he knew that they were all of the same mind as he was, when he was alive;
No doubt, he knew that they were all of the same mind as he was, when he was alive;
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and as fleshly, and worldly, and careless of their Salvation, and therefore were in the road way to the same condemnation;
and as fleshly, and worldly, and careless of their Salvation, and Therefore were in the road Way to the same condemnation;
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or else, if he had known them to be godly, heavenly-minded men, he would never have thought them in such danger, as it seems he did.
or Else, if he had known them to be godly, heavenly-minded men, he would never have Thought them in such danger, as it seems he did.
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But we read not that they had any such fears of themselves as he had.
But we read not that they had any such fears of themselves as he had.
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If one had come to them from the dead, and told them, that their late Worshipful Brother was in hell for his sin and knowing them to be all in the way to the same misery, had sent to them to beseech them presently to be converted,
If one had come to them from the dead, and told them, that their late Worshipful Brother was in hell for his since and knowing them to be all in the Way to the same misery, had sent to them to beseech them presently to be converted,
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lest they also come to that place of Torment:
lest they also come to that place of Torment:
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What welcom do you think such a Messenger would have had? I know not well what fear of a dead man appearing to them might have done;
What welcome doe you think such a Messenger would have had? I know not well what Fear of a dead man appearing to them might have done;
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But I partly Imagine what entertainment a Minister should have had, that had said the like.
But I partly Imagine what entertainment a Minister should have had, that had said the like.
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Verily Sirs, The case of careless sinners is never the safer, because they see not, and fear not the danger.
Verily Sirs, The case of careless Sinners is never the safer, Because they see not, and Fear not the danger.
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A man in a Consumption, or Dropsie, is never the further from death, though he be never so Confident that he shall not die.
A man in a Consumption, or Dropsy, is never the further from death, though he be never so Confident that he shall not die.
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If a Thief at the Gallows have a conce•t that he shall escape, that will not save his life.
If a Thief At the Gallows have a conce•t that he shall escape, that will not save his life.
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What if you should have an hundred men that you had known on earth, sent to you from the dead one after another,
What if you should have an hundred men that you had known on earth, sent to you from the dead one After Another,
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and all of them should tell you this one sentence in my Text ▪ That there is none enter into heaven but converted souls? Would you not begin to look about you,
and all of them should tell you this one sentence in my Text ▪ That there is none enter into heaven but converted Souls? Would you not begin to look about you,
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and say to your selves, am I converted, or not? What a case am I in then, that am yet in the flesh.
and say to your selves, am I converted, or not? What a case am I in then, that am yet in the Flesh.
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] It may be if one appeared to you in your chamber in the night,
] It may be if one appeared to you in your chamber in the night,
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and told you this news, it would onely affright you a little, and you would forget it.
and told you this news, it would only affright you a little, and you would forget it.
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Perhaps, if two or three onely should appear to you, and tell you it, you might forget it again;
Perhaps, if two or three only should appear to you, and tell you it, you might forget it again;
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But if twenty should tell it you, me thinks it should awaken you.
But if twenty should tell it you, me thinks it should awaken you.
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Why Sirs, the Words of the Lord are of more weight, then the words of a thousand dead men are.
Why Sirs, the Words of the Lord Are of more weight, then the words of a thousand dead men Are.
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If you will not Believe him, neither will you be perswaded though one rise from the dead, Luk. 16. 31. Seeing these things are so, I do not blame Ministers,
If you will not Believe him, neither will you be persuaded though one rise from the dead, Luk. 16. 31. Seeing these things Are so, I do not blame Ministers,
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if they be plain and earnest with you, though some may think them precise, and besides themselves.
if they be plain and earnest with you, though Some may think them precise, and beside themselves.
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Paul was put to make this Answer, 2 Cor. 5. 13. For whether we be besides our selves, it is to God; Paul was put to make this Answer, 2 Cor. 5. 13. For whither we be beside our selves, it is to God;
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or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. Truly, we are like a Physitian, that seeth a foolish man eating Arsenick, or Mercury,or whither we be Sobrium, it is for your cause. Truly, we Are like a physician, that sees a foolish man eating Arsenic, or Mercury,
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and telleth him [ Oh, what are you doing? it is deadly poyson, you must presently take a vomit, or it will kill you.
and Telleth him [ O, what Are you doing? it is deadly poison, you must presently take a vomit, or it will kill you.
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] But because it is sweet, derides the Physitian, and bids him look to himself, he hopes he shall do as well as he, till he feel the griping and burning at his heart,
] But Because it is sweet, derides the physician, and bids him look to himself, he hope's he shall do as well as he, till he feel the gripping and burning At his heart,
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and then he will believe it.
and then he will believe it.
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Oh, the gripes of a damned mans conscience, when he reflects on the day of Grace which he lost on earth!
O, the gripes of a damned men conscience, when he reflects on the day of Grace which he lost on earth!
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We tell you not of this to drive you to despair, but to perswade you to take the Vomit of Repentance,
We tell you not of this to drive you to despair, but to persuade you to take the Vomit of Repentance,
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and to cast up your sins before you are past hope.
and to cast up your Sins before you Are passed hope.
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Do not think we wrong you, to foretell you what will come of it, if you die unconverted.
Do not think we wrong you, to foretell you what will come of it, if you die unconverted.
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If there were any wrong in it, it must be laid on God that can do no wrong.
If there were any wrong in it, it must be laid on God that can do no wrong.
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If he have not bid us tell you of them, then take us for your enemies, and spare not:
If he have not bid us tell you of them, then take us for your enemies, and spare not:
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call us liars, if we shew you not his Word for it.
call us liars, if we show you not his Word for it.
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But alas, when God hath revealed your danger, must we hide it? And that when he hath foretold us, that if we tell you not of it, your blood shall be required at our hands, Ezek. 3. 18. Read that Text well,
But alas, when God hath revealed your danger, must we hide it? And that when he hath foretold us, that if we tell you not of it, your blood shall be required At our hands, Ezekiel 3. 18. Read that Text well,
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and tell me then, whether you would have us such cruel enemies;
and tell me then, whither you would have us such cruel enemies;
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I had almost said, such Devils to you and to our selves, as to hide a matter of such unconceivable Moment from your eyes? What Good would it do you to be thus flattered into Hell? What Good would it do you to have us to be damned with you,
I had almost said, such Devils to you and to our selves, as to hide a matter of such unconceivable Moment from your eyes? What Good would it do you to be thus flattered into Hell? What Good would it do you to have us to be damned with you,
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for being unfaithfull for the preventing of your damnation? Who will laugh at this but Satan, the great enemy both of us and you? Alas, you may easily think with your selves that it is no pleasure to a Minister to tell you so sad a story of your Misery.
for being unfaithful for the preventing of your damnation? Who will laugh At this but Satan, the great enemy both of us and you? Alas, you may Easily think with your selves that it is no pleasure to a Minister to tell you so sad a story of your Misery.
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But if a Balaam must say, Num. 22. 18. If Balak would give me the house full of gold and silver, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord, to do less or more;
But if a balaam must say, Num. 22. 18. If Balak would give me the house full of gold and silver, I cannot go beyond the word of the Lord, to do less or more;
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Must not Christs Ministers be as faithfull? I say again, If this Gospel were not true, I would be a sweeper of Channels, rather then a Preacher;
Must not Christ Ministers be as faithful? I say again, If this Gospel were not true, I would be a sweeper of Channels, rather then a Preacher;
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and I would joyn in a Petition to have all Ministers banished the Land:
and I would join in a Petition to have all Ministers banished the Land:
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But seeing it is otherwise, I appeal to your Consciences, who it is that wrongeth you:
But seeing it is otherwise, I appeal to your Consciences, who it is that wrongeth you:
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whether Christ and his Ministers to tell you of your danger, or your selves to make light of it, and to refuse the Cure.
whither christ and his Ministers to tell you of your danger, or your selves to make Light of it, and to refuse the Cure.
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CHAP. IV. SECT. I. THus much I have spoken to you, to make you willing to hear and know the Truth of your Condition;
CHAP. IV. SECT. I. THus much I have spoken to you, to make you willing to hear and know the Truth of your Condition;
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my next desire is, that you will lay it well to heart. You will never make out aright for the Remedy, till you feel your misery.
my next desire is, that you will lay it well to heart. You will never make out aright for the Remedy, till you feel your misery.
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Alas, what abundance of people are there in the world that never were Converted, and yet live as carelesly,
Alas, what abundance of people Are there in the world that never were Converted, and yet live as carelessly,
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as if all were well with them!
as if all were well with them!
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Come among twenty that are as merry as the best, and ask them one by one,
Come among twenty that Are as merry as the best, and ask them one by one,
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whether they are Converted, or not? And some will tell you they hope so, they cannot tell;
whither they Are Converted, or not? And Some will tell you they hope so, they cannot tell;
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and some will deride you, and most of them perhaps know not what Conversion is, nor ever much minded any such thing:
and Some will deride you, and most of them perhaps know not what Conversion is, nor ever much minded any such thing:
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And yet these very men do read, or hear the Word of God, that telleth them so plainly:
And yet these very men do read, or hear the Word of God, that Telleth them so plainly:
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That, except they be converted, they shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
That, except they be converted, they shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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What do you think Sirs, of such words, when you hear them, or read them? Are you never touched at the heart with them,
What do you think Sirs, of such words, when you hear them, or read them? are you never touched At the heart with them,
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and doth Conscience never make you cry out, Alas then, what will become of me? Well,
and does Conscience never make you cry out, Alas then, what will become of me? Well,
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because I would have you sensible of your Condition, lest you should rest in it to your undoing;
Because I would have you sensible of your Condition, lest you should rest in it to your undoing;
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I will tell you a little further, what it is in some particulars: And the Lord awake you to lay them to heart.
I will tell you a little further, what it is in Some particulars: And the Lord awake you to lay them to heart.
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1. As long as you are unconverted, you are no true Children of God, nor members of Jesus Christ.
1. As long as you Are unconverted, you Are no true Children of God, nor members of jesus christ.
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And therefore you have no part in that Fatherly special Love, but stand still before his eyes as enemies.
And Therefore you have no part in that Fatherly special Love, but stand still before his eyes as enemies.
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For your hearts are not towards him, but toward the things below, as you know, or might know if you would.
For your hearts Are not towards him, but towards the things below, as you know, or might know if you would.
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The world is divided into two sorts, the Children of God, and the children of the Devil:
The world is divided into two sorts, the Children of God, and the children of the devil:
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The Converted, and they onely are the Children of God, as you may see, Joh. 1. 10, 11. Rom. 8. 9. All the unconverted are the children of the Devil,
The Converted, and they only Are the Children of God, as you may see, John 1. 10, 11. Rom. 8. 9. All the unconverted Are the children of the devil,
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as Christ himself cals some of them, John 8. 44. And so 1 John 3. 10. It is said of them all,
as christ himself calls Some of them, John 8. 44. And so 1 John 3. 10. It is said of them all,
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and long ago they were called the seed of the Serpent, Gen. 3. 15. It is by Faith in Christ Jesus that we are made the sons of God, Gal. 3. 26. Ephes. 3. 17. And the unconverted have not true Faith.
and long ago they were called the seed of the Serpent, Gen. 3. 15. It is by Faith in christ jesus that we Are made the Sons of God, Gal. 3. 26. Ephesians 3. 17. And the unconverted have not true Faith.
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When you go to God in prayer, if you cannot call him your Father, what comfort can you expect? If you look up for a blessing on your labours,
When you go to God in prayer, if you cannot call him your Father, what Comfort can you expect? If you look up for a blessing on your labours,
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and for supply of your wants, if it be not to a Fathers hand that you look,
and for supply of your Wants, if it be not to a Father's hand that you look,
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how cold will the Comfort of them be!
how cold will the Comfort of them be!
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Why, it is Conversion that turneth the heart to God, and if he have not your hearts, you are not his Children,
Why, it is Conversion that turns the heart to God, and if he have not your hearts, you Are not his Children,
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and therefore none of the unconverted are his children.
and Therefore none of the unconverted Are his children.
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You are all by nature the children of wrath, Ephes. 2. 3. And therefore not the children of God.
You Are all by nature the children of wrath, Ephesians 2. 3. And Therefore not the children of God.
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And by Regeneration you are New born the children of God; and it is Conversion that is this Regeneration.
And by Regeneration you Are New born the children of God; and it is Conversion that is this Regeneration.
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You may call him Father as long as you will, but he will never call you children till you are converted.
You may call him Father as long as you will, but he will never call you children till you Are converted.
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You may think you have as good right in him as another, but he will never own you, till you are converted.
You may think you have as good right in him as Another, but he will never own you, till you Are converted.
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You may call him Lord, Lord, even to the last, but he will tell you, he knoweth you not, Matth. 7. 22. It is not Nature,
You may call him Lord, Lord, even to the last, but he will tell you, he Knoweth you not, Matthew 7. 22. It is not Nature,
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but Renewing Grace, that putteth upon you his Image, and putteth within you his Spirit and holy Nature.
but Renewing Grace, that putteth upon you his Image, and putteth within you his Spirit and holy Nature.
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And if you have not that Image, that Spirit, that holy Nature, whatsoever you may think your selves, he will never take you for his Children, Gal. 4. 6. Rom. 8. 9. 1 Pet. 1. 14. All the Children of God are somewhat like him:
And if you have not that Image, that Spirit, that holy Nature, whatsoever you may think your selves, he will never take you for his Children, Gal. 4. 6. Rom. 8. 9. 1 Pet. 1. 14. All the Children of God Are somewhat like him:
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they are holy as he is holy, 1 Pet. 1. 16. And it is Conversion that maketh men in their places, and measure, like to God.they Are holy as he is holy, 1 Pet. 1. 16. And it is Conversion that makes men in their places, and measure, like to God.
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Its plain therefore, that the Unconverted are none of his Children; And then how can they expect his Fatherly love;
Its plain Therefore, that the Unconverted Are none of his Children; And then how can they expect his Fatherly love;
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or his Fatherly care of them in the time of their Necessity? The goodness of God is the Foundation of all the creatures hopes,
or his Fatherly care of them in the time of their Necessity? The Goodness of God is the Foundation of all the creatures hope's,
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but if you will keep out of the way of his goodness, and yet expect the benefit of it, you are like to be deceived.
but if you will keep out of the Way of his Goodness, and yet expect the benefit of it, you Are like to be deceived.
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For an enemy nor a stranger, cannot look for the Portion of a Child.
For an enemy nor a stranger, cannot look for the Portion of a Child.
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And as you are no Children of God, so you are no members of Christ without Conversion;
And as you Are no Children of God, so you Are no members of christ without Conversion;
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For we are Adopted onely in Christ, and therefore children of God, because members of Christ, who is his Natural Son. It is Conversion, that makes us members of Christ.
For we Are Adopted only in christ, and Therefore children of God, Because members of christ, who is his Natural Son. It is Conversion, that makes us members of christ.
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I suppose you will confess, that if you were not Christia•s, you were miserable: and if you be not converted, you are not true Christians.
I suppose you will confess, that if you were not Christia•s, you were miserable: and if you be not converted, you Are not true Christians.
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You may have the Name, but you have not the Nature. You may keep a Room among those that profess themselves Christians:
You may have the Name, but you have not the Nature. You may keep a Room among those that profess themselves Christians:
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but God that knoweth the heart, will ask you, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having on a wedding Garment? Matth. 24. 12. And then you will be speechless.
but God that Knoweth the heart, will ask you, Friend, how camest thou in hither, not having on a wedding Garment? Matthew 24. 12. And then you will be speechless.
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That man that hath no part in Christ, how sad and miserable a Condition is he in!
That man that hath no part in christ, how sad and miserable a Condition is he in!
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It was the terrible Description of the Case of Simon Magus, Act. 8. 23. Thou hast no part nor lot in this matter;
It was the terrible Description of the Case of Simon Magus, Act. 8. 23. Thou hast no part nor lot in this matter;
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thou art yet in the Gall of bitterness, and the bond of Iniquity. thou art yet in the Gall of bitterness, and the bound of Iniquity.
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And the proof was, because his heart was not right in the sight of God, vers. 21. He was Baptized,
And the proof was, Because his heart was not right in the sighed of God, vers. 21. He was Baptised,
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and had a kind of Belief, but yet he was not Converted, and therefore had no part in Christ.
and had a kind of Belief, but yet he was not Converted, and Therefore had no part in christ.
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All the hopes and life of the world, is laid up in Jesus Christ, 1 John 5. 11, 12. He therefore that hath no part in him, hath no hope, no life, no ground of peace, or comfort.
All the hope's and life of the world, is laid up in jesus christ, 1 John 5. 11, 12. He Therefore that hath no part in him, hath no hope, no life, no ground of peace, or Comfort.
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Without a Saviour, how dare you draw near to God in Prayer? How dare you think of Death,
Without a Saviour, how Dare you draw near to God in Prayer? How Dare you think of Death,
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or Judgement? What a sad appearance are you there like to make? Oh! wo,
or Judgement? What a sad appearance Are you there like to make? Oh! woe,
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and ten thousand woes to that man, that must stand at the Bar of God, without a part in the blood of Christ,
and ten thousand woes to that man, that must stand At the Bar of God, without a part in the blood of christ,
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and must answer there without that Advocate:
and must answer there without that Advocate:
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Nay, he will be Judge himself, and will justifie none but those that are his members.
Nay, he will be Judge himself, and will justify none but those that Are his members.
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You will sure confess your selves, That, if you have no part in Christ, you are in a most miserable Case.
You will sure confess your selves, That, if you have no part in christ, you Are in a most miserable Case.
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Why Brethren, The Case is as plain in Scripture as the high way:
Why Brothers, The Case is as plain in Scripture as the high Way:
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That if you are yet unconverted, you are no true Christians, and have no part in Christ, as to any saving Interest.
That if you Are yet unconverted, you Are no true Christians, and have no part in christ, as to any Saving Interest.
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You are by Nature in another stock, and it is Converting Grace that must cut you out,
You Are by Nature in Another stock, and it is Converting Grace that must Cut you out,
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and plant you into Christ the living Vine. This is the very Nature of true Conversion:
and plant you into christ the living Vine. This is the very Nature of true Conversion:
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Therefore must men be humbled, and mortified, and broken off from themselves, and all creatures, that they may be removed, and planted into Jesus Christ;
Therefore must men be humbled, and mortified, and broken off from themselves, and all creatures, that they may be removed, and planted into jesus christ;
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and may abide in him, and he in them, and that in him they may bring forth fruit:
and may abide in him, and he in them, and that in him they may bring forth fruit:
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For out of him you are Nothing and can do Nothing. And whatsoever you may profess, you are but withered branches, and must be gathered up,
For out of him you Are Nothing and can do Nothing. And whatsoever you may profess, you Are but withered branches, and must be gathered up,
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and cast away, and burnt in the fire, John 15. 1, 4, 5, 6. It is all one to be a man, and not to be born;
and cast away, and burned in the fire, John 15. 1, 4, 5, 6. It is all one to be a man, and not to be born;
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as to be a true Christian, and not to be New born:
as to be a true Christian, and not to be New born:
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For as our Conception and birth is the passage into the life and world of Nature,
For as our Conception and birth is the passage into the life and world of Nature,
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so our Conversion or new birth is the passage into the life of Grace.
so our Conversion or new birth is the passage into the life of Grace.
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We that know not your hearts, do call you all Christians that seem to be so:
We that know not your hearts, do call you all Christians that seem to be so:
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but if we Certainly knew who they be that are yet unconverted, we should tell these men to their faces, they are no Christians.
but if we Certainly knew who they be that Are yet unconverted, we should tell these men to their faces, they Are not Christians.
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Their soul• are not yet washed ▪ with the blood of Christ, nor are they sanctified by his Spirit,
Their soul• Are not yet washed ▪ with the blood of christ, nor Are they sanctified by his Spirit,
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and therefore having not his Spirit, they are none of his, Rom. 8. 9. Oh,
and Therefore having not his Spirit, they Are none of his, Rom. 8. 9. O,
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therefore in the Name of God look about you Sirs, and you that have lived so long unconverted, Remember you have lived so long without a part in Christ.
Therefore in the Name of God look about you Sirs, and you that have lived so long unconverted, remember you have lived so long without a part in christ.
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And therefore Lament that you have taken on you to be Christians so long, when it is not so,
And Therefore Lament that you have taken on you to be Christians so long, when it is not so,
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and now be such as you have seemed to be. The Union between Christ and true Christians, is Intern•l in the heart:
and now be such as you have seemed to be. The union between christ and true Christians, is Intern•l in the heart:
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Meer words and Ceremonies Unite not men to Christ. SECT. II. 2. COnsider further, I beseech you:
Mere words and Ceremonies Unite not men to christ. SECT. II 2. Consider further, I beseech you:
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That there is no hope of the salvation of any unconverted man, that so liveth and dieth.
That there is no hope of the salvation of any unconverted man, that so lives and Dieth.
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This is true whether you like it, or not.
This is true whither you like it, or not.
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If you are offended at this saying, you are offended with the saying of Christ that Redeemed you.
If you Are offended At this saying, you Are offended with the saying of christ that Redeemed you.
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And it were better for you to be offended with your sins, then with Christ that condemneth them.
And it were better for you to be offended with your Sins, then with christ that Condemneth them.
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If you say, it is a hard saying, I am sure, it is a true saying, for God cannot lie.
If you say, it is a hard saying, I am sure, it is a true saying, for God cannot lie.
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I gave you the proofs of it before at large: if you forget them, remember my Text, and you need no more.
I gave you the proofs of it before At large: if you forget them, Remember my Text, and you need no more.
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What Hypocrites then are those wretches, that say they will not Believe it, and yet for all that, will take on them to be Christians,
What Hypocrites then Are those wretches, that say they will not Believe it, and yet for all that, will take on them to be Christians,
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and to believe the Word of God.
and to believe the Word of God.
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You read here that Christ protesteth Verily, that except ye be converted, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
You read Here that christ protesteth Verily, that except you be converted, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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And when you read it, yet you say, you will not believe it. And yet you will say, that you are Christians and believe Christ.
And when you read it, yet you say, you will not believe it. And yet you will say, that you Are Christians and believe christ.
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What contradictions are these? What, wilt thou worship a God, whom thou takest to be a liar? this cannot be.
What contradictions Are these? What, wilt thou worship a God, whom thou Takest to be a liar? this cannot be.
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No man can heartily trust him, especially in so great a matter as his Salvation, whom he takes for a liar.
No man can heartily trust him, especially in so great a matter as his Salvation, whom he Takes for a liar.
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Thou wouldst not give the lie to thy own Father, nor to any honest man;
Thou Wouldst not give the lie to thy own Father, nor to any honest man;
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and wilt thou give God the lie? If he be not perfectly good, he is not God:
and wilt thou give God the lie? If he be not perfectly good, he is not God:
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and wilt thou then fain a God that is like to liars, or wicked men? No marvel then if you •eliars your selves,
and wilt thou then fain a God that is like to liars, or wicked men? No marvel then if you •eliars your selves,
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if you think God be one; for no man is bound to be better then God.
if you think God be one; for no man is bound to be better then God.
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And therefore I will never marvel to see any man do that evil which he conceits that God himself will do.
And Therefore I will never marvel to see any man do that evil which he conceits that God himself will do.
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But what will sinners get by this Unbelief? It is but the way of their own self-delusion, and undoing.
But what will Sinners get by this Unbelief? It is but the Way of their own self-delusion, and undoing.
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He that will not Believe God, I c•nnot expect he should believe me, or any man;
He that will not Believe God, I c•nnot expect he should believe me, or any man;
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nor can he rationally expect to be believed himself. Yet I will ask him the Question.
nor can he rationally expect to be believed himself. Yet I will ask him the Question.
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You that see what Christ saith, and yet say you will not believe it, but that unconverted men may be saved;
You that see what christ Says, and yet say you will not believe it, but that unconverted men may be saved;
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What say you? Do you know any man in the world that you will Believe, if he speak to you with such Protestation as Christ here doth? If you do not, it seems you measure other men by your selves:
What say you? Do you know any man in the world that you will Believe, if he speak to you with such Protestation as christ Here does? If you do not, it seems you measure other men by your selves:
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If you do, I would fain know of you, whether you think that any man is better then God? I had rather believe that God is true,
If you do, I would fain know of you, whither you think that any man is better then God? I had rather believe that God is true,
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and every man a liar, then that men are true, and God is a liar, Rom. 3. 4. And I would further ask you.
and every man a liar, then that men Are true, and God is a liar, Rom. 3. 4. And I would further ask you.
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Would you have any man believe you, or take your words. If you say no;Would you have any man believe you, or take your words. If you say no;
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he is not wise that will have any thing to do with you, if he can choose:
he is not wise that will have any thing to do with you, if he can choose:
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and then you openly proclaim what you are, even such liars, that you would not wish men to believe you: But if you say I.
and then you openly proclaim what you Are, even such liars, that you would not wish men to believe you: But if you say I.
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Then I would further ask you, whether you dare take on you to be better then God? Why, thou sinfull lump of clay, thou frail, imperfect, mutable wretch, wouldst thou be Believed thy self,
Then I would further ask you, whither you Dare take on you to be better then God? Why, thou sinful lump of clay, thou frail, imperfect, mutable wretch, Wouldst thou be Believed thy self,
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and wilt thou not Believe God? Darest thou say, that thou art truer and better then God,
and wilt thou not Believe God? Darest thou say, that thou art truer and better then God,
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and that thy word is to be taken before his Word? If thou dare, do not blame him if he shortly stop that presumptuous mouth of thine, with his confounding Indignation;
and that thy word is to be taken before his Word? If thou Dare, do not blame him if he shortly stop that presumptuous Mouth of thine, with his confounding Indignation;
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and if he make that Blaspheming tongue to be speechless, when he shall say, take him, bind him hand and foot,
and if he make that Blaspheming tongue to be speechless, when he shall say, take him, bind him hand and foot,
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and cast him into utter darkness, Matth. 22. 12, 13. And then thou wilt have weeping and gnashing of teeth. and cast him into utter darkness, Matthew 22. 12, 13. And then thou wilt have weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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Well then, If God be not to be Believed, no one is:
Well then, If God be not to be Believed, no one is:
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and if God be to be Believed, then no unconverted man shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
and if God be to be Believed, then not unconverted man shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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And is it not time for you then to Consider of your condition, and look about you,
And is it not time for you then to Consider of your condition, and look about you,
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whether you be converted, or not? I pray you be not so silly, as to take these words as mine,
whither you be converted, or not? I pray you be not so silly, as to take these words as mine,
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and so to think that it is I, that make the matter so terrible.
and so to think that it is I, that make the matter so terrible.
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If I had not found them in the Bible, I had never preached them to you;
If I had not found them in the bible, I had never preached them to you;
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and we have nothing to preach, but what we here find, and to open this to you, that you may understand it.
and we have nothing to preach, but what we Here find, and to open this to you, that you may understand it.
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It will be nevertheless true, if neither I, nor any preacher in England should tell you of it;
It will be nevertheless true, if neither I, nor any preacher in England should tell you of it;
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or if none of us did believe it. For our Unbelief maketh not the Word of God of none effect.
or if none of us did believe it. For our Unbelief makes not the Word of God of none Effect.
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I do th•refore intreat you all, as you are men of reason, see that you be truly converted,
I do th•refore entreat you all, as you Are men of reason, see that you be truly converted,
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because no unconverted man shall be saved;
Because no unconverted man shall be saved;
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It is God that saith it, it is the Devil that denieth it, and will you Believe the Devil before God? This was it that brought Destruction first upon the World,
It is God that Says it, it is the devil that Denieth it, and will you Believe the devil before God? This was it that brought Destruction First upon the World,
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when God told our first Parents, that if they sinned they should die;
when God told our First Parents, that if they sinned they should die;
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and the Devil told them, they should not die, and they Believed the Devil, rather then God.
and the devil told them, they should not die, and they Believed the devil, rather then God.
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And have you this warning, and will you do so too? Is that a Christian,
And have you this warning, and will you do so too? Is that a Christian,
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yea, is that a man, or worthy the name of a man, that will Considerately Believe the Devil before God? And believe his own flesh and Carnal Reason before God? Whether is God or the Devil, think you, the better,
yea, is that a man, or worthy the name of a man, that will Considerately Believe the devil before God? And believe his own Flesh and Carnal Reason before God? Whither is God or the devil, think you, the better,
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and more to be believed, and the better friend to your souls, and more to be trusted and regarded? Oh, horrible wickedness!
and more to be believed, and the better friend to your Souls, and more to be trusted and regarded? O, horrible wickedness!
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that ever men should put us on such a Question, or make any comparison!
that ever men should put us on such a Question, or make any comparison!
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And what are you, that you should presume to set your reason against Christ? God saith, Verily, the unconverted shall not be saved, and you say, for all this you hope they shall:
And what Are you, that you should presume to Set your reason against christ? God Says, Verily, the unconverted shall not be saved, and you say, for all this you hope they shall:
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And what are you, that you should be Believed before God? What! Do you know more then he? Why, where had you that knowledge? Is there any knowledge in the world, that comes not from God? And doth he give you more then he hath himself? Is a Dungeon lighter then the Sun? Or is there any light here below,
And what Are you, that you should be Believed before God? What! Do you know more then he? Why, where had you that knowledge? Is there any knowledge in the world, that comes not from God? And does he give you more then he hath himself? Is a Dungeon lighter then the Sun? Or is there any Light Here below,
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but what comes from the Sun mediatly, or Immediatly? Why a Dungeon may better compare with the Sun,
but what comes from the Sun mediately, or Immediately? Why a Dungeon may better compare with the Sun,
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and say, I have more light then thou; then thou canst compare with God, and say, I have more knowledge then thou:
and say, I have more Light then thou; then thou Canst compare with God, and say, I have more knowledge then thou:
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Oh, That ever dust and ashes should be so blind, as not to know this? And that ever they should prefer their blindness, to the Infinite knowledge of him that made them!
O, That ever dust and Ashes should be so blind, as not to know this? And that ever they should prefer their blindness, to the Infinite knowledge of him that made them!
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If you do not, how dare you say, you hope that will prove false which God hath spoken? But do you think that this Unbelief will make your danger ever the less? No, It is this that encreaseth your danger.
If you do not, how Dare you say, you hope that will prove false which God hath spoken? But do you think that this Unbelief will make your danger ever the less? No, It is this that increases your danger.
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What if a man in the midst of evil, will wink, or put his eyes out, is he therefore safe,
What if a man in the midst of evil, will wink, or put his eyes out, is he Therefore safe,
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because he seeth not his danger? Again, therefore I beseech you, if you be men of Reason:
Because he sees not his danger? Again, Therefore I beseech you, if you be men of Reason:
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if you be not Resolved to be your own enemies, ••d to do the worst you can against your selves,
if you be not Resolved to be your own enemies, ••d to do the worst you can against your selves,
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if you do not long for Damnation;
if you do not long for Damnation;
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Oh, then believe God, and take time while you have it, and make out for Conversion without delay.
O, then believe God, and take time while you have it, and make out for Conversion without Delay.
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And instead of hoping to be saved against the Word of God, and as it were in Despite of him,
And instead of hoping to be saved against the Word of God, and as it were in Despite of him,
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and whether he will or no;
and whither he will or no;
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See that you presently yield to this Word, by which he would Convert you, if you do not resist it.
See that you presently yield to this Word, by which he would Convert you, if you do not resist it.
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Believe your present misery, and look out presently to Christ for the Remedy, and thank God that you may,
Believe your present misery, and look out presently to christ for the Remedy, and thank God that you may,
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and that the Day of his Patience is not past.
and that the Day of his Patience is not past.
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And if the Devil and sin do still so harden your hearts, that you will not Believe,
And if the devil and since do still so harden your hearts, that you will not Believe,
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nor take this Counsel, Remember that thou wast told, that the Ʋnconverted shall not enter into Heaven.
nor take this Counsel, remember that thou wast told, that the Ʋnconverted shall not enter into Heaven.
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Remember that this was preached to thee from the Word of God, and thou wouldst not believe it.
remember that this was preached to thee from the Word of God, and thou Wouldst not believe it.
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Y•a, thou shalt remember it whether thou wilt or no. SECT. III. 3. I Beseech you Consider further:
Y•a, thou shalt Remember it whither thou wilt or no. SECT. III. 3. I Beseech you Consider further:
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That while a man is unconverted, he hath no sin pardoned:
That while a man is unconverted, he hath no since pardoned:
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All the sin that ever he committed, is yet upon his own score, and he shall answer for it before God,
All the since that ever he committed, is yet upon his own score, and he shall answer for it before God,
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and suffer for it for ever, if he thus continue. I do not speak this neither of my own head:
and suffer for it for ever, if he thus continue. I do not speak this neither of my own head:
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I will now give you but three Texts of Scripture to prove it, which is as good as three hundred, Mar. 4. 12. When Christ speaks of those that were judicially hardened,
I will now give you but three Texts of Scripture to prove it, which is as good as three hundred, Mar. 4. 12. When christ speaks of those that were judicially hardened,
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because they had wilfully resisted Grace:
Because they had wilfully resisted Grace:
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he addeth, [ Lest at any time they should be converted, and their sin should be forgiven them ] By which you see, That till men are Converted, their sin is not forgiven them.
he adds, [ Lest At any time they should be converted, and their since should be forgiven them ] By which you see, That till men Are Converted, their since is not forgiven them.
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And Act. 26. 18. I send thee to open their eyes, and turn them from darkness to light,
And Act. 26. 18. I send thee to open their eyes, and turn them from darkness to Light,
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and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may Receive forgiveness of sins,
and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may Receive forgiveness of Sins,
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and an In•eritance &c. You see then, that men Receive not forgiveness of sins, till they are turned from the power of sin to God, Rom. 8. 30. This is the Order of Gods saving Grace.and an In•eritance etc. You see then, that men Receive not forgiveness of Sins, till they Are turned from the power of since to God, Rom. 8. 30. This is the Order of God's Saving Grace.
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Whom he calleth, (That is, Converteth) them he justifieth, and whom he justifieth, them he glorifieth. Whom he calls, (That is, Converts) them he Justifieth, and whom he Justifieth, them he Glorifieth.
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So that no man is justified ▪ before he be called.
So that no man is justified ▪ before he be called.
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Consider then, what a fearfull Case it is to have a load of unpardoned sin upon your souls. One unpardoned sin would as sure condemn a man for ever,
Consider then, what a fearful Case it is to have a load of unpardoned since upon your Souls. One unpardoned since would as sure condemn a man for ever,
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as one stab at the heart would kill a man.
as one stab At the heart would kill a man.
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What then will so many thousands do? Poor sinne•, if Christianity, and if Humanity did not bind me to compassionate thy soul, I would not tell thee these things to trouble thee.
What then will so many thousands doe? Poor sinne•, if Christianity, and if Humanity did not bind me to compassionate thy soul, I would not tell thee these things to trouble thee.
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But I cannot forbear, unless I would be cruel to thee.
But I cannot forbear, unless I would be cruel to thee.
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It seemeth an easie matter to a fellow to think of his crime, while he is not apprehended,
It seems an easy matter to a fellow to think of his crime, while he is not apprehended,
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because he lives in hope to escape, and therefore he can laugh when he talks of the Gallows:
Because he lives in hope to escape, and Therefore he can laugh when he talks of the Gallows:
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but when he comes to it, the case is altered:
but when he comes to it, the case is altered:
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Offenders may escape the Justice of men, but no man can so escape the hand of God.
Offenders may escape the justice of men, but no man can so escape the hand of God.
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It may now seem a small and an easie matter to you, to think and talk of unpardoned sin,
It may now seem a small and an easy matter to you, to think and talk of unpardoned since,
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but the Day is coming when you would give all the World if you had it, for a pardon;
but the Day is coming when you would give all the World if you had it, for a pardon;
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as light as you do now make of it: All are sinners, but all are not unpardoned sinners:
as Light as you do now make of it: All Are Sinners, but all Are not unpardoned Sinners:
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It is not all sinners that shall perish, for then we should all perish; but all unpardoned sinners shall perish;
It is not all Sinners that shall perish, for then we should all perish; but all unpardoned Sinners shall perish;
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and all unconverted sinners are unpardoned. When sin is pardoned, the terrour of it is gone;
and all unconverted Sinners Are unpardoned. When since is pardoned, the terror of it is gone;
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then a man hath a sure Refuge against the Accusation:
then a man hath a sure Refuge against the Accusation:
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He can say at Judgement, if he be accused of his sin, that he hath a pardon of all through the blood of Christ,
He can say At Judgement, if he be accused of his since, that he hath a pardon of all through the blood of christ,
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and then there is no more to be done against him: But so cannot the unpardoned.
and then there is no more to be done against him: But so cannot the unpardoned.
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Oh, heavy case for a poor trembling sinner to hear [ at such a time thou didst abuse Gods creature,
O, heavy case for a poor trembling sinner to hear [ At such a time thou didst abuse God's creature,
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and his Name, and his Word, and his Ordinances;
and his Name, and his Word, and his Ordinances;
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at such a time thou didst neglect Duty, and mispend thy time, even the Lords Day ] and to have nothing to say against the Accusation.At such a time thou didst neglect Duty, and misspend thy time, even the lords Day ] and to have nothing to say against the Accusation.
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What a sight will it be for him, to have all his sins set in Order before him, Psalm 50. 21. All the sins of his youth,
What a sighed will it be for him, to have all his Sins Set in Order before him, Psalm 50. 21. All the Sins of his youth,
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and his riper age of ignorance, and of knowledge, and have no Remedy against the Justice and the wrath of God! Once there was a Remedy offered them,
and his riper age of ignorance, and of knowledge, and have no Remedy against the justice and the wrath of God! Once there was a Remedy offered them,
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but being finally Neglected, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sin, but a Certain looking for of Judgement,
but being finally Neglected, there remains no more sacrifice for since, but a Certain looking for of Judgement,
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and fiery Indignation that shall devour the Adversary, Heb. 10. 26. Tell me, I beseech you Sirs, what do you think to do by the sins that you are guilty of? Do you believe that you shall come to Judgement for them, or not? If not;and fiery Indignation that shall devour the Adversary, Hebrew 10. 26. Tell me, I beseech you Sirs, what do you think to do by the Sins that you Are guilty of? Do you believe that you shall come to Judgement for them, or not? If not;
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what do you here among Christians? If you do;
what do you Here among Christians? If you do;
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will you tell me what you mean to say, or how do you think to come off,
will you tell me what you mean to say, or how do you think to come off,
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and to escape? Either you must have a pardon, or not? If you have not pardon, what do you think will become of you? There is no question of it,
and to escape? Either you must have a pardon, or not? If you have not pardon, what do you think will become of you? There is no question of it,
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but an unpardoned sinner must be damned, as sure as the Devils themselves are damned:
but an unpardoned sinner must be damned, as sure as the Devils themselves Are damned:
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For Christ telleth you this will be the Sentence, Depart ye cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the Devil and his Angels, Matth. 25. 41. Oh, wo to that man that ever he was born, that shall stand at Gods Bar with unpardoned sin.
For christ Telleth you this will be the Sentence, Depart you cursed into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his Angels, Matthew 25. 41. O, woe to that man that ever he was born, that shall stand At God's Bar with unpardoned since.
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It will be heavier upon thy soul, then a Mountain upon thy body, and press thee down to everlasting misery.
It will be Heavier upon thy soul, then a Mountain upon thy body, and press thee down to everlasting misery.
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Unpardoned sin is the very fuel of Hell.
Unpardoned since is the very fuel of Hell.
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If Angels and men should all joyn together to save an unpardoned sinner at Judgement, they could not do it.
If Angels and men should all join together to save an unpardoned sinner At Judgement, they could not do it.
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What hope have you then to escape, or to see the face of God with Comfort? I beseech you, bethink you what you mean to say,
What hope have you then to escape, or to see the face of God with Comfort? I beseech you, bethink you what you mean to say,
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or how you t•ink to come off? Should a wise man be going to such a Judgement,
or how you t•ink to come off? Should a wise man be going to such a Judgement,
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and never once think what to say for himself, or how to escape when he comes thither? Will you then plead, that [ you hope you are pardoned by the blood of Christ? ] Why,
and never once think what to say for himself, or how to escape when he comes thither? Will you then plead, that [ you hope you Are pardoned by the blood of christ? ] Why,
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Alas, that will be utterly vain; for there is no hope that God will be false of his Word:
Alas, that will be utterly vain; for there is no hope that God will be false of his Word:
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and God hath assured you, that the blood of Christ, and the Mercy of God shall never pardon any sinner,
and God hath assured you, that the blood of christ, and the Mercy of God shall never pardon any sinner,
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but he that repenteth and is converted from his sin.
but he that Repenteth and is converted from his since.
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Will you say, [ Though I am not pardoned now, yet I hope I may beg pardon then ] And do you think to cry loud,
Will you say, [ Though I am not pardoned now, yet I hope I may beg pardon then ] And do you think to cry loud,
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and perswade the Judge? Oh, if that would do; what a cry would there then be!
and persuade the Judge? O, if that would do; what a cry would there then be!
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How many thousand and thousand souls would cry Mercy, mercy Lord on a poor miserabl• wretch!
How many thousand and thousand Souls would cry Mercy, mercy Lord on a poor miserabl• wretch!
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Oh pity a lost sinner, Oh do not condemn they Creature ▪ do not deliver me up to the Tormentor;
O pity a lost sinner, O do not condemn they Creature ▪ do not deliver me up to the Tormentor;
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do not send me away fro• thy presence into those flames: Oh, as ever thou hadst pitty on a sinner, have pitty on me. do not send me away fro• thy presence into those flames: O, as ever thou Hadst pity on a sinner, have pity on me.
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If crying, and praying would then serve turn, how would they ring in the ears of Christ!
If crying, and praying would then serve turn, how would they ring in the ears of christ!
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Oh, but its then too late; too late sinners; you should have done this sooner. The Day of Grace is now past, and there is no Remedy.
O, but its then too late; too late Sinners; you should have done this sooner. The Day of Grace is now past, and there is no Remedy.
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N•• Prayer might do good (with forsaking sin through the Blood of Christ) and men will not use it;N•• Prayer might do good (with forsaking since through the Blood of christ) and men will not use it;
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but then it will do no good at all.
but then it will do no good At all.
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Do not say, that I make this terrible Doctrine of my self, the Scripture is full of it.
Do not say, that I make this terrible Doctrine of my self, the Scripture is full of it.
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Christ hath told you over, and over of it:
christ hath told you over, and over of it:
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That if you are then found without the oyl of saving Grace in your Lamps, you shall in vain cry, Lord, Lord, open to us;
That if you Are then found without the oil of Saving Grace in your Lamps, you shall in vain cry, Lord, Lord, open to us;
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and long enough may you knock, before you can have any hearing;
and long enough may you knock, before you can have any hearing;
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but Christ will say, Verily, I know you not, Matth. 25. 11, 12. It is not they that will cry, Lord, Lord, that shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
but christ will say, Verily, I know you not, Matthew 25. 11, 12. It is not they that will cry, Lord, Lord, that shall enter into the Kingdom of Heaven;
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but they that do the will of our Father which i• in Heaven.
but they that do the will of our Father which i• in Heaven.
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For, many in that day will plead acquaintance with Christ, to whom he will profess, I n•ver k〈 … 〉 you, Depart fro• me all ye that work iniquity. For, many in that day will plead acquaintance with christ, to whom he will profess, I n•ver k〈 … 〉 you, Depart fro• me all you that work iniquity.
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They are his own words in M〈 … 〉. 7. 21, 22, 23. I tell you again,
They Are his own words in M〈 … 〉. 7. 21, 22, 23. I tell you again,
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if all the Angels in Heaven should fall down before the Lord Jesus Christ, and beg for you (which they will never do) and beseech him to pardon your sins, he 〈 ◊ 〉 not do it.
if all the Angels in Heaven should fallen down before the Lord jesus christ, and beg for you (which they will never do) and beseech him to pardon your Sins, he 〈 ◊ 〉 not do it.
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For it is in this life that pardon must be gotten, or never.
For it is in this life that pardon must be got, or never.
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We have no hope to be wholly free from sin, but we ••y procure the pardon of it through Christ,
We have no hope to be wholly free from since, but we ••y procure the pardon of it through christ,
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and if it be not done now, it will never be done.
and if it be not done now, it will never be done.
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Now must the pardon be procured, and sued out, and then it must be brought forth that you may not be condemned.
Now must the pardon be procured, and sued out, and then it must be brought forth that you may not be condemned.
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Now, As ever you would stand with boldness in Judgement: Sinners, Repent and be Converted, that you may have the pardon of all your sins.
Now, As ever you would stand with boldness in Judgement: Sinners, repent and be Converted, that you may have the pardon of all your Sins.
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As ever you would stand then at Christs right Hand, and not be sent into everlasting Torment, look about you now for the pardon of your sins:
As ever you would stand then At Christ right Hand, and not be sent into everlasting Torment, look about you now for the pardon of your Sins:
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For there was never man that got a pardon after he was dead, who died unpardoned.
For there was never man that god a pardon After he was dead, who died unpardoned.
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I give you but the same counsel which Peter gave the Jews, Act. 3. 19. Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out,
I give you but the same counsel which Peter gave the jews, Act. 3. 19. repent you Therefore and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out,
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when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. I pray you mark these words;when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord. I pray you mark these words;
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you see there, no mans sins will then be blotted out, but those that now Repent and are Converted. SECT. IV. 4 THe next thing that I would entreat you to Consider, is this:
you see there, no men Sins will then be blotted out, but those that now repent and Are Converted. SECT. IV. 4 THe next thing that I would entreat you to Consider, is this:
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That as long as you are unconverted, you are the servants and slaves of Satan, and under his Power, and led about as his Captives, at his will.
That as long as you Are unconverted, you Are the Servants and slaves of Satan, and under his Power, and led about as his Captives, At his will.
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It may be you do not think so much, nor believe this, but perhaps would take it ill to be told so:
It may be you do not think so much, nor believe this, but perhaps would take it ill to be told so:
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But God hath told us that so it is.
But God hath told us that so it is.
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There is but two sorts of men in the world, the slaves of sin, and the servants of Christ.
There is but two sorts of men in the world, the slaves of since, and the Servants of christ.
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All the world is in two Armies:
All the world is in two Armies:
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Satan is the General of one, and Christ of the other, and these two are in continual conflict with one another.
Satan is the General of one, and christ of the other, and these two Are in continual conflict with one Another.
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In his first assault of Adam our first Father, Satan overcame him by drawing him to sin,
In his First assault of Adam our First Father, Satan overcame him by drawing him to since,
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and thereby got him and his Posterity into his power:
and thereby god him and his Posterity into his power:
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The Lord Jesus comes of purpose to rescue us out of his hands, and this he doth by Converting Grace, and Justification thereupon.
The Lord jesus comes of purpose to rescue us out of his hands, and this he does by Converting Grace, and Justification thereupon.
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So that, till a man be converted, he remaineth in the bondage, and slavery of the Devil;
So that, till a man be converted, he remains in the bondage, and slavery of the devil;
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and when he is converted, he is entred among the freemen and sons of God.
and when he is converted, he is entered among the freemen and Sons of God.
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What think you of th•s? Is it not a miserable state to be the Devils bond-slaves? Why,
What think you of th•s? Is it not a miserable state to be the Devils bondslaves? Why,
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if you will Believe God, it is the Case of all that are unconverted: Nay, you may feel it in your selves.
if you will Believe God, it is the Case of all that Are unconverted: Nay, you may feel it in your selves.
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Do you not feel th•t your wills are to do evil? that •e leadeth you to Worldliness, to Drunkenness,
Do you not feel th•t your wills Are to do evil? that •e leads you to Worldliness, to drunkenness,
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or wickedness at his will? If he bid you rail of swear, you do it.
or wickedness At his will? If he bid you rail of swear, you do it.
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If he bid you neglect everlasting life, you do it, and you have no heart to God and the Life to come:
If he bid you neglect everlasting life, you do it, and you have no heart to God and the Life to come:
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why, these are the Marks of Satans bondage.
why, these Are the Marks of Satan bondage.
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Hear whether the Scripture speaks it not plainly, Rom. 6. 16. Know ye not that to whom ye yield your selves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey,
Hear whither the Scripture speaks it not plainly, Rom. 6. 16. Know you not that to whom you yield your selves Servants to obey, his Servants you Are to whom you obey,
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whether of sin unto Death, or of obedience unto Righteousness, 1 John 3. 8, 10. He that committeth sin is of the Devil.
whither of since unto Death, or of Obedience unto Righteousness, 1 John 3. 8, 10. He that Committeth since is of the devil.
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In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the Devil, whosoever doth not Righteousness, is not of God. In this the children of God Are manifest, and the children of the devil, whosoever does not Righteousness, is not of God.
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The meaning of both is, That he that hath the main bent of his heart and life for sin, that is,
The meaning of both is, That he that hath the main bent of his heart and life for since, that is,
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for the flesh and the world, is of the Devil;
for the Flesh and the world, is of the devil;
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and he that hath the main bent of his heart and life for God, that is,
and he that hath the main bent of his heart and life for God, that is,
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for Righteousness, is a converted child of God.
for Righteousness, is a converted child of God.
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So 2 Pet. 2. 19. For of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
So 2 Pet. 2. 19. For of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
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And 2 Tim. 2. 26. They are said to be in the snare of the Devil, taken captive of him at his will.
And 2 Tim. 2. 26. They Are said to be in the snare of the devil, taken captive of him At his will.
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And in Act. 26. 18. It is expresly said, that Conversion turneth men from the power of Satan unto God.
And in Act. 26. 18. It is expressly said, that Conversion turns men from the power of Satan unto God.
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So that you see, the case is plain in Scripture: That, till men are converted, they are in the power of Satan.
So that you see, the case is plain in Scripture: That, till men Are converted, they Are in the power of Satan.
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It may be you perceive not the misery of your Condition;
It may be you perceive not the misery of your Condition;
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and no marvel, for Satans servants are all Voluntiers, and he useth to keep his possession in peace, till a stronger then he shall come upon him and cast him out, Luke 11. 21. Oh! that the eyes of poor sinners were but opened to see who it is that leadeth them about.
and no marvel, for Satan Servants Are all Volunteers, and he uses to keep his possession in peace, till a Stronger then he shall come upon him and cast him out, Lycia 11. 21. Oh! that the eyes of poor Sinners were but opened to see who it is that leads them about.
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Poor soul, didst thou but see that the Devil is thy Ruler, that he standeth by thee,
Poor soul, didst thou but see that the devil is thy Ruler, that he Stands by thee,
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and puts thee on in all thy wickedness, it would sure make thee desire to change thy Master.
and puts thee on in all thy wickedness, it would sure make thee desire to change thy Master.
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You are affraid of seeing him appear to you in any shape, and if you should but see him, it would make your Joynts to tremble.
You Are afraid of seeing him appear to you in any shape, and if you should but see him, it would make your Joints to tremble.
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Oh! why are you not more affraid to be ruled by him? and to follow him to your Destruction? Why are you not more affraid,
Oh! why Are you not more afraid to be ruled by him? and to follow him to your Destruction? Why Are you not more afraid,
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lest you should dwell with him for ever? A man that is in the favour of God, were not much the worse:
lest you should dwell with him for ever? A man that is in the favour of God, were not much the Worse:
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if he should see all the Devils in Hell, no more then a Souldier to see the enemies when they are Conquered:
if he should see all the Devils in Hell, no more then a Soldier to see the enemies when they Are Conquered:
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But a man that is unconverted, whether he see them or not, should tremble to think that he is yet in their snares.
But a man that is unconverted, whither he see them or not, should tremble to think that he is yet in their snares.
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Oh, that you did but know, and well consider, that it is the Devil himself within you, that cavilleth against the Word of God,
O, that you did but know, and well Consider, that it is the devil himself within you, that cavilleth against the Word of God,
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and contradicteth the Truth, and draweth you to doubt, and ticeth you to sin.
and Contradicteth the Truth, and draws you to doubt, and ticeth you to sin.
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If you did hear the Devil say to you with a Voice, come, follow me to the Alehouse, it would sure frighten you from going.
If you did hear the devil say to you with a Voice, come, follow me to the Alehouse, it would sure frighten you from going.
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Or if you heard him speak out, and say against the Gospel, It is not true, Do not believe it, how would this affect you? Why, it is he that speaks this in you, whenever you have these thoughts in your hearts.
Or if you herd him speak out, and say against the Gospel, It is not true, Do not believe it, how would this affect you? Why, it is he that speaks this in you, whenever you have these thoughts in your hearts.
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Your own corrupt hearts are the mother, but he is the father of them all. When you feel such thoughts as these within you, that sin is a small matter,
Your own corrupt hearts Are the mother, but he is the father of them all. When you feel such thoughts as these within you, that since is a small matter,
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and that God doth not hate it so much as preachers talk of, and that God will not condemn all the unconverted, that so live and die,
and that God does not hate it so much as Preachers talk of, and that God will not condemn all the unconverted, that so live and die,
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and that men may be saved without a holy life, and that this is but preciseness,
and that men may be saved without a holy life, and that this is but preciseness,
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and more ado then needs, all this is as truly the very inward perswasions and motions of the Devil ▪ as if you heard him speak it openly in a voice.
and more ado then needs, all this is as truly the very inward persuasions and motions of the devil ▪ as if you herd him speak it openly in a voice.
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It is he that bids you go on in sin and fear not, and yet at least take a little more of your fleshly pleasure,
It is he that bids you go on in since and Fear not, and yet At least take a little more of your fleshly pleasure,
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and if you must turn, let it not be yet. and if you must turn, let it not be yet.
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It is he that bids you hate them that endeavour your Conversion, and make a scorn of those that fear God.
It is he that bids you hate them that endeavour your Conversion, and make a scorn of those that Fear God.
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Its he that bids you lose your time, especially on the Lords Day, and talk of filthiness or vanity,
Its he that bids you loose your time, especially on the lords Day, and talk of filthiness or vanity,
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and rail, or lie, or back-bite, or hate your Brother, as truly as if you saw and heard him, this is he:
and rail, or lie, or backbite, or hate your Brother, as truly as if you saw and herd him, this is he:
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The Scripture telleth us so, that this is his work, which Christ did come into the world to destroy, 1 John 3. 8. We can certainly know the workman by his work.
The Scripture Telleth us so, that this is his work, which christ did come into the world to destroy, 1 John 3. 8. We can Certainly know the workman by his work.
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So bad a work hath no better an Author.
So bade a work hath no better an Author.
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I beseech you therefore in the Name of God, bethink you where you are, and what a case you are in.
I beseech you Therefore in the Name of God, bethink you where you Are, and what a case you Are in.
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Have you known all this while, that you were in the power and captivity of the Devil? What,
Have you known all this while, that you were in the power and captivity of the devil? What,
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and yet be so merry or careless as you have been? What, sleep quietly,
and yet be so merry or careless as you have been? What, sleep quietly,
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and live quietly, and yet be in such a Case? Why, if a man be taken prisoner by the Turks,
and live quietly, and yet be in such a Case? Why, if a man be taken prisoner by the Turks,
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and laid in a Dungeon, or put into their Gallies, how sadly doth he take it ▪ How many a sigh and groan comes from him, to think where he is,
and laid in a Dungeon, or put into their Galleys, how sadly does he take it ▪ How many a sighs and groan comes from him, to think where he is,
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and what a Case he is in, in comparison of other men! And many a time he cries; Oh that I were free.
and what a Case he is in, in comparison of other men! And many a time he cries; O that I were free.
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And yet all the servants of Satan, are willing of their bondage. This is it that makes you deserve the less pity, because its your own doing,
And yet all the Servants of Satan, Are willing of their bondage. This is it that makes you deserve the less pity, Because its your own doing,
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and you will not be delivered.
and you will not be Delivered.
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A Turkish slave would be delivered if he could, and would give a thousand thanks to him that would deliver him:
A Turkish slave would be Delivered if he could, and would give a thousand thanks to him that would deliver him:
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but you might be delivered, and will not.
but you might be Delivered, and will not.
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Christ hath provided a Remedy in his blood, he offereth it to you, and entreateth you to accept it, and yet you will not.
christ hath provided a Remedy in his blood, he Offereth it to you, and entreateth you to accept it, and yet you will not.
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He hath commanded us to e•treat you, and you will not be entreated.
He hath commanded us to e•treat you, and you will not be entreated.
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God would have all 〈 ◊ 〉 saved, and come to the knowledge of his Truth, and many will not be saved.God would have all 〈 ◊ 〉 saved, and come to the knowledge of his Truth, and many will not be saved.
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Christ would gather them as a Hen gathers her chick••• under her wing, and they will not, 1 Tim. 2. 4. Matth. 23. 37. When God offers you help,
christ would gather them as a Hen gathers her chick••• under her wing, and they will not, 1 Tim. 2. 4. Matthew 23. 37. When God offers you help,
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and Ministers offer you help, and godly friends offer you help, and fain they would have you delivered, and you will not;
and Ministers offer you help, and godly Friends offer you help, and fain they would have you Delivered, and you will not;
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What pity do you deserve, if you perish everlastingly? Its a strange thing to see how people hate the Devil, and yet love his service!
What pity do you deserve, if you perish everlastingly? Its a strange thing to see how people hate the devil, and yet love his service!
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How they speak ill of him, and yet obey him!
How they speak ill of him, and yet obey him!
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How they even spit at his Name, as men that ab•or him, and yet will not be perswaded by any means that we can use, to come out of this Captivity,
How they even spit At his Name, as men that ab•or him, and yet will not be persuaded by any means that we can use, to come out of this Captivity,
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when the doors are set open by Christ that bought them. Not that I suspect, that any of you 〈 ◊ 〉 really love him;
when the doors Are Set open by christ that bought them. Not that I suspect, that any of you 〈 ◊ 〉 really love him;
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for I know that God hath put an enmity in the beginning, even between the Nature of Satan,
for I know that God hath put an enmity in the beginning, even between the Nature of Satan,
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and of man, Gen. 3. 15. I know you hate him, even while you wilfully serve him.
and of man, Gen. 3. 15. I know you hate him, even while you wilfully serve him.
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But the matter lieth here, though you hate him, you love the sin, because it is pleasant to flesh and blood,
But the matter lies Here, though you hate him, you love the since, Because it is pleasant to Flesh and blood,
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and you do not know, or will not consider that it is he indeed that leadeth you to it:
and you do not know, or will not Consider that it is he indeed that leads you to it:
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or else you durst not continue in that Case.
or Else you durst not continue in that Case.
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Well Sir•, lay this to heart, and believe that all men are slaves to Satan, till they be Converted,
Well Sir•, lay this to heart, and believe that all men Are slaves to Satan, till they be Converted,
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and if you are not willing to live and die his slaves, and to be used for ever as his slaves, delay not your Conversion. SECT. V. 5. MOreover, the Misery of the Unconverted doth further appear in this:
and if you Are not willing to live and die his slaves, and to be used for ever as his slaves, Delay not your Conversion. SECT. V. 5. MOreover, the Misery of the Unconverted does further appear in this:
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That, while men are unconverted, nothing that they do can truly please God.
That, while men Are unconverted, nothing that they do can truly please God.
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There are many works, which for the matter of them are commanded, which such men may do,
There Are many works, which for the matter of them Are commanded, which such men may do,
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but yet there are so many defects, and so much of the venom of their Corruption mixt in them, that God hath no delight in them, but doth abhor them.
but yet there Are so many defects, and so much of the venom of their Corruption mixed in them, that God hath no delight in them, but does abhor them.
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I would not be misunderstood in this, as if I said or thought, that therefore all that the unconverted can do, is to no purpose, in Order to their Salvation:
I would not be misunderstood in this, as if I said or Thought, that Therefore all that the unconverted can do, is to no purpose, in Order to their Salvation:
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And that therefore it is as good for them let all alone, and sit still and be careless till God shall convert them;
And that Therefore it is as good for them let all alone, and fit still and be careless till God shall convert them;
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or as if it were better, or •• good for them not to pray, as to pray,
or as if it were better, or •• good for them not to pray, as to pray,
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and not to hear or read, or ask advice, as to do it, because that all is displeasing to God.
and not to hear or read, or ask Advice, as to do it, Because that all is displeasing to God.
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But I mean, and say, that there is more in their best Duties to displease God,
But I mean, and say, that there is more in their best Duties to displease God,
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then to please him, and that they are such as he hath made them no promise of accepting,
then to please him, and that they Are such as he hath made them no promise of accepting,
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so far as to give them any special Grace, or Reward thereupon ▪ Or if this please not any,
so Far as to give them any special Grace, or Reward thereupon ▪ Or if this please not any,
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yet this much is out of Controversie, that the Duties of no unconverted man are pleasing to God,
yet this much is out of Controversy, that the Duties of no unconverted man Are pleasing to God,
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so as to prove their persons pleasing to him, as his own servants are;
so as to prove their Persons pleasing to him, as his own Servants Are;
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and that God takes no such Delight in their Duties, as he doth in those that are performed by the Righteous.
and that God Takes no such Delight in their Duties, as he does in those that Are performed by the Righteous.
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And thus at least you may take it as beyond all Question, that God is comparatively displeased with,
And thus At least you may take it as beyond all Question, that God is comparatively displeased with,
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and abhors even the best works that are performed by the unconverted. The works of wicked men are of four sorts.
and abhors even the best works that Are performed by the unconverted. The works of wicked men Are of four sorts.
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Some are such as have no Tendency to their Conversion and Recovery, nor to the good of any others;
some Are such as have no Tendency to their Conversion and Recovery, nor to the good of any Others;
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but are either plainly wicked for the substance, or but indifferent for the matter, and wicked in the ends and manner:
but Are either plainly wicked for the substance, or but indifferent for the matter, and wicked in the ends and manner:
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These God abhors in the highest Degree. 2. And there are some that are common Civil actions in themselves,
These God abhors in the highest Degree. 2. And there Are Some that Are Common Civil actions in themselves,
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neither good nor evil, nor yet Designed to any special wicked end;
neither good nor evil, nor yet Designed to any special wicked end;
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but yet because the Common ends of such is wrong, and the manner sinful, these therefore are said to be abomination to the Lord. 3. And then there are their best works which are done by them with evil intents, to settle them in their present state, without any thoughts of turning from it,
but yet Because the Common ends of such is wrong, and the manner sinful, these Therefore Are said to be abomination to the Lord. 3. And then there Are their best works which Are done by them with evil intents, to settle them in their present state, without any thoughts of turning from it,
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as their Alms-deeds which are done to merit, or to quiet their Consciences in a sinful state, or the like.
as their Almsdeeds which Are done to merit, or to quiet their Consciences in a sinful state, or the like.
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These also God abhorreth, for all the Good thats in them:
These also God abhorreth, for all the Good thats in them:
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For these they do as wicked men, wickedly, for all the goodness that is in the Action. 4. But then, there are some Actions of the unconverted, that are in Order to their Conversion,
For these they do as wicked men, wickedly, for all the Goodness that is in the Actium. 4. But then, there Are Some Actions of the unconverted, that Are in Order to their Conversion,
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and these God accepteth not, so as to accept their persons, as of one Reconciled to him in Christ,
and these God Accepteth not, so as to accept their Persons, as of one Reconciled to him in christ,
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nor as he accepteth the works of his people, nor so as to be engaged by promise for their Reward.
nor as he Accepteth the works of his people, nor so as to be engaged by promise for their Reward.
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But yet he so far accepteth them, that they are ordinarily the way in which he will be found;
But yet he so Far Accepteth them, that they Are ordinarily the Way in which he will be found;
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and in which he will give them greater things:
and in which he will give them greater things:
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They are means of his appointing for the Conversion of their souls, which he hath not appointed them to use in vain.
They Are means of his appointing for the Conversion of their Souls, which he hath not appointed them to use in vain.
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So that by this time you may see my meaning here in this Particular:
So that by this time you may see my meaning Here in this Particular:
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The three first sorts of the works of wicked men, God doth plainly abhor, even their wicked works that are both such, for matter and end;
The three First sorts of the works of wicked men, God does plainly abhor, even their wicked works that Are both such, for matter and end;
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and their Civil and natural works, that are wicked for the end; and their Religious works, that are wicked for the End:
and their Civil and natural works, that Are wicked for the end; and their Religious works, that Are wicked for the End:
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But the fourth sort, which are works that are done in Order to their Conversion,
But the fourth sort, which Are works that Are done in Order to their Conversion,
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though they please not God as the works of the Regenerate do, yet he abhorreth them not as he doth the rest:
though they please not God as the works of the Regenerate doe, yet he abhorreth them not as he does the rest:
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For as they come from a Common faith, though not from a special faith, so they may please God in a Common manner, though not in a special:
For as they come from a Common faith, though not from a special faith, so they may please God in a Common manner, though not in a special:
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And as they have an end that is good in its place:
And as they have an end that is good in its place:
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that is, the saving of their souls by turning from their sins, though they have not the true ultimate end of the Saints, that is, the glory and pleasing of God everlastingly,
that is, the Saving of their Souls by turning from their Sins, though they have not the true ultimate end of the Saints, that is, the glory and pleasing of God everlastingly,
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and the enjoyment of him therein, so are they proportionably acceptable to God.
and the enjoyment of him therein, so Are they proportionably acceptable to God.
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So that it is the first three sorts of Actions that I mean in this Application.
So that it is the First three sorts of Actions that I mean in this Application.
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And in regard of them, I say it is a matter of great terrour to the unconverted, that God abhorreth all that they do.
And in regard of them, I say it is a matter of great terror to the unconverted, that God abhorreth all that they do.
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I will first prove it to you, and then shew you the terrour of it.
I will First prove it to you, and then show you the terror of it.
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As for their wicked works there is no Question, they are abominable to God, and he hateth them.
As for their wicked works there is no Question, they Are abominable to God, and he hates them.
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See Jerem. 44. 4. Psalm 53. 1. & 14. 1. Ezek. 16. 52. Tit. 1. 16. Prov. 8. 16. & 11. 1, 20. & 12. 22. And the very thoughts of the wicked are abominable to him:
See Jeremiah 44. 4. Psalm 53. 1. & 14. 1. Ezekiel 16. 52. Tit. 1. 16. Curae 8. 16. & 11. 1, 20. & 12. 22. And the very thoughts of the wicked Are abominable to him:
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as Prov. 15. 26. But the Question is of their better works:as Curae 15. 26. But the Question is of their better works:
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And we find in Scripture, that their very Trades, and works of their callings, is sin, Prov. 21. 4. The plowing of the wicked is sin, or if perhaps the sense of that Text may be that their Preparations and Contrivances are sinfull, which are Metaphorically called plowing,
And we find in Scripture, that their very Trades, and works of their callings, is since, Curae 21. 4. The plowing of the wicked is since, or if perhaps the sense of that Text may be that their Preparations and Contrivances Are sinful, which Are Metaphorically called plowing,
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yet of their best works the Scripture is plain, Prov. 15. 8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
yet of their best works the Scripture is plain, Curae 15. 8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,
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but the prayer of the upright is his delight: but the prayer of the upright is his delight:
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Note, that he saith not, the Humiliation or the Repentance, Or thoughts of Conversion that may be in a wicked man,
Note, that he Says not, the Humiliation or the Repentance, Or thoughts of Conversion that may be in a wicked man,
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but his sacrifice, which is somewhat that he thinketh God should accept, as a matter of worth:
but his sacrifice, which is somewhat that he Thinketh God should accept, as a matter of worth:
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And therefore it was that Cains Sacrifice was abhorred, when Abels was accepted.
And Therefore it was that Cains Sacrifice was abhorred, when Abel's was accepted.
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And that you may see that it is not onely because of the wicked Designs, that they may have in it, the Spirit of God speaketh of both, Prov. 21. 27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an Abomination,
And that you may see that it is not only Because of the wicked Designs, that they may have in it, the Spirit of God speaks of both, Curae 21. 27. The sacrifice of the wicked is an Abomination,
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how much more when he bringeth it with a wicked mind: Yea, the very prayer of wicked men is abominable. how much more when he brings it with a wicked mind: Yea, the very prayer of wicked men is abominable.
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Yet do not say that God is a respecter of persons, and will take that well from one, which he hateth from another without any just cause. For there is just cause.
Yet do not say that God is a respecter of Persons, and will take that well from one, which he hates from Another without any just cause. For there is just cause.
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If you will not do the main things that God requireth, he careth not for the Rest, Prov. 28. 9. He that turneth away his ear from hearing the Law,
If you will not do the main things that God requires, he Careth not for the Rest, Curae 28. 9. He that turns away his ear from hearing the Law,
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even his prayer shall be Abomination. The Law of God commandeth you to take another course, and condemneth your wicked Life,even his prayer shall be Abomination. The Law of God commands you to take Another course, and Condemneth your wicked Life,
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and if you will turn away your ear from this Law, that would turn away your heart from sin, God will not accept your prayer, Psalm 66. 18. If I regard Iniquity in my heart, God will not hear my prayer, 2 Tim. 2. 19. He that calleth on the name of the Lord, must depart from Iniquity.
and if you will turn away your ear from this Law, that would turn away your heart from since, God will not accept your prayer, Psalm 66. 18. If I regard Iniquity in my heart, God will not hear my prayer, 2 Tim. 2. 19. He that calls on the name of the Lord, must depart from Iniquity.
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Yea, the fasting and self-afflicting of the wicked, is dis-regarded, Isa. 58. 2, 3. Little doth a poor blind sinner think when he is boasting of his praying and Religious Duties, that God abhorreth them;
Yea, the fasting and self-afflicting of the wicked, is disregarded, Isaiah 58. 2, 3. Little does a poor blind sinner think when he is boasting of his praying and Religious Duties, that God abhorreth them;
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but if they be unconverted, they will find it so, Luke 16. 15. Ye are they that justifie your selves before men, but God knoweth your hearts:
but if they be unconverted, they will find it so, Lycia 16. 15. You Are they that justify your selves before men, but God Knoweth your hearts:
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For that which is highly esteemed among men, is Abomination in the sight of God: And one Reason is, because that the person himself is such as Goddoth hate:
For that which is highly esteemed among men, is Abomination in the sighed of God: And one Reason is, Because that the person himself is such as Goddoth hate:
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and therefore no wonder if he hate his work:
and Therefore no wonder if he hate his work:
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For a Fig-tree beareth not Thorns and Thistles, nor the Bramble Grapes, but as the tree is,
For a Fig tree bears not Thorns and Thistles, nor the Bramble Grapes, but as the tree is,
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so is the fruit, Psal. 5. 5. Thou hatest all the workers of Iniquity, The wicked is made for the day of evil,
so is the fruit, Psalm 5. 5. Thou Hatest all the workers of Iniquity, The wicked is made for the day of evil,
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and every one that is proud in heart, is an Abomination to the Lord, Prov. 4. 5. Though men bless,and every one that is proud in heart, is an Abomination to the Lord, Curae 4. 5. Though men bless,
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yet the Lord abhoreth them, Psalm. 10. 3. When he seeth their wickedness, he abhors, even those that profess themselves his people, Deut. 32. 19. Yea,
yet the Lord abhorreth them, Psalm. 10. 3. When he sees their wickedness, he abhors, even those that profess themselves his people, Deuteronomy 32. 19. Yea,
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and his own Sanctuary, and the very place of his worship, Lament. 2. 7. Especially when they often deal falsly with him, Psal. 78. 59. And no wonder when wicked men do loath the Lord and his Service,
and his own Sanctuary, and the very place of his worship, Lament. 2. 7. Especially when they often deal falsely with him, Psalm 78. 59. And no wonder when wicked men do loath the Lord and his Service,
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if he do also loath them, Zach. 11. 8. My soul loatheth them, and their soul also abhorreth me.
if he do also loath them, Zach 11. 8. My soul Loathes them, and their soul also abhorreth me.
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Sinners, The Case in a word is this:
Sinners, The Case in a word is this:
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God is a spirit, and will be worshipped in spirit and in Truth, and such worshippers onely doth he chuse: God is a Spirit, and will be worshipped in Spirit and in Truth, and such worshippers only does he choose:
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And wicked men can give him but the shel, and the shadow of his Service:
And wicked men can give him but the shel, and the shadow of his Service:
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God made all things for himself, and will accept of nothing but what is Intended for himself:God made all things for himself, and will accept of nothing but what is Intended for himself:
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but wicked men are turned from God, and do all for their carnal selves, even when they pretend to do it for God.
but wicked men Are turned from God, and do all for their carnal selves, even when they pretend to do it for God.
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It is your hearts that God hath lost, and your hearts that he regardeth, and your hearts he will have again, or he will have Nothing;
It is your hearts that God hath lost, and your hearts that he Regardeth, and your hearts he will have again, or he will have Nothing;
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but you may even keep all to your selves if you will, except you will give him this.
but you may even keep all to your selves if you will, except you will give him this.
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What Need hath God of your Prayers, or other services, or what good can you do him by all? It is your selves that he desireth;
What Need hath God of your Prayers, or other services, or what good can you do him by all? It is your selves that he Desires;
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and then he will accept your service, though he need it not, and will make it good to you,
and then he will accept your service, though he need it not, and will make it good to you,
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though it can do no good to him. Therefore this is his first Demand, Prov. 23. 26. My son, give me thine heart;
though it can do no good to him. Therefore this is his First Demand, Curae 23. 26. My son, give me thine heart;
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and if you deny him this, you deny him all. He careth not for your Lips, nor your Religious Duties, without it.
and if you deny him this, you deny him all. He Careth not for your Lips, nor your Religious Duties, without it.
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If you will not first give him your selves, he will not accept of any thing that you offer him.
If you will not First give him your selves, he will not accept of any thing that you offer him.
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And indeed, when it is not in a returning way, but in an offering way that wicked men will serve him, he plainly telleth them it is in vain,
And indeed, when it is not in a returning Way, but in an offering Way that wicked men will serve him, he plainly Telleth them it is in vain,
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and telleth them he hateth it, and bids them keep it with them, for he will have none of it till they leave their sins,
and Telleth them he hates it, and bids them keep it with them, for he will have none of it till they leave their Sins,
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and give up themselves to him, Isa. 1. 11, 12, 13, 14. To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to me, saith the Lord:
and give up themselves to him, Isaiah 1. 11, 12, 13, 14. To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices to me, Says the Lord:
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I am full of your burnt-offerings, when you come to appear before me: who hath required this at your hands, to tread in my Courts: Bring no more vain Oblations:
I am full of your Burnt offerings, when you come to appear before me: who hath required this At your hands, to tread in my Courts: Bring no more vain Oblations:
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Incense is an Abomination to me, the new Moons, and Sabbaths, and solemn Assemblies, I cannot away with, it is Iniquity,
Incense is an Abomination to me, the new Moons, and Sabbaths, and solemn Assemblies, I cannot away with, it is Iniquity,
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even the solemn meetings, your new Moons and appointed feasts, my soul hateth, they are a trouble to me, I am weary to bear them:
even the solemn meetings, your new Moons and appointed feasts, my soul hates, they Are a trouble to me, I am weary to bear them:
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And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you;
And when you spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you;
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yea, when you make many Prayers, I will not hear, your hands are full of blood.
yea, when you make many Prayers, I will not hear, your hands Are full of blood.
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Wash ye, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; Cease to do evil: learn to do well:
Wash you, make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; Cease to do evil: Learn to do well:
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Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord. Come now, and let us reason together, Says the Lord.
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If a Prince have Subjects that are in rebellion, he will not take any gift at their hands.
If a Prince have Subject's that Are in rebellion, he will not take any gift At their hands.
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There is no true Minister of the Gospel, but feeleth some exposition of this in his own heart.
There is no true Minister of the Gospel, but feeleth Some exposition of this in his own heart.
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If the people would send us any tokens of their Love, and expressions of kindness, if it were not for exasperating them, who would not return it them with contempt,
If the people would send us any tokens of their Love, and expressions of kindness, if it were not for exasperating them, who would not return it them with contempt,
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as long as they refuse to be reformed; and will not yield to the Word of the Gospel:
as long as they refuse to be reformed; and will not yield to the Word of the Gospel:
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To let go their goods, if it were all they have, for us, is a matter that we regard not,
To let go their goods, if it were all they have, for us, is a matter that we regard not,
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if they will not let go their sins;
if they will not let go their Sins;
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because we seek not theirs, but them: And much more is it so with Jesus Christ.
Because we seek not theirs, but them: And much more is it so with jesus christ.
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If you should be as punctual in his worship as any, and give him never so much of your knees or tongues:
If you should be as punctual in his worship as any, and give him never so much of your knees or tongues:
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yea, or your goods, and all you have, he will not take it as a thing that pleaseth him,
yea, or your goods, and all you have, he will not take it as a thing that Pleases him,
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unless withall, you give him your selves.
unless withal, you give him your selves.
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If I suffer my body to be burnt, saith Paul, and have not love, it availeth nothing, 1 Cor. 13. 3. Many a poor unconverted wretch considereth not this, that comes constantly to Church,If I suffer my body to be burned, Says Paul, and have not love, it availeth nothing, 1 Cor. 13. 3. Many a poor unconverted wretch Considereth not this, that comes constantly to Church,
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and receiveth the Sacrament, and useth some kind of praying every day, and thinks, that if God should not accept of such as them, there should almost no body be saved;
and receives the Sacrament, and uses Some kind of praying every day, and thinks, that if God should not accept of such as them, there should almost no body be saved;
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and therefore they make no question of his acceptance. Oh, but one thing is Necessary, and that is yet wanting.
and Therefore they make no question of his acceptance. O, but one thing is Necessary, and that is yet wanting.
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If God had your hearts first, then he would take the rest in good part:
If God had your hearts First, then he would take the rest in good part:
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But when the World hath your hearts, and though you sit and hear with some delight,
But when the World hath your hearts, and though you fit and hear with Some delight,
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as if you were his people, yet your heart goeth after your Covetousness, Ezek. 33. 31. When your fleshly pleasure,
as if you were his people, yet your heart Goes After your Covetousness, Ezekiel 33. 31. When your fleshly pleasure,
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and profit have your hearts, God will not regard your service, were it much more.
and profit have your hearts, God will not regard your service, were it much more.
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Now it is the work of Conversion to bring the heart to God, that was never brought to him, and set upon him before:
Now it is the work of Conversion to bring the heart to God, that was never brought to him, and Set upon him before:
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Therefore till this work be done, all is but abominable.
Therefore till this work be done, all is but abominable.
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For without Faith it is impossible to please God, Heb. 11. 7. You think to live to the flesh,For without Faith it is impossible to please God, Hebrew 11. 7. You think to live to the Flesh,
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and then to please God by your good praying and meanings, or by being of the Right Religion, or by some good works:
and then to please God by your good praying and meanings, or by being of the Right Religion, or by Some good works:
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But remember what God himself hath told you, who best knoweth what it is that pleaseth him, Rom. 8. 8. They that are in the flesh, cannot please God, and all that are unconverted are said to be in the flesh,
But Remember what God himself hath told you, who best Knoweth what it is that Pleases him, Rom. 8. 8. They that Are in the Flesh, cannot please God, and all that Are unconverted Are said to be in the Flesh,
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because they mind the things of the flesh, and live according to their carnal inclinations, and for carnal ends.
Because they mind the things of the Flesh, and live according to their carnal inclinations, and for carnal ends.
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Oh, what a sad consideration would this be to your hearts, if you did but understand and feel your own condition!
O, what a sad consideration would this be to your hearts, if you did but understand and feel your own condition!
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You talk against this man, and that man for being of a wrong Religion, and you think you are better then this party or that,
You talk against this man, and that man for being of a wrong Religion, and you think you Are better then this party or that,
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when as you are miserable whatsoever your Religion be, because you are heartily of no Religion.
when as you Are miserable whatsoever your Religion be, Because you Are heartily of no Religion.
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You think God will be pleased with your service, and it doth but add to the load of your sin:
You think God will be pleased with your service, and it does but add to the load of your since:
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You read the Word, and think you do God service by it, when you do but read your own condemnation,
You read the Word, and think you do God service by it, when you do but read your own condemnation,
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because you have your hearts against the Doctrine that you read:
Because you have your hearts against the Doctrine that you read:
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You think you serve God by coming to Church, but if you refuse to let the Word convert you,
You think you serve God by coming to Church, but if you refuse to let the Word convert you,
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how should God be pleased with such a service as this? It is as if you should tell your servant what you have for him to do,
how should God be pleased with such a service as this? It is as if you should tell your servant what you have for him to do,
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and because he hath given you the hearing, he thinks he should have his wages, though he do nothing of that which you set him to do:
and Because he hath given you the hearing, he thinks he should have his wages, though he do nothing of that which you Set him to do:
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were not this an unreasonable servant? or would you give him according to his expectation? It is a strange thing that men should think that God will save them for dissembling with him:
were not this an unreasonable servant? or would you give him according to his expectation? It is a strange thing that men should think that God will save them for dissembling with him:
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And save them for abusing his Name and Ordinances:
And save them for abusing his Name and Ordinances:
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Every time you hear, or pray, or praise God, or receive the Sacrament, while you deny God your heart,
Every time you hear, or pray, or praise God, or receive the Sacrament, while you deny God your heart,
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and remain unconverted, you do but despise him, and shew more of your Rebellion then your obedience.
and remain unconverted, you do but despise him, and show more of your Rebellion then your Obedience.
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Would you take him for a good Tenant that at every Rent day would duly wait on you,
Would you take him for a good Tenant that At every Rend day would duly wait on you,
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and put off his Hat to you, but bring you never a penny of Rent? Or would you take him for a good Debtor, that brings you nothing but an empty purse,
and put off his Hat to you, but bring you never a penny of Rend? Or would you take him for a good Debtor, that brings you nothing but an empty purse,
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and expects you should take that for payment? God biddeth you come to Church, and hear the Word, and so you do, and so far you do well:
and expects you should take that for payment? God bids you come to Church, and hear the Word, and so you do, and so Far you do well:
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but withall he chargeth you to suffer the Word to work upon your hearts, and to take it home and consider of it,
but withal he charges you to suffer the Word to work upon your hearts, and to take it home and Consider of it,
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and obey it, and cast away your former courses, and give up your hearts and lives to him,
and obey it, and cast away your former courses, and give up your hearts and lives to him,
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and this you will not do: And yet you think that he will accept of your service.
and this you will not do: And yet you think that he will accept of your service.
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Dare you plead such services with God for a reward, and say, Lord, though we shut thee out of our hearts,
Dare you plead such services with God for a reward, and say, Lord, though we shut thee out of our hearts,
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yet we gave thee the hearing.
yet we gave thee the hearing.
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Sirs, I beseech you lay this well to heart, what will you do in a day of affliction? What will you do at an hour of Death? will you not fall a praying? Will you not call to God for Mercy,
Sirs, I beseech you lay this well to heart, what will you do in a day of affliction? What will you do At an hour of Death? will you not fallen a praying? Will you not call to God for Mercy,
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when you see that nothing but his mercy can relieve you? Why, if you be unconverted, God will not hear your prayers;
when you see that nothing but his mercy can relieve you? Why, if you be unconverted, God will not hear your Prayers;
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he abhorreth them, because he hath not your hearts.
he abhorreth them, Because he hath not your hearts.
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Oh, sad case for a man in misery to look about him and see no hope in Heaven or Earth,
O, sad case for a man in misery to look about him and see no hope in Heaven or Earth,
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but God alone, and when he begins to cry for help to him, he will loath their prayers,
but God alone, and when he begins to cry for help to him, he will loath their Prayers,
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and turn away his ears, and will not hear!
and turn away his ears, and will not hear!
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Hear his own word, Prov. 1. 26, 27, 28, 29. Because I have called, and ye refused, I have stretched forth my hands,
Hear his own word, Curae 1. 26, 27, 28, 29. Because I have called, and you refused, I have stretched forth my hands,
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and no man regarded, &c. to the end of that Chapter.and no man regarded, etc. to the end of that Chapter.
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For my part, I foresee the day is coming, when I would not take all the world to be without a God to pray to.
For my part, I foresee the day is coming, when I would not take all the world to be without a God to pray to.
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Oh then, to have a mans prayers themselves though but Iniquity, and charged on him as his sin,
O then, to have a men Prayers themselves though but Iniquity, and charged on him as his since,
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when he must have present help or perish, what sadder case can there be? For a man that is going into another world,
when he must have present help or perish, what sadder case can there be? For a man that is going into Another world,
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and cals to God to receive his soul, to have prayers and soul cast out together,
and calls to God to receive his soul, to have Prayers and soul cast out together,
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how sad a case is it? Sir, do not mistake me, as if I took you off from prayers or other holy Duties by this,
how sad a case is it? Sir, do not mistake me, as if I took you off from Prayers or other holy Duties by this,
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but I tell you, that if you go on in any kind of Duty, and remain unconverted, you cannot look that God should take any kind of pleasure in them, or in you.
but I tell you, that if you go on in any kind of Duty, and remain unconverted, you cannot look that God should take any kind of pleasure in them, or in you.
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If you say then, its as good never a whit, as never the better: I answer.
If you say then, its as good never a whit, as never the better: I answer.
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Do your great Duty first, and then all the rest will be accepted; yield to the Word and Spirit, resist not the Grace of God any longer;
Do your great Duty First, and then all the rest will be accepted; yield to the Word and Spirit, resist not the Grace of God any longer;
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give him your hearts, and give them no longer to this deceitful world, and then come and welcome.
give him your hearts, and give them no longer to this deceitful world, and then come and welcome.
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And for the Duties that tend to Conversion, as hearing the Word, and begging true Grace of God which may Convert you,
And for the Duties that tend to Conversion, as hearing the Word, and begging true Grace of God which may Convert you,
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and considering of those Truths that must be the Instruments to do it:
and considering of those Truths that must be the Instruments to do it:
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These are the very beginnings of the Work, and therefore tis not these that we discourage you from:
These Are the very beginnings of the Work, and Therefore this not these that we discourage you from:
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It is time for you to use these, that the rest may be accepted. SECT. VI. 6. ANother sad consideration concerning the state of an Unconverted man, is this, as long as they remain in that Condition, They live in continual danger of Damnation;
It is time for you to use these, that the rest may be accepted. SECT. VI. 6. another sad consideration Concerning the state of an Unconverted man, is this, as long as they remain in that Condition, They live in continual danger of Damnation;
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They are under the wrath of God;
They Are under the wrath of God;
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and though Patience have long forborn them, to try whether they will Repent, yet are they not sure whether it will stay for them one day longer:
and though Patience have long forborn them, to try whither they will repent, yet Are they not sure whither it will stay for them one day longer:
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They are under the Curse of the Law, and when it will be executed they cannot tell.
They Are under the Curse of the Law, and when it will be executed they cannot tell.
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I have told you already from the Word of God, that an unconverted man cannot be saved,
I have told you already from the Word of God, that an unconverted man cannot be saved,
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and I need not tell you sure, that he is uncertain how long he shall continue in this world:
and I need not tell you sure, that he is uncertain how long he shall continue in this world:
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And me thinks a man that is sure to go to Hell if he dieth,
And me thinks a man that is sure to go to Hell if he Dieth,
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and knoweth not whether it may not be this day, should have little comfort in his life till he were changed.
and Knoweth not whither it may not be this day, should have little Comfort in his life till he were changed.
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Now the Lord have mercy on poor hard hearted sinners, what do they mean then that they look no more about them? Why will not the Word of the living God awaken them, which telleth them how neer they are to perdition? I do here make known to you from the word of Truth, That if there be any unconverted souls in this Assembly, they are not certain to be out of hell an hour.
Now the Lord have mercy on poor hard hearted Sinners, what do they mean then that they look no more about them? Why will not the Word of the living God awaken them, which Telleth them how near they Are to perdition? I do Here make known to you from the word of Truth, That if there be any unconverted Souls in this Assembly, they Are not certain to be out of hell an hour.
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God knows Sirs, I would not tell you of this if it were needless;
God knows Sirs, I would not tell you of this if it were needless;
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But alas, what do you mean to continue in such a Case as this? As sure as the Word of God is true, every soul that goeth unconverted out of the Body, is shut out of all hope of mercy for ever,
But alas, what do you mean to continue in such a Case as this? As sure as the Word of God is true, every soul that Goes unconverted out of the Body, is shut out of all hope of mercy for ever,
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and entreth into a Remediless misery.
and entereth into a Remediless misery.
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Remember then man in the name of God, every morning thou arisest, and every night thou liest down, that thou art uncertain to be out of hell till the next day.
remember then man in the name of God, every morning thou arisest, and every night thou liest down, that thou art uncertain to be out of hell till the next day.
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Alas, its enough to amaze a poor Christian that is indeed Converted, when he doth but find himself in doubt of it;
Alas, its enough to amaze a poor Christian that is indeed Converted, when he does but find himself in doubt of it;
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how much more should it awaken them that are yet in the flesh.
how much more should it awaken them that Are yet in the Flesh.
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Many a one that truly feareth God, having wanted Assurance at the time of Death, Oh,
Many a one that truly fears God, having wanted Assurance At the time of Death, O,
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how terrible hath it made Death to them! To look before them and think they must be gone, and they know not whether!
how terrible hath it made Death to them! To look before them and think they must be gone, and they know not whither!
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To think that it is but one day or two more, and my soul will be among Angels or Devils,
To think that it is but one day or two more, and my soul will be among Angels or Devils,
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and I know not which of the two it will be!
and I know not which of the two it will be!
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Oh, what a dreadfull thought is this, even to many that are converted, for want of Assurance at the time of Death!
O, what a dreadful Thought is this, even to many that Are converted, for want of Assurance At the time of Death!
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But alas, this is but a small matter in Comparison of the Case of the Unconverted:
But alas, this is but a small matter in Comparison of the Case of the Unconverted:
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For as soon as the soul is out of the flesh, all the fears of the godly are at an end,
For as soon as the soul is out of the Flesh, all the fears of the godly Are At an end,
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and they shall never more have a doubting thought:
and they shall never more have a doubting Thought:
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but for the rest, if you should die with never so great Confidence, death would dispel it all;
but for the rest, if you should die with never so great Confidence, death would dispel it all;
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And as soon as you were out of the body, your eyes would be opened to see that which would never let you have a thought of hope or comfort more.
And as soon as you were out of the body, your eyes would be opened to see that which would never let you have a Thought of hope or Comfort more.
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I speak none of this of my self, Prov. 11. 7. When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish;
I speak none of this of my self, Curae 11. 7. When a wicked man Dieth, his expectation shall perish;
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and the hope of the unjust man perisheth, Job 27. 8. For what is the hope of the wicked,
and the hope of the unjust man Perishes, Job 27. 8. For what is the hope of the wicked,
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though he have gained, when God taketh away his soul? Will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? Job 8. 13, 14. So are the paths of all that forget God,
though he have gained, when God Takes away his soul? Will God hear his cry when trouble comes upon him? Job 8. 13, 14. So Are the paths of all that forget God,
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and the Hypocrites hope shall perish, whose hope shall be cut off, and whose Trust shall be a spiders w•b.
and the Hypocrites hope shall perish, whose hope shall be Cut off, and whose Trust shall be a spiders w•b.
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He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand, he shall hold it fast,
He shall lean upon his house, but it shall not stand, he shall hold it fast,
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but it shall not endure, Job 11. 20. The eyes of the wicked shall fail,
but it shall not endure, Job 11. 20. The eyes of the wicked shall fail,
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and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the Ghost. and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the Ghost.
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Take this home with you then, and let it cause you to have no rest till you are truly converted, that till then you are never Certain to be one day or hour more in safety. SECT. VII.
Take this home with you then, and let it cause you to have no rest till you Are truly converted, that till then you Are never Certain to be one day or hour more in safety. SECT. VII.
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7. FRom all this you may see another sad consideration, which is, That as long as a man is unconverted, he hath no ground for one hours true Peace and Comfort,
7. FRom all this you may see Another sad consideration, which is, That as long as a man is unconverted, he hath no ground for one hours true Peace and Comfort,
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but hath reason to live in continuall terror, and to be the grief of all that know his misery. but hath reason to live in continual terror, and to be the grief of all that know his misery.
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For should a man be merry that is in such a Case as this? Oh no,
For should a man be merry that is in such a Case as this? O no,
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if his eyes were opened, it would certainly affrighten him, either out of his sins, or out of his wits.
if his eyes were opened, it would Certainly affrighten him, either out of his Sins, or out of his wits.
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Many worldly vanities, and sensuall delights such men may have, to delight their thoughts; but this is their weakness, and not their happiness.
Many worldly vanities, and sensual delights such men may have, to delight their thoughts; but this is their weakness, and not their happiness.
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Some Malefactors when they are to be hanged, will make themselves drunk before hand, that death may not be terrible to them;
some Malefactors when they Are to be hanged, will make themselves drunk before hand, that death may not be terrible to them;
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but this is but a medicine against Repentance, and not against Hell. So do thousands of poor sinners make themselves drunk with merry Company, and false conceits,
but this is but a medicine against Repentance, and not against Hell. So do thousands of poor Sinners make themselves drunk with merry Company, and false conceits,
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and worldly businesses, and fleshly pleasures:
and worldly businesses, and fleshly pleasures:
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but, though this do ease their hearts a while, and keep away the feeling of their misery, it will not do so long,
but, though this do ease their hearts a while, and keep away the feeling of their misery, it will not do so long,
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but onely till the hope of be cure past, Brethren, the desire of my soul is, to advance the Consolation of the Saints,
but only till the hope of be cure passed, Brothers, the desire of my soul is, to advance the Consolation of the Saints,
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and to take from you no Peace or Hope, but what death will take from you,
and to take from you no Peace or Hope, but what death will take from you,
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if it be not done before;
if it be not done before;
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and if I had any hopes that your merry daies would last after death, and would not end in everlasting sorrow, I would not be one that should interrupt your mirth.
and if I had any hope's that your merry days would last After death, and would not end in everlasting sorrow, I would not be one that should interrupt your mirth.
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Truly, you should hold on in your careless drowsie course for me, if I did not see the after-Reckoning:
Truly, you should hold on in your careless drowsy course for me, if I did not see the After reckon:
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But seeing the case is such as I have proved, with all that are unconverted, I must say to all in that Condition, that mirth is very unsuitable to your state,
But seeing the case is such as I have proved, with all that Are unconverted, I must say to all in that Condition, that mirth is very unsuitable to your state,
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and laughter dot ill bebecome you.
and laughter dot ill bebecome you.
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And if ever a man might say of it, as Solomon, Thou art mad, it is when it appeareth in the face of such a man, that stands all the while on the very brink of hell.
And if ever a man might say of it, as Solomon, Thou art mad, it is when it appears in the face of such a man, that Stands all the while on the very brink of hell.
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What! be merry in the power of Satan, under the wrath of God, before you are pardoned,
What! be merry in the power of Satan, under the wrath of God, before you Are pardoned,
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and before you know whether ever you shall be saved, or escape the everlasting pains of hell? Oh dolefull mirth!
and before you know whither ever you shall be saved, or escape the everlasting pains of hell? O doleful mirth!
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What wise man would be partner with you in such pleasure? Now Sirs, I beseech you that are in this Case,
What wise man would be partner with you in such pleasure? Now Sirs, I beseech you that Are in this Case,
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for your poor souls-sake, when you are next among your merry Companions, let this thought come into your mind:
for your poor souls-sake, when you Are next among your merry Sodales, let this Thought come into your mind:
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Oh, but I am not yet converted. O, but I am not yet converted.
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When you are next in your worldly cares and businesses, or careless for your souls, bethink you then, Oh, but I am not yet converted.
When you Are next in your worldly Cares and businesses, or careless for your Souls, bethink you then, O, but I am not yet converted.
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And every day and night wherever you are, whatever you do, Oh think still, I am yet unconverted, that so you may look about you,
And every day and night wherever you Are, whatever you do, O think still, I am yet unconverted, that so you may look about you,
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and come to your selves, and get into that condition wherein you may have cause indeed to be merry.
and come to your selves, and get into that condition wherein you may have cause indeed to be merry.
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Me thinks every time you hear the bell toll, it should frighten you.
Me thinks every time you hear the bell toll, it should frighten you.
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Every time you go among the sick, or see any brought to the grave, it should frighten you:
Every time you go among the sick, or see any brought to the grave, it should frighten you:
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Yea, every thing that you look on should be matter of terrour to you till you are out of this Condition.
Yea, every thing that you look on should be matter of terror to you till you Are out of this Condition.
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Sure there is no believing friend that you have that knows your case, but must needs pity you.
Sure there is no believing friend that you have that knows your case, but must needs pity you.
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They are bound to lament you.
They Are bound to lament you.
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Onely this comfort doth yet remain, that a sufficient Remedy is provided in the blood of Christ, which will Recover you,
Only this Comfort does yet remain, that a sufficient Remedy is provided in the blood of christ, which will Recover you,
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if you do not proceed to make light of it:
if you do not proceed to make Light of it:
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This is all your comfort, that your case is not remediless, as long as you are under the cals of Grave.
This is all your Comfort, that your case is not remediless, as long as you Are under the calls of Grave.
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Take heed, in the name of God take heed of going on any longer in that condition, lest you make it Remediless:
Take heed, in the name of God take heed of going on any longer in that condition, lest you make it Remediless:
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There is yet a possibility of your Salvation, but not without your Conversion:
There is yet a possibility of your Salvation, but not without your Conversion:
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You have to do with a merciful God, and that you find by experience, or else you had not been here now.
You have to do with a merciful God, and that you find by experience, or Else you had not been Here now.
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But Oh, go not out of the reach of mercy: Never did Gods mercy save one unconverted soul, any other way then by Converting them.
But O, go not out of the reach of mercy: Never did God's mercy save one unconverted soul, any other Way then by Converting them.
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And the greater are your possibilities now, and the freelier the blood of Christ is offered you, the greater will be your sorrow if you lose all this,
And the greater Are your possibilities now, and the freelier the blood of christ is offered you, the greater will be your sorrow if you loose all this,
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and by neglecting it, do make your Case Remediless. SECT. VIII. 8. COnsider further, The warnings that the unconverted have of their danger, are so many;
and by neglecting it, do make your Case Remediless. SECT. VIII. 8. Consider further, The Warnings that the unconverted have of their danger, Are so many;
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and so great, that if they be neglected, they will multiply their misery. and so great, that if they be neglected, they will multiply their misery.
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To be an unconverted man among the Turks or Heathens, is no wonder, no more then to be in the dark at midnight.
To be an unconverted man among the Turks or heathens, is no wonder, no more then to be in the dark At midnight.
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To be unconverted among Papists, is not so much wonder, no more then to miss your way by Moonshine:
To be unconverted among Papists, is not so much wonder, no more then to miss your Way by Moonshine:
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But to be unconverted in the midst of Gospel-light, this is a sin that hath no excuse,
But to be unconverted in the midst of Gospel light, this is a since that hath no excuse,
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and a misery that liveth in despight of the Remedy.
and a misery that lives in despite of the Remedy.
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All the Preachers that have told you of your misery, and perswaded you to turn, shall be witnesses against you.
All the Preachers that have told you of your misery, and persuaded you to turn, shall be Witnesses against you.
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Yea, all the examples of the wicked that have gone before you, that were set forth for your bettering, shall be witnesses against you.
Yea, all the Examples of the wicked that have gone before you, that were Set forth for your bettering, shall be Witnesses against you.
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The way to hell is a beaten Road, and most of the world do tread it continually;
The Way to hell is a beaten Road, and most of the world do tread it continually;
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and therefore you might have known and avoided it, when God had told you how to know it.
and Therefore you might have known and avoided it, when God had told you how to know it.
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God hath not left you in darkness, but you shut your eyes: The light shines round about you and you will not see:
God hath not left you in darkness, but you shut your eyes: The Light shines round about you and you will not see:
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You have Bibles, and you have other good Books, and you have Teachers, and you may have Neighbours that are able and willing to help you,
You have Bibles, and you have other good Books, and you have Teachers, and you may have Neighbours that Are able and willing to help you,
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but you will not make use of them.
but you will not make use of them.
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Oh Sirs, consider I beseech you, to get well to heaven, is a business and not a play.
O Sirs, Consider I beseech you, to get well to heaven, is a business and not a play.
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It is a matter to be enquired after, and prayed for, and learned with all Diligence and care,
It is a matter to be inquired After, and prayed for, and learned with all Diligence and care,
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and not to be put off with heartless shews.
and not to be put off with heartless shows.
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Hear then, Oh hear the call of God that soundeth in thine ears, to bring thee to Conversion:
Hear then, O hear the call of God that soundeth in thine ears, to bring thee to Conversion:
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wilt thou run on when God is calling after thee? He calleth by his Word; he calleth by his Ministers;
wilt thou run on when God is calling After thee? He calls by his Word; he calls by his Ministers;
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he calleth by his Judgements, and by his Mercies, by Conscience, and by his Spirit,
he calls by his Judgments, and by his mercies, by Conscience, and by his Spirit,
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and will you stop your ears and sleight them all? Many a one hath come in at the first call that ever they had by the preaching of the Gospel,
and will you stop your ears and sleight them all? Many a one hath come in At the First call that ever they had by the preaching of the Gospel,
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and you have had an hundred and an hundred, and yet will you not Return? Believe it Sirs, The Calls of God will Convert you or confound you:
and you have had an hundred and an hundred, and yet will you not Return? Believe it Sirs, The Calls of God will Convert you or confound you:
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His Word will not Return in vain:
His Word will not Return in vain:
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You cannot resist his Grace after all this warning, at such easie and cheap Rates as many others in the world may do.
You cannot resist his Grace After all this warning, At such easy and cheap Rates as many Others in the world may do.
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Your impenitency and wilfulness hath the more obstinacy in it, by how much the greater light you do resist.
Your impenitency and wilfulness hath the more obstinacy in it, by how much the greater Light you do resist.
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If the Gospel do not convert you, you will wish you had never heard or Read it.
If the Gospel do not convert you, you will wish you had never herd or Read it.
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Hear what Christ himself saith of those that were not Converted by his Word, Matth. 10. 14, 15. Whosoever shall not receive you,
Hear what christ himself Says of those that were not Converted by his Word, Matthew 10. 14, 15. Whosoever shall not receive you,
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nor hear your word, when you depart out of that house or City, shake off the dust of your feet, verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of Judgement then for that City, Matth. 11. 20, 21, 22, 23. Christ did upbraid the Cities where his works were done, because they Repented not:nor hear your word, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet, verily I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of Judgement then for that city, Matthew 11. 20, 21, 22, 23. christ did upbraid the Cities where his works were done, Because they Repented not:
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Wo to thee Corazin, wo to thee Bethsaida, for if the mighty works which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they had repented long ago, in sackcloth and ashes: Woe to thee Chorazin, woe to thee Bethsaida, for if the mighty works which have been done in thee, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they had repented long ago, in Sackcloth and Ashes:
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but I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of Judgement then for you.
but I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of Judgement then for you.
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And thou Capernaum which art exalted to heaven, shalt be brought down to hell:
And thou Capernaum which art exalted to heaven, shalt be brought down to hell:
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for if the mighty works which have been done in thee, &c. The Lord grant that I may never hear Christ upbraiding any of this Congregation with the warnings that they did neglect:for if the mighty works which have been done in thee, etc. The Lord grant that I may never hear christ upbraiding any of this Congregation with the Warnings that they did neglect:
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It is a heavy Case, that when Christ sendeth to men the Gospel of Salvation, they must be upbraided with it,
It is a heavy Case, that when christ sends to men the Gospel of Salvation, they must be upbraided with it,
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because they would not be saved by it.
Because they would not be saved by it.
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And that Sodom and Gomorrha, Those places of abomination that bore the most remarkable plagues of God, being consumed with fire and brimstone from the Lord, should yet speed better in the day of Judgement,
And that Sodom and Gomorrha, Those places of abomination that boar the most remarkable plagues of God, being consumed with fire and brimstone from the Lord, should yet speed better in the day of Judgement,
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then many of our poor people that sit under our teaching from day to day. In a word Sirs, Remember this.
then many of our poor people that fit under our teaching from day to day. In a word Sirs, remember this.
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All unconverted sinners that so lived and died shall be condemned, but those that had the greatest means and warnings, shall have the greatest Condemnation. SECT. IX.
All unconverted Sinners that so lived and died shall be condemned, but those that had the greatest means and Warnings, shall have the greatest Condemnation. SECT. IX.
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9. COnsider further, That the further men go on in an unconverted state, the deeper is their sin, the harder is their Cure,
9. Consider further, That the further men go on in an unconverted state, the Deeper is their since, the harder is their Cure,
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and the greater will be their punishment. and the greater will be their punishment.
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It is not a state wherein you may safely abide, no not a day, if you were sure to have time for Repentance.
It is not a state wherein you may safely abide, no not a day, if you were sure to have time for Repentance.
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Is it a small thing to go on in sin, and to add to that heap that is so great already;
Is it a small thing to go on in since, and to add to that heap that is so great already;
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and to encrease that mountain which is so unsupportable? As long as you are unconverted, you live in the continual abuse of God, and all his Mercies:
and to increase that mountain which is so unsupportable? As long as you Are unconverted, you live in the continual abuse of God, and all his mercies:
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You abuse him most unworthily, for you prefer the Unworthy Creature before him, as if he and his Glory were no better then this Earth; nor so Good neither:
You abuse him most unworthily, for you prefer the Unworthy Creature before him, as if he and his Glory were no better then this Earth; nor so Good neither:
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You abuse him by denying him that which is his own: You deny him your hearts, you deny him your service:
You abuse him by denying him that which is his own: You deny him your hearts, you deny him your service:
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that which he hath made and Redeemed, you deny him that which none can lay claim to but himself.
that which he hath made and Redeemed, you deny him that which none can lay claim to but himself.
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You abuse his Word by Rejecting it; you abuse his Sabbaths by profaning them: you abuse his Image in his servants, by contemning it:
You abuse his Word by Rejecting it; you abuse his Sabbaths by profaning them: you abuse his Image in his Servants, by contemning it:
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You abuse his Name by taking it in vain:
You abuse his Name by taking it in vain:
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You abuse his Mercy, and all his Creatures, by beholding them in vain, and Receiving them in vain,
You abuse his Mercy, and all his Creatures, by beholding them in vain, and Receiving them in vain,
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and by advancing them into the Throne, and giving them that which is not their due:
and by advancing them into the Throne, and giving them that which is not their due:
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Though you worship not Sun and Moon, yet you worship meat, and drink, and ease, and money:
Though you worship not Sun and Moon, yet you worship meat, and drink, and ease, and money:
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And thus you live in the abuse of all things. And besides the rest, you abuse your own souls.
And thus you live in the abuse of all things. And beside the rest, you abuse your own Souls.
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They were made for the high God, and fitted to love him, and honour him, and live to him here, and to see his face in Glory hereafter;
They were made for the high God, and fitted to love him, and honour him, and live to him Here, and to see his face in Glory hereafter;
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and all unconverted men do abuse them to the basest drudgery of the Devil: They make them sinks of sin, and dunghils to Receive the excrements of the Earth.
and all unconverted men do abuse them to the Basest drudgery of the devil: They make them sinks of since, and dunghills to Receive the excrements of the Earth.
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God hath advanced you above the beasts that perish, and made you for a life with Angels in his Glory,
God hath advanced you above the beasts that perish, and made you for a life with Angels in his Glory,
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if you would but believe it, and set your hearts upon it:
if you would but believe it, and Set your hearts upon it:
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and you debase your own souls, and make the bruitish, as if they had no better a happiness then a swine;
and you debase your own Souls, and make the brutish, as if they had no better a happiness then a Swine;
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or as if you were worms that live in the earth; or rather Beetles that live in dung.
or as if you were worms that live in the earth; or rather Beetles that live in dung.
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Who can marvell if a Carnal man abuse God, and the godly, and all things else,
Who can marvel if a Carnal man abuse God, and the godly, and all things Else,
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when he wilfully and delightfully doth so abuse himself? It may turn the passion of those they abuse into compassion,
when he wilfully and delightfully does so abuse himself? It may turn the passion of those they abuse into compassion,
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when they consider, whatsoever they do against others, they do an hundred times more against themselves:
when they Consider, whatsoever they do against Others, they do an hundred times more against themselves:
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They scorn us, and they would themselves: They tempt others to sin, but they cast themselves into it:
They scorn us, and they would themselves: They tempt Others to since, but they cast themselves into it:
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They wrong our names, or estates, or bodies, and they damn their own souls.
They wrong our names, or estates, or bodies, and they damn their own Souls.
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Alas poor wretches, who would have thoughts of Revenge on such men that are the cruellest persecutors and destroyers of themselves? Oh, what a base indignity do they put upon a noble and Immortal soul, to make it like the body, inclining unto earth,
Alas poor wretches, who would have thoughts of Revenge on such men that Are the Cruellest persecutors and destroyers of themselves? O, what a base indignity do they put upon a noble and Immortal soul, to make it like the body, inclining unto earth,
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as if it had been taken hence as the body was, to take it down from living upon God,
as if it had been taken hence as the body was, to take it down from living upon God,
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and engage it in a life of meer vanity. Moreover consider, that all the while you continue unconverted, you grow hardened in your sin,
and engage it in a life of mere vanity. Moreover Consider, that all the while you continue unconverted, you grow hardened in your since,
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and as you forsake God more, so doth his Spirit withdraw from you; and custom will make you still worse and worse.
and as you forsake God more, so does his Spirit withdraw from you; and custom will make you still Worse and Worse.
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Your Recovery will be harder the next week then this, and therefore it is not a state to be continued in:
Your Recovery will be harder the next Week then this, and Therefore it is not a state to be continued in:
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But of this we shall speak, when we come to the particular Exhortation. SECT. X.
But of this we shall speak, when we come to the particular Exhortation. SECT. X.
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10. AS long as you Remain in an unconverted state, you Deprive your selves of a world of happiness, that God doth offer you, and you might possess.
10. AS long as you Remain in an unconverted state, you Deprive your selves of a world of happiness, that God does offer you, and you might possess.
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You might have God instead of th• Creature; and Christ instead of a Carnal self; and the Spirit instead of the Devil that doth deceive you:
You might have God instead of th• Creature; and christ instead of a Carnal self; and the Spirit instead of the devil that does deceive you:
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you might have holiness instead of the filth of wickedness; and Justification for Condemnation; and a Blessing for the Curse; and the state of:
you might have holiness instead of the filth of wickedness; and Justification for Condemnation; and a Blessing for the Curse; and the state of:
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Reconciledness, instead of the enmity that you are in to God: You might have peace of Conscience, instead of terrours or groundless security:
Reconciledness, instead of the enmity that you Are in to God: You might have peace of Conscience, instead of terrors or groundless security:
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You might serve a better master now, and in better company; and have better wages both here and hereafter.
You might serve a better master now, and in better company; and have better wages both Here and hereafter.
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You do not know what you lose every day that you Remain unconverted; more then all the pleasures of sin can afford you.
You do not know what you loose every day that you Remain unconverted; more then all the pleasures of since can afford you.
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Ask any of them that have escaped out of that condition that you are in,
Ask any of them that have escaped out of that condition that you Are in,
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whether they are willing to Return? You see not perhaps that they have got any thing by the Change,
whither they Are willing to Return? You see not perhaps that they have god any thing by the Change,
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and therefore you think you lose nothing by continuing as you are; but their gains are out of sight:
and Therefore you think you loose nothing by Continuing as you Are; but their gains Are out of sighed:
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It is most out of their own sight, and therefore it may well be out of yours.
It is most out of their own sighed, and Therefore it may well be out of yours.
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But if themselves should deny it, it is not therefore one Uncertain or contemptible thing; For the Foundation of God standeth sure: he knoweth who are his.
But if themselves should deny it, it is not Therefore one Uncertain or contemptible thing; For the Foundation of God Stands sure: he Knoweth who Are his.
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If it were but to be Employed upon higher things, and to escape the deadly wounds of Conscience which you give your selves,
If it were but to be Employed upon higher things, and to escape the deadly wounds of Conscience which you give your selves,
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or else prepare for, it is no small gain to be a true Believer;
or Else prepare for, it is no small gain to be a true Believer;
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and if they found themselves in no better a Case then they were before, they would be tempted to Return to their former state;
and if they found themselves in no better a Case then they were before, they would be tempted to Return to their former state;
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but that they will not do for a world.
but that they will not do for a world.
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I dare say, if you did know but the danger and horrible misery of the life that you now live, you would make as much haste out of it,
I Dare say, if you did know but the danger and horrible misery of the life that you now live, you would make as much haste out of it,
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as a man would do out of a house that were a fire over his head;
as a man would do out of a house that were a fire over his head;
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or as a man that were at sea in a leaking Vessel, that if he did not bestir himself,
or as a man that were At sea in a leaking Vessel, that if he did not Bestir himself,
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as for his life to get it to the shore, would sink and drown him.
as for his life to get it to the shore, would sink and drown him.
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And if you knew but the Case of a Converted soul, even of those that walk most heavily,
And if you knew but the Case of a Converted soul, even of those that walk most heavily,
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and most bewail their own Condition, you would not be out of it one day longer,
and most bewail their own Condition, you would not be out of it one day longer,
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if you could possibly help it. Well, I have shewed you what it is to be unconverted;
if you could possibly help it. Well, I have showed you what it is to be unconverted;
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if any of you dare yet go on in such a Case, and unbelievingly Cavill at the Word of God,
if any of you Dare yet go on in such a Case, and unbelievingly Cavil At the Word of God,
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or carelesly trample it under your feet;
or carelessly trample it under your feet;
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if God do forsake you and leave you to your selves, and if Death do find you in that sad estate, you may thank your selves.
if God do forsake you and leave you to your selves, and if Death do find you in that sad estate, you may thank your selves.
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CHAP. V. SECT. I. HAving said thus much to you by way of Terrour, if it may be to drive you from an Unconverted state, I shall not so leave you;
CHAP. V. SECT. I. HAving said thus much to you by Way of Terror, if it may be to drive you from an Unconverted state, I shall not so leave you;
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but shall next say somewhat also by way of Allurement to draw you to a better state.
but shall next say somewhat also by Way of Allurement to draw you to a better state.
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For as there is enough in your misery to drive a sober man from it,
For as there is enough in your misery to drive a Sobrium man from it,
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so is there enough in the Hope that is set before you, to draw any believing heart to embrace it.
so is there enough in the Hope that is Set before you, to draw any believing heart to embrace it.
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The Gospel is a Joyfull Message, and bringeth glad Tidings of Salvation to all that entertain it;
The Gospel is a Joyful Message, and brings glad Tidings of Salvation to all that entertain it;
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if you will not shut your eyes by unbelief, or Inconsiderateness, you shall see that God calls you not to your hurt, or loss.
if you will not shut your eyes by unbelief, or Inconsiderateness, you shall see that God calls you not to your hurt, or loss.
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If there be not more to be had in his service then, then in the service of t•h world, the flesh,
If there be not more to be had in his service then, then in the service of t•h world, the Flesh,
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or the Devil, take your course and never regard me more.
or the devil, take your course and never regard me more.
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If I do not give you sufficient Reason to prove to you that you may make a better bargain by speedy Conversion,
If I do not give you sufficient Reason to prove to you that you may make a better bargain by speedy Conversion,
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then by continuing in your carnall unconverted state, I am contented that you never more give me the hearing:
then by Continuing in your carnal unconverted state, I am contented that you never more give me the hearing:
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For my part, I would not perswade you to your hurt or loss, nor make such a stir about an uncertain gain;
For my part, I would not persuade you to your hurt or loss, nor make such a stir about an uncertain gain;
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nor about a small matter were it never so Certain: but my principall Arguments are yet behind:
nor about a small matter were it never so Certain: but my principal Arguments Are yet behind:
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Fear is not the principall affection of a true Convert; and therefore terrifying Arguments are not the principall means:
fear is not the principal affection of a true Convert; and Therefore terrifying Arguments Are not the principal means:
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yet these must be used, or else God had never put such an affection into mans heart,
yet these must be used, or Else God had never put such an affection into men heart,
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nor such terrifying passages into his Word: and we all feel the need and usefulness of it;
nor such terrifying passages into his Word: and we all feel the need and usefulness of it;
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for in Reason he that is in danger should know it:
for in Reason he that is in danger should know it:
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But yet, it is love that must be the predominant affection, and therefore it is the discovery of the Amiableness of God,
But yet, it is love that must be the predominant affection, and Therefore it is the discovery of the Amiableness of God,
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and the wonderfull gain that comes by godliness, that must be the principall Argument that we must use with you.
and the wonderful gain that comes by godliness, that must be the principal Argument that we must use with you.
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For we know that men will not be directly affrighted into Love, though they must be affrighted from the Contrary that hindereth it:
For we know that men will not be directly affrighted into Love, though they must be affrighted from the Contrary that hindereth it:
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Do not think that God hath no better Argument to use with you, then to take you by the throat,
Do not think that God hath no better Argument to use with you, then to take you by the throat,
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and say, Love me, or I will damn thee.
and say, Love me, or I will damn thee.
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This he will use to wean you from the Contrary Love, and to let you know the fruit of your folly, that he may equally carry on his work upon all the affections of your souls together.
This he will use to wean you from the Contrary Love, and to let you know the fruit of your folly, that he may equally carry on his work upon all the affections of your Souls together.
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But he that principally Requireth your Love, doth give you undeniable Reason why you should love him:
But he that principally Requires your Love, does give you undeniable Reason why you should love him:
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And he that calls for your hearts, doth shew you that which might take with your hearts, and effectually win them;
And he that calls for your hearts, does show you that which might take with your hearts, and effectually win them;
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If your eyes were opened to see what he sheweth you.
If your eyes were opened to see what he shows you.
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He draweth them as a Loadstone doth the Iron, by the force of his Attractive Love.
He draws them as a Loadstone does the Iron, by the force of his Attractive Love.
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If there be not more in God thats worth your Love, then in all the world,
If there be not more in God thats worth your Love, then in all the world,
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if all were yours, then hold on your present course and spare not.
if all were yours, then hold on your present course and spare not.
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But why make I any comparison in such a Case? It were a dangerous unreverence in me,
But why make I any comparison in such a Case? It were a dangerous unreverence in me,
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but that your Necessity requireth it:
but that your Necessity requires it:
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Because wicked men do not onely make a comparison first, but also prefer the World before God,
Because wicked men do not only make a comparison First, but also prefer the World before God,
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though not in their tongues, yet in their heart and lives:
though not in their tongues, yet in their heart and lives:
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If I were but able to make you throughly know what that Condition is that I perswade you to, I would desire no better Argument to prevail with you, were it in my power,
If I were but able to make you thoroughly know what that Condition is that I persuade you to, I would desire no better Argument to prevail with you, were it in my power,
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but to open your eyes to make you know what Conversion is, and what it doth for those that have it, I should make no doubt of your speedy Conversion:
but to open your eyes to make you know what Conversion is, and what it does for those that have it, I should make no doubt of your speedy Conversion:
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For none withdraw their hearts from God, but for want of knowing him;
For none withdraw their hearts from God, but for want of knowing him;
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and none are against a holy life but those that understand not sufficiently what it is:
and none Are against a holy life but those that understand not sufficiently what it is:
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And none do prefer this world, and the pleasures and profits of it before the glorious things that God doth offer them,
And none do prefer this world, and the pleasures and profits of it before the glorious things that God does offer them,
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but only they that are cheated and bewitched by it, and know not what it is that they dote upon.
but only they that Are cheated and bewitched by it, and know not what it is that they dote upon.
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If I were but able to give you such a sight as Stephen had, Act. 7. 56. When he saw the heavens opened,
If I were but able to give you such a sighed as Stephen had, Act. 7. 56. When he saw the heavens opened,
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and Christ standing at the right hand of God, I should have no need to call you from your fleshly vanities.
and christ standing At the right hand of God, I should have no need to call you from your fleshly vanities.
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Oh how contemptuously would you throw away your former pleasure, and run to see and be possesssors of that Glory!
O how contemptuously would you throw away your former pleasure, and run to see and be possesssors of that Glory!
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If I could but bring you with Paul, into the third heaven, to see the unutterable things that every true Believer shall possess, I would give you no thanks to cast off this world,
If I could but bring you with Paul, into the third heaven, to see the unutterable things that every true Believer shall possess, I would give you no thanks to cast off this world,
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and presently to turn to God.
and presently to turn to God.
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Nay, if you had but the light about you that Paul had at his Conversion, it would do much:
Nay, if you had but the Light about you that Paul had At his Conversion, it would do much:
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But what talk I of these extraordinary things? If you did but know by a sound Belief such as all the Converted have, what a blessed life it is that we invite you to, away you would come without delay:
But what talk I of these extraordinary things? If you did but know by a found Belief such as all the Converted have, what a blessed life it is that we invite you to, away you would come without Delay:
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As the Apostles when Christ called them from their Trades, and Friends, and bid them follow him, they presently left all,
As the Apostles when christ called them from their Trades, and Friends, and bid them follow him, they presently left all,
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though they saw nothing in the world to draw them on: so would you, if you were but well Illuminated.
though they saw nothing in the world to draw them on: so would you, if you were but well Illuminated.
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And because all that I can do in this work is, to propound to your Understandings, the Excellency of that Condition which I perswade you to.
And Because all that I can do in this work is, to propound to your Understandings, the Excellency of that Condition which I persuade you to.
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I shall next fall upon that, and leave the issue to God, desiring him to open your eyes, to see what shall be propounded. SECT. II.
I shall next fallen upon that, and leave the issue to God, desiring him to open your eyes, to see what shall be propounded. SECT. II
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1. VVHen a sinner is Converted, he is delivered from the power of Satan, Acts 26. 18. The bonds of your capaivity will all be broken, in your Return to Christ,
1. When a sinner is Converted, he is Delivered from the power of Satan, Acts 26. 18. The bonds of your capaivity will all be broken, in your Return to christ,
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as Peters chains fell off him, and the prison doors were set open, when the Angel rowsed him up, Acts 12. 7. So will it be with thy soul when God converteth thee.
as Peter's chains fell off him, and the prison doors were Set open, when the Angel roused him up, Acts 12. 7. So will it be with thy soul when God Converts thee.
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Ignorance and wilfulness in fleshly pleasures, and the love of this world, these are the chains that Satan holds men in;
Ignorance and wilfulness in fleshly pleasures, and the love of this world, these Are the chains that Satan holds men in;
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and Conversion will bring thee from darkness to light, Acts 26. 18. Even from the power of darkness into the Kingdom of Christ, Col. 1. 13. It will bring such a marvellous light into thy mind,
and Conversion will bring thee from darkness to Light, Acts 26. 18. Even from the power of darkness into the Kingdom of christ, Col. 1. 13. It will bring such a marvellous Light into thy mind,
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as thou never hadst before, which will make thee marvel at the Riches of Grace and Glory,
as thou never Hadst before, which will make thee marvel At the Riches of Grace and Glory,
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and marvel at the wonderfull love of God, and wonder at that thy former folly that couldest Neglect it.
and marvel At the wonderful love of God, and wonder At that thy former folly that Couldst Neglect it.
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Thus will God bring thee out of darkness into his Marvellous light, 1 Pet. 2. 9. Telling you what this light is, will not be sufficient to make you know it;
Thus will God bring thee out of darkness into his Marvellous Light, 1 Pet. 2. 9. Telling you what this Light is, will not be sufficient to make you know it;
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till you see it your selves.
till you see it your selves.
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You shall then have other apprehensions of things then now you have, even of the same things which you see and seem to know.
You shall then have other apprehensions of things then now you have, even of the same things which you see and seem to know.
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You will have another knowledge of the world, and of Christ, and Grace, and Duty, and all spiritual things even of good and evil then now you have.
You will have Another knowledge of the world, and of christ, and Grace, and Duty, and all spiritual things even of good and evil then now you have.
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As the first sin did open Adams eyes to know good and evil by sad Experience,
As the First since did open Adams eyes to know good and evil by sad Experience,
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as having lost the Good and felt the evil, and also to know them in a separated sense,
as having lost the Good and felt the evil, and also to know them in a separated sense,
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as distinct and separated in his thoughts from God.
as distinct and separated in his thoughts from God.
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So true Conversion will open your eyes to know good and evil by a blessed Experience,
So true Conversion will open your eyes to know good and evil by a blessed Experience,
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even to see God the chiefest Good, as Recovered to you for your Felicity, and sin and hell the greatest evils from which you are delivered;
even to see God the chiefest Good, as Recovered to you for your Felicity, and since and hell the greatest evils from which you Are Delivered;
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and to see God in all the Creatures, and the Respect and Tendency they have all to him.
and to see God in all the Creatures, and the Respect and Tendency they have all to him.
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I cannot by bare telling you make you conceive what a Marvellous change will be in your Understanding;
I cannot by bore telling you make you conceive what a Marvellous change will be in your Understanding;
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what an Excellent and marvellous light you will see when once Conversion hath opened your eyes.
what an Excellent and marvellous Light you will see when once Conversion hath opened your eyes.
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Let me endeavour by a familiar Comparison to acquaint you with somewhat of it in the General,
Let me endeavour by a familiar Comparison to acquaint you with somewhat of it in the General,
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though I cannot give you the thing it self.
though I cannot give you the thing it self.
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You know that a dog that liveth in the house with you doth see the same things,
You know that a dog that lives in the house with you does see the same things,
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and place, and persons in the house as you do; and he hath some kind of knowledge of them;
and place, and Persons in the house as you do; and he hath Some kind of knowledge of them;
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he knoweth every room, and every person in the House: Suppose now that God should turn this dog suddenly into a man;
he Knoweth every room, and every person in the House: Suppose now that God should turn this dog suddenly into a man;
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do you think there would not be a marvellous change in his Apprehension? Would he not see something in every thing,
do you think there would not be a marvellous change in his Apprehension? Would he not see something in every thing,
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and place, and person to marvel at? Would he not know all these things in another manner then before he did? I do not say that the change which Conversion makes is just of such a kind as this:
and place, and person to marvel At? Would he not know all these things in Another manner then before he did? I do not say that the change which Conversion makes is just of such a kind as this:
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but it is very marvellous, and we may by such a similitude help our Apprehensions of it.
but it is very marvellous, and we may by such a similitude help our Apprehensions of it.
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When some of the poor naked Indians have been brought into this Land, how strange did every thing seem to them? When they came into London, with what wondering would they gaze about them,
When Some of the poor naked Indians have been brought into this Land, how strange did every thing seem to them? When they Come into London, with what wondering would they gaze about them,
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as if they had been in another world? And will not a poor Converted soul do so,
as if they had been in Another world? And will not a poor Converted soul do so,
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when God hath newly opened his eyes, and made him see that which he never saw before? Oh,
when God hath newly opened his eyes, and made him see that which he never saw before? O,
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then he sees that evil in sin that maketh him wonder: that Ravishing love in Christ that makes him wonder:
then he sees that evil in since that makes him wonder: that Ravishing love in christ that makes him wonder:
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that Amiable Glory in the face of God, and that Truth in the promises of Eternal Blessedness, that makes him wonder:
that Amiable Glory in the face of God, and that Truth in the promises of Eternal Blessedness, that makes him wonder:
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when before he could see nothing to wonder at in any of them.
when before he could see nothing to wonder At in any of them.
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Oh Sirs, if you knew but the pleasure of this marvellous light that God by Conversion would let into your souls, you would never Rest till you found your selves converted.
O Sirs, if you knew but the pleasure of this marvellous Light that God by Conversion would let into your Souls, you would never Rest till you found your selves converted.
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Every man hath a natural desire of knowledge, and in a Natural way they are seeking after it;
Every man hath a natural desire of knowledge, and in a Natural Way they Are seeking After it;
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and many do even in the use of these means which should be spiritual, imploy themselves but in Natural seeking. One man thinks that Common Learning can help him to this Light,
and many do even in the use of these means which should be spiritual, employ themselves but in Natural seeking. One man thinks that Common Learning can help him to this Light,
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and therefore he readeth and studieth day and night; and I deny not but in its place it is good:
and Therefore he readeth and studieth day and night; and I deny not but in its place it is good:
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Another thinks that among this or that party it is to be found, and in the Discovery of this or that Low opinion it doth Consist;
another thinks that among this or that party it is to be found, and in the Discovery of this or that Low opinion it does Consist;
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but when all is done, it is the great and Common Truths that are most wonderfull,
but when all is done, it is the great and Common Truths that Are most wonderful,
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and converting Grace that must shew men the Glory of them.
and converting Grace that must show men the Glory of them.
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It is not in Rarities of New Discoveries, nor strange principles that were never h••rd of till now, that this Light is to be found.
It is not in Rarities of New Discoveries, nor strange principles that were never h••rd of till now, that this Light is to be found.
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But it is in the substance of Christian verity, I tell you Sirs, you that now use to mutter over your Creed for a Prayer,
But it is in the substance of Christian verity, I tell you Sirs, you that now use to mutter over your Creed for a Prayer,
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and hear the Catechism without understanding it, if your eyes were opened by Converting Grace, you would marvel at the very Doctrine of the Creed and Catechism.
and hear the Catechism without understanding it, if your eyes were opened by Converting Grace, you would marvel At the very Doctrine of the Creed and Catechism.
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You would see that Excellency, and feel that weight in Common Truths, that would exceedingly take up your very hearts.
You would see that Excellency, and feel that weight in Common Truths, that would exceedingly take up your very hearts.
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You now know not what it is to Believe in God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost:
You now know not what it is to Believe in God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost:
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But then these three Words would seem to you of greater glory then the Sun at noon day:
But then these three Words would seem to you of greater glory then the Sun At noon day:
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They would find you both Work and Wonder, and yet delight, if you had no more then these to think of.
They would find you both Work and Wonder, and yet delight, if you had no more then these to think of.
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And do you love the darkness rather then such light? Have you been so long in the Dungeon, that you are fallen in Love with it? and are loath to come out? Is all this Light so small a matter in your eyes? Are you like an Owl or Bat that cannot endure the light of the Sun? Or rather like a Thief that hates the day-light,
And do you love the darkness rather then such Light? Have you been so long in the Dungeon, that you Are fallen in Love with it? and Are loath to come out? Is all this Light so small a matter in your eyes? are you like an Owl or Bat that cannot endure the Light of the Sun? Or rather like a Thief that hates the daylight,
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because he is affraid of being made known? Oh sinners, I beseech you come away and leave your Dungeon state of Darkness;
Because he is afraid of being made known? O Sinners, I beseech you come away and leave your Dungeon state of Darkness;
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and live in the Light of the Countenance of God.
and live in the Light of the Countenance of God.
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It is a pleasant thing for the eyes to see the Sun, Eccl. 11. 7. Deprive not your selves of the pleasure which is offered you.It is a pleasant thing for the eyes to see the Sun, Ecclesiastes 11. 7. Deprive not your selves of the pleasure which is offered you.
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And it is not only your chains of Darkness, but also your wilfulness and blind affections that Converting Grace will turn you from:
And it is not only your chains of Darkness, but also your wilfulness and blind affections that Converting Grace will turn you from:
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These bonds of Worldly profits and pleasure that seem so strong to others that they cannot overcome them, you will shake them off as Sampson did his bonds,
These bonds of Worldly profits and pleasure that seem so strong to Others that they cannot overcome them, you will shake them off as Sampson did his bonds,
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and they will not be able to separate you from the Love of God:
and they will not be able to separate you from the Love of God:
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The same Tempter that so easily prevails with others, will not be able to prevail against you:
The same Tempter that so Easily prevails with Others, will not be able to prevail against you:
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The God of Peace will tread him under your feet, Rom. 16. 20. In the work of Conversion Christ layeth siege to the heart of a sinner, which Naturally is Satans Garrison,The God of Peace will tread him under your feet, Rom. 16. 20. In the work of Conversion christ Layeth siege to the heart of a sinner, which Naturally is Satan Garrison,
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and he battereth it, and starveth it, and forceth it to yield, and bindeth that strong man that possesseth it in peace.
and he battereth it, and starves it, and forceth it to yield, and binds that strong man that Possesses it in peace.
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Luk. 11. 21. So he is cast out of his possession by Converting Grace: He hath not the same power there that he had before:
Luk. 11. 21. So he is cast out of his possession by Converting Grace: He hath not the same power there that he had before:
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Once he could have commanded the man to swear, or be drunk, or neglect his soul,
Once he could have commanded the man to swear, or be drunk, or neglect his soul,
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and he would have done it: But now he hath no such power:
and he would have done it: But now he hath not such power:
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Once he could have turned their thoughts against Christ, and their tongues to Cavill against his Word, but now he cannot:
Once he could have turned their thoughts against christ, and their tongues to Cavil against his Word, but now he cannot:
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They are now under another Government.
They Are now under Another Government.
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They have now that Repentance to the Acknowledgement of the Truth, by which they are recovered out of the snares of the Devil, who formerly lead them captive at his will, 2 Tim. 25. 26. The very first day that you are converted, you are the freemen of Christ, who were the Bond-slaves of the Devil all your lives b•fore.
They have now that Repentance to the Acknowledgement of the Truth, by which they Are recovered out of the snares of the devil, who formerly led them captive At his will, 2 Tim. 25. 26. The very First day that you Are converted, you Are the freemen of christ, who were the Bondslaves of the devil all your lives b•fore.
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As ever then you would partake of this Blessed Priviledge, resist no longer, but yield to the Call of Grace, that you may be Converted. SECT. III. 2. ANother Excellent Priviledge of a Converted soul, is this:
As ever then you would partake of this Blessed Privilege, resist no longer, but yield to the Call of Grace, that you may be Converted. SECT. III. 2. another Excellent Privilege of a Converted soul, is this:
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As soon as ever a man is converted, he is united or joyned to Jesus Christ:
As soon as ever a man is converted, he is united or joined to jesus christ:
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This is the very Root of all the Rest. Conversion turneth men from Satan to God, it breaketh them off from their former Lovers,
This is the very Root of all the Rest. Conversion turns men from Satan to God, it breaks them off from their former Lovers,
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and uniteth them to Christ as the husband of their souls.
and uniteth them to christ as the husband of their Souls.
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He is the Vine, and we are the Branches, and into him we must be grafted,
He is the Vine, and we Are the Branches, and into him we must be grafted,
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if we will have life, Joh. 15. He is the head, and Conversion is it that makes us his Members;if we will have life, John 15. He is the head, and Conversion is it that makes us his Members;
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Giving us that Faith, by which we Receive him to dwell in our hearts, Ephes. 3. 17. So that,
Giving us that Faith, by which we Receive him to dwell in our hearts, Ephesians 3. 17. So that,
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as the Soveraign and subject make one Common-wealth;
as the Sovereign and Subject make one Commonwealth;
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As the head and the body make one man, so Christ and his Church are one.
As the head and the body make one man, so christ and his Church Are one.
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Whether or no the Union be any more then Relative, taking Union in the strictest sense;
Whither or no the union be any more then Relative, taking union in the Strictest sense;
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yet it is wonderfull and Glorious, and a Communication of holy Qualifications doth follow it. We are one in Relation, and one in Judgement, as being of the same mind,
yet it is wonderful and Glorious, and a Communication of holy Qualifications does follow it. We Are one in Relation, and one in Judgement, as being of the same mind,
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and one in Affection, and one in Regard of the similitude of Nature, and many wayes one in a larger sense.
and one in Affection, and one in Regard of the similitude of Nature, and many ways one in a larger sense.
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Here is the Root of the Saints Felicity: If you were one with the Prince, you would not fear the want of honour, or Riches;
Here is the Root of the Saints Felicity: If you were one with the Prince, you would not Fear the want of honour, or Riches;
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you would not fear any thing that he could save you from.
you would not Fear any thing that he could save you from.
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When Jonathan loved David as his own soul, he ventured his life to save him from his Fathers Indignation:
When Johnathan loved David as his own soul, he ventured his life to save him from his Father's Indignation:
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When Lazarus whom Christ loved was sick, he raised him from the dead.
When Lazarus whom christ loved was sick, he raised him from the dead.
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If you be once so near to Christ as to be one with him, what will he not do for you? Will he Neglect his own Members? Will he hurt himself? The Apostle could use this Argument with husbands to love their wives;
If you be once so near to christ as to be one with him, what will he not do for you? Will he Neglect his own Members? Will he hurt himself? The Apostle could use this Argument with Husbands to love their wives;
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because they are as their own body, and who ever hated his own flesh? but nourisheth it and cherisheth it,
Because they Are as their own body, and who ever hated his own Flesh? but Nourishes it and Cherishes it,
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even as Christ doth the Church. From hence doth the Apostle fetch the example of Conjugall Love;even as christ does the Church. From hence does the Apostle fetch the Exampl of Conjugal Love;
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Husbands love your wives, even as Christ loved the Church; yea from this Union:Husbands love your wives, even as christ loved the Church; yea from this union:
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for we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones, Eph. 5. 25, 28, 29, 30. This is a mysterie, saith the Apostle, speaking of Christ and the Church, vers 32. And a Mysterie of unspeakable Consolation to the Saints.for we Are members of his body, of his Flesh, and of his bones, Ephesians 5. 25, 28, 29, 30. This is a mystery, Says the Apostle, speaking of christ and the Church, vers 32. And a Mystery of unspeakable Consolation to the Saints.
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Oh therefore, Resist not that Grace that should Convert you:
O Therefore, Resist not that Grace that should Convert you:
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If you would be united to Christ, come to him and yield to the drawings of his Love;
If you would be united to christ, come to him and yield to the drawings of his Love;
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that you may be one with him, who is one with the Father, according to your capacity,
that you may be one with him, who is one with the Father, according to your capacity,
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for thats his will Concerning all that are truly Converted, John 17. Judge now, whether it be not a most honourable and unconceivable felicity, that Conversion doth advance the soul into.
for thats his will Concerning all that Are truly Converted, John 17. Judge now, whither it be not a most honourable and unconceivable felicity, that Conversion does advance the soul into.
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It was the greatest Miracle of all Gods Works, that ever he revealed to the sons of men, to take the Humane Nature into union with the Divine:
It was the greatest Miracle of all God's Works, that ever he revealed to the Sons of men, to take the Humane Nature into Union with the Divine:
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That Christ who was God, should condescend to be made man;
That christ who was God, should condescend to be made man;
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And the Next is, that he will take his Church into union with himself, and will magnifie his Love, in such a wonderfull advancement of poor sinners, that without his Grace they could not well Believe it. SECT. IV. 3. ANother Benefit that followeth Conversion ▪ is this:
And the Next is, that he will take his Church into Union with himself, and will magnify his Love, in such a wonderful advancement of poor Sinners, that without his Grace they could not well Believe it. SECT. IV. 3. another Benefit that follows Conversion ▪ is this:
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As soon as ever a man is truly Converted, he is made a member of the true Church of Christ.
As soon as ever a man is truly Converted, he is made a member of the true Church of christ.
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For he is at once united to the head and to the Body:
For he is At once united to the head and to the Body:
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A man may be a member of the Visible Church, or rather, he Visibly made a member of the Church before Conversion:
A man may be a member of the Visible Church, or rather, he Visibly made a member of the Church before Conversion:
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But that is but as a wooden Leg to the body; or as Bellarmine himself acknowledgeth, they are not living, but dead members:
But that is but as a wooden Leg to the body; or as Bellarmine himself acknowledgeth, they Are not living, but dead members:
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And as many of his friends whom he mentioneth, confess, they are but as the hair,
And as many of his Friends whom he mentioneth, confess, they Are but as the hair,
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or the nails, which are not properly members of the body, though they are in the body:
or the nails, which Are not properly members of the body, though they Are in the body:
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Or as Austin saith, like the chaff among the corn, which is so a part of the field,
Or as Austin Says, like the chaff among the corn, which is so a part of the field,
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as to be an Appurtenance of the corn.
as to be an Appurtenance of the corn.
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So that, till Conversion, even the Baptized and the most understanding men, are but as the straw and chaff in Gods Barn,
So that, till Conversion, even the Baptised and the most understanding men, Are but as the straw and chaff in God's Barn,
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and as the tares in his Field, as Christ himself compareth them. But Conversion doth effectually ingraft them into the body, and make them living members;
and as the tares in his Field, as christ himself compareth them. But Conversion does effectually ingraft them into the body, and make them living members;
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And so, by one Spirit we are all Baptized into one body, 1 Cor. 12. 13. And so, we are the body of Christ and members in particular, vers. 27. All are not Israel that are of Israel, saith the Apostle to the Romans. And in Christ Jesus neither Circumcision availeth any thing,
And so, by one Spirit we Are all Baptised into one body, 1 Cor. 12. 13. And so, we Are the body of christ and members in particular, vers. 27. All Are not Israel that Are of Israel, Says the Apostle to the Romans. And in christ jesus neither Circumcision availeth any thing,
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nor Ʋncircumcision, but a new Creature;
nor Ʋncircumcision, but a new Creature;
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and faith that worketh by love, Gal. 6. 5, 15. Col. 3. 11. For Circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, not in the Letter, Rom. 2. 29. They are the Circumcision, that worship God in the spirit, Phil. 3. 3. And it is not the meer Baptism of water,and faith that works by love, Gal. 6. 5, 15. Col. 3. 11. For Circumcision is that of the heart, in the Spirit, not in the letter, Rom. 2. 29. They Are the Circumcision, that worship God in the Spirit, Philip 3. 3. And it is not the mere Baptism of water,
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but the Baptism of the Holy Ghost which is given in Conversion, that maketh you living members of the Body. SECT. V. 4. AS soon as ever a sinner is truly Converted, he hath a pardon of all the sins that ever he committed;
but the Baptism of the Holy Ghost which is given in Conversion, that makes you living members of the Body. SECT. V. 4. AS soon as ever a sinner is truly Converted, he hath a pardon of all the Sins that ever he committed;
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be they never so many, and never so great: though with Paul he have been a Persecutor of the Church of God:
be they never so many, and never so great: though with Paul he have been a Persecutor of the Church of God:
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Though he have with Manasseh, been a very Sorcerer; Though he have hated godliness, and made a mock at it;
Though he have with Manasses, been a very Sorcerer; Though he have hated godliness, and made a mock At it;
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Though his very heart hath been against Christ all his dayes: yet when he is onc• truly Converted, he is pardoned:
Though his very heart hath been against christ all his days: yet when he is onc• truly Converted, he is pardoned:
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Though he have spent the flower of his youth in Vanity:
Though he have spent the flower of his youth in Vanity:
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Though he have been a drudge for this world, and forgotten his soul, and the world to come;
Though he have been a drudge for this world, and forgotten his soul, and the world to come;
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Though he have hindered others from Conversion and Salvation, yet when he is once truly Converted, he is forgiven;
Though he have hindered Others from Conversion and Salvation, yet when he is once truly Converted, he is forgiven;
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Though he have long resisted Grace, and strove against his own Salvation;
Though he have long resisted Grace, and strove against his own Salvation;
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Though he have stifled many convictions of Conscience, and broke many purposes and Promises, and much abused the Patience of God;
Though he have stifled many convictions of Conscience, and broke many Purposes and Promises, and much abused the Patience of God;
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yet if the Work of Conversion be true, all this shall be pardoned and done away.
yet if the Work of Conversion be true, all this shall be pardoned and done away.
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For the Lord Jesus hath made satisfaction for all;
For the Lord jesus hath made satisfaction for all;
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and thereupon hath made a conditional Promise, that all that truly Repent and Believe, shall be pardoned:
and thereupon hath made a conditional Promise, that all that truly repent and Believe, shall be pardoned:
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And as soon as ever they perform the Condition through his Grace, the promise becomes effectual to them,
And as soon as ever they perform the Condition through his Grace, the promise becomes effectual to them,
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and their Iniquities are therein forgiven them. Oh, what news is this to a weary-heavy-laden sinner;
and their Iniquities Are therein forgiven them. O, what news is this to a weary-heavy-laden sinner;
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to them that are bruised and broken under the sense of sin and wrath, that would give a World if they had it, for a pardon!
to them that Are Bruised and broken under the sense of since and wrath, that would give a World if they had it, for a pardon!
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Why, come to Christ sinner, and take it freely;
Why, come to christ sinner, and take it freely;
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he hath purchased it, and he freely offereth it, but onely to them that take himself:
he hath purchased it, and he freely Offereth it, but only to them that take himself:
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For God hath made these Benefits Appurtenanees to himself, take Christ himself, and all is thine.
For God hath made these Benefits Appurtenanees to himself, take christ himself, and all is thine.
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Oh what comfort is it to such a sinner as Mary, that lay wiping Christs feet with the hairs of her head,
O what Comfort is it to such a sinner as Marry, that lay wiping Christ feet with the hairs of her head,
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and washed them with her tears, to hear him say, Thy sins are forgiven thee.
and washed them with her tears, to hear him say, Thy Sins Are forgiven thee.
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Those sins that do so terrifie the Conscience, and those that lie asleep till conscience be enlightned;
Those Sins that do so terrify the Conscience, and those that lie asleep till conscience be enlightened;
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thy secret sins which the world knoweth not of, and thine open sins that have been thy shame, at the very hour of true conversion will be pardoned:
thy secret Sins which the world Knoweth not of, and thine open Sins that have been thy shame, At the very hour of true conversion will be pardoned:
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All thy sinfull thoughts, words, and Actions: sins against knowledge, conscience, consideration;
All thy sinful thoughts, words, and Actions: Sins against knowledge, conscience, consideration;
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sins of Ignorance, and presumptuous sins, all shall be done away, Act. 26. 18. Mark 4. 12. Whom he calleth, them he justifieth, Rom. 8. 30. Christ is exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance and forgiveness of sins, Acts 5. 32. And thus doth he bless them, in turning them from their Iniquities.
Sins of Ignorance, and presumptuous Sins, all shall be done away, Act. 26. 18. Mark 4. 12. Whom he calls, them he Justifieth, Rom. 8. 30. christ is exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give Repentance and forgiveness of Sins, Acts 5. 32. And thus does he bless them, in turning them from their Iniquities.
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Acts 3. 26. And in turning away from them the punishment of that Iniquity.
Acts 3. 26. And in turning away from them the punishment of that Iniquity.
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He that sent John Baptist first to preach Repentance for the Remission of sins, Mark 1. 4. Luke 3. 3. And hath shed his own blood for the Remission of sin, Matth. 26. 28. And calleth men to Repent for that end, Act. 2. 38. Hath promised to give it to all that thus Repent and Believe in him ▪ and are converted to him, Act. 10. 43. And commanded his Ministers to joyn these together,
He that sent John Baptist First to preach Repentance for the Remission of Sins, Mark 1. 4. Luke 3. 3. And hath shed his own blood for the Remission of since, Matthew 26. 28. And calls men to repent for that end, Act. 2. 38. Hath promised to give it to all that thus repent and Believe in him ▪ and Are converted to him, Act. 10. 43. And commanded his Ministers to join these together,
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and that Repentance and Remission of sin be preached in his Name, Luke 24. 47. And may we not say with David, Psalm 32. 1. And after him with Paul, Rom. 4. 7. That they are blessed whose Iniquitie, are forgiven, whose sins are covered,
and that Repentance and Remission of since be preached in his Name, Lycia 24. 47. And may we not say with David, Psalm 32. 1. And After him with Paul, Rom. 4. 7. That they Are blessed whose Iniquity, Are forgiven, whose Sins Are covered,
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and to whom the Lord will not Impute sin; Oh therefore receive converting Grace, that you may be made partakers of this blessedness:and to whom the Lord will not Impute since; O Therefore receive converting Grace, that you may be made partakers of this blessedness:
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Take the counsell of Peter to Simon Magus, Act. 8. 22. Repent of thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhap• the thoughts of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
Take the counsel of Peter to Simon Magus, Act. 8. 22. repent of thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhap• the thoughts of thy heart may be forgiven thee.
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Or as the same Peter to the Jews ▪ Act. 3. 19. Repent ye therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.
Or as the same Peter to the jews ▪ Act. 3. 19. repent you Therefore and be converted, that your Sins may be blotted out.
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Oh, blessed hour that freeth the soul from such a load, that else would have sunk it as low as Hell!
O, blessed hour that freeth the soul from such a load, that Else would have sunk it as low as Hell!
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A day and a mercy that must never be forgotten by us. SECT. VI. 5. ANother Benefit is this:
A day and a mercy that must never be forgotten by us. SECT. VI. 5. another Benefit is this:
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As soon as a sinner is converted, he is Reconciled to God: the former enmity is done away:
As soon as a sinner is converted, he is Reconciled to God: the former enmity is done away:
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Though this be in substance the same with the former, yet doth it shew us our happiness in another Consideration.
Though this be in substance the same with the former, yet does it show us our happiness in Another Consideration.
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A future Reconciliation was purchased before by the blood of Christ, and a conditional Reconciliation given out in the Gospel,
A future Reconciliation was purchased before by the blood of christ, and a conditional Reconciliation given out in the Gospel,
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but the soul was never actually Reconciled till the time of Conversion.
but the soul was never actually Reconciled till the time of Conversion.
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Before, a sinner did either presumptuously Intrude into the presence of God, to his own danger,
Before, a sinner did either presumptuously Intrude into the presence of God, to his own danger,
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or else flee back through the terrors of his conscience. Oh, the frowns of the face of God were enough to deter a guilty soul!
or Else flee back through the terrors of his conscience. O, the frowns of the face of God were enough to deter a guilty soul!
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What comfort could that man have to think of God, that lay under his continual curse and wrath? But when once they are converted, the face of God then smileth on them,
What Comfort could that man have to think of God, that lay under his continual curse and wrath? But when once they Are converted, the face of God then smileth on them,
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and his arms are open to embrace them, as the fathers were to the Returning Prodigal, Luke 15. God cannot shew himself pleased with a Graceless carnal soul:
and his arms Are open to embrace them, as the Father's were to the Returning Prodigal, Lycia 15. God cannot show himself pleased with a Graceless carnal soul:
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Nor can •e choose but be Reconciled to the soul that is once possessed of his Image, and Reconciled unto him:
Nor can •e choose but be Reconciled to the soul that is once possessed of his Image, and Reconciled unto him:
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As you are, so will he be to you.
As you Are, so will he be to you.
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He did but stay for the turning of your hearts, that you might be fit to Receive that kindness from him, which you are not fit for in the bondage of your sins.
He did but stay for the turning of your hearts, that you might be fit to Receive that kindness from him, which you Are not fit for in the bondage of your Sins.
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This is the happiness of a converted soul, that he hath the love and favour of Almighty God.
This is the happiness of a converted soul, that he hath the love and favour of Almighty God.
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Therefore doth Christ call them his friends, John 15. 13, 14, 15. Jam. 2. 23. And what is it that he will not do for his friends, that did so much for us while we were enemies, Rom. 5. 10. Oh,
Therefore does christ call them his Friends, John 15. 13, 14, 15. Jam. 2. 23. And what is it that he will not do for his Friends, that did so much for us while we were enemies, Rom. 5. 10. O,
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therefore yield to the Cals of God. The Word of Conversion is a Word of Reconciliation:
Therefore yield to the Calls of God. The Word of Conversion is a Word of Reconciliation:
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and this is it that he hath committed to us, that we might beseech men in his name and stead, to be Reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5. 18, 19, 20. which is onely by being converted to God.
and this is it that he hath committed to us, that we might beseech men in his name and stead, to be Reconciled to God, 2 Cor. 5. 18, 19, 20. which is only by being converted to God.
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Did you know the worth of Peace with God, you would quickly yield to Return unto him. SECT. VII. 6. ANother pretious Benefit to the Converted, is:
Did you know the worth of Peace with God, you would quickly yield to Return unto him. SECT. VII. 6. another precious Benefit to the Converted, is:
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that they are the Adopted sons of God; which is a step higher, then to be barely Reconciled and his friends.
that they Are the Adopted Sons of God; which is a step higher, then to be barely Reconciled and his Friends.
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When they are planted into Christ the Natural son, they become Adopted sons:
When they Are planted into christ the Natural son, they become Adopted Sons:
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For God sent his own son made of a woman, made under the Law, to them that were under the Law, that we might Receive the Adoption of sons,
For God sent his own son made of a woman, made under the Law, to them that were under the Law, that we might Receive the Adoption of Sons,
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wherefore we are no more servants onely, but sons, Gal. 4. 4, 5, 7. This is a Benefit not common to all.
Wherefore we Are no more Servants only, but Sons, Gal. 4. 4, 5, 7. This is a Benefit not Common to all.
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It is as many as are led by the Spirit of God, that are his sons, Rom. 8. 14. And they that are in their measure blameless and harmless without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse Nation, among whom they shine as Lights in the world, Phil. 2. 15. Christians, know your own felicity, that you may rejoyce in it, and give Glory to God.It is as many as Are led by the Spirit of God, that Are his Sons, Rom. 8. 14. And they that Are in their measure blameless and harmless without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom they shine as Lights in the world, Philip 2. 15. Christians, know your own felicity, that you may rejoice in it, and give Glory to God.
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You may boldly draw neer him and call him your father, and look for the love and bounty of a father at his hands.
You may boldly draw near him and call him your father, and look for the love and bounty of a father At his hands.
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Oh wretched world, to despise so great a mercy as this is!
O wretched world, to despise so great a mercy as this is!
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Doth it seem a small thing to them to be the sons of God? It raised the blessed Apostle into an Admiration, 1 John 3. 1. Bohold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God:
Does it seem a small thing to them to be the Sons of God? It raised the blessed Apostle into an Admiration, 1 John 3. 1. Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God:
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And as a father tenderth a son that he delights in, so doth the Lord the poorest of his people.
And as a father tenderth a son that he delights in, so does the Lord the Poorest of his people.
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The World, I told you is divided into the children of God, and the children of the Devil, 1 John 3. 10. And it is by Conversion from sin to God, that men are known to be the children of God.
The World, I told you is divided into the children of God, and the children of the devil, 1 John 3. 10. And it is by Conversion from since to God, that men Are known to be the children of God.
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If therefore you value this wonderfull Priviledge, yield then to the Grace of God which would convert you. SECT. VIII. 7. ANother Benefit of the Converted, is:
If Therefore you valve this wonderful Privilege, yield then to the Grace of God which would convert you. SECT. VIII. 7. another Benefit of the Converted, is:
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that they have the Spirit of Christ within them: By it doth Christ possess and govern them;
that they have the Spirit of christ within them: By it does christ possess and govern them;
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by it doth he make them like to himself, and work out all that is contrary to his holiness.
by it does he make them like to himself, and work out all that is contrary to his holiness.
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For it is a cleansing Spirit, and a Spirit of holiness, Rom. 1. 4. By this he helpeth them against the flesh,
For it is a cleansing Spirit, and a Spirit of holiness, Rom. 1. 4. By this he Helpeth them against the Flesh,
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and effectually mortifieth it, Gal. 5. 16, 17. Rom. 8. 1, 2, 14. By this doth he quicken them to newness of life,
and effectually mortifieth it, Gal. 5. 16, 17. Rom. 8. 1, 2, 14. By this does he quicken them to newness of life,
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for it is a quickning Spirit, Rom. 8. 11. By this it is that he helpeth their Infirmities, and teacheth them to pray, Rom. 8. 26. Eph. 6. 18. By this he teacheth them his Law, and writeth it in their hearts, 2 Cor. 3. 3. By this he possesseth them with Filial affection,
for it is a quickening Spirit, Rom. 8. 11. By this it is that he Helpeth their Infirmities, and Teaches them to pray, Rom. 8. 26. Ephesians 6. 18. By this he Teaches them his Law, and Writeth it in their hearts, 2 Cor. 3. 3. By this he Possesses them with Filial affection,
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and causeth them to cry to him Abba Father, Gal. 4. 6. By this one Spirit all his people have Access to him, Eph. 2. 18. And by this they are made his habitation, Eph. 2. 22. And in the Unity of this Spirit they are one with the Lord,
and Causes them to cry to him Abba Father, Gal. 4. 6. By this one Spirit all his people have Access to him, Ephesians 2. 18. And by this they Are made his habitation, Ephesians 2. 22. And in the Unity of this Spirit they Are one with the Lord,
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and among themselves, 1 Cor. 6. 17. & 12. 12, 13. This Spirit is the Earnest of their future Glory, 2 Cor. 1. 22. & 5. 5. And where this Spirit is, there is liberty from former slavery, 2 Cor. 3. 17. So that, you see how great a mercy it is to have the Spirit of Jesus Christ within us;
and among themselves, 1 Cor. 6. 17. & 12. 12, 13. This Spirit is the Earnest of their future Glory, 2 Cor. 1. 22. & 5. 5. And where this Spirit is, there is liberty from former slavery, 2 Cor. 3. 17. So that, you see how great a mercy it is to have the Spirit of jesus christ within us;
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and this is the Case of all that are converted, and none but them.
and this is the Case of all that Are converted, and none but them.
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For if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, the same is none of his, Rom. 8. 9. If you did but know what it is to be possessed by the Holy Ghost,For if any man have not the Spirit of christ, the same is none of his, Rom. 8. 9. If you did but know what it is to be possessed by the Holy Ghost,
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when ungodly men have the Spirit of uncleanness; you would not rest without this Blessedness. SECT. IX. 8. ANother part of the happiness of the Converted, is:
when ungodly men have the Spirit of uncleanness; you would not rest without this Blessedness. SECT. IX. 8. another part of the happiness of the Converted, is:
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that All the promises of Grace are theirs:
that All the promises of Grace Are theirs:
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They are the children of the promise, and God is, as it were, obliged to them,
They Are the children of the promise, and God is, as it were, obliged to them,
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and hath engaged his word for their security, Gal. 4. 28. & 3 22. Eph. 3. 6. All the Promises are in Christ yea,
and hath engaged his word for their security, Gal. 4. 28. & 3 22. Ephesians 3. 6. All the Promises Are in christ yea,
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and Amen, 2 Cor. 1. 20. They therefore that are in Christ must needs have part in them.
and Amen, 2 Cor. 1. 20. They Therefore that Are in christ must needs have part in them.
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Oh how full is the Book of God, of free and pretious promises to his people!
O how full is the Book of God, of free and precious promises to his people!
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And all belong to thee that art converted. There hast thou promises for Remission, and promises for Assistance against Temptation;
And all belong to thee that art converted. There hast thou promises for Remission, and promises for Assistance against Temptation;
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and promises for Acceptance of thy person, and Duties, and Promises for protection and Deliverance from Evil;
and promises for Acceptance of thy person, and Duties, and Promises for protection and Deliverance from Evil;
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and when thou readest them, thou mayest say, all these are mine. He that knoweth that God is true, will not take a promise as an Inconsiderable Mercy.
and when thou Readest them, thou Mayest say, all these Are mine. He that Knoweth that God is true, will not take a promise as an Inconsiderable Mercy.
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If men account it such a matter to have a Lease or Deed of Gift of Land,
If men account it such a matter to have a Lease or Deed of Gift of Land,
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and Worldly Riches, how should we value that Covenant and Testament of our Lord.
and Worldly Riches, how should we valve that Covenant and Testament of our Lord.
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In a word, Godliness is profitable to all things, having the promise of the life that now is,
In a word, Godliness is profitable to all things, having the promise of the life that now is,
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and of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4. 8. And what can any man desire more.and of that which is to come, 1 Tim. 4. 8. And what can any man desire more.
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Yield therefore to the voice of Grace that you may be converted, and all the promises of Grace will be yours:
Yield Therefore to the voice of Grace that you may be converted, and all the promises of Grace will be yours:
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and then it will be an unspeakable comfort to you, that whatsoever condition you are in, you have a promise of God that you shall be better.
and then it will be an unspeakable Comfort to you, that whatsoever condition you Are in, you have a promise of God that you shall be better.
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If you be in Poverty, if in sickness, if at the hour of Death, yet you have a promise which is enough to support a believing soul.
If you be in Poverty, if in sickness, if At the hour of Death, yet you have a promise which is enough to support a believing soul.
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As one saith, I bad had rather be at the bottom of the sea with a promise, then in Paradise without it.
As one Says, I bade had rather be At the bottom of the sea with a promise, then in Paradise without it.
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For there is no misery so deep, but we shall certainly be delivered from it, if we have but a promise:
For there is no misery so deep, but we shall Certainly be Delivered from it, if we have but a promise:
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but without it Adam was not safe in innocency. SECT. X. 9. ANother Benefit of the Converted, is:
but without it Adam was not safe in innocency. SECT. X. 9. another Benefit of the Converted, is:
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that all their duties are pleasing of God.
that all their duties Are pleasing of God.
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I mean not, their sins, nor the failings of their Duties, for God will never be reconciled to these,
I mean not, their Sins, nor the failings of their Duties, for God will never be reconciled to these,
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when he is reconciled to the sinner: But the failings of all their Duties are forgiven them, through the blood of Christ,
when he is reconciled to the sinner: But the failings of all their Duties Are forgiven them, through the blood of christ,
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and the failing being forgiven, the Duty is accepted, and well pleasing to God.
and the failing being forgiven, the Duty is accepted, and well pleasing to God.
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By Faith Abel offered a more Excellent sacrifice then Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was Righteous, God testifying of his gifts. By Faith Abel offered a more Excellent sacrifice then Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was Righteous, God testifying of his Gifts.
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By faith Henock had this Testimony, that he pleased God, Heb. 11. 4, 5. The sacrifice of their good works is pleasing to him, Heb. 13. 16. Their Prayers and Almsdeeds come up before him:
By faith Enoch had this Testimony, that he pleased God, Hebrew 11. 4, 5. The sacrifice of their good works is pleasing to him, Hebrew 13. 16. Their Prayers and Almsdeeds come up before him:
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for in every Nation he that feareth God and worketh righteousness, is accepted of him, Acts 10 4, 35. And it is their study and work to do those things that please him,for in every nation he that fears God and works righteousness, is accepted of him, Acts 10 4, 35. And it is their study and work to do those things that please him,
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and walk in all well pleasingness before him, Heb. 3. 21. Phil. 4. 18. 1 John 3. 22. Col. 1. 10. And all this is through Christ in whom the Father was first well pleased, Matth. 3. 17. & 17. 5. Oh how great a consolation is this to the Saints!
and walk in all well pleasingness before him, Hebrew 3. 21. Philip 4. 18. 1 John 3. 22. Col. 1. 10. And all this is through christ in whom the Father was First well pleased, Matthew 3. 17. & 17. 5. O how great a consolation is this to the Saints!
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See that you be truly converted, and go to God, and fear not lest he reject you,
See that you be truly converted, and go to God, and Fear not lest he reject you,
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further then is necessary to reverence and caution.
further then is necessary to Reverence and caution.
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When he abhorreth the guilded sacrifice of the Hypocrite, he will Accept that which seemeth weaker from thee.
When he abhorreth the Guilded sacrifice of the Hypocrite, he will Accept that which seems Weaker from thee.
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He will hear thy very groans, and tears, and broken expressions.
He will hear thy very groans, and tears, and broken expressions.
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Lament over thy weaknesses and see that thou disown them, and then thou shalt find, that God will not disown thy services for them.
Lament over thy Weaknesses and see that thou disown them, and then thou shalt find, that God will not disown thy services for them.
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Oh what a comfort is this in a time of extremity, in trouble of conscience, in sickness and at Death, to have God to be well pleased with all our Duties,
O what a Comfort is this in a time of extremity, in trouble of conscience, in sickness and At Death, to have God to be well pleased with all our Duties,
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and to know that he will not abhor our prayer.
and to know that he will not abhor our prayer.
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The time is near Christian, when thou wilt find this priviledge more worth to thee then a thousand worlds, that God will let thee come near him with Acceptance,
The time is near Christian, when thou wilt find this privilege more worth to thee then a thousand world's, that God will let thee come near him with Acceptance,
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and bid thee welcome, and hear thy prayers;
and bid thee welcome, and hear thy Prayers;
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and the time is coming when unconverted sinners would give a world if they had it,
and the time is coming when unconverted Sinners would give a world if they had it,
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for such a priviledge, and say:
for such a privilege, and say:
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Oh that I could go to God, and have a gracious hearing as well as they:
O that I could go to God, and have a gracious hearing as well as they:
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but it will not be, because they knew not the day of their visitation. SECT. XI. 10. ANother Benefit of the Converted, is this:
but it will not be, Because they knew not the day of their Visitation. SECT. XI. 10. another Benefit of the Converted, is this:
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The Angels of God have a special Order and commission to attend them. The Angels of God have a special Order and commission to attend them.
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They are all Ministring Spirits sent forth to Minister for them, who shall be heirs of salvation, Heb. 1. 14. Note here, that Angels are servants, not to us, but to God for us; and that it is in a special manner for the heirs of Salvation;
They Are all Ministering Spirits sent forth to Minister for them, who shall be Heirs of salvation, Hebrew 1. 14. Note Here, that Angels Are Servants, not to us, but to God for us; and that it is in a special manner for the Heirs of Salvation;
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and that it seems it is all the Angels, that are designed to this office. I say not, all the glorous Spirits, that are before the Throne of God:
and that it seems it is all the Angels, that Are designed to this office. I say not, all the glorious Spirits, that Are before the Throne of God:
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For, I presume not to determine whether there be not other spirits besides the Angels;
For, I presume not to determine whither there be not other spirits beside the Angels;
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For the word Angel signifieth a Messenger, and therefore it is onely these that are employed as Gods Messengers, that are called by that name;
For the word Angel signifies a Messenger, and Therefore it is only these that Are employed as God's Messengers, that Are called by that name;
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and those that believe in Christ, are said to have their own Angels alwayes beholding the face of God, Matth. 18. 10. These doth he send to deliver his servants in distress,
and those that believe in christ, Are said to have their own Angels always beholding the face of God, Matthew 18. 10. These does he send to deliver his Servants in distress,
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as they did, Dan. 3. 28 & 6. 22. And Peter Acts 12. For, he giveth his Angels charge over them to keep them in all their wayes, they shall bear them up in their hands,
as they did, Dan. 3. 28 & 6. 22. And Peter Acts 12. For, he gives his Angels charge over them to keep them in all their ways, they shall bear them up in their hands,
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lest they dash their foot against a stone, Psalm 91. 11, 12. Yea, they have their office also for the good of souls:lest they dash their foot against a stone, Psalm 91. 11, 12. Yea, they have their office also for the good of Souls:
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An Angel appeared to Christ himself and strengthened him in his Agony, Luke 22. 43. And as evil spirits can hurt the souls of the wicked,
an Angel appeared to christ himself and strengthened him in his Agony, Lycia 22. 43. And as evil spirits can hurt the Souls of the wicked,
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so no doubt but the good can help the souls of the Righteous;
so no doubt but the good can help the Souls of the Righteous;
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and therefore when Satan comes to Deceive, he is said to be transformed into an Angel of light, 2 Cor. 11. 14. Yea,
and Therefore when Satan comes to Deceive, he is said to be transformed into an Angel of Light, 2 Cor. 11. 14. Yea,
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when the soul goeth out of the body, these Angels are the Conductors of it into the presence of God, Luke 16. 22. Where we shall be made equal to the Angels themselves, Luke 20. 36. Oh,
when the soul Goes out of the body, these Angels Are the Conductors of it into the presence of God, Lycia 16. 22. Where we shall be made equal to the Angels themselves, Lycia 20. 36. O,
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if the eyes of true Christians were but opened to see their glorious attendance, they would be more sensible of this Priviledge,
if the eyes of true Christians were but opened to see their glorious attendance, they would be more sensible of this Privilege,
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and more thankful for it, then now they be. God could do all things for us without Instruments if he pleased;
and more thankful for it, then now they be. God could do all things for us without Instruments if he pleased;
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but as he rather chooseth to work by Instruments and second causes for our bodies,
but as he rather chooses to work by Instruments and second Causes for our bodies,
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so also by these invisible Instruments both for body and soul When Saul had sinned against God,
so also by these invisible Instruments both for body and soul When Saul had sinned against God,
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and was forsaken by him, the Good Spirit was taken from him, and an evil spirit given him.
and was forsaken by him, the Good Spirit was taken from him, and an evil Spirit given him.
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Some common Benefits even common men may have by these Angels while they forfeit not their helps,
some Common Benefits even Common men may have by these Angels while they forfeit not their helps,
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but not that special benefit as the Saints. The world cannot distinguish the Righteous from the wicked, but the Angels of God can;
but not that special benefit as the Saints. The world cannot distinguish the Righteous from the wicked, but the Angels of God can;
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for the must needs know their own charge, and who it is that Christ hath especially committed to their trust. SECT XII. 11. ANother excellent Benefit of the Converted, is this:
for the must needs know their own charge, and who it is that christ hath especially committed to their trust. SECT XII. 11. another excellent Benefit of the Converted, is this:
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As they are true members of the Catholick Church (whatsoever any Schismaticks may say to the contrary, that would confine the Catholick Church to their own party) so have they communion with the whole Church,
As they Are true members of the Catholic Church (whatsoever any Schismatics may say to the contrary, that would confine the Catholic Church to their own party) so have they communion with the Whole Church,
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and many spiritual advantages by that communion. and many spiritual advantages by that communion.
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Besides that external communion in Church order and Ordinances, which he ungodly may have as well as they;
Beside that external communion in Church order and Ordinances, which he ungodly may have as well as they;
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there is a spiritual internal communion and communication, which is proper •o the living converted members.
there is a spiritual internal communion and communication, which is proper •o the living converted members.
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All the Saints have one spirit of holiness to animate them, Rom 8. 9. 1 Cor. 12. And they all intend the same End,
All the Saints have one Spirit of holiness to animate them, Rom 8. 9. 1 Cor. 12. And they all intend the same End,
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and conspire in the same way for the accomplishment:
and conspire in the same Way for the accomplishment:
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God is their common end, as he is their common Original, Rom. 11. 36. 1 Cor. 8. 6, 11, 12. They have all one God, one Christ, one Faith, (though they may differ in many smaller opinions) and to every one of them is given Grace, according to the measure of the gift of Christ, Eph. 4. 5, 6, 7. And so they are all one body and one spirit, and must endeavour to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of Peace verse 3, 4. They are all members of one heavenly City, even Jerusalem which is above, the mother of us all;
God is their Common end, as he is their Common Original, Rom. 11. 36. 1 Cor. 8. 6, 11, 12. They have all one God, one christ, one Faith, (though they may differ in many smaller opinions) and to every one of them is given Grace, according to the measure of the gift of christ, Ephesians 4. 5, 6, 7. And so they Are all one body and one Spirit, and must endeavour to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bound of Peace verse 3, 4. They Are all members of one heavenly city, even Jerusalem which is above, the mother of us all;
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where they shall be perfected, Heb. 12. 22, 23. And of the Militant Church the City of God,
where they shall be perfected, Hebrew 12. 22, 23. And of the Militant Church the city of God,
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while they are here on Earth.
while they Are Here on Earth.
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It is the Design of God in the fulness of time to gather them all into one, in Christ,
It is the Design of God in the fullness of time to gather them all into one, in christ,
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yea to make them and the Angels in heaven to be one body, Eph. 1. 10. They have here the same officers and means,
yea to make them and the Angels in heaven to be one body, Ephesians 1. 10. They have Here the same Officers and means,
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even Apostles, and Prophets, and their holy writings, Pastors and Teachers, and the use of Ordinances,
even Apostles, and prophets, and their holy writings, Pastors and Teachers, and the use of Ordinances,
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and this for the edifying and perfection of the body, till they all come in the unity of the faith,
and this for the edifying and perfection of the body, till they all come in the unity of the faith,
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and of the knowledge of the son of God, to a perfect Man, to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ, Eph. 4. 12, 13. That speaking the truth in love, they may grow up into him in all things which is the head, Christ, from whom the whole body fitly joyned together and compacted by that which every joynt supplyeth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh encrease of the body, to the edifying of it self in love, vers. 15, 16.and of the knowledge of the son of God, to a perfect Man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, Ephesians 4. 12, 13. That speaking the truth in love, they may grow up into him in all things which is the head, christ, from whom the Whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body, to the edifying of it self in love, vers. 15, 16.
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Moreover, all the whole Church doth constantly pray for every member;
Moreover, all the Whole Church does constantly pray for every member;
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not onely as for those that are yet unconverted, that they may have Grace, because they have no Absolute promise to be heard in that,
not only as for those that Are yet unconverted, that they may have Grace, Because they have no Absolute promise to be herd in that,
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and that they shall not be heard for all men in General, they are certain, and therefore may not so ask it.
and that they shall not be herd for all men in General, they Are certain, and Therefore may not so ask it.
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But when they pray for the Godly, it is as for those, for whom they have a promise.
But when they pray for the Godly, it is as for those, for whom they have a promise.
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As they live in the constant love of one another, which is the Mark by which the world must know them,
As they live in the constant love of one Another, which is the Mark by which the world must know them,
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and an effect of the Spirit which doth animate the whole body (1 Pet. 1. 22 1 John 4. 7, 8. John 13. 34, 35.) so doth this love express it self in the breathings forth of constant desires for the Prosperity of the whole, and each part.
and an Effect of the Spirit which does animate the Whole body (1 Pet. 1. 22 1 John 4. 7, 8. John 13. 34, 35.) so does this love express it self in the breathings forth of constant Desires for the Prosperity of the Whole, and each part.
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Oh Christians, what an excellent Priviledge is this, that the poorest man or woman of you that is converted, hath thousands and thousands of the prayers of the Saints going for you to God from day to day:
O Christians, what an excellent Privilege is this, that the Poorest man or woman of you that is converted, hath thousands and thousands of the Prayers of the Saints going for you to God from day to day:
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which way ever you are going, or whatsoever you are doing, this stock is improving for you, this work is going on.
which Way ever you Are going, or whatsoever you Are doing, this stock is improving for you, this work is going on.
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When you are about other matters, and think not of it, there are thousands of holy people praying for you:
When you Are about other matters, and think not of it, there Are thousands of holy people praying for you:
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when you grow cold and faint in prayer, there are thousands of servent Christians at prayer for you.
when you grow cold and faint in prayer, there Are thousands of servient Christians At prayer for you.
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When you have catcht a fall, and conscience is troubled, and you dare scarce go to God again, there are thousands of Christians that are at prayer for you, that have clearer consciences, and boldness with God.
When you have catched a fallen, and conscience is troubled, and you Dare scarce go to God again, there Are thousands of Christians that Are At prayer for you, that have clearer Consciences, and boldness with God.
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Is not this a comfort when your graces are weak, when temptations are strong, and troubles,
Is not this a Comfort when your graces Are weak, when temptations Are strong, and Troubles,
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and fears, and doubts are many, to remember you have thousands of the people of God at prayer for you? Is not this a great comfort in the greatest dangers,
and fears, and doubts Are many, to Remember you have thousands of the people of God At prayer for you? Is not this a great Comfort in the greatest dangers,
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when you are afraid of your salvation, to remember how many thousands are at prayer for your salvation? Nay, it is even all the whole Church of God:
when you Are afraid of your salvation, to Remember how many thousands Are At prayer for your salvation? Nay, it is even all the Whole Church of God:
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and you may well think that God will not easily deny the prayer of his whole Church:
and you may well think that God will not Easily deny the prayer of his Whole Church:
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He that hath promised to hear two or three, yea every single person that asketh any thing in the Name of Christ according to his will, is unlikely to deny his whole Church when they joyn together for any such thing:
He that hath promised to hear two or three, yea every single person that asks any thing in the Name of christ according to his will, is unlikely to deny his Whole Church when they join together for any such thing:
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and this is a matter that is according to his will, that his truly converted people should persevere,
and this is a matter that is according to his will, that his truly converted people should persevere,
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and be preserved in his love, and safely brought on to his heavenly Kingdom, 2 Tim. 4. 18. Oh remember this in your doubts and troubles, that all the Church of Christ is daily at prayer with God for your salvation.
and be preserved in his love, and safely brought on to his heavenly Kingdom, 2 Tim. 4. 18. O Remember this in your doubts and Troubles, that all the Church of christ is daily At prayer with God for your salvation.
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And is not this a great comfort to you!
And is not this a great Comfort to you!
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in time of sickness, or at the hour of Death, to remember, that now the whole Church of God is at prayer for you.
in time of sickness, or At the hour of Death, to Remember, that now the Whole Church of God is At prayer for you.
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You send to this friend and that friend which you think have Interest in God, and you are glad if you can but get them to pray for you:
You send to this friend and that friend which you think have Interest in God, and you Are glad if you can but get them to pray for you:
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How glad then should you be, that all the Church prayeth for you, who most certainly have so great an Interest in him.
How glad then should you be, that all the Church Prayeth for you, who most Certainly have so great an Interest in him.
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The Spirit of Prayer which teacheth the people of God to pray, will not forget you,
The Spirit of Prayer which Teaches the people of God to pray, will not forget you,
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nor suffer them to forget you, but will make them pray for all the body, and every member of it;
nor suffer them to forget you, but will make them pray for all the body, and every member of it;
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as the very Tenure of the Lords Prayer sheweth you:
as the very Tenure of the lords Prayer shows you:
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and Col. 1. 3. Eph. 6. 18. Col. 4. 3. 1 Tim. 2. 1. Rom. 1. 9 & 15. 30. Oh then Sirs,
and Col. 1. 3. Ephesians 6. 18. Col. 4. 3. 1 Tim. 2. 1. Rom. 1. 9 & 15. 30. O then Sirs,
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if you he wise, yield to that Grace of Christ that would convert you, that you may be members of this body,
if you he wise, yield to that Grace of christ that would convert you, that you may be members of this body,
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and live in the spiritual communion of it:
and live in the spiritual communion of it:
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For alas, to joyn externally in the communion of the Church, when you have not communion with them in the Spirit, will but encrease your condemnation at the last.
For alas, to join externally in the communion of the Church, when you have not communion with them in the Spirit, will but increase your condemnation At the last.
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You are every day among the Saints of God, but you know them not, nor the Spirit by which they live,
You Are every day among the Saints of God, but you know them not, nor the Spirit by which they live,
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nor the spiritual part of the work which they do.
nor the spiritual part of the work which they do.
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Such a communion as the dead corps have together which you tread upon (whose bones and dust lie mingled in the Earth) in comparison of our communion that are here together in the presence of God among the living;
Such a communion as the dead corpse have together which you tread upon (whose bones and dust lie mingled in the Earth) in comparison of our communion that Are Here together in the presence of God among the living;
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even such a communion have the unconverted in the visible Church, in comparison of that spiritual communion of the people that are converted. SECT XIII. 12. ANother excellent Benefit to the Converted, is:
even such a communion have the unconverted in the visible Church, in comparison of that spiritual communion of the people that Are converted. SECT XIII. 12. another excellent Benefit to the Converted, is:
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that they have the constant Intercession of Jesus Christ, God and man, in his heavenly Priesthood, at his Fathers right hand in the heavenly Glory.
that they have the constant Intercession of jesus christ, God and man, in his heavenly Priesthood, At his Father's right hand in the heavenly Glory.
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Their head is not insensible of their wants, nor doth he disregard them; the wrong that is done you, he takes as done to himself.
Their head is not insensible of their Wants, nor does he disregard them; the wrong that is done you, he Takes as done to himself.
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Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? said he, to one that trod upon his foot, Acts 9. 4. And the good that is done to you or denied to you by others, he takes as done or denied to himself,Saul, Saul, why Persecutest thou me? said he, to one that trod upon his foot, Acts 9. 4. And the good that is done to you or denied to you by Others, he Takes as done or denied to himself,
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as may be seen in Matth. 25. 40, 45. Surely then he doth not forget us,
as may be seen in Matthew 25. 40, 45. Surely then he does not forget us,
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though he be exalted to his Glory.
though he be exalted to his Glory.
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He is not like the poor silly creature, that cannot bear exaltation without being puffed up, and forgetting themselves:
He is not like the poor silly creature, that cannot bear exaltation without being puffed up, and forgetting themselves:
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yea, their friends and their God No;
yea, their Friends and their God No;
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his exaltation is spiritual and heavenly, perfecting his humane Nature to the greatest height that it is capable of:
his exaltation is spiritual and heavenly, perfecting his humane Nature to the greatest height that it is capable of:
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He liveth in the face of God who is love;
He lives in the face of God who is love;
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nay, into the personal Union with the Godhead which is Love, hath he assumed our nature long ago;
nay, into the personal union with the Godhead which is Love, hath he assumed our nature long ago;
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He was never more tender of Jerusalem, when he wept over them, Luke 19. 41. or of his people when he wept,
He was never more tender of Jerusalem, when he wept over them, Lycia 19. 41. or of his people when he wept,
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and bled, and died for them, then he is now of them in his Glory.
and bled, and died for them, then he is now of them in his Glory.
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Though he cannot weep or grieve now as he did on earth, yet he can love now as much as ever he loved:
Though he cannot weep or grieve now as he did on earth, yet he can love now as much as ever he loved:
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and therefore his eye is still upon our wants, his heart is set upon us for our good;
and Therefore his eye is still upon our Wants, his heart is Set upon us for our good;
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he looks down from heaven upon every particular member;
he looks down from heaven upon every particular member;
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he seeth that this man wants this Grace, and that man wants that, and the other is in danger of this or that corruption or Temptation;
he sees that this man Wants this Grace, and that man Wants that, and the other is in danger of this or that corruption or Temptation;
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and he is daily carrying on the Cure.
and he is daily carrying on the Cure.
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Tis he that sends this Minister and the other Minister as his Apothecaries, with his Medicines,
This he that sends this Minister and the other Minister as his Apothecaries, with his Medicines,
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and perswadeth you to take them for your good;
and Persuadeth you to take them for your good;
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It is he that directeth this or that affliction to be a Purge for some dangerous Disease,
It is he that directeth this or that affliction to be a Purge for Some dangerous Disease,
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when he seeth that easier means prevail not. You see not your chief Physitian, he standeth out of your sight;
when he sees that Easier means prevail not. You see not your chief physician, he Stands out of your sighed;
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but he seeth you, and it is he that doth all for you that is done:
but he sees you, and it is he that does all for you that is done:
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As he prepared a Medicine of his own blood to cure sick souls, while he was here upon Earth so is he now continually applying it to them for their Cure:
As he prepared a Medicine of his own blood to cure sick Souls, while he was Here upon Earth so is he now continually applying it to them for their Cure:
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Do not think that all his love was shewed upon the Cross, or that all that he doth for you by his blood, was then done: No;
Do not think that all his love was showed upon the Cross, or that all that he does for you by his blood, was then done: No;
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he is still pleading as it were, that blood on your hehalf unto his Father,
he is still pleading as it were, that blood on your hehalf unto his Father,
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and offering the Sacrifice for you again in the Holiest, which he once offered for you on the Cross;
and offering the Sacrifice for you again in the Holiest, which he once offered for you on the Cross;
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and is there a Priest for ever after the Order of Melchisedeck, Heb. 8. 1, 2, 3, 4. & 7. 3, 11, 15. And because he continueth ever, he hath an unchangeable Priesthood,
and is there a Priest for ever After the Order of Melchisedeck, Hebrew 8. 1, 2, 3, 4. & 7. 3, 11, 15. And Because he Continueth ever, he hath an unchangeable Priesthood,
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wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make Interecession for them, Heb. 7. 24, 25. For as by his own blood he entred once into the Holy Place, having obtained Eternal Redemption,
Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever lives to make Interecession for them, Hebrew 7. 24, 25. For as by his own blood he entered once into the Holy Place, having obtained Eternal Redemption,
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so shall this blood of Christ, who through the Eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge our consciences from dead works to serve the living God, Heb. 9. 11, 14. For Christ is not entred into the Holy place made with hands, which is the figure of the True,
so shall this blood of christ, who through the Eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge our Consciences from dead works to serve the living God, Hebrew 9. 11, 14. For christ is not entered into the Holy place made with hands, which is the figure of the True,
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but into Heaven it self, now to appear in the presence of God for us, Heb. 9. 24. For after he had offered one sacrifice for sins,
but into Heaven it self, now to appear in the presence of God for us, Hebrew 9. 24. For After he had offered one sacrifice for Sins,
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for ever, he is sat down on the right hand of God, from henceforth expecting, till his (and our) enemies be made his foot-stool;
for ever, he is sat down on the right hand of God, from henceforth expecting, till his (and our) enemies be made his footstool;
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for by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified, Heb. 10. 12, 13, 14. So that, we have a perfect high Priest that perfectly loveth us, who is Representing our Case before his Father,for by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that Are sanctified, Hebrew 10. 12, 13, 14. So that, we have a perfect high Priest that perfectly loves us, who is Representing our Case before his Father,
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and pleading a Perfect sacrifice for us;
and pleading a Perfect sacrifice for us;
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and through him it is that we our selves have boldness to enter into the Holiest,
and through him it is that we our selves have boldness to enter into the Holiest,
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even by his blood, by the New and living Way which he hath consecrated for us, through the Vail, even his flesh: even by his blood, by the New and living Way which he hath consecrated for us, through the vail, even his Flesh:
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For, having such an High Priest over the house of God, we may draw near in full Assurance of Faith,
For, having such an High Priest over the house of God, we may draw near in full Assurance of Faith,
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if we have a true heart sprinkled from an evil conscience, as our bodies are washed with his Baptismal water, Heb. 10, 19, 20, 21, 22. Oh what an unspeakable comfort is this, to every truly converted soul!if we have a true heart sprinkled from an evil conscience, as our bodies Are washed with his Baptismal water, Hebrew 10, 19, 20, 21, 22. O what an unspeakable Comfort is this, to every truly converted soul!
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The son of God is at prayer for thee Christian, If thou think that God will not hear thy own Prayers:
The son of God is At prayer for thee Christian, If thou think that God will not hear thy own Prayers:
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no, nor hear the whole Churches Prayers, Dost thou think he will hear his Sons Prayers,
no, nor hear the Whole Churches Prayers, Dost thou think he will hear his Sons Prayers,
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or not? The poor man that is born blind, John 9. 31. could tell that God heareth not sinners, that is, unconverted sinners;
or not? The poor man that is born blind, John 9. 31. could tell that God hears not Sinners, that is, unconverted Sinners;
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but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doth his will, him he heareth. but if any man be a worshipper of God, and does his will, him he hears.
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How then can he chuse but hear him that had no sin? and hear him that taketh away the sins of the world? He that said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, hear him;
How then can he choose but hear him that had no since? and hear him that Takes away the Sins of the world? He that said, This is my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, hear him;
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will sure hear him himself, because he is so. He telleth his Father, John 11. 42. I know that thou hearest me alwayes;
will sure hear him himself, Because he is so. He Telleth his Father, John 11. 42. I know that thou Hearst me always;
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and it is not onely his common Intercession for his common Salvation, which he giveth to the World;
and it is not only his Common Intercession for his Common Salvation, which he gives to the World;
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for so, when he poured out his soul to Death, and was numbred among the Transgressors,
for so, when he poured out his soul to Death, and was numbered among the Transgressors,
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and bare the sins of many, he made Intercession for the Transgressors, Isa. 53. 12. And said, Father forgive them,
and bore the Sins of many, he made Intercession for the Transgressors, Isaiah 53. 12. And said, Father forgive them,
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for they know not what they do. for they know not what they do.
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And so he procureth them a conditional Pardon and salvation, with the Means and Mercies that have a tendency thereto.
And so he procureth them a conditional Pardon and salvation, with the Means and mercies that have a tendency thereto.
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But it is the special Intercession for that special Grace which he Communicateth to none but his living members.
But it is the special Intercession for that special Grace which he Communicateth to none but his living members.
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Read that Excellent Prayer, John 17. which he putteth up to the Father for his own;
Read that Excellent Prayer, John 17. which he putteth up to the Father for his own;
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and remember that these Requests are for you, and that it is for all that shall Believe in him through the World, that he thus Intercedeth, ver. 20. Oh what a comfort is it to a poor Christian, that in his greatest Infirmities, and deepest sense of unworthiness;
and Remember that these Requests Are for you, and that it is for all that shall Believe in him through the World, that he thus Intercedeth, ver. 20. O what a Comfort is it to a poor Christian, that in his greatest Infirmities, and Deepest sense of unworthiness;
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he hath the beloved of the Father, to take his Prayers and present them to God,
he hath the Beloved of the Father, to take his Prayers and present them to God,
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and to plead his Cause more effectually then he can do his own.
and to plead his Cause more effectually then he can do his own.
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What say you then to this, you that are yet in the flesh, and unacquainted with the life of Grace, would you have a Saviour to speak for you to the Father:
What say you then to this, you that Are yet in the Flesh, and unacquainted with the life of Grace, would you have a Saviour to speak for you to the Father:
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yea, one who hath all Power in Heaven and earth committed to him, and is able to save to the uttermost all those that come to God by him? Oh yield then speedily to converting Grace,
yea, one who hath all Power in Heaven and earth committed to him, and is able to save to the uttermost all those that come to God by him? O yield then speedily to converting Grace,
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and rest not till this work be wrought upon your souls:
and rest not till this work be wrought upon your Souls:
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This blessed state may be yours as well as other mens, if you do not now neglect it and refuse it. SECT. XIV. 13. ANother Excellent Benefit to the Converted, is:
This blessed state may be yours as well as other men's, if you do not now neglect it and refuse it. SECT. XIV. 13. another Excellent Benefit to the Converted, is:
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That God hath assured them that all things are theirs, and shall work to their good.
That God hath assured them that all things Are theirs, and shall work to their good.
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The Promise is exprest, 2 Cor. 4. 15. 1 Cor. 3. 21. Rom 8 28. Not that they have a Propriety in other mens Possessions, in civil Respects;
The Promise is expressed, 2 Cor. 4. 15. 1 Cor. 3. 21. Rom 8 28. Not that they have a Propriety in other men's Possessions, in civil Respects;
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But Finally, other men, and their Possessions, and all the world are for their good.
But Finally, other men, and their Possessions, and all the world Are for their good.
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As the world at first was made for Adam, and his off-spring, so is it Redeemed from ruine for the second Adam and his off-spring, in a special manner:
As the world At First was made for Adam, and his offspring, so is it Redeemed from ruin for the second Adam and his offspring, in a special manner:
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the earthly Proprietaries shall have it in Possession, and many of them not have a thousand part of the Benefit by it,
the earthly Proprietaries shall have it in Possession, and many of them not have a thousand part of the Benefit by it,
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as others that possess it not:
as Others that possess it not:
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The Physitian hath his skill in his own Possession, but the Patient thats Recovered by it, may have more benefit by it then he that Possesseth it:
The physician hath his skill in his own Possession, but the Patient thats Recovered by it, may have more benefit by it then he that Possesses it:
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The whole frame of Heaven and Earth are in perpetual motion for the glory of the Saints:
The Whole frame of Heaven and Earth Are in perpetual motion for the glory of the Saints:
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All are conjoyned by the over-ruling Providence, and are carrying on the same design of God,
All Are conjoined by the overruling Providence, and Are carrying on the same Design of God,
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when they seem at the greatest odds among themselves.
when they seem At the greatest odds among themselves.
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When the Instruments themselves are unacquainted with their own employment, and know not what it is that they are doing,
When the Instruments themselves Are unacquainted with their own employment, and know not what it is that they Are doing,
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yet God knoweth, who seeth, and ruleth them all.
yet God Knoweth, who sees, and Ruleth them all.
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The business that God hath in hand is to build the Heavenly Jerusalem, to gather to himself the whole number of his Elect, that are scattered through the world, Matth. 24. 31. John 11. 52. And to make them a City for his own Habitation,
The business that God hath in hand is to built the Heavenly Jerusalem, to gather to himself the Whole number of his Elect, that Are scattered through the world, Matthew 24. 31. John 11. 52. And to make them a city for his own Habitation,
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and a People for his everlasting Praise; and the very Persecutors of the Church are but now hewing them and squaring them,
and a People for his everlasting Praise; and the very Persecutors of the Church Are but now hewing them and squaring them,
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and fitting them for the building:
and fitting them for the building:
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When God seeth us sick a Pleurisie, he often useth the sword of an enemy to set us blood, which shall as certainly do the cure as the tenderest hand.
When God sees us sick a Pleurisy, he often uses the sword of an enemy to Set us blood, which shall as Certainly do the cure as the Tenderest hand.
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The Medicine knoweth not that it is healing a mans Disease;
The Medicine Knoweth not that it is healing a men Disease;
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the Lance knoweth not that it is saving a mans life by taking away his blood,
the Lance Knoweth not that it is Saving a men life by taking away his blood,
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but he that useth them knoweth what he is doing.
but he that uses them Knoweth what he is doing.
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Herod and Pilate, and the people of the Jews thought they had been securing their own seats,Herod and Pilate, and the people of the jews Thought they had been securing their own seats,
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and the Liberty of their Nation, by crucifying one that called himself King of the Jews: they little knew that they were shedding that blood, that was to be a sacrifice for the sins of the World,
and the Liberty of their nation, by crucifying one that called himself King of the jews: they little knew that they were shedding that blood, that was to be a sacrifice for the Sins of the World,
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and crucifying that flesh that was given for the life of the world, John 6. 51. but God knew what he was doing by them:
and crucifying that Flesh that was given for the life of the world, John 6. 51. but God knew what he was doing by them:
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For, they did nothing but what his Counsel had determined should come to pass, Act. 4. 28. Pharaoh thought he was securing his Interest;
For, they did nothing but what his Counsel had determined should come to pass, Act. 4. 28. Pharaoh Thought he was securing his Interest;
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but God knew he was getting himself Glory, and his people a wonderfull Deliverance by his Obstinacy.
but God knew he was getting himself Glory, and his people a wonderful Deliverance by his Obstinacy.
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And even Satan himself is as much over-reached in his Devices and Enterprizes against the Saints, as their earthly enemies are.
And even Satan himself is as much overreached in his Devices and Enterprises against the Saints, as their earthly enemies Are.
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He is but exercising their Graces, and driving them to Christ, and honouring the Power of his blood and Spirit eventually,
He is but exercising their Graces, and driving them to christ, and honouring the Power of his blood and Spirit eventually,
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when he seeketh to devour them; his Temptations do but make them the more watchfull;
when he seeks to devour them; his Temptations do but make them the more watchful;
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or if they fall, they rise with the greater hatred of sin, and love to Christ,
or if they fallen, they rise with the greater hatred of since, and love to christ,
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and thankfulness for his blood, and pardoning Grace; and renewed Resolution, to walk more carefully for the time to come:
and thankfulness for his blood, and pardoning Grace; and renewed Resolution, to walk more carefully for the time to come:
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Oh blessed state, where all the World, both good and bad, both friends and foes, both Angels and Devils are all carrying on the Work of our salvation, some with Delight,
O blessed state, where all the World, both good and bad, both Friends and foes, both Angels and Devils Are all carrying on the Work of our salvation, Some with Delight,
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and some unwillingly, some with understanding, and some not knowing what they do!
and Some unwillingly, Some with understanding, and Some not knowing what they do!
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What a state of comfort hath that man, that may be assured that whatsoever befalleth him, shall be for his good,
What a state of Comfort hath that man, that may be assured that whatsoever befalls him, shall be for his good,
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and that all things do work together for the best.
and that all things do work together for the best.
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I confess, I have had my self so much comfort from that one Promise, Rom. 8. 28. that I would not have been without it for a world.
I confess, I have had my self so much Comfort from that one Promise, Rom. 8. 28. that I would not have been without it for a world.
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When I have had no particular Discovery of the tendency of a Providence, and under affliction,
When I have had no particular Discovery of the tendency of a Providence, and under affliction,
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and the appearance of Death, have had nothing from below to support me, that one Promise hath appeared so full, that I thought if there were no more, it might abundantly supply my soul with Consolation What fear should we have of want,
and the appearance of Death, have had nothing from below to support me, that one Promise hath appeared so full, that I Thought if there were no more, it might abundantly supply my soul with Consolation What Fear should we have of want,
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or enemies, of sickness, or Death, or any thing that may be terrible to the flesh,
or enemies, of sickness, or Death, or any thing that may be terrible to the Flesh,
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as long as we know that all things do but conspire our salvation? And though none of the Wheels in the Chariot of Providence should know which way or whither they are moving themselves:
as long as we know that all things do but conspire our salvation? And though none of the Wheels in the Chariot of Providence should know which Way or whither they Are moving themselves:
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yet do they all serve to convey us to our Glory:
yet do they all serve to convey us to our Glory:
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It is a matter that is past the Belief of the Carnall World, but it is a certain sealed truth;
It is a matter that is passed the Belief of the Carnal World, but it is a certain sealed truth;
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that when the Persecutor is treading down and tormenting the poor despised Saints, it is the Saint that is the gainer,
that when the Persecutor is treading down and tormenting the poor despised Saints, it is the Saint that is the gainer,
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and all this is for his good, and his Ignorant enemy is scouring off his Rust,
and all this is for his good, and his Ignorant enemy is scouring off his Rust,
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and preparing him for his Masters use, and for his glory, and is himself the loser,
and preparing him for his Masters use, and for his glory, and is himself the loser,
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and the miserable wretch, when he is highest in his honour, and deepest in his cruelty, and proudest in his Triumphs.
and the miserable wretch, when he is highest in his honour, and Deepest in his cruelty, and proudest in his Triumphos.
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Why poor sinners, do not your hearts within you long to be partakers of this blessed state? Is it not worth all that you can do or suffer,
Why poor Sinners, do not your hearts within you long to be partakers of this blessed state? Is it not worth all that you can do or suffer,
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yea worth ten thousand worlds, to be such a one as I have now described to you? Why, you may be such if your own folly and neglect exclude you not.
yea worth ten thousand world's, to be such a one as I have now described to you? Why, you may be such if your own folly and neglect exclude you not.
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God hath not shut you out of the Promise; Oh do not shut out your selves by refusing his converting Grace. SECT. XV. 14. ANother most Excellent Benefit to the Converted, is:
God hath not shut you out of the Promise; O do not shut out your selves by refusing his converting Grace. SECT. XV. 14. another most Excellent Benefit to the Converted, is:
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that they are past their greatest danger, and have done the greatest business of their lives,
that they Are passed their greatest danger, and have done the greatest business of their lives,
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and now are ready for Death and Judgement, whensoever it shall come. and now Are ready for Death and Judgement, whensoever it shall come.
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Now that all danger is over, or all enemies yet overcome, or all their work done,
Now that all danger is over, or all enemies yet overcome, or all their work done,
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nor that they are yet perfectly ready to die: But the main Work is done, and the main Conquest of the enemy is over,
nor that they Are yet perfectly ready to die: But the main Work is done, and the main Conquest of the enemy is over,
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and the main danger is past, and in the main they are prepared for their change.
and the main danger is past, and in the main they Are prepared for their change.
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What had we to do here but to prepare for glory, and in this short and troublesome life to get Interest in a better, that shall never End:
What had we to do Here but to prepare for glory, and in this short and troublesome life to get Interest in a better, that shall never End:
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and with all that are truly converted, this is done:
and with all that Are truly converted, this is done:
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At the very hour that God converted them, he made them his sons, he pardoned their sins,
At the very hour that God converted them, he made them his Sons, he pardoned their Sins,
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and gave them Right to everlasting Glory:
and gave them Right to everlasting Glory:
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When he gives you Christ, he gives you all things, or puts you into a condition, wherein you may well think he will give you all things, Rom. 8. 32. Oh happy day, may that man or woman say,
When he gives you christ, he gives you all things, or puts you into a condition, wherein you may well think he will give you all things, Rom. 8. 32. O happy day, may that man or woman say,
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as long as they live, when God did translate them out of the Kingdom of Darkness into the Kingdom of his dear Son!
as long as they live, when God did translate them out of the Kingdom of Darkness into the Kingdom of his dear Son!
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Many keep their birth dayes, as a day of Rejoycing, or feasting while they live,
Many keep their birth days, as a day of Rejoicing, or feasting while they live,
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when Solomon saith, the day of Death is better then the day of Birth, Eccl. 7. 1. But they that know the day of their New-birth, may well make that a day of Rejoycing while they live.
when Solomon Says, the day of Death is better then the day of Birth, Ecclesiastes 7. 1. But they that know the day of their New birth, may well make that a day of Rejoicing while they live.
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Oh Sirs, what a blessed change doth that one day or hour make, when God shall presently bring up the heart of a sinner to himself,
O Sirs, what a blessed change does that one day or hour make, when God shall presently bring up the heart of a sinner to himself,
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and Joyn them truly to Jesus Christ, and forgive all the sins that ever they did,
and Join them truly to jesus christ, and forgive all the Sins that ever they did,
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and give them Right to everlasting Glory!
and give them Right to everlasting Glory!
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You are like a man that is pursued by his enemies ▪ and as soon as ever he can but get into such a Castle or Garrison he is safe:
You Are like a man that is pursued by his enemies ▪ and as soon as ever he can but get into such a Castle or Garrison he is safe:
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So, when you first get into Christ by a living effectual Faith, that very hour were you out of the reach of the prevailing commanding power of Hell:
So, when you First get into christ by a living effectual Faith, that very hour were you out of the reach of the prevailing commanding power of Hell:
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Then was the strong man cast out of your souls:Then was the strong man cast out of your Souls:
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then were you brought from under the curse of the Law, and the wrath of God:then were you brought from under the curse of the Law, and the wrath of God:
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If Death had found you one hour before that change, you had been Damned wretches in Hell for ever:
If Death had found you one hour before that change, you had been Damned wretches in Hell for ever:
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and if Death should come but one hour after that change, you will certainly be glorified Saints with Christ.
and if Death should come but one hour After that change, you will Certainly be glorified Saints with christ.
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This is true Sirs, how strange soever it may seem to you:
This is true Sirs, how strange soever it may seem to you:
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And the Reason is at hand, because that the hour before your conversion, you were the members of Satan, you were in the flesh,
And the Reason is At hand, Because that the hour before your conversion, you were the members of Satan, you were in the Flesh,
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and had no saving Interest in Christ or in the Promise:
and had no Saving Interest in christ or in the Promise:
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and the hour after true conversion, you are members of Christ and children of the Promise,
and the hour After true conversion, you Are members of christ and children of the Promise,
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and have part in him who is Lord of all.
and have part in him who is Lord of all.
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I deny not but you must still watch and pray, that you enter not into Temptation, and for all the Promise that is left you of entring into rest, you must fear lest you should seem to come short of it, Heb. 4. 1. And you must still stand on your guard in all the spiritual Armour,
I deny not but you must still watch and pray, that you enter not into Temptation, and for all the Promise that is left you of entering into rest, you must Fear lest you should seem to come short of it, Hebrew 4. 1. And you must still stand on your guard in all the spiritual Armour,
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and work and fight out your salvation, and quit your selves like men to the end:
and work and fight out your salvation, and quit your selves like men to the end:
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but yet I may well say that the main brunt is over: the enemy is dispossessed of his chiefest hold:
but yet I may well say that the main brunt is over: the enemy is dispossessed of his chiefest hold:
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he that ruled you is now cast out, and though he be not quite under your feet, yet he shortly will be:
he that ruled you is now cast out, and though he be not quite under your feet, yet he shortly will be:
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and your greatest business now is to keep him out, and to stand on your Defence;
and your greatest business now is to keep him out, and to stand on your Defence;
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and keep that you have, that none may take your Crown from you, and to follow on the conquered enemy, in the pursuit, till none remain;and keep that you have, that none may take your Crown from you, and to follow on the conquered enemy, in the pursuit, till none remain;
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and to grow in Grace, and perfect your holiness in the fear of God, and cast out the Remnants of your former filthiness, 2 Pet. 3. last. 2 Cor. 7. 1. & 13. 9. Heb. 6. 1. Hearken therefore poor sinners,
and to grow in Grace, and perfect your holiness in the Fear of God, and cast out the Remnants of your former filthiness, 2 Pet. 3. last. 2 Cor. 7. 1. & 13. 9. Hebrew 6. 1. Harken Therefore poor Sinners,
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and as ever you are friends to your own souls, neglect not that Grace that would bring you into this condition.
and as ever you Are Friends to your own Souls, neglect not that Grace that would bring you into this condition.
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Would you not think your selves happy, if it were thus with you? SECT. XVI. 15. ANother most Excellent Benefit of the Converted, is:
Would you not think your selves happy, if it were thus with you? SECT. XVI. 15. another most Excellent Benefit of the Converted, is:
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that they are the Rightfull heirs of Everlasting Glory, and as soon as the soul is gone out of the body, they shall have Possession of it:
that they Are the Rightful Heirs of Everlasting Glory, and as soon as the soul is gone out of the body, they shall have Possession of it:
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and at the day of Judgement they shall have a blessed Resurrection, and shall themselves be justified in Judgement,
and At the day of Judgement they shall have a blessed Resurrection, and shall themselves be justified in Judgement,
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and also with Christ shall Judge the world;
and also with christ shall Judge the world;
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and so shall be fully possessed of that Glory in soul and body, and shall live in the everlasting Praise of their Redeemer: and so shall be Fully possessed of that Glory in soul and body, and shall live in the everlasting Praise of their Redeemer:
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Here are many particular benefits, which for brevity I joyn together.
Here Are many particular benefits, which for brevity I join together.
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First, They are now the heirs of glory; for being the sons of God, they are co-heirs with Christ,
First, They Are now the Heirs of glory; for being the Sons of God, they Are coheirs with christ,
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though they must follow him in sufferings, before they come to the possession of their Inheritance, Rom. 8. 16, 17. The Spirit witnesseth with our spirits that we are the children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God,
though they must follow him in sufferings, before they come to the possession of their Inheritance, Rom. 8. 16, 17. The Spirit Witnesseth with our spirits that we Are the children of God, and if children, then Heirs, Heirs of God,
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and joynt-heirs with Christ, if so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together. and Joint heirs with christ, if so be that we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified together.
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Though now in our Minority we differ not from servants, yet being sons we are heirs of all, Gal. 4. 1, 7. When moved with holy fear we prepare the Ark,
Though now in our Minority we differ not from Servants, yet being Sons we Are Heirs of all, Gal. 4. 1, 7. When moved with holy Fear we prepare the Ark,
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and hide our selves in Christ by faith, and become the heirs of the Righteousness of Faith,
and hide our selves in christ by faith, and become the Heirs of the Righteousness of Faith,
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even then also do we become heirs of the end of that Righteousness, Heb. 11. 7. When we receive our Interest in the Promise, that Promise makes us heirs, Gal. 3. 29. Oh brethren, that you could but conceive the greatness of this blessedness, which even the poorest beggar in the world may have, that is rich in Faith, for even they are heirs of that Kingdom which God hath promised to them that Love him, Jam. 2. 5. How certainly shall th•se be partakers of that glory,
even then also do we become Heirs of the end of that Righteousness, Hebrew 11. 7. When we receive our Interest in the Promise, that Promise makes us Heirs, Gal. 3. 29. O brothers, that you could but conceive the greatness of this blessedness, which even the Poorest beggar in the world may have, that is rich in Faith, for even they Are Heirs of that Kingdom which God hath promised to them that Love him, Jam. 2. 5. How Certainly shall th•se be partakers of that glory,
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when they have finished their course, and fought the good fight? 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. For God hath laid up a Crown of salvation,
when they have finished their course, and fought the good fight? 2 Tim. 4. 7, 8. For God hath laid up a Crown of salvation,
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for all such as love his Appearing. for all such as love his Appearing.
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And it is conversion that bringeth us into this blessed state, and the unconverted have no part or fellowship in it.
And it is conversion that brings us into this blessed state, and the unconverted have no part or fellowship in it.
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See Tit. 3 4, 5, 6, 7. But after that the kindness and Love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of Righteousness which we have done,
See Tit. 3 4, 5, 6, 7. But After that the kindness and Love of God our Saviour towards man appeared, not by works of Righteousness which we have done,
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but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of Regeneration and Renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he shed o• us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour:
but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of Regeneration and Renewing of the Holy Ghost, which he shed o• us abundantly through jesus christ our Saviour:
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That being justified by his Grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of Eternal life. That being justified by his Grace, we should be made Heirs according to the hope of Eternal life.
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So that, it is conversion that bringeth us into this happy condition: Oh therefore bless God if you find he hath wrought this work upon your souls.
So that, it is conversion that brings us into this happy condition: O Therefore bless God if you find he hath wrought this work upon your Souls.
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Yet be not careless for th• time to come, but let every one of you shew the same Diligence to the full Assurance of hope unto the end:
Yet be not careless for th• time to come, but let every one of you show the same Diligence to the full Assurance of hope unto the end:
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that ye be not slothfull, but followers of them that through Faith and Patience inherit the Promise, Heb 6. 11, 12. And then doubt not;that you be not slothful, but followers of them that through Faith and Patience inherit the Promise, Hebrew 6. 11, 12. And then doubt not;
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for God •ath confirmed your salvation by his Oath ▪ For God being willing abundantly to shew to the heirs of Promise the Immutability of his counsell, confirmed it by an Oath;
for God •ath confirmed your salvation by his Oath ▪ For God being willing abundantly to show to the Heirs of Promise the Immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an Oath;
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saith the Apostle, Heb. 6 17, 18. That by two Immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for Refuge, to lay hold on th• hope set before us, which hope we have as an Anchor of the soul, ••th sure and stedfast,
Says the Apostle, Hebrew 6 17, 18. That by two Immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for Refuge, to lay hold on th• hope Set before us, which hope we have as an Anchor of the soul, ••th sure and steadfast,
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and which entreth into that which is within 〈 ◊ 〉 Vail; Whither Jesus Christ the fore-runner, is for us entered, •e•s. 19, 20.and which entereth into that which is within 〈 ◊ 〉 vail; Whither jesus christ the forerunner, is for us entered, •e•s. 19, 20.
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2. Hereupon it follows, that whensoever the Righteous die, their souls are conveyed by Angels into that Glory, Luke 16. 22. And when they depart, they are with Christ, Phil. 1 23. And when they are absent from the body, they are present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 8. Of which they may be confident as walking by Faith, and not by sight;
2. Hereupon it follows, that whensoever the Righteous die, their Souls Are conveyed by Angels into that Glory, Lycia 16. 22. And when they depart, they Are with christ, Philip 1 23. And when they Are absent from the body, they Are present with the Lord, 2 Cor. 5. 8. Of which they may be confident as walking by Faith, and not by sighed;
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and knowing, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God,
and knowing, that if our earthly house of this Tabernacle were 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 therefore may groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven, 2 Cor. 5. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7. And when we die, we may say with Steven, Lord Jesus Receive my spirit, Acts 7. 59. And were our Death as Ignominious as the thiefs on the cross,
and Therefore may groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from Heaven, 2 Cor. 5. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7. And when we die, we may say with Steven, Lord jesus Receive my Spirit, Acts 7. 59. And were our Death as Ignominious as the thieves on the cross,
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yet that day should we be with Christ in Paradise, Luke 23. 43. Oh blessed people that live in such a Case,
yet that day should we be with christ in Paradise, Lycia 23. 43. O blessed people that live in such a Case,
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so near the door of a more blessed life!
so near the door of a more blessed life!
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How can you indure to be out of this condition of hope and peace, one day or hour? Oh that you did but know the blessedness that you Neglect!
How can you endure to be out of this condition of hope and peace, one day or hour? O that you did but know the blessedness that you Neglect!
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3. But yet, this is not all, but the greatest part of the blessedness remains till the day of Judgement,
3. But yet, this is not all, but the greatest part of the blessedness remains till the day of Judgement,
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and then there are these four benefits to be Received. 1. The Righteous shall have a blessed Resurrection:
and then there Are these four benefits to be Received. 1. The Righteous shall have a blessed Resurrection:
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not the Resurrection of Damnation, which will be the Lot of all the Rest, but the Resurrection of life, as Christ distinguisheth them, Iohn 5. 28, 29. The graves shall be no longer able to detain them,
not the Resurrection of Damnation, which will be the Lot of all the Rest, but the Resurrection of life, as christ Distinguisheth them, John 5. 28, 29. The graves shall be no longer able to detain them,
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but he that conquered Death by his own Resurrection, will by the same Divine power again overcome it by the Resurrection of his people.
but he that conquered Death by his own Resurrection, will by the same Divine power again overcome it by the Resurrection of his people.
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And as his Natural body hath already triumphed over it, so shall his Mystical body at that day:
And as his Natural body hath already triumphed over it, so shall his Mystical body At that day:
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he that made Heaven and Earth of Nothing, will by the same Almightiness accomplish this:
he that made Heaven and Earth of Nothing, will by the same Almightiness accomplish this:
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Read 1 Cor. 15. throughout. 2. And being raised and brought to Judgement, the next benefit will be their Final Iustification. They have now the Justificacation and pardon of the Gospel,
Read 1 Cor. 15. throughout. 2. And being raised and brought to Judgement, the next benefit will be their Final Justification. They have now the Justification and pardon of the Gospel,
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and then they shall have the finall Justification of the Judge ▪ For he will give to every man according to Right,
and then they shall have the final Justification of the Judge ▪ For he will give to every man according to Right,
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and his Promise made this their Right through the blood of Christ.
and his Promise made this their Right through the blood of christ.
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For, there is no condemnation to them that are in Christ Iesus, who walk not after the flesh,
For, there is no condemnation to them that Are in christ Iesus, who walk not After the Flesh,
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but after the Spirit, Rom. 8. 1. Whatsoever sin can then be charged on them, they can answer all by shewing the Gospel Pardon in the blood of Christ,but After the Spirit, Rom. 8. 1. Whatsoever since can then be charged on them, they can answer all by showing the Gospel Pardon in the blood of christ,
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and if their Title be questioned, they can prove it by their faith and sincere obedience.
and if their Title be questioned, they can prove it by their faith and sincere Obedience.
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So all that Repent and are converted, will then have their sin blotted out, when that time of refreshing shall come from that presence of the Lord, Acts 3. 19. It is not possible that Christ should condemn his own body,
So all that repent and Are converted, will then have their since blotted out, when that time of refreshing shall come from that presence of the Lord, Acts 3. 19. It is not possible that christ should condemn his own body,
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and condemn those that have believed in him, and sincerely loved him:
and condemn those that have believed in him, and sincerely loved him:
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so dear a friend, so tender-hearted a Saviour that hath bought us so dearly, and sanctified us,
so dear a friend, so tender-hearted a Saviour that hath bought us so dearly, and sanctified us,
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and cleansed us, and given us a Right to that Justification by his Promise, cannot possibly condemn us after all this.
and cleansed us, and given us a Right to that Justification by his Promise, cannot possibly condemn us After all this.
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As certainly as Christ himself is justified, and his Promise true, and his love unchangeable,
As Certainly as christ himself is justified, and his Promise true, and his love unchangeable,
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so certainly shall all the converted be then absolute. 3. And not onely so, but also with Christ they shall Iudge the world:
so Certainly shall all the converted be then absolute. 3. And not only so, but also with christ they shall Judge the world:
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for so is the plain word of Promise, 1 Cor. 6. 2. Yea, they shall Judge the Angels themselves, verse 3.
for so is the plain word of Promise, 1 Cor. 6. 2. Yea, they shall Judge the Angels themselves, verse 3.
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4. And lastly, they shall take possession of their glory, and enter into the Joy of their Lord, Matth. 25. 21, 23. Then shall the Righteous shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father,
4. And lastly, they shall take possession of their glory, and enter into the Joy of their Lord, Matthew 25. 21, 23. Then shall the Righteous shine forth as the sun in the Kingdom of their Father,
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when the wicked are cast into that Fornace of fire, where shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth, Mat. 13. 42, 43. He that hath ears to hear let him hear, saith Christ,when the wicked Are cast into that Furnace of fire, where shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth, Mathew 13. 42, 43. He that hath ears to hear let him hear, Says christ,
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when he had spoken these words:
when he had spoken these words:
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and he that will not hear such things as these, and regard them, will one day wish, that he had never had ears,
and he that will not hear such things as these, and regard them, will one day wish, that he had never had ears,
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and never had a heart in his breast, or else that it had been better. Oh dear friends!
and never had a heart in his breast, or Else that it had been better. O dear Friends!
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That I were but able to make you know the Difference, between the Righteous and the wicked at that day.
That I were but able to make you know the Difference, between the Righteous and the wicked At that day.
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Surely I should not need then to say any more to you to make you apprehensive of the Necessity of conversion,
Surely I should not need then to say any more to you to make you apprehensive of the Necessity of conversion,
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and to make haste to entertain that Grace that is offered you. If the Crown of glory be worth seeking, then must converting Grace be sought:
and to make haste to entertain that Grace that is offered you. If the Crown of glory be worth seeking, then must converting Grace be sought:
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If an everlasting blessedness with Christ and his holy Angels, be worth the having, Renewing Grace is worth the having.
If an everlasting blessedness with christ and his holy Angels, be worth the having, Renewing Grace is worth the having.
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Lift up your heads then Christians, and rejoyce in the hope that is set before you.
Lift up your Heads then Christians, and rejoice in the hope that is Set before you.
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Oh bless the Lord that ever he brought you into the Kingdom of Grace, which is but the beginning of the Kingdom of Glory.
O bless the Lord that ever he brought you into the Kingdom of Grace, which is but the beginning of the Kingdom of Glory.
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As sure as your Natural birth was your entrance into this Natural world, so sure was your New birth the entrance into a better world.
As sure as your Natural birth was your Entrance into this Natural world, so sure was your New birth the Entrance into a better world.
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For your life Eternal was begun when you began to have the saving knowledge of God, and his Son Jesus Christ.
For your life Eternal was begun when you began to have the Saving knowledge of God, and his Son jesus christ.
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He that hath given you the earnest of his Spirit, 2 Cor. 1. 22. & 5. 5. who hath sealed us with the holy Spirit of Promise, which i• the 〈 … 〉nest of our Inheritance, till the Redemption of the purchased Poss•ssion, will doubtless give us the Inheritance it self.
He that hath given you the earnest of his Spirit, 2 Cor. 1. 22. & 5. 5. who hath sealed us with the holy Spirit of Promise, which i• the 〈 … 〉nest of our Inheritance, till the Redemption of the purchased Poss•ssion, will doubtless give us the Inheritance it self.
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Fear not Christian, the Lord that hath promised will not deceive thee; for he never yet deceived any.
fear not Christian, the Lord that hath promised will not deceive thee; for he never yet deceived any.
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But as sure as the Sun doth shine in the firmament, so sure shalt thou live in the heavenly Jerusalem,
But as sure as the Sun does shine in the firmament, so sure shalt thou live in the heavenly Jerusalem,
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and he joyned with the holy Angels of God in his everlasting Praises, and then thou wilt better know,
and he joined with the holy Angels of God in his everlasting Praises, and then thou wilt better know,
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then now thou canst do, what God did for thee that Day that he did convert thee.
then now thou Canst do, what God did for thee that Day that he did convert thee.
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I know it is the business of the enemy of thy Salvation, if it might be, to draw thee back into thy former state of Death and Darkness;
I know it is the business of the enemy of thy Salvation, if it might be, to draw thee back into thy former state of Death and Darkness;
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and when he cannot do that to rob thee at least, of the comfort of thy Felicity, that thou mightest-doubt,
and when he cannot do that to rob thee At least, of the Comfort of thy Felicity, that thou mightest-doubt,
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and fear, and live in perplexity, as if thou wert not the heir of Glory.
and Fear, and live in perplexity, as if thou Wertenberg not the heir of Glory.
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Because as he is loath to be tormented before the time, so is he loth that thou shouldst be comforted before the time;
Because as he is loath to be tormented before the time, so is he loath that thou Shouldst be comforted before the time;
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but do not thou believe him: suffer him not to hide thy blessedness from thine eyes.
but do not thou believe him: suffer him not to hide thy blessedness from thine eyes.
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Oh, Remember it cannot be loved, if it be not ••lieved;
O, remember it cannot be loved, if it be not ••lieved;
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thou wilt lose thy joy and God his Praise, if the Tempter prevail with the• to deny thy Mercy.
thou wilt loose thy joy and God his Praise, if the Tempter prevail with the• to deny thy Mercy.
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Believe the•, and give God the glory by Believing. SECT. XVII. 16. ANother of the blessings of a Converted man, is:
Believe the•, and give God the glory by Believing. SECT. XVII. 16. another of the blessings of a Converted man, is:
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That New life which he hath begun, is a life of ••alth, and peace, and comfort,
That New life which he hath begun, is a life of ••alth, and peace, and Comfort,
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and the very beginning of his everlasting peace and 〈 ◊ 〉, and the more he hath of it, the more happy will his life be. and the very beginning of his everlasting peace and 〈 ◊ 〉, and the more he hath of it, the more happy will his life be.
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It is not onely our suffering that is the way to Reigning, and our Tribulation by which we must enter into the Kingdom of God;
It is not only our suffering that is the Way to Reigning, and our Tribulation by which we must enter into the Kingdom of God;
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but •e have also Peace, the way to Peace; and Life, the way to Life;
but •e have also Peace, the Way to Peace; and Life, the Way to Life;
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and Jo•, the way to Joy and Glory. Our Tribulation and suff•ring• a•• but some accidental Attendants of this our Militant state,
and Jo•, the Way to Joy and Glory. Our Tribulation and suff•ring• a•• but Some accidental Attendants of this our Militant state,
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but the l••• it self consists of other kind of Matter.
but the l••• it self consists of other kind of Matter.
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How blessed a life is it to live in so near Relation to God as is above mentioned? and ho• pleasant a thing is the believing exercise of his Graces!
How blessed a life is it to live in so near Relation to God as is above mentioned? and ho• pleasant a thing is the believing exercise of his Graces!
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O•, h•• sweet is it to live here in any lively beginnings of the love of God! How pleasant is it to know that we are Beloved of him ▪ How sweet is it to draw neer him,
O•, h•• sweet is it to live Here in any lively beginnings of the love of God! How pleasant is it to know that we Are beloved of him ▪ How sweet is it to draw near him,
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and plead our Cause with 〈 ◊ 〉 in faith;
and plead our Cause with 〈 ◊ 〉 in faith;
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and to call him Father in confidence through Christ ▪ How sweet is it to live under the power of his Ordinances ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 by his Spirit he blesseth them to our souls!
and to call him Father in confidence through christ ▪ How sweet is it to live under the power of his Ordinances ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 by his Spirit he Blesses them to our Souls!
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What a Joy 〈 ◊ 〉 i• ••lievingly to think before-hand of their Et••n•• blessedness ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 what comfortable Communion have the people of God together,
What a Joy 〈 ◊ 〉 i• ••lievingly to think beforehand of their Et••n•• blessedness ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 what comfortable Communion have the people of God together,
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and what good doth it do them to hear & speak of the Glory that they shall possess!
and what good does it do them to hear & speak of the Glory that they shall possess!
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Oh poor deceived sinners, that think the way of the Lord to be so grievous, and flie from it as if it were an insufferable toyl.
O poor deceived Sinners, that think the Way of the Lord to be so grievous, and fly from it as if it were an insufferable toil.
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Did you but know the safety and the comfort which the life of godliness doth afford, you would be of another mind,
Did you but know the safety and the Comfort which the life of godliness does afford, you would be of Another mind,
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and take another course then you do.
and take Another course then you do.
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I do profess to you all in the name of the Lord, that you will never have a safe,
I do profess to you all in the name of the Lord, that you will never have a safe,
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nor truly peaceable and comfortable life, till you are converted and live a spiritual and heavenly life:
nor truly peaceable and comfortable life, till you Are converted and live a spiritual and heavenly life:
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the joy of the world is sorrow in comparison of that you might have from Christ.
the joy of the world is sorrow in comparison of that you might have from christ.
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The laughter of a fool doth not so much differ from the highest content of the greatest Prince on earth;
The laughter of a fool does not so much differ from the highest content of the greatest Prince on earth;
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as your carnal mirth and peace doth differ from that which is fetched by true faith, from the face of God, and the life to come.
as your carnal mirth and peace does differ from that which is fetched by true faith, from the face of God, and the life to come.
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You flie from godliness for fear of sorrow and trouble, and I tell you it is Joyo and Peace that you flie from,
You fly from godliness for Fear of sorrow and trouble, and I tell you it is Joyo and Peace that you fly from,
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and sorrow and trouble that you continue in, and that you are preparing for.
and sorrow and trouble that you continue in, and that you Are preparing for.
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Believe the Lord Jesus himself, if you will not believe those that have tried, Matth. 11. 27, 28. Come to me all you that are weary and heavey laden,
Believe the Lord jesus himself, if you will not believe those that have tried, Matthew 11. 27, 28. Come to me all you that Are weary and heavey laden,
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and I will give you rest;
and I will give you rest;
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take •y yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart,
take •y yoke upon you, and Learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart,
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and ye shall find rest to your souls:
and you shall find rest to your Souls:
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for my yoke is easie, and my burden is light, 1 John 5. 3. For, this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments,
for my yoke is easy, and my burden is Light, 1 John 5. 3. For, this is the love of God, that we keep his Commandments,
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and his commands are not grievous, Rom. 5. 1, 2, 3. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom also we have access by faith into this Grace wherein we stand,
and his commands Are not grievous, Rom. 5. 1, 2, 3. Being justified by faith, we have peace with God, through our Lord jesus christ, by whom also we have access by faith into this Grace wherein we stand,
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and rejoyce in the hope of the glory of God;
and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God;
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and not onely so, but we glory in tribulation, 1 Pet. 1. 8, 9. Whom having not seen, ye love,
and not only so, but we glory in tribulation, 1 Pet. 1. 8, 9. Whom having not seen, you love,
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though now you see him not, yet believing, ye rejoyce with joy unspeakable and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith,
though now you see him not, yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith,
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even the Salvation of your soul•. even the Salvation of your soul•.
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Phil. 3. 3. We are the circumcision, that worship God in the Spirit, and rejoyce in Christ Jesus,
Philip 3. 3. We Are the circumcision, that worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in christ jesus,
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and have no confidence in the flesh, 1 Thes. 5. 16. Rejoyce evermore, Phil. 4. 4. Rejoyce in the Lord alwayes,
and have no confidence in the Flesh, 1 Thebes 5. 16. Rejoice evermore, Philip 4. 4. Rejoice in the Lord always,
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and again I say, Rejoyce, Psalm 33. 1. Rejoyce in the Lord ye Righteous, for praise is comely for the upright, Psalm 79. 10, 11, 12. Ye that love the Lord, hate evil, he preserveth the souls of his Saints, •e delivereth them out of the hands of the wicked:
and again I say, Rejoice, Psalm 33. 1. Rejoice in the Lord you Righteous, for praise is comely for the upright, Psalm 79. 10, 11, 12. You that love the Lord, hate evil, he Preserveth the Souls of his Saints, •e Delivereth them out of the hands of the wicked:
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Light 〈 ◊ 〉 sown for the Righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart:
Light 〈 ◊ 〉 sown for the Righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart:
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Rejoyce in the Lord, Oh ye righteous, and shout for joy all ye that ••e upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, and shout for joy all you that ••e upright in heart.
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What say you to all this now? Is it a life of Trouble and Misery, that God hath prescribed for his people to live in? Is this a burdensome grievous life? Will you not believe him concerning his own way? I tell you again,
What say you to all this now? Is it a life of Trouble and Misery, that God hath prescribed for his people to live in? Is this a burdensome grievous life? Will you not believe him Concerning his own Way? I tell you again,
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and declare to you from the Lord, that you shall never have true peace and comfort till you are converted, and lead a holy life:
and declare to you from the Lord, that you shall never have true peace and Comfort till you Are converted, and led a holy life:
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And you that say you shall never have a merry day more if you leave your sins,
And you that say you shall never have a merry day more if you leave your Sins,
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and give up your selves to a life of holiness, I do profess and proclaim to you, that you shall never have a merry life indeed till you do it:
and give up your selves to a life of holiness, I do profess and proclaim to you, that you shall never have a merry life indeed till you do it:
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I mean, you shall never have that solid and lasting Joy which beseemeth a man of wisdom to regard:
I mean, you shall never have that solid and lasting Joy which beseems a man of Wisdom to regard:
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Believe the Lord himself that hath told you it twice over, Isa. 48. 22. There is no Peace saith the Lord to the wicked, Isa. 51. 21. There is no Peace saith my God to the wicked, Isa. 59. 8. The way of Peace they know not, there is no Iudgement in their goings:
Believe the Lord himself that hath told you it twice over, Isaiah 48. 22. There is no Peace Says the Lord to the wicked, Isaiah 51. 21. There is no Peace Says my God to the wicked, Isaiah 59. 8. The Way of Peace they know not, there is no Judgement in their goings:
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they have made them crooked paths, whosoever goeth therein, shall not know peace. they have made them crooked paths, whosoever Goes therein, shall not know peace.
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I confess a carnall peace you may a while maintain, and for a time may have a merry dream,
I confess a carnal peace you may a while maintain, and for a time may have a merry dream,
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but the day is neer when you will have a terrible awakening.
but the day is near when you will have a terrible awakening.
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And you may think that the godly have no such Joy, because you see it not,
And you may think that the godly have no such Joy, Because you see it not,
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or because you see them sad and heavy.
or Because you see them sad and heavy.
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But their Ioy is such as strangers meddle not with, Prov. 14. 10. I know the Righteous have many troubles,
But their Joy is such as Strangers meddle not with, Curae 14. 10. I know the Righteous have many Troubles,
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and are oftner in tears and groans then others;
and Are oftener in tears and groans then Others;
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but that is from the Remnants of their sins, which as it consisteth with prevailing Grace,
but that is from the Remnants of their Sins, which as it Consisteth with prevailing Grace,
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so doth that sorrow with prevailing Joy, or may do at least. A dead man groaneth not, when a sick man doth:
so does that sorrow with prevailing Joy, or may do At least. A dead man Groaneth not, when a sick man does:
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and yet that is no disparagement to life: what is sweeter then life, and yet sickness may make it grievous;
and yet that is no disparagement to life: what is Sweeten then life, and yet sickness may make it grievous;
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but we do not therefore prefer death before life, because some are sick:
but we do not Therefore prefer death before life, Because Some Are sick:
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so what is sweeter then the life of Grace, and yet spiritual sickness may make us walk heavily,
so what is Sweeten then the life of Grace, and yet spiritual sickness may make us walk heavily,
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and yet we do not therefore prefer a death in sin before it.
and yet we do not Therefore prefer a death in since before it.
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Oh, come and try sinners the pleasures that be in the wayes of God, and do not for shame speak against them, till you have throughly tryed them.
O, come and try Sinners the pleasures that be in the ways of God, and do not for shame speak against them, till you have thoroughly tried them.
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The Lord himself doth testifie of them, Prov. 3. 13. & 21. 20. Happy is the man that findeth Wisdom,
The Lord himself does testify of them, Curae 3. 13. & 21. 20. Happy is the man that finds Wisdom,
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and the man that getteth understanding, for the Merchandize of it is better then the Merchandize of silver,
and the man that gets understanding, for the Merchandise of it is better then the Merchandise of silver,
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and the gain thereof then fine gold:
and the gain thereof then fine gold:
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she is more precious then Ru•ies, all the things thou ca•st desire are not to be compared to her:
she is more precious then Ru•ies, all the things thou ca•st desire Are not to be compared to her:
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Length of daies is in her right hand, and in her left hand Riches and Honour:
Length of days is in her right hand, and in her left hand Riches and Honour:
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her waies are waies of pleasantness, and all her paths are Peace:
her ways Are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths Are Peace:
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she is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is every one that retaineth her. she is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her, and happy is every one that retaineth her.
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You see then that Conversion is the beginning of Consolation. SECT. XVIII. 17. ANother of the Priviledges of the Converted, is this;
You see then that Conversion is the beginning of Consolation. SECT. XVIII. 17. another of the Privileges of the Converted, is this;
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As he hath cause of continual Ioy, so no evil that can befall him, is a sufficient reason to lay by these Ioys, as to the habit at least, and the prevailing Degree:As he hath cause of continual Joy, so no evil that can befall him, is a sufficient reason to lay by these Joys, as to the habit At least, and the prevailing Degree:
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I know that so far as we have sin, we may, we shall, we must have sorrow;
I know that so Far as we have since, we may, we shall, we must have sorrow;
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but then, so far as we have that sin pardoned and mortified, we may, we should have greater joy:
but then, so Far as we have that since pardoned and mortified, we may, we should have greater joy:
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and because a converted man hath no unmortified, unpardoned sin, therefore his cause of Joy is greater then his cause of sorrow.
and Because a converted man hath not unmortified, unpardoned since, Therefore his cause of Joy is greater then his cause of sorrow.
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Though yet I must say, that there are seasons when sorrow must be most expressed as in dayes of humiliation,
Though yet I must say, that there Are seasons when sorrow must be most expressed as in days of humiliation,
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and in great falls, and some afflictions, yet habitually then our joy should be the greater,
and in great falls, and Some afflictions, yet habitually then our joy should be the greater,
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though it be not the season to express it.
though it be not the season to express it.
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But my special meaning here is about the evil of Affliction, which is sanctified to the godly,
But my special meaning Here is about the evil of Affliction, which is sanctified to the godly,
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and hath lost its sting, and is turned by a hand of Grace to their Advantage;
and hath lost its sting, and is turned by a hand of Grace to their Advantage;
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should not that man live in continual Joy, that is the heir of Heaven, and a friend of God,
should not that man live in continual Joy, that is the heir of Heaven, and a friend of God,
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and a member of Christ, and doth but wait for the hour of Death to be possessed of that unspeakable endless Glory? What should trouble the heart of him that is escaped out of the power of Satan,
and a member of christ, and does but wait for the hour of Death to be possessed of that unspeakable endless Glory? What should trouble the heart of him that is escaped out of the power of Satan,
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and the greatest trouble, which is the wrath of God, and the danger of everlasting misery? that which may torment the heart of another day and night,
and the greatest trouble, which is the wrath of God, and the danger of everlasting misery? that which may torment the heart of Another day and night,
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even the thoughts of the endless flames of hell:
even the thoughts of the endless flames of hell:
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this is not onely taken out of his way, but turned into the matter of his Joy and Praise;
this is not only taken out of his Way, but turned into the matter of his Joy and Praise;
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to think but of the fearfull misery that he hath escaped.
to think but of the fearful misery that he hath escaped.
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Oh, what heart that hath received a pardon of all sins, and is saved thereby from the Everlasting Torments, can chase but daily rejoyce in that Salvation? Would not a Iudas have been glad while he was hanging himself in despair,
O, what heart that hath received a pardon of all Sins, and is saved thereby from the Everlasting Torments, can chase but daily rejoice in that Salvation? Would not a Iudas have been glad while he was hanging himself in despair,
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if any one would have given him assurance, yea or but hope of that Salvation? Go to any despairing sinner,
if any one would have given him assurance, yea or but hope of that Salvation? Go to any despairing sinner,
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or any one under the terrors of the Lord, and ask them whether or no they would be glad,
or any one under the terrors of the Lord, and ask them whither or no they would be glad,
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if they could but be assured that they should escape that misery which they fear? you need not doubt what answer they would give you.
if they could but be assured that they should escape that misery which they Fear? you need not doubt what answer they would give you.
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They would be glad, and a thousand times glad, much more if you could assure them of an everlasting glory, instead of that deserved misery.
They would be glad, and a thousand times glad, much more if you could assure them of an everlasting glory, instead of that deserved misery.
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Oh then, what a blessed state are all those in, that are truly converted? How many times doth the mouth of Christ prenounce them blessed? Matth 5. 3, 6, 8 10. Blessed are the poor •• spirit,
O then, what a blessed state Are all those in, that Are truly converted? How many times does the Mouth of christ prenounce them blessed? Matthew 5. 3, 6, 8 10. Blessed Are the poor •• Spirit,
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for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God:
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven: Blessed Are the pure in heart, for they shall see God:
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Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after Righteousness, for they shall be filled:
Blessed Are they that hunger and thirst After Righteousness, for they shall be filled:
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Blessed are they that are persecuted for Righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of God. Blessed Are they that Are persecuted for Righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of God.
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What case soever that man be in, that is the heir of Heaven, he cannot chuse but be a blessed man.
What case soever that man be in, that is the heir of Heaven, he cannot choose but be a blessed man.
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If any thing might make him seem miserable, it would be to be persecuted and hated,
If any thing might make him seem miserable, it would be to be persecuted and hated,
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and made the scorn of the world; and yet Christ saith, that even then he is blessed:
and made the scorn of the world; and yet christ Says, that even then he is blessed:
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and biddeth them even th•• Rejoyce and be exceeding glad, for great is your Reward in Heaven;
and bids them even th•• Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for great is your Reward in Heaven;
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for so persecuted they the Prephets that were before you. for so persecuted they the Prophets that were before you.
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That man that hath a Reward in Heaven, may be exceeding glad ▪ whatsoever befall him here on earth.
That man that hath a Reward in Heaven, may be exceeding glad ▪ whatsoever befall him Here on earth.
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Will a Prince be troubled for the loss of a farthing, or the barking of a dog? that man that hath not clothes to his back nor a house to put his head in,
Will a Prince be troubled for the loss of a farthing, or the barking of a dog? that man that hath not clothes to his back nor a house to put his head in,
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nor a good word from any about him, and yet hath Assurance of living in glory with God and his holy Angels,
nor a good word from any about him, and yet hath Assurance of living in glory with God and his holy Angels,
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as soon as ever he is gone out of the flesh, I think is a happy man in the eye of Reason it self.
as soon as ever he is gone out of the Flesh, I think is a happy man in the eye of Reason it self.
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And he that professeth to have assurance of such a glory, and yet liveth not comfortably in every condition, I will not believe him, whatsoever he profess.
And he that Professes to have assurance of such a glory, and yet lives not comfortably in every condition, I will not believe him, whatsoever he profess.
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Sure I am, the great Monarchs and Princes of the world, when they are parting with their Crowns, would be glad to have assurance of the everlasting Crown, on condition they had lived as poor as the vilest beggar on the earth.
Sure I am, the great Monarchs and Princes of the world, when they Are parting with their Crowns, would be glad to have assurance of the everlasting Crown, on condition they had lived as poor as the Vilest beggar on the earth.
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Theres not the stoutest gallant, and proudest sinner, but would be glad to change states with the poorest Saint, when he seeth the End:
Theres not the Stoutest gallant, and proudest sinner, but would be glad to change states with the Poorest Saint, when he sees the End:
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Oh, but they must be wise in time that will be ever the better for their wisdom.
O, but they must be wise in time that will be ever the better for their Wisdom.
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Balaam could say ▪ Oh, that I may die the death of the Righteous, and that my last and may be like his, Num. 23. 10. All the world would say at last as the foolish Virgins, balaam could say ▪ O, that I may die the death of the Righteous, and that my last and may be like his, Num. 23. 10. All the world would say At last as the foolish Virgins,
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if it would do any good, Matth. 25. 8. Give •• of your oyl, for our Lamps are out.
if it would do any good, Matthew 25. 8. Give •• of your oil, for our Lamps Are out.
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Who would not be a Saint when he is past the pleasure of his sin; and cast off by the world which deceived him in his Prosperity?
Who would not be a Saint when he is passed the pleasure of his since; and cast off by the world which deceived him in his Prosperity?
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Me thinks the greatest men on earth should tremble in the 〈 ◊ 〉 of all their glory, to remember the everlasting misery that they are near,
Me thinks the greatest men on earth should tremble in the 〈 ◊ 〉 of all their glory, to Remember the everlasting misery that they Are near,
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if they be not living members of Christ, as B•lsh〈 … 〉 did in the midst of his Jovialty, Dan. 5 6. And me thinks the poorest true believer should have his heart abound with Joy, to remember the things that God hath promised him,
if they be not living members of christ, as B•lsh〈 … 〉 did in the midst of his Joviality, Dan. 5 6. And me thinks the Poorest true believer should have his heart abound with Joy, to Remember the things that God hath promised him,
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and he must certainly ere long possess. Oh, think not what you are Christian•, onely, but what you shall be.
and he must Certainly ere long possess. O, think not what you Are Christian•, only, but what you shall be.
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Yet a little while, and you shall groan, and weep, and complain no more ▪ you shall not know what poverty,
Yet a little while, and you shall groan, and weep, and complain no more ▪ you shall not know what poverty,
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or trouble, or any other sufferings do mean. You are almost past all your sorrow, as the unconverted are almost past their Joy.
or trouble, or any other sufferings do mean. You Are almost passed all your sorrow, as the unconverted Are almost passed their Joy.
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Oh, what difference is between their part and your•; between the good things which they have here,
O, what difference is between their part and your•; between the good things which they have Here,
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and the portion which you have there. Is it not better go by the dunghill to the Everlasting Crown;
and the portion which you have there. Is it not better go by the dunghill to the Everlasting Crown;
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then by a fading Crown to everlasting Torments? They will forget their Honour and Delicious fare,
then by a fading Crown to everlasting Torments? They will forget their Honour and Delicious fare,
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when they want a drop of water to cool their tongues;
when they want a drop of water to cool their tongues;
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And you will forget your present sorrow, when your are in Abrahams bosom, or in the presence of the Lamb.
And you will forget your present sorrow, when your Are in Abrahams bosom, or in the presence of the Lamb.
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If one day in the courts of God on earth seemed better to David, then a thousand •lswhere, what will an endless life in glory seem to a believing soul? Oh Sirs, we want nothing but soundness of faith,
If one day in the Courts of God on earth seemed better to David, then a thousand •lswhere, what will an endless life in glory seem to a believing soul? O Sirs, we want nothing but soundness of faith,
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and spiritual life, and seriousness to make our hearts to leap within us, and to make our lives a foretaste of Heaven,
and spiritual life, and seriousness to make our hearts to leap within us, and to make our lives a foretaste of Heaven,
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and to make us pitty poor worldlings in the height of their vain glory.
and to make us pity poor worldlings in the height of their vain glory.
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What should be a terrour to that man that hath overcome the Prince of Terrours? That hath God on hi• side, that hath a Promise of everlasting life,
What should be a terror to that man that hath overcome the Prince of Terrors? That hath God on hi• side, that hath a Promise of everlasting life,
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and that hath Evidence to shew for his Interest in the Promise, and a lively faith to improve it and live upon it.
and that hath Evidence to show for his Interest in the Promise, and a lively faith to improve it and live upon it.
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Me thinks if the Devils should appear to him in his way:
Me thinks if the Devils should appear to him in his Way:
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if they should walk before him in the ugliest shape ▪ he should but look upon them as conquered miscreants.
if they should walk before him in the ugliest shape ▪ he should but look upon them as conquered miscreants.
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Me thinks, If he were passing by Death from this world, it would be a joyfull hour to him, that is presently to step into a world of glory.
Me thinks, If he were passing by Death from this world, it would be a joyful hour to him, that is presently to step into a world of glory.
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And now dearly beloved Neighbours and friends, I beseech you for the Lords sake hear these things,
And now dearly Beloved Neighbours and Friends, I beseech you for the lords sake hear these things,
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as men that believe the Word of God.
as men that believe the Word of God.
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Is it not a thousand pitties that God should offer you such Consolations as these and you refuse them? I• it not a thousand follies that you should Neglect such a blessed state as this,
Is it not a thousand pities that God should offer you such Consolations as these and you refuse them? I• it not a thousand follies that you should Neglect such a blessed state as this,
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when it is set before you? God hath made you for high and excellent things,
when it is Set before you? God hath made you for high and excellent things,
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even to live with Angels in the Heavens i• glory.
even to live with Angels in the Heavens i• glory.
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Yield but to the work of Converting Grace, and see that Christ be formed in you once, and all i• yours.
Yield but to the work of Converting Grace, and see that christ be formed in you once, and all i• yours.
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Th•se things are far off you, and out of sight, and therefore seem strange to flesh and blood,
Th•se things Are Far off you, and out of sighed, and Therefore seem strange to Flesh and blood,
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and carnal hearts will not believe them; but they are true as the living God is true.
and carnal hearts will not believe them; but they Are true as the living God is true.
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The souls of all the Converted that are dead in Christ from the beginning to this day, are now in the possession of that glory that I am speaking of.
The Souls of all the Converted that Are dead in christ from the beginning to this day, Are now in the possession of that glory that I am speaking of.
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They see it, though we do not; and we shall see it, if Unbelief and Neglect do not hinder us:
They see it, though we do not; and we shall see it, if Unbelief and Neglect do not hinder us:
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Believing is the onely way to seeing and possessing.
Believing is the only Way to seeing and possessing.
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I told you before what a miserable case it is that every unconverted sinner is in, that he is not sure to be safe an hour,
I told you before what a miserable case it is that every unconverted sinner is in, that he is not sure to be safe an hour,
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and would you not be out of that state? Would it not be a blessed state for you to be sure that you shall live with Christ an endless life? Then you may challenge Death with Paul, 1 Cor. 15. 55. Oh death where is thy sting, Oh grave, where is thy Victory? Then you may challenge all the world,
and would you not be out of that state? Would it not be a blessed state for you to be sure that you shall live with christ an endless life? Then you may challenge Death with Paul, 1 Cor. 15. 55. O death where is thy sting, O grave, where is thy Victory? Then you may challenge all the world,
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even earth and Hell as he did, Rom. 8. 31, 33, 38. If God be for us, who shall be against us? It is God that justifieth, who shall condemn? Who shall separate us from the love of God, shall life or Death, &c. I do here proclaim to you in the Name of the Lord, that you may have this blessedness if you will be converted;
even earth and Hell as he did, Rom. 8. 31, 33, 38. If God be for us, who shall be against us? It is God that Justifieth, who shall condemn? Who shall separate us from the love of God, shall life or Death, etc. I do Here proclaim to you in the Name of the Lord, that you may have this blessedness if you will be converted;
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and that without Conversion it will never be had.
and that without Conversion it will never be had.
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Get once into this state, and you may have cause to Joy as long as you live,
Get once into this state, and you may have cause to Joy as long as you live,
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and far greater Cause when your present life is ended.
and Far greater Cause when your present life is ended.
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I tell you a true converted man is never in so sad or low a Case,
I tell you a true converted man is never in so sad or low a Case,
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but still he hath more matter for his Joy then for his sorrow.
but still he hath more matter for his Joy then for his sorrow.
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Oh therefore do not set light by such a happiness, and chuse not to your selves a life of Terrour,
O Therefore do not Set Light by such a happiness, and choose not to your selves a life of Terror,
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when you may have better if you will. SECT. XIX. 18. ANother great Benefit of the Converted, is thi•.
when you may have better if you will. SECT. XIX. 18. another great Benefit of the Converted, is thi•.
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The longer they go on, and the further they proceed, the greater will be their Felicity: The longer they go on, and the further they proceed, the greater will be their Felicity:
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The Case of the wicked is, the longer the worse ▪ but the Case of the converted is, the longer the better:
The Case of the wicked is, the longer the Worse ▪ but the Case of the converted is, the longer the better:
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When • wicked man hath had the sweetness, it may kill his heart to think what a bitter cup is kept for the last;
When • wicked man hath had the sweetness, it may kill his heart to think what a bitter cup is kept for the last;
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but when the godly have had the bitterest here, it may sweeten all to think of what remaineth.
but when the godly have had the Bitterest Here, it may sweeten all to think of what remains.
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If a wicked man should have never so much trouble in the 〈 ◊ 〉 there is another kind of trouble to be endured hereafter, the 〈 ◊ 〉 of their condition is still behinde;
If a wicked man should have never so much trouble in the 〈 ◊ 〉 there is Another kind of trouble to be endured hereafter, the 〈 ◊ 〉 of their condition is still behind;
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but the best is still behinde 〈 ◊ 〉 the converted: you shall have what is good for you here;
but the best is still behind 〈 ◊ 〉 the converted: you shall have what is good for you Here;
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you shall have pardon of sin, and peace with God through Jesus Christ, •nd access to him in peace when other men are shut out;
you shall have pardon of since, and peace with God through jesus christ, •nd access to him in peace when other men Are shut out;
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and help in your distress, and strength against Temptation: But all this is as nothing in comparison of that which is yet to come.
and help in your distress, and strength against Temptation: But all this is as nothing in comparison of that which is yet to come.
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You know partly what you have, but you know not what you shall be, but onely in General, that when Christ appeareth, you shall be like him, John 3. 2. Your glory is not within the sight of flesh and blood.
You know partly what you have, but you know not what you shall be, but only in General, that when christ appears, you shall be like him, John 3. 2. Your glory is not within the sighed of Flesh and blood.
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You walk here as other men in the same frail flesh, and compassed with Infirmities, and as men of sorrows;
You walk Here as other men in the same frail Flesh, and compassed with Infirmities, and as men of sorrows;
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and the world knoweth not that you are the children of the God of Heaven, and that you shall reign with him in glory:
and the world Knoweth not that you Are the children of the God of Heaven, and that you shall Reign with him in glory:
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For the Heir in his Minority differeth not to outward appearance from a servant, Gal. 4. 1. but yet by Right he is Lord of all:
For the Heir in his Minority differeth not to outward appearance from a servant, Gal. 4. 1. but yet by Right he is Lord of all:
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No wonder if it be thus with you, for so it was with your Head the Lord of all:
No wonder if it be thus with you, for so it was with your Head the Lord of all:
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He was found in shape as a man, and there appeared no worldly glory or Comeliness in him for which he should be desired,
He was found in shape as a man, and there appeared no worldly glory or Comeliness in him for which he should be desired,
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but was despised, and became a man of sorrows, bearing our iniquity, and the chastisement of our peace, Phil. 2. 7, 8. Isa. 53. 2, 3, 4. But he that was among men, of no Reputation, was worshipt by Angels,
but was despised, and became a man of sorrows, bearing our iniquity, and the chastisement of our peace, Philip 2. 7, 8. Isaiah 53. 2, 3, 4. But he that was among men, of no Reputation, was worshipped by Angels,
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and dearly beloved by the Father, and for his Humiliation is highly exalted, and hath a Name given him above every Name,
and dearly Beloved by the Father, and for his Humiliation is highly exalted, and hath a Name given him above every Name,
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and hath seen of the Travel of his soul and been satisfied, Phil. 2. 7, 9, 10. Isa. 53. 11, 12. And so it is also in their measure with his members;
and hath seen of the Travel of his soul and been satisfied, Philip 2. 7, 9, 10. Isaiah 53. 11, 12. And so it is also in their measure with his members;
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For if you s•ffer with him, you shall also reign with him;
For if you s•ffer with him, you shall also Reign with him;
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and if you be made conformable to him in his Death, so shall you also be in his Resurrection,
and if you be made conformable to him in his Death, so shall you also be in his Resurrection,
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and Glorification, Rom. 8. 17. & 6. 5. Phil. 3. 10, 11. Though your way to Heaven may seem uneven and trublesome,
and Glorification, Rom. 8. 17. & 6. 5. Philip 3. 10, 11. Though your Way to Heaven may seem uneven and trublesome,
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yet still the further you go, the nearer you are to it;
yet still the further you go, the nearer you Are to it;
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and though sometimes you must pass through the Valley of the shadow of Death, where the place of your happiness may seem out of sight,
and though sometime you must pass through the Valley of the shadow of Death, where the place of your happiness may seem out of sighed,
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yet still you are going on towards it, and the foul way as well as the fair, is the way to Heaven,
yet still you Are going on towards it, and the foul Way as well as the fair, is the Way to Heaven,
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and the waves and storms shall help you to the Harbour.
and the waves and storms shall help you to the Harbour.
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Though you be delivered to death for Jesus sake, it is that the life of Jesus might be manifested in you.
Though you be Delivered to death for jesus sake, it is that the life of jesus might be manifested in you.
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And though you alwayes bear about in the body, the dying of the Lord Jesus, it is that his life may be manifested in your bodies, 2 Cor. 10. 11. For we know that he which raised up the Lord Jesus, will also raise us up by Jesus;
And though you always bear about in the body, the dying of the Lord jesus, it is that his life may be manifested in your bodies, 2 Cor. 10. 11. For we know that he which raised up the Lord jesus, will also raise us up by jesus;
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for which cause we faint not, for though our outward man perish, yet our Inward man is renewed day by day:
for which cause we faint not, for though our outward man perish, yet our Inward man is renewed day by day:
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For our light affliction which is but for a Moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory ▪ while we look not at the things that are seen,
For our Light affliction which is but for a Moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory ▪ while we look not At the things that Are seen,
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but at the things that are not seen, for the things which are seen are temporal,
but At the things that Are not seen, for the things which Are seen Are temporal,
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but the things ▪ which are not seen are Eternal, 2 Cor. 4 14. 16 17, 18. Great cause therefore have we to groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed with our House which is from Heaven, that Immortality may be swallowed up of life, 2 Cor. 5. 2, 4 7. As Christ was nearer his Glory on the Cross and in the grave then before,but the things ▪ which Are not seen Are Eternal, 2 Cor. 4 14. 16 17, 18. Great cause Therefore have we to groan earnestly, desiring to be clothed with our House which is from Heaven, that Immortality may be swallowed up of life, 2 Cor. 5. 2, 4 7. As christ was nearer his Glory on the Cross and in the grave then before,
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when no man laid hands on him; so are his members in the last of their Afflictions:
when no man laid hands on him; so Are his members in the last of their Afflictions:
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For though the last Enemy, Death, must yet be encountred with, yet he also shall be overcome, through the strength of him that hath conquered him for us;
For though the last Enemy, Death, must yet be encountered with, yet he also shall be overcome, through the strength of him that hath conquered him for us;
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and who through Death destroyed him that had the power of Death, Heb. 2. 14. Oh Sirs, If there were but this one thing to shew you the difference between a Converted and Unconverted state, me thinks it should sink down into your hearts;
and who through Death destroyed him that had the power of Death, Hebrew 2. 14. O Sirs, If there were but this one thing to show you the difference between a Converted and Unconverted state, me thinks it should sink down into your hearts;
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that the last day of the ungodly is still the worst, because that all Endeth in their Eternal misery;
that the last day of the ungodly is still the worst, Because that all Endeth in their Eternal misery;
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and the last state of converted souls is still the best, because all will End in everlasting Glory.
and the last state of converted Souls is still the best, Because all will End in everlasting Glory.
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Careless sinners do seem to have some Merry dayes for a while, but Oh, how will they Answer that Question of Peters, 1 Epist. 4 17, 18. Judgement must begin at the House of God ▪ and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the Gospel of God? And if the Righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinners appear? Their wayes do now seem right in their own eyes,
Careless Sinners do seem to have Some Merry days for a while, but O, how will they Answer that Question of Peter's, 1 Epistle 4 17, 18. Judgement must begin At the House of God ▪ and if it First begin At us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the Gospel of God? And if the Righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the Sinners appear? Their ways do now seem right in their own eyes,
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but the end thereof are the wayes of Death, Prov. 14 12 & 16. 25. Oh that they were wise to consider this,
but the end thereof Are the ways of Death, Curae 14 12 & 16. 25. O that they were wise to Consider this,
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and that they would remember their latter end, Deut ▪ 32 ▪ 29 ▪ The not considering of their end is the cause that it proveth so miserable, Isa. 47. 7. Lam. 1. 9. But the end of a Believing holy life is another kind of end, Psalm 7 37, 38. Mark the upright man,
and that they would Remember their latter end, Deuteronomy ▪ 32 ▪ 29 ▪ The not considering of their end is the cause that it Proves so miserable, Isaiah 47. 7. Lam. 1. 9. But the end of a Believing holy life is Another kind of end, Psalm 7 37, 38. Mark the upright man,
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and behold the just, for the end of that man is peace. But transgressors shall be destroyed together, the end of the wicked shall be out off.
and behold the just, for the end of that man is peace. But transgressors shall be destroyed together, the end of the wicked shall be out off.
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For eye hath not seen, nor •ar heard, nor hath it entred into the heart of man, what God hath prepared for them that love hi• 1 Cor. 2. 9. And this end is not far off.For eye hath not seen, nor •ar herd, nor hath it entered into the heart of man, what God hath prepared for them that love hi• 1 Cor. 2. 9. And this end is not Far off.
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We have but a little while to wait, and we shall see the Lord upon the Throne of his glory,
We have but a little while to wait, and we shall see the Lord upon the Throne of his glory,
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and see the accomplishment of his Promise to his Saints.
and see the accomplishment of his Promise to his Saints.
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For yet a little while, and he that cometh will come, and will not tarry, Heb. 10. 37 ▪ Its many Ages since the Apostle said, the end of all things is at hand, 1 Pet. 4. 7. Seeing therefore all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? 2 Pet. 3. 11. Oh therefore yield to that Grace that would Convert you.
For yet a little while, and he that comes will come, and will not tarry, Hebrew 10. 37 ▪ Its many Ages since the Apostle said, the end of all things is At hand, 1 Pet. 4. 7. Seeing Therefore all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? 2 Pet. 3. 11. O Therefore yield to that Grace that would Convert you.
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Conversion is the first ga•e, and an holy life the way to Heaven:
Conversion is the First ga•e, and an holy life the Way to Heaven:
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Though this gate be strait, and this way be narrow, and few find it, yet the End is it that will pay for all:
Though this gate be strait, and this Way be narrow, and few find it, yet the End is it that will pay for all:
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As ever you would have this blessed end, see that you make this happy beginning. SECT. XX. 19. YEt this is not all;
As ever you would have this blessed end, see that you make this happy beginning. SECT. XX. 19. YEt this is not all;
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but besides all these Benefits to your selves, Conversion will make you usefull to others: It will make you become a blessing to the place where you live:
but beside all these Benefits to your selves, Conversion will make you useful to Others: It will make you become a blessing to the place where you live:
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As a wicked man hath a curse upon him, so usually he is a curse to others;
As a wicked man hath a curse upon him, so usually he is a curse to Others;
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and Judgements many times follow him, and those about him may fare the worse for his sake.
and Judgments many times follow him, and those about him may fare the Worse for his sake.
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And as a true Christian hath a heart full of the blessing of Gods right hand,
And as a true Christian hath a heart full of the blessing of God's right hand,
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and is himself a blessed man, so is he usually a blessing to others, and many fare the better for his sake.
and is himself a blessed man, so is he usually a blessing to Others, and many fare the better for his sake.
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As you may see in the Case of Joseph, Gen. 39. 3, 5. While you are Ignorant and ungodly, what are you but hinderers of other mens Salvation? and Temptations to those about you? But when God hath Illuminated you,
As you may see in the Case of Joseph, Gen. 39. 3, 5. While you Are Ignorant and ungodly, what Are you but hinderers of other men's Salvation? and Temptations to those about you? But when God hath Illuminated you,
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and changed your hearts, you will be forward to do good to others, and to help them to that life and hope which you have Received.
and changed your hearts, you will be forward to do good to Others, and to help them to that life and hope which you have Received.
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If they want Instruction, you will be more able to instruct them:
If they want Instruction, you will be more able to instruct them:
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If they are ignorant or careless, you will have some words to say to them for the awakening of their souls:
If they Are ignorant or careless, you will have Some words to say to them for the awakening of their Souls:
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If they be in danger you can tell them of it; and you can go to God and pray for them in their Distress:
If they be in danger you can tell them of it; and you can go to God and pray for them in their Distress:
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you have a Spirit of prayer which you had not before;
you have a Spirit of prayer which you had not before;
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and you have interest in God which you had not before and therefore you may speed better for others,
and you have Interest in God which you had not before and Therefore you may speed better for Others,
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though not so certainly as for your selves.
though not so Certainly as for your selves.
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I tell you sinners, the stoutest of you all, may be glad of the fellowship of a godly man,
I tell you Sinners, the Stoutest of you all, may be glad of the fellowship of a godly man,
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if it be but for the benefit of his prayers.
if it be but for the benefit of his Prayers.
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Ieroboam that did stretch forth his hand against the Prophet, was glad to beg his prayers,Jeroboam that did stretch forth his hand against the Prophet, was glad to beg his Prayers,
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for the restoring of that hand, 1 King. 13. 6 And Simon Magus was glad to crave the prayer of Peter, Acts 8. 24. A few more such as Lot was might have saved Sodom from the ••ames,
for the restoring of that hand, 1 King. 13. 6 And Simon Magus was glad to crave the prayer of Peter, Acts 8. 24. A few more such as Lot was might have saved Sodom from the ••ames,
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when his ungodly Neighbours were the Cause of that heavy Judgement.
when his ungodly Neighbours were the Cause of that heavy Judgement.
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You are made fitter for to do God service when you are converted, for that is it that maketh you his servants:
You Are made fitter for to do God service when you Are converted, for that is it that makes you his Servants:
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This is it that bendeth your hearts and thoughts to God, and causeth you to devote your selves,
This is it that bendeth your hearts and thoughts to God, and Causes you to devote your selves,
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and all that you have to him, and therefore you can never do him acceptable service till this work be wrought.
and all that you have to him, and Therefore you can never do him acceptable service till this work be wrought.
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That is the most happy and honourable Nation that hath most of these Converted people in it.
That is the most happy and honourable nation that hath most of these Converted people in it.
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Let the world think of them as basely as they please, it is these that are the Honour and safety of your Countrey,
Let the world think of them as basely as they please, it is these that Are the Honour and safety of your Country,
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and of your Towns, and Parishes, and of the Families where they live. If England be any better then the Nations of Infidels, it is by the godly.
and of your Towns, and Parishes, and of the Families where they live. If England be any better then the nations of Infidels, it is by the godly.
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If the Lord would make this Town to Abound more with true Converts and Godliness then any other, I dare say, it would be a happier Town then any other.
If the Lord would make this Town to Abound more with true Converts and Godliness then any other, I Dare say, it would be a Happier Town then any other.
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I tell you that is the best place where there is most of the fear of God;
I tell you that is the best place where there is most of the Fear of God;
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that is the best Family in the Town that hath most true Converted persons in it;
that is the best Family in the Town that hath most true Converted Persons in it;
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or where those that are, are the most Eminent in Holiness.
or where those that Are, Are the most Eminent in Holiness.
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Were there but such hearts within you, that you would all agree together to yield to the saving work of the Gospel,
Were there but such hearts within you, that you would all agree together to yield to the Saving work of the Gospel,
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and set your selves in good earnest to the work of your Salvation, this would make you the happiest, the most honourable place in the world.
and Set your selves in good earnest to the work of your Salvation, this would make you the Happiest, the most honourable place in the world.
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Every good man is a common good: their light shines abroad to others, and such light will not be hid•:
Every good man is a Common good: their Light shines abroad to Others, and such Light will not be hid•:
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The heat of their Graces do help to warm others, and happy are they that live near them,
The heat of their Graces do help to warm Others, and happy Are they that live near them,
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and have but the Opportunity of Conversing with them, so they have but hearts to improve such Opportunities. SECT. XXI. 20. IF all this be not enough to shew you the Blessedness of the truly Converted;
and have but the Opportunity of Conversing with them, so they have but hearts to improve such Opportunities. SECT. XXI. 20. IF all this be not enough to show you the Blessedness of the truly Converted;
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consider in the last place, that it is not onely to themselves, nor onely to the world about them, that the comfort doth redound,
Consider in the last place, that it is not only to themselves, nor only to the world about them, that the Comfort does redound,
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but the Heavenly •ost of God do in s•me sort partake of it.
but the Heavenly •ost of God do in s•me sort partake of it.
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For the Lord Jesus telleth us, there is joy in Heaven at the conversion of a sinner that Repenteth, Luke 15. 10. Hearken to this all you that live a wordly fleshly life;
For the Lord jesus Telleth us, there is joy in Heaven At the conversion of a sinner that Repenteth, Lycia 15. 10. Harken to this all you that live a wordly fleshly life;
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it would be the very joy of Angels to see your true Conversion;
it would be the very joy of Angels to see your true Conversion;
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and will you rob them of their joy? They know what good this charge ▪ would do you,
and will you rob them of their joy? They know what good this charge ▪ would do you,
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when you do not know it;
when you do not know it;
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and therefore they have compassion of you in your misery, and it would rejoyce them to see your recovery.
and Therefore they have compassion of you in your misery, and it would rejoice them to see your recovery.
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Oh that you did believe this, and that you did Consider it.
O that you did believe this, and that you did Consider it.
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Can you find in your hearts to stand out any longer, when you consider how many would be glad of your conversion? Turn then, Oh turn to Christ poor sinners:
Can you find in your hearts to stand out any longer, when you Consider how many would be glad of your conversion? Turn then, O turn to christ poor Sinners:
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and make glad the very Angels of God by your Returning. Yea, more then so. 2. The Son of God himself would rejoyce at your Conversion.
and make glad the very Angels of God by your Returning. Yea, more then so. 2. The Son of God himself would rejoice At your Conversion.
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For the Recovery of sinners is the fruit of his blood; and when he seeth the travel of his soul, he will be satisfied:
For the Recovery of Sinners is the fruit of his blood; and when he sees the travel of his soul, he will be satisfied:
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He that came into the Wilderness of this world to seek such lost and scattered sheep, doth bring them home with joy when he findeth them ▪ Luke 15. He came to seek and save that which is lost, Luke 19. 10 ▪ He came not to condemn the world,
He that Come into the Wilderness of this world to seek such lost and scattered sheep, does bring them home with joy when he finds them ▪ Lycia 15. He Come to seek and save that which is lost, Lycia 19. 10 ▪ He Come not to condemn the world,
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but that the world through him might be saved, John 3. 17. Though he must and will condemn them if they reject his Salvation.but that the world through him might be saved, John 3. 17. Though he must and will condemn them if they reject his Salvation.
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Nothing pleaseth him better then the Conversion and Salvation of straying souls:
Nothing Pleases him better then the Conversion and Salvation of straying Souls:
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or else he would never have done so much to accomplish it as he hath done:
or Else he would never have done so much to accomplish it as he hath done:
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He would never have sent abroad the Doctrine of Salvation, and stablished a Ministry in the Church, to that end,
He would never have sent abroad the Doctrine of Salvation, and established a Ministry in the Church, to that end,
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if a Returning sinner were not his Delight.
if a Returning sinner were not his Delight.
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Oh that you knew Sirs ▪ how welcome you would be to Christ after all the wrong that you have done him,
O that you knew Sirs ▪ how welcome you would be to christ After all the wrong that you have done him,
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if you would but speedily and heartily return.
if you would but speedily and heartily return.
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Those arms that were nailed open upon the Cross ▪ are still ready to embrace a returning soul:
Those arms that were nailed open upon the Cross ▪ Are still ready to embrace a returning soul:
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He that had tears to weep over his enemies in their obstinacy, Luke 19. 41. hath joy for them that return from their Impenitency.
He that had tears to weep over his enemies in their obstinacy, Lycia 19. 41. hath joy for them that return from their Impenitency.
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He that would have gathered Jerusalem, as an Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wing,
He that would have gathered Jerusalem, as an Hen gathereth her Chickens under her wing,
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if they would have been gathered, Matth 23. 37. Doth shew what kind and tender welcome repenting sinners should find with him:
if they would have been gathered, Matthew 23. 37. Does show what kind and tender welcome repenting Sinners should find with him:
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If you had but hearts to Repent, you would find that Christ hath a heart to receive you:
If you had but hearts to repent, you would find that christ hath a heart to receive you:
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I have formerly told you how tenderly he would meet a poor sinner half way,
I have formerly told you how tenderly he would meet a poor sinner half Way,
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and fall upon his neck, and comfort his broken heart, and forget his miscarriages, and never hit him in the teeth with his sin;
and fallen upon his neck, and Comfort his broken heart, and forget his miscarriages, and never hit him in the teeth with his since;
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as the father did by the returning Prodigall, Luke 15. If you did but know the worth of Christs Embracements,
as the father did by the returning Prodigal, Lycia 15. If you did but know the worth of Christ Embracements,
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and tender Love that he hath to shew toward you, you could not find in your heart to stand out so long ▪ You would rather be in your Saviours arms,
and tender Love that he hath to show towards you, you could not find in your heart to stand out so long ▪ You would rather be in your Saviors arms,
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then among the swine, where you have nothing but the husks.
then among the Swine, where you have nothing but the husks.
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Can you find in your hearts to delay your return, and to despise this Love? In the Name of God take heed what you do;
Can you find in your hearts to Delay your return, and to despise this Love? In the Name of God take heed what you do;
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for I must tell you, if you are so barbarous, and will so abuse that Grace that would save you, you will find that he hath wrath as well as Grace and the Lamb of God is a Lion to his enemies,
for I must tell you, if you Are so barbarous, and will so abuse that Grace that would save you, you will find that he hath wrath as well as Grace and the Lamb of God is a lion to his enemies,
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and will slay those without Mercy, that would not have him rule over them, nor Accept of his Mercy, Luke 19. 27. Abuse not Mercy too much,
and will slay those without Mercy, that would not have him Rule over them, nor Accept of his Mercy, Lycia 19. 27. Abuse not Mercy too much,
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lest it turn to unavoidable Indignation. For our God is also a consuming fire, Heb. 12. last.
lest it turn to unavoidable Indignation. For our God is also a consuming fire, Hebrew 12. last.
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And if his wrath be kindled, yea but a little, then blessed are they that put their trust in him:
And if his wrath be kindled, yea but a little, then blessed Are they that put their trust in him:
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then blessed are they that were converted by his Grace;
then blessed Are they that were converted by his Grace;
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for onely they shall be saved from his burning Indignation, and be made partakers of the Kingdom of his Glory. SECT. XXII. BY this time you may see, if you be not wilfully blinded, that when we perswade you to be converted, we are not drawing you into a miserable life;
for only they shall be saved from his burning Indignation, and be made partakers of the Kingdom of his Glory. SECT. XXII. BY this time you may see, if you be not wilfully blinded, that when we persuade you to be converted, we Are not drawing you into a miserable life;
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and that it is no ill bargain which we offer you from the Lord.
and that it is no ill bargain which we offer you from the Lord.
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If I had nothing to plead with you but the danger of damnation, I might justly expect you should believe and Tremble,
If I had nothing to plead with you but the danger of damnation, I might justly expect you should believe and Tremble,
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and yield such obedience as fear alone can cause:
and yield such Obedience as Fear alone can cause:
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but I could not expect that you should receive it with Love, nor yield the delightful obedience of the Saints:
but I could not expect that you should receive it with Love, nor yield the delightful Obedience of the Saints:
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But now you may see that we move you not to your loss.
But now you may see that we move you not to your loss.
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I dare say I have shewn you enough to win the heart of any man, that is not obstinately blind and wicked.
I Dare say I have shown you enough to win the heart of any man, that is not obstinately blind and wicked.
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If you would be rich, I have shewed you the onely Riches; if you would be honourable, it is onely Conversion that can make you so;
If you would be rich, I have showed you the only Riches; if you would be honourable, it is only Conversion that can make you so;
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if you would have pleasure, I have shewed you the way to pleasure, and how you may be possessed even of your Masters Joy.
if you would have pleasure, I have showed you the Way to pleasure, and how you may be possessed even of your Masters Joy.
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In a word, if you would be happy, I have shewed you the only way to happiness:
In a word, if you would be happy, I have showed you the only Way to happiness:
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a life of peace and safety hath been offered you; a life of honour and pleasure hath been offered you;
a life of peace and safety hath been offered you; a life of honour and pleasure hath been offered you;
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and remember that it was offered you. If you refuse it, remember you might have been happy if you would:
and Remember that it was offered you. If you refuse it, Remember you might have been happy if you would:
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you might have lived with the Image of God upon your souls, and the Holy Ghost within you,
you might have lived with the Image of God upon your Souls, and the Holy Ghost within you,
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and the everlasting Kingdom a little before you, and with the eye of faith upon the Promise of it in the Word,
and the everlasting Kingdom a little before you, and with the eye of faith upon the Promise of it in the Word,
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and the eye of hope upon the Glory that is promised:
and the eye of hope upon the Glory that is promised:
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with the Love of God in your hearts, now breathing after him in holy desires, which, when you have reacht him,
with the Love of God in your hearts, now breathing After him in holy Desires, which, when you have reached him,
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and are come to him, will turn into those endless and unconceivable enjoyments.
and Are come to him, will turn into those endless and unconceivable enjoyments.
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You might haved lived here in the spiritual Communion of the Saints, in the spiritual and fruitful use of Gods Ordinances, the Chariots to convey your souls to life,
You might haved lived Here in the spiritual Communion of the Saints, in the spiritual and fruitful use of God's Ordinances, the Chariots to convey your Souls to life,
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and that Glass in which you may see the Lord, you might have been much freed from the terrible gripes of Conscience, which the guilty feel, or certainly shall feel;
and that Glass in which you may see the Lord, you might have been much freed from the terrible gripes of Conscience, which the guilty feel, or Certainly shall feel;
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and secured from that sin, that lieth at the door, Gen. 4. 7. and from all the everlasting misery that now waiteth for you.
and secured from that since, that lies At the door, Gen. 4. 7. and from all the everlasting misery that now waits for you.
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In a word, instead of a life of bruitish sensuality, and folly, and slavery to Satan,
In a word, instead of a life of brutish sensuality, and folly, and slavery to Satan,
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and preparation to eternal Torment, you were offered that life which consisteth in Righteousness and Peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, Rom. 14 17. Beloved Hearers, I now beseech you in the Name of the Lord, that you would not wilfully refuse to be happy;
and preparation to Eternal Torment, you were offered that life which Consisteth in Righteousness and Peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, Rom. 14 17. beloved Hearers, I now beseech you in the Name of the Lord, that you would not wilfully refuse to be happy;
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and that you would no• neglect so great Salvation:
and that you would no• neglect so great Salvation:
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Our Office obligeth us to invite you, and to be earnest with you, and Oh that we were able even to compel you to come in, Luke 14 23. The Nature of Christian Charity obligeth us to desire that you might partake of that Felicity that is offered you.
Our Office obliges us to invite you, and to be earnest with you, and O that we were able even to compel you to come in, Lycia 14 23. The Nature of Christian Charity obliges us to desire that you might partake of that Felicity that is offered you.
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We know that you may live everlastingly in glory, if you prefer not the world and your flesh before it.
We know that you may live everlastingly in glory, if you prefer not the world and your Flesh before it.
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Through the great mercy of God we have tasted somewhat of this felicity our selves, and cannot chuse but wish that you might be companions of our joy.
Through the great mercy of God we have tasted somewhat of this felicity our selves, and cannot choose but wish that you might be Sodales of our joy.
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Me thinks I should be of so much credit with you my self, as that you should take my word in a matter that I have tryed:
Me thinks I should be of so much credit with you my self, as that you should take my word in a matter that I have tried:
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Why, if you will take my word Sirs, I do profess to you before the searcher of hearts, that the safety,
Why, if you will take my word Sirs, I do profess to you before the searcher of hearts, that the safety,
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and peace, and comfort of a converted state is such, that I would not be without it for all the world:
and peace, and Comfort of a converted state is such, that I would not be without it for all the world:
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shall I say I would not change it for a life of Drunkenness, or filthiness,
shall I say I would not change it for a life of drunkenness, or filthiness,
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or fleshly pleasure, or for all the gains of a covetous worldling? I am ashamed of the comparison.
or fleshly pleasure, or for all the gains of a covetous worldling? I am ashamed of the comparison.
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As bad as we know our own hearts to be, I will confidently say, through the Grace of God,
As bad as we know our own hearts to be, I will confidently say, through the Grace of God,
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if the Kingdoms of the world were offered us in exchange, we should scorn them, and tread them under foot.
if the Kingdoms of the world were offered us in exchange, we should scorn them, and tread them under foot.
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I give you my word and experience, but to perswade you to come near and try.
I give you my word and experience, but to persuade you to come near and try.
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But alas, If you will not believe God, how can I expect my words should be believed ▪ Oh that you would but come and try,
But alas, If you will not believe God, how can I expect my words should be believed ▪ O that you would but come and try,
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and when you have tryed the way of Holiness, but a quarter as much as you have done the waies of the world and the flesh,
and when you have tried the Way of Holiness, but a quarter as much as you have done the ways of the world and the Flesh,
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then if you like it not take your course.
then if you like it not take your course.
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If you find by experience that the way of sin is safer and better, when you have tried both,
If you find by experience that the Way of since is safer and better, when you have tried both,
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then turn back again and spare not;
then turn back again and spare not;
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I would trouble you no more, would you but come and try, it is all that I now desire of you But to think hardly of a state that you never tried;
I would trouble you no more, would you but come and try, it is all that I now desire of you But to think hardly of a state that you never tried;
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to draw back from a life that you never tried; this is not equal dealing with God, nor impartial faithful dealing for your souls.
to draw back from a life that you never tried; this is not equal dealing with God, nor impartial faithful dealing for your Souls.
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I know some that have forborn some outward sins a while and stept into an outward Profession,
I know Some that have forborn Some outward Sins a while and stepped into an outward Profession,
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and into the company of the godly, have fallen back again. But if you will but try the inward Nature, and spiritual life of a Saint;
and into the company of the godly, have fallen back again. But if you will but try the inward Nature, and spiritual life of a Saint;
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the Love, the Trust, the Zeal, the Joy, the Endeavours, and the hopes of a Saint,
the Love, the Trust, the Zeal, the Joy, the Endeavours, and the hope's of a Saint,
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then judge and spare not, as experience shall direct you, and forsake God if you really find that the flesh and the world are better.
then judge and spare not, as experience shall Direct you, and forsake God if you really find that the Flesh and the world Are better.
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Remember what I say to you ▪ It will leave you unexcusable, and be the confusion of your faces,
remember what I say to you ▪ It will leave you unexcusable, and be the confusion of your faces,
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when you shall answer this another day, that when your everlasting Joy or Torment did lie upon it, you would not be perswaded by all that we could say,
when you shall answer this Another day, that when your everlasting Joy or Torment did lie upon it, you would not be persuaded by all that we could say,
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so much as to leave your sins a while, and come, and make trial of a godly life. Oh wretches!
so much as to leave your Sins a while, and come, and make trial of a godly life. O wretches!
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you will one day be ready to eat your own hearts, to think that you refused,
you will one day be ready to eat your own hearts, to think that you refused,
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and wilfully refused, and impenitently and obstinately refused so fair, so necessary, so good a Motion.
and wilfully refused, and impenitently and obstinately refused so fair, so necessary, so good a Motion.
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CHAP. VI. SECT. I. Ʋse of Exhortation.
CHAP. VI. SECT. I. Ʋse of Exhortation.
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BEloved Hearers, I am not come hither to day of my own head, nor in my own name, nor on my own business:
beloved Hearers, I am not come hither to day of my own head, nor in my own name, nor on my own business:
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But in the name of Christ, and on the business of your Salvation.
But in the name of christ, and on the business of your Salvation.
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I know this great Assembly will be all very shortly in another world, and we shall meet ere long in a far greater Assembly, at the day of Christs Judgement which will be upon us,
I know this great Assembly will be all very shortly in Another world, and we shall meet ere long in a Far greater Assembly, At the day of Christ Judgement which will be upon us,
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for all the seeming delay, before the careless world is aware. That you may be ready for that day, and stand with boldness before the Judge,
for all the seeming Delay, before the careless world is aware. That you may be ready for that day, and stand with boldness before the Judge,
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when the unconverted world stands trembling and amazed, as overwhelmed with the unexpected terrours of the Lord, This is the business that I come hither about to day;
when the unconverted world Stands trembling and amazed, as overwhelmed with the unexpected terrors of the Lord, This is the business that I come hither about to day;
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no less, no lower business then this.
no less, no lower business then this.
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That I have not trifled with you, and filled your ears with witty Toyes and strange Matters.
That I have not trifled with you, and filled your ears with witty Toys and strange Matters.
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I hope you will easily pardon me, when you have considered your condition and the business of our Office.
I hope you will Easily pardon me, when you have considered your condition and the business of our Office.
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I hate that preaching that passeth over the one thing Necessary, and onely tickleth the ears of miserable men,
I hate that preaching that passes over the one thing Necessary, and only tickleth the ears of miserable men,
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when it should endeavour their Relief.
when it should endeavour their Relief.
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If the Town were on fire, it were no commendable matter to be Fidling and Dancing, when you should quench it.
If the Town were on fire, it were no commendable matter to be Fiddling and Dancing, when you should quench it.
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If I saw you but sinking in a broken vessel, and ready to drown, if you had not help, it would seem no part of wisdom to me to make a learned Oration to you,
If I saw you but sinking in a broken vessel, and ready to drown, if you had not help, it would seem no part of Wisdom to me to make a learned Oration to you,
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when I should be helping you out of present danger:
when I should be helping you out of present danger:
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I must tell you therefore, that I came not hither onely to talk to you, that you might go home and say you had heard a fine or a learned Sermon:
I must tell you Therefore, that I Come not hither only to talk to you, that you might go home and say you had herd a fine or a learned Sermon:
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But I come to help you out of the misery of an unconverted state.
But I come to help you out of the misery of an unconverted state.
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I see the gulf of Remediless destruction is a little before you, and I come to require you in the name of the Lord to make a stand,
I see the gulf of Remediless destruction is a little before you, and I come to require you in the name of the Lord to make a stand,
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and go no further in the way of wickedness; But look about you and consider your way, and presently return.
and go no further in the Way of wickedness; But look about you and Consider your Way, and presently return.
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Have you been ignorant inconsiderate Worldlings, and forgotten that God that should have had your heart,
Have you been ignorant inconsiderate Worldlings, and forgotten that God that should have had your heart,
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and forgotten the life where you must live for ever? Be awakened then, and look before you;
and forgotten the life where you must live for ever? Be awakened then, and look before you;
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Lift up the eye of Faith and see that Joy or Torment that is even at hand:
Lift up the eye of Faith and see that Joy or Torment that is even At hand:
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Have you lived to the flesh, as if you had nothing but it to care for? And thought it more ado then needs, to provide for Everlastingness? In a word, have your hearts been set more on this life,
Have you lived to the Flesh, as if you had nothing but it to care for? And Thought it more ado then needs, to provide for Everlastingness? In a word, have your hearts been Set more on this life,
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then that to come? and on the things below, then on God above? If this be so, flatter not your selves in vain hopes:
then that to come? and on the things below, then on God above? If this be so, flatter not your selves in vain hope's:
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delay not a day longer, but presently return from that condition:
Delay not a day longer, but presently return from that condition:
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Believe the Word of God, it will else be thy undoing, Rom. 8. 13. For if you live after the flesh, ye shall die, Psalm 73. 27. For they that are far from thee shall perish;
Believe the Word of God, it will Else be thy undoing, Rom. 8. 13. For if you live After the Flesh, you shall die, Psalm 73. 27. For they that Are Far from thee shall perish;
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but it is good for me to draw nigh to God, Mat. 6. 21. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. but it is good for me to draw High to God, Mathew 6. 21. Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
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What say you Sirs, will you return to God from the lusts of the flesh, and the love of this world, and a lazy careless ungodly life;
What say you Sirs, will you return to God from the Lustiest of the Flesh, and the love of this world, and a lazy careless ungodly life;
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or will you not? Will you justifie your selves no longer in a state of Death,
or will you not? Will you justify your selves no longer in a state of Death,
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nor excuse, nor befriend the sins that have endangered you, but yield to the converting Work of the Spirit,
nor excuse, nor befriend the Sins that have endangered you, but yield to the converting Work of the Spirit,
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and strive not against that Grace that would Recover you? I pray you give me not the bare hearing,
and strive not against that Grace that would Recover you? I pray you give me not the bore hearing,
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but let your hearts make answer, I, or no? Will you return and be converted,
but let your hearts make answer, I, or no? Will you return and be converted,
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or will you not? Dare any of you say No? I hope you dare not.
or will you not? Dare any of you say No? I hope you Dare not.
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But it is next to saying no, if your hearts say, Nothing. Tell me not of your cold Wishes and Purposes, and you hope you shall:
But it is next to saying no, if your hearts say, Nothing. Tell me not of your cold Wishes and Purposes, and you hope you shall:
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a thousand such faint and heartless meanings have left souls to perish in endless misery: it is Resolution;
a thousand such faint and heartless meanings have left Souls to perish in endless misery: it is Resolution;
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strong Resolution, and present Resolution that you must have, and that God expects. What say you? are you Resolved to return;
strong Resolution, and present Resolution that you must have, and that God expects. What say you? Are you Resolved to return;
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or are you not? Take heed what you say, for God is here present and seeth your hearts.
or Are you not? Take heed what you say, for God is Here present and sees your hearts.
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Do not halt between two opinions; but if Baal be God, follow him, if the flesh and the world be God,
Do not halt between two opinions; but if Baal be God, follow him, if the Flesh and the world be God,
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and will make you happy, follow them;
and will make you happy, follow them;
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but if the Lord be God, follow him, 1 King. 18. 21. Do not put me off with to morrow,
but if the Lord be God, follow him, 1 King. 18. 21. Do not put me off with to morrow,
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or sometime hereafter, as if it were not yet time, or you could not spare your sin, as yet:
or sometime hereafter, as if it were not yet time, or you could not spare your since, as yet:
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No Resolution is sincere, but present Resolution;
No Resolution is sincere, but present Resolution;
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he that would keep his sins a day longer, would keep them a year, and seven year,
he that would keep his Sins a day longer, would keep them a year, and seven year,
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and for ever, if he might.
and for ever, if he might.
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He that would not close with Christ to day, would never do it, by his good will.
He that would not close with christ to day, would never do it, by his good will.
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No man loveth God, that longeth not presently to be such as God would have him be.
No man loves God, that Longeth not presently to be such as God would have him be.
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Again therefore, I ask you, are you resolved presently to Return, or not? This is the business I come hither upon,
Again Therefore, I ask you, Are you resolved presently to Return, or not? This is the business I come hither upon,
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and I do not mean to go away thus, till I have my Errand, unless you say me shamefull nay.
and I do not mean to go away thus, till I have my Errand, unless you say me shameful nay.
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I am resolved to leave you better, or worse: either converted, or more inexcusable then you were before;
I am resolved to leave you better, or Worse: either converted, or more inexcusable then you were before;
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and to say that which shall be a witness against you, if it convert you not:
and to say that which shall be a witness against you, if it convert you not:
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And here first, if you be not yet Resolved, I shall desire that you will soberly answer me to these few Questions following. SECT. II.
And Here First, if you be not yet Resolved, I shall desire that you will soberly answer me to these few Questions following. SECT. II
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Quest. 1. VVHat do you think had come of you, if God had cut you off by Death all this while before you were converted? Where do you think you should have been this very hour,Quest. 1. What do you think had come of you, if God had Cut you off by Death all this while before you were converted? Where do you think you should have been this very hour,
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if Death had found you in an unconverted state? Do you not know? Why, doth not my text tell you? Will not you believe Jesus Christ? I know,
if Death had found you in an unconverted state? Do you not know? Why, does not my text tell you? Will not you believe jesus christ? I know,
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if you do not, you had been as sure in hell, as you are now on earth.
if you do not, you had been as sure in hell, as you Are now on earth.
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Oh Sirs, how many a fair advantage hath God had against you? He could have killed you with one frown;
O Sirs, how many a fair advantage hath God had against you? He could have killed you with one frown;
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with a bit of bread, with a draught of Drink, by the turning of a hand, by the slipping of a foot, by the stumbling of a horse:
with a bit of bred, with a draught of Drink, by the turning of a hand, by the slipping of a foot, by the stumbling of a horse:
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Besides many hundred Diseases that would have opened the door, or rather have broken down your dusty Cottages,
Beside many hundred Diseases that would have opened the door, or rather have broken down your dusty Cottages,
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and let out your guilty unprepared souls into another world.
and let out your guilty unprepared Souls into Another world.
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Oh, you cannot now apprehend what a dreadful thing it is for an unchanged soul to appear before the holy God! Doth it not sometimes amaze the best to think what a change it is that Death makes? And what it is for a man that hath lived among Mortals on earth, to find himself in a moment among Angels and other Spirits? How much more should the thoughts of a more Lamentable change amaze the unconverted? It is onely,
O, you cannot now apprehend what a dreadful thing it is for an unchanged soul to appear before the holy God! Does it not sometime amaze the best to think what a change it is that Death makes? And what it is for a man that hath lived among Mortals on earth, to find himself in a moment among Angels and other Spirits? How much more should the thoughts of a more Lamentable change amaze the unconverted? It is only,
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or chiefly some Doubts and some strangeness to that heavenly state, that amazeth the godly;
or chiefly Some Doubts and Some strangeness to that heavenly state, that amazes the godly;
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which will all be dispelled at the twink of an eye, by that joy and glory that they shall find themselves possessed of ▪ But it is another kind of matter,
which will all be dispelled At the twink of an eye, by that joy and glory that they shall find themselves possessed of ▪ But it is Another kind of matter,
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even the everlasting misery that should amaze the wicked.
even the everlasting misery that should amaze the wicked.
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Oh dear Friends, what a case had you been in, if you had died before Conversion? Your hearts are not able to conceive of the thousandth part of the misery that you would have been in.
O dear Friends, what a case had you been in, if you had died before Conversion? Your hearts Are not able to conceive of the thousandth part of the misery that you would have been in.
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And have you lived all this while in so much danger, and will you live in it still? God forbid.
And have you lived all this while in so much danger, and will you live in it still? God forbid.
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Hath a wonder of Mercy kept you out of Hell so long, and will you loyter yet longer in the old Condition? Me thinks I look upon you as imitating Lot, when he was called out of Sodom, Gen. 19. That after he had been warned by the Angel to get away out of Sodom with all that he had,
Hath a wonder of Mercy kept you out of Hell so long, and will you loiter yet longer in the old Condition? Me thinks I look upon you as imitating Lot, when he was called out of Sodom, Gen. 19. That After he had been warned by the Angel to get away out of Sodom with all that he had,
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as he loved his life, yet Sons and Daughters, or one thing or other so long detain him, that he lingreth away the time, till, God being mercifull unto him, the Angels did even carry him forth, ver. 16. and said, scape now for thy life, look not behind thee,
as he loved his life, yet Sons and Daughters, or one thing or other so long detain him, that he lingereth away the time, till, God being merciful unto him, the Angels did even carry him forth, ver. 16. and said, escape now for thy life, look not behind thee,
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and make no stay, ver. 17. So God hath mercifully called you out of the Sodom of your sins,
and make no stay, ver. 17. So God hath mercifully called you out of the Sodom of your Sins,
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and you have lingred till now:
and you have lingered till now:
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Oh, that the Lord would be so merciful to you as to lay hands as it were upon those hearts,
O, that the Lord would be so merciful to you as to lay hands as it were upon those hearts,
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and take them off the world and your lusts, and bring you away: this warning however I am bound to give you.
and take them off the world and your Lustiest, and bring you away: this warning however I am bound to give you.
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Scape now for your lives, look not behind you, stay not any longer, lest you perish in your Negligence.
Escape now for your lives, look not behind you, stay not any longer, lest you perish in your Negligence.
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So much for my first Question, what had become of you, if you had died before Conversion? SECT. III. Quest. 2. MY next Question is this:So much for my First Question, what had become of you, if you had died before Conversion? SECT. III. Quest. 2. MY next Question is this:
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Are you sure if you delay returning another day, that you shall be that day out of hell? If you refuse this offer that God maketh you now, are you sure you shall ever have another? Can you say that your bodies shall not lie in the Church-yard,
are you sure if you Delay returning Another day, that you shall be that day out of hell? If you refuse this offer that God makes you now, Are you sure you shall ever have Another? Can you say that your bodies shall not lie in the Churchyard,
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and your souls past hope a•d help in misery, before the next meeting in this place,
and your Souls passed hope a•d help in misery, before the next meeting in this place,
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if you so long delay and harden your hearts? You are not sure of it:
if you so long Delay and harden your hearts? You Are not sure of it:
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if you are, let us see your evidence of security. Hath God any where promised you another daies time? Why!
if you Are, let us see your evidence of security. Hath God any where promised you Another days time? Why!
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Can you live a day whether God will or not? You know you cannot: I dare say you know it.
Can you live a day whither God will or not? You know you cannot: I Dare say you know it.
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You know that many a one as strong as you, and that f•ared Death as little, hath been quickly gone;
You know that many a one as strong as you, and that f•ared Death as little, hath been quickly gone;
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and go you must h•wever at the last.
and go you must h•wever At the last.
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Well Brethren, do I need to ask you such a question now, whether it be wisdom, or madness rather;
Well Brothers, do I need to ask you such a question now, whither it be Wisdom, or madness rather;
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for any man wilfully or negligently to live one day or night longer in such a Condition as if you should die in it you were undone for ever? Will you venture to live another day in such a Case in which y•u cannot be sure that one day to be out of hell? Oh, me thinks ▪ while you are unconverted, this saying of Christ should be still ringing in your ears;
for any man wilfully or negligently to live one day or night longer in such a Condition as if you should die in it you were undone for ever? Will you venture to live Another day in such a Case in which y•u cannot be sure that one day to be out of hell? O, me thinks ▪ while you Are unconverted, this saying of christ should be still ringing in your ears;
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Verily, I say unto you, except ye b• converted and become as little children, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven: Verily, I say unto you, except you b• converted and become as little children, you cannot enter into the Kingdom of Heaven:
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And me thinks every night when you lie down in bed, you should think with your selves, what if I should die in an unconverted state before the next morning? Me thinks the very dreams of this should awake you with Terror.
And me thinks every night when you lie down in Bed, you should think with your selves, what if I should die in an unconverted state before the next morning? Me thinks the very dreams of this should awake you with Terror.
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Me thinks when you rise in the morning you should think with your selves, what if I should die in an unconverted state before Night? Me thinks the daily thoughts of this should marr your Mirth,
Me thinks when you rise in the morning you should think with your selves, what if I should die in an unconverted state before Night? Me thinks the daily thoughts of this should mar your Mirth,
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and sowr to you all the sweetness of the World! How can you forbear in such a danger to think of it, in your shops, and at your Plough;
and sour to you all the sweetness of the World! How can you forbear in such a danger to think of it, in your shops, and At your Plough;
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at home, and abroad, which way soever you go, or whatsoever you are doing? If you say,
At home, and abroad, which Way soever you go, or whatsoever you Are doing? If you say,
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Though I am not sure to live a day, yet I am likely, for I have lived many a one already,
Though I am not sure to live a day, yet I am likely, for I have lived many a one already,
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when I had no assurance of it. I Answer:
when I had no assurance of it. I Answer:
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But who would leave such a matter as his everlasting salvation upon such hazard? I warn thee therefore from God, in the Words of God, Prov. 27. •. Boast not thy self of to morrow,
But who would leave such a matter as his everlasting salvation upon such hazard? I warn thee Therefore from God, in the Words of God, Curae 27. •. Boast not thy self of to morrow,
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for who knoweth what a day may bring forth? SECT. IV. Quest. 3. MY third Question to you is this:for who Knoweth what a day may bring forth? SECT. IV. Quest. 3. MY third Question to you is this:
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which dost thou really think is better, God or the Creature, Heaven or Earth, a life in Glory,
which dost thou really think is better, God or the Creature, Heaven or Earth, a life in Glory,
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or the present pleasure of sin? Is it indeed thy setled judgement, that it is better be drunk then sober,
or the present pleasure of since? Is it indeed thy settled judgement, that it is better be drunk then Sobrium,
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and better take the delight of thy flesh and follow this world, then live to God here,
and better take the delight of thy Flesh and follow this world, then live to God Here,
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and with God hereafter? Is this thy setled judgement, or is it not? If it be, thou art an Infidel,
and with God hereafter? Is this thy settled judgement, or is it not? If it be, thou art an Infidel,
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or an Atheist, and not a Christian. Nay worse then most Infidels or Heathens in the world.
or an Atheist, and not a Christian. Nay Worse then most Infidels or heathens in the world.
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If it be not thy judgement, how darest thou do it? Wilt thou go against thy own knowledge? Wilt thou not do that which thou knowest is both pleasing to God and best for thy self? Shall God shew thee thy misery and wilt thou wilfully run into it? And shall he shew thee thy happiness,
If it be not thy judgement, how Darest thou do it? Wilt thou go against thy own knowledge? Wilt thou not do that which thou Knowest is both pleasing to God and best for thy self? Shall God show thee thy misery and wilt thou wilfully run into it? And shall he show thee thy happiness,
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and wilt thou wilfully forsake it? Dost thou think that it is better to be converted,
and wilt thou wilfully forsake it? Dost thou think that it is better to be converted,
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or not? If thou think it to be a better state, how darest thou neglect it,
or not? If thou think it to be a better state, how Darest thou neglect it,
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or refuse it as thou dost? Who can help thee, if thou know that thou dost evil,
or refuse it as thou dost? Who can help thee, if thou know that thou dost evil,
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and yet wilt do it? If thou know that thy way is the way of Death ▪ and yet wilt go on in it? And who shall pity thee,
and yet wilt do it? If thou know that thy Way is the Way of Death ▪ and yet wilt go on in it? And who shall pity thee,
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if knowingly thou wilt d•mn thy self? SECT. V. Quest. 4. MY fourth Question to thee is this:
if knowingly thou wilt d•mn thy self? SECT. V. Quest. 4. MY fourth Question to thee is this:
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Dost thou believe that man is made for this world onely, or for a better? If Heaven were never so desirable,
Dost thou believe that man is made for this world only, or for a better? If Heaven were never so desirable,
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if it be not attainable, it is in vain to seek it:
if it be not attainable, it is in vain to seek it:
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But if it may be had, what hearts have they that will neglect it, or prefer any other thing before it? Do you think that man was made onely to take a life of pleasure on this Earth,
But if it may be had, what hearts have they that will neglect it, or prefer any other thing before it? Do you think that man was made only to take a life of pleasure on this Earth,
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and go no further, and theres an end of him? If you think so, you are blinder then most Heathens in the World. Three sorts of Creatures did God Create;
and go no further, and theres an end of him? If you think so, you Are blinder then most heathens in the World. Three sorts of Creatures did God Create;
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One sort are pure spirits without flesh, and these were placed in their happiness at the first to be nearest to God,
One sort Are pure spirits without Flesh, and these were placed in their happiness At the First to be nearest to God,
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and employed by him in his noblest works: onely being not at first confirmed, some of them fell away, and are become Devils:
and employed by him in his Noblest works: only being not At First confirmed, Some of them fell away, and Are become Devils:
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Another sort of Creatures have flesh without Immortal souls, having no other life then what is fitted to their earthly state;
another sort of Creatures have Flesh without Immortal Souls, having no other life then what is fitted to their earthly state;
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I mean beasts, and birds, and all other unreasonable Creatures: These are not capable of any higher felicity then they here enjoy:
I mean beasts, and Birds, and all other unreasonable Creatures: These Are not capable of any higher felicity then they Here enjoy:
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They were never intended for it, and therefore thei• Natures are not fitted to it. But man is of a middle sort ▪ partaking somewhat of both these;
They were never intended for it, and Therefore thei• Nature's Are not fitted to it. But man is of a middle sort ▪ partaking somewhat of both these;
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he hath flesh like the beasts, because he must live on earth as they, and so must eat,
he hath Flesh like the beasts, Because he must live on earth as they, and so must eat,
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and drink, and sleep, and die, and his flesh must perish as well as theirs:
and drink, and sleep, and die, and his Flesh must perish as well as theirs:
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But with this flesh he hath a soul that is a kin to Angels, and therefore is capable of an endless Life, and fitted for it:
But with this Flesh he hath a soul that is a kin to Angels, and Therefore is capable of an endless Life, and fitted for it:
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So that, so far as he is fleshly, so far he is earthly, and is like the beasts that perish;
So that, so Far as he is fleshly, so Far he is earthly, and is like the beasts that perish;
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but as he is a living soul, he is disposed to an endless Life, and may there be like to the Angels of God, Luk• 20. 36. You may see this difference between bruits and men, in their very Natures here.
but as he is a living soul, he is disposed to an endless Life, and may there be like to the Angels of God, Luk• 20. 36. You may see this difference between bruits and men, in their very Nature's Here.
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They know not that there is another Life, and we do: They live not in hopes and fears of another Life, but we do. Experience certainly discovers this;
They know not that there is Another Life, and we do: They live not in hope's and fears of Another Life, but we do. Experience Certainly discovers this;
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they fear but one Death, and we fear two, in fearing a misery after Death; we govern them onely by present Objects:
they Fear but one Death, and we Fear two, in fearing a misery After Death; we govern them only by present Objects:
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but God ruleth us by Promises and threatnings of unseen things, and by the hopes and fears of another Life:
but God Ruleth us by Promises and threatenings of unseen things, and by the hope's and fears of Another Life:
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Its our Nature to be thus governed, and theirs to be ruled by sensual Objects.
Its our Nature to be thus governed, and theirs to be ruled by sensual Objects.
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Well then, if man was made for higher things, should he not seek them, and live for them? Remember then I beseech you, that the work of Conversion is but to set your hearts on the things that you were made for:
Well then, if man was made for higher things, should he not seek them, and live for them? remember then I beseech you, that the work of Conversion is but to Set your hearts on the things that you were made for:
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It is to make you know that you are men and not beasts, and to bring you to live the life of men.
It is to make you know that you Are men and not beasts, and to bring you to live the life of men.
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Sin doth unman us, and in a sort even brutisie us;
since does unman us, and in a sort even brutisie us;
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and Conversion restoreth us, in our present measure to the ends that we were created for,
and Conversion restoreth us, in our present measure to the ends that we were created for,
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and to the Image of God that we were created in, which disposeth us to those ends:
and to the Image of God that we were created in, which Disposeth us to those ends:
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If you believe then that man is not a beast, but made for an everlasting Life with God, away with fleshly worldly vanities,
If you believe then that man is not a beast, but made for an everlasting Life with God, away with fleshly worldly vanities,
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and live as strangers here, and as those that are heirs of that everlasting Life. SECT. VI. Quest. 5. MY next Question to you is;
and live as Strangers Here, and as those that Are Heirs of that everlasting Life. SECT. VI. Quest. 5. MY next Question to you is;
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Have you ever soberly and considerately compared the gain and the loss that Conversion will bring you? Did you ever on the one side consider of all the present peace and safety,
Have you ever soberly and considerately compared the gain and the loss that Conversion will bring you? Did you ever on the one side Consider of all the present peace and safety,
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and that everlasting glory which is the portion of them that cleave to God, and of the misery of all others,
and that everlasting glory which is the portion of them that cleave to God, and of the misery of all Others,
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as I have before discovered it to you? And on the other side, have you considered how small a matter it is that you can lose,
as I have before discovered it to you? And on the other side, have you considered how small a matter it is that you can loose,
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if you yield to that Grace that would prepare you for this Glory? Sure if you had ever considered both of the wining and the losing,
if you yield to that Grace that would prepare you for this Glory? Sure if you had ever considered both of thee winning and the losing,
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and laid one in the one end of the scales, and the other in the other, the Case might have been resolved with you long before now.
and laid one in the one end of the scales, and the other in the other, the Case might have been resolved with you long before now.
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Sinners, when God and his Ministers make such a stir with you to perswade you to be converted,
Sinners, when God and his Ministers make such a stir with you to persuade you to be converted,
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and all will not serve, but year after year you are still the same, there is somewhat sure that is the Cause? If somewhat did not stick with you, you would have yielded before this time.
and all will not serve, but year After year you Are still the same, there is somewhat sure that is the Cause? If somewhat did not stick with you, you would have yielded before this time.
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Somewhat there is sure that you are afraid of losing by the change, or else what should be the matter that you refuse,
Somewhat there is sure that you Are afraid of losing by the change, or Else what should be the matter that you refuse,
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or delay? Well, let us hear what it is that you are afraid it will deprive you of? Is it any thing that is better then God;
or Delay? Well, let us hear what it is that you Are afraid it will deprive you of? Is it any thing that is better then God;
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then Heaven, then the saving of your souls? This is the Benefit that Conversion bringeth,
then Heaven, then the Saving of your Souls? This is the Benefit that Conversion brings,
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and if it would take from you any thing that is better, refuse it then, and spare not.
and if it would take from you any thing that is better, refuse it then, and spare not.
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I tell you sinners, God hath no need of you;
I tell you Sinners, God hath no need of you;
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It is for your own good, and that honour and pleasure that he takes in doing good, that he is so earnest with you to come in.
It is for your own good, and that honour and pleasure that he Takes in doing good, that he is so earnest with you to come in.
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And if any of you dare charge the God of Heaven with dissembling, as if he meant your hurt,
And if any of you Dare charge the God of Heaven with dissembling, as if he meant your hurt,
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while he thus pretendeth your good, and would take from you more then he offereth you ▪ or would give you;
while he thus pretendeth your good, and would take from you more then he Offereth you ▪ or would give you;
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make good thy charge, if thou canst, or rather take heed, if thou love thy self, of such Blasphemous Imaginations.
make good thy charge, if thou Canst, or rather take heed, if thou love thy self, of such Blasphemous Imaginations.
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Oh poor soul, if God would do thee harm, who dost thou think will do thee good? If the chief Good be not good, where wilt thou find good? Dost thou fear lest the Sun should deprive thee of thy light,
O poor soul, if God would do thee harm, who dost thou think will do thee good? If the chief Good be not good, where wilt thou find good? Dost thou Fear lest the Sun should deprive thee of thy Light,
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when thou canst have none but what it affordeth thee? Dost thou run away from the fire lest it should make thee cold? What, fear lest God should do thee harm,
when thou Canst have none but what it affords thee? Dost thou run away from the fire lest it should make thee cold? What, Fear lest God should do thee harm,
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when there is no good but what doth stream from him? Who wilt thou go to for any good,
when there is no good but what does stream from him? Who wilt thou go to for any good,
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if thou flee from him? Hath any creature the least relief for thee, except they receive it from God,
if thou flee from him? Hath any creature the least relief for thee, except they receive it from God,
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and he send it thee by their hands? They have nothing but what he lendeth them,
and he send it thee by their hands? They have nothing but what he dares them,
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nor can they give thee any succour but by his consent.
nor can they give thee any succour but by his consent.
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What is it then that thou art affraid of losing, by being Converted? Is it any thing that is worth the keeping? It is incredible that God should envy thee thy happiness;
What is it then that thou art afraid of losing, by being Converted? Is it any thing that is worth the keeping? It is incredible that God should envy thee thy happiness;
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that is the work of the Devil which moved him to tempt us from it! And dare you make God like him;
that is the work of the devil which moved him to tempt us from it! And Dare you make God like him;
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or father on God his Nature, or his works? It is incredible wrong that men do to God while they Question his goodness,
or father on God his Nature, or his works? It is incredible wrong that men do to God while they Question his Goodness,
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and dislike his holy Laws and waies, and quarrel with him, as if he were their enemy;
and dislike his holy Laws and ways, and quarrel with him, as if he were their enemy;
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and when he would draw them out of the prison of the Devil, and the power of sin, they draw back,
and when he would draw them out of the prison of the devil, and the power of since, they draw back,
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as if he would draw them into bondage. Oh base unthankful wretches!
as if he would draw them into bondage. O base unthankful wretches!
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must Salvation be so dearly bought, and so kindly offered you, and do you thus reject it? Oh foolish self-destroying wretches, are you so far delivered from all your enemies, that your happiness is brought to your own choice,
must Salvation be so dearly bought, and so kindly offered you, and do you thus reject it? O foolish Self-destroying wretches, Are you so Far Delivered from all your enemies, that your happiness is brought to your own choice,
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and you may freely have it if you will, and now will you not have it? and will you be the last and deadly enemy to your selves? Why, what is it that you are so loth to leave? Is it your sins? Is it your fleshly pleasures? or your worldly Profits,
and you may freely have it if you will, and now will you not have it? and will you be the last and deadly enemy to your selves? Why, what is it that you Are so loath to leave? Is it your Sins? Is it your fleshly pleasures? or your worldly Profits,
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or your ease, or Credit, or which of these? Is it not a sad Case that reasonable men should come to such a pass, that they are afraid of returning to the favour of God,
or your ease, or Credit, or which of these? Is it not a sad Case that reasonable men should come to such a pass, that they Are afraid of returning to the favour of God,
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and of coming from the thraldom of the Devil, into his service, lest they should lose their pleasure? As if there were less delight in the love of God, then in flesh-pleasing filthiness;
and of coming from the thraldom of the devil, into his service, lest they should loose their pleasure? As if there were less delight in the love of God, then in Flesh pleasing filthiness;
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or as if the Joyes of Heaven were less then the mirth of an Ale-house.
or as if the Joys of Heaven were less then the mirth of an Alehouse.
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Is it not a sad case that ever men should be afraid of being losers by God? or of missing their Money,
Is it not a sad case that ever men should be afraid of being losers by God? or of missing their Money,
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or their houses ▪ or Lands, when they come to Heaven? As if there were any want there where all are glorious Kings;
or their houses ▪ or Lands, when they come to Heaven? As if there were any want there where all Are glorious Kings;
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and as if Lazarus had not changed his state!
and as if Lazarus had not changed his state!
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And is it not a shameful thing, that men should be ashamed to be the servants of the God of Heaven,
And is it not a shameful thing, that men should be ashamed to be the Servants of the God of Heaven,
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and think it a discredit to be the heirs of Glory? Is it to any purpose to talk to such men as these? Will they ever hear reason that are so unreasonable? If preaching were not the Ordinance of God which he hath commanded us to use,
and think it a discredit to be the Heirs of Glory? Is it to any purpose to talk to such men as these? Will they ever hear reason that Are so unreasonable? If preaching were not the Ordinance of God which he hath commanded us to use,
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and therefore may set in with his blessing, when he pleaseth, we should even throw by all,
and Therefore may Set in with his blessing, when he Pleases, we should even throw by all,
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and look on such as these as mad men and think;
and look on such as these as mad men and think;
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Till God shall bring them to their wits, there is no good to be done by speaking to them.
Till God shall bring them to their wits, there is no good to be done by speaking to them.
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If a man will flie from God, to an Alehouse, or Gaming-house for pleasure;
If a man will fly from God, to an Alehouse, or Gaming-house for pleasure;
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or from God to the World for profit or honour, what shall we say to such a man,
or from God to the World for profit or honour, what shall we say to such a man,
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but even take him in this as besides himself? For who will think better of him that will run into a prison,
but even take him in this as beside himself? For who will think better of him that will run into a prison,
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or to his enemies for his Liberty? Or that will tumble in the Chanel,
or to his enemies for his Liberty? Or that will tumble in the Channel,
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or lie down in the Sink, and will not come out for fear of being fouled? I would ask the Drunkard,
or lie down in the Sink, and will not come out for Fear of being fouled? I would ask the Drunkard,
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or Fornicator, or Worldling, or whosoever he be that hath the most that sin can do for him;
or Fornicator, or Worldling, or whosoever he be that hath the most that since can do for him;
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Dost thou think that thou hast a more comfortable life then those that are furthest from thy sin? Dost thou think that they that abhor thy drunkenness, whoredom,
Dost thou think that thou hast a more comfortable life then those that Are furthest from thy since? Dost thou think that they that abhor thy Drunkenness, whoredom,
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or worldly courses of life, have not a more comfortable life then thou? besides that which they shall have in Heaven;
or worldly courses of life, have not a more comfortable life then thou? beside that which they shall have in Heaven;
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when sin hath brought thee into Torment (if true Conversion do not prevent it) even in this life;
when since hath brought thee into Torment (if true Conversion do not prevent it) even in this life;
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which think you have the more peaceable and comfortable life; I am even ashamed to make the comparison.
which think you have the more peaceable and comfortable life; I am even ashamed to make the comparison.
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A wise and godly man doth abhor these things that are the felicity of ungodly men.
A wise and godly man does abhor these things that Are the felicity of ungodly men.
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Your filthy lives which you are loth to leave, would make the heart of a sober man to rise to think of them.
Your filthy lives which you Are loath to leave, would make the heart of a Sobrium man to rise to think of them.
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What wise man would not think it a misery, if he were condemned to live your lives but a few daies? A swine takes pleasure to tumble in the mire,
What wise man would not think it a misery, if he were condemned to live your lives but a few days? A Swine Takes pleasure to tumble in the mire,
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but a man in his wits will take no pleasure to bear him company.
but a man in his wits will take no pleasure to bear him company.
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And is this all that you are like to lose by it, if you be Converted,
And is this all that you Are like to loose by it, if you be Converted,
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and yet will you stand off? Well, I say no more of it now but this;
and yet will you stand off? Well, I say no more of it now but this;
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If after all this you take the world to be better then God, and the pleasures of sin to be greater then the pleasures of a holy life,
If After all this you take the world to be better then God, and the pleasures of since to be greater then the pleasures of a holy life,
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and the Joy that God would give you with himself ▪ And if you are affraid of turning to God lest you be losers by him, you may take your Course,
and the Joy that God would give you with himself ▪ And if you Are afraid of turning to God lest you be losers by him, you may take your Course,
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and stay till the end shall make you wiser to your cost. SECT. VII. Quest. 6. MY next Question to you, is this;
and stay till the end shall make you Wiser to your cost. SECT. VII. Quest. 6. MY next Question to you, is this;
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Have you now any reason to give against your speedy effectual Conversion, which you will undertake to stand to,
Have you now any reason to give against your speedy effectual Conversion, which you will undertake to stand to,
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and justifie at the Bar of God? Do you know any harm by that state and Life that God by converting Grace would bring you to? You have heard much that may be said for it;
and justify At the Bar of God? Do you know any harm by that state and Life that God by converting Grace would bring you to? You have herd much that may be said for it;
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what now have you to say against it? I know that a great many of sensless words are poured out by foolish sinners against the holy waies of God:
what now have you to say against it? I know that a great many of senseless words Are poured out by foolish Sinners against the holy ways of God:
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But they are such as shew their folly and malice, and proceed from wilfulness and not from Reason.
But they Are such as show their folly and malice, and proceed from wilfulness and not from Reason.
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Not one of all these that you hear in a corner scorning at godliness, or Reasoning against it, dare sland to these Reasons when God shall deal with him.
Not one of all these that you hear in a corner scorning At godliness, or Reasoning against it, Dare sland to these Reasons when God shall deal with him.
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For my part Sirs, I would perswade you to nothing unreasonable and unfit: I have told you my Reasons for the Necessity of Conversion:
For my part Sirs, I would persuade you to nothing unreasonable and unfit: I have told you my Reasons for the Necessity of Conversion:
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If you are against it now, either you have reason to be against it, or you have not;
If you Are against it now, either you have reason to be against it, or you have not;
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If you have no reason for it, how dare you, how can you do it? What! Will you Renounce your Reason in the greatest matters, where you have the greatest use for it? Or will you be wilfully bruits? Or will you set your selvs knowingly against God and your own souls? In the name of God consider first what you do:
If you have no reason for it, how Dare you, how can you do it? What! Will you Renounce your Reason in the greatest matters, where you have the greatest use for it? Or will you be wilfully bruits? Or will you Set your selves knowingly against God and your own Souls? In the name of God Consider First what you do:
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it must be either deluded reason or meer wilfulness that shall cause you now to refuse or delay to be converted.
it must be either deluded reason or mere wilfulness that shall cause you now to refuse or Delay to be converted.
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I beseech you let me have the Answer of your heerts here before the Lord.
I beseech you let me have the Answer of your heerts Here before the Lord.
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Deal truly, have you any Reason, why you should not be converted and turn to God before to morrow? I pray you do not pass it over carlesly, but give me your Answer.
Deal truly, have you any Reason, why you should not be converted and turn to God before to morrow? I pray you do not pass it over carlesly, but give me your Answer.
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Have you any Reason for it, or have you not? If you have not, your Conscience is then witness that you are wilfull in your Neglect.
Have you any Reason for it, or have you not? If you have not, your Conscience is then witness that you Are wilful in your Neglect.
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You turn not to God because you will not turn: you go on in sin because you will go on.
You turn not to God Because you will not turn: you go on in since Because you will go on.
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You do then in your hearts as it were set God at defiance, and say, I confess I have no Reason to sin,
You do then in your hearts as it were Set God At defiance, and say, I confess I have no Reason to since,
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but yet I will do it;
but yet I will do it;
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I have no reason to delay my return to God an hour, but yet I will do it:
I have no reason to Delay my return to God an hour, but yet I will do it:
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And I will do it, though reason as well as the Word of God cry out against it.
And I will do it, though reason as well as the Word of God cry out against it.
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Who can you blame then, if the plagues of God shall reach such a Rebel,
Who can you blame then, if the plagues of God shall reach such a Rebel,
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and if he deal with you as wilfull sinners should be dealt with? If you had done it ignorantly, you had some excuse,
and if he deal with you as wilful Sinners should be dealt with? If you had done it ignorantly, you had Some excuse,
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or you might have been beaten with the fewer stripes;
or you might have been beaten with the fewer stripes;
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but wilfull sin hath no excuse, and on such the Lord will pour out his wrath.
but wilful since hath no excuse, and on such the Lord will pour out his wrath.
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If your own reason tell you you should presently return to God, and you will not,
If your own reason tell you you should presently return to God, and you will not,
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how can you expect in reason to find mercy with the Lord? Oh that you knew what a hainous thing it is to sin wilfully after the knowledge of the Truth:
how can you expect in reason to find mercy with the Lord? O that you knew what a heinous thing it is to sin wilfully After the knowledge of the Truth:
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it would make every joint of you to tremble, lest if you go a little further, there should be no more sacrifice for sin, but a certain looking for of judgement,
it would make every joint of you to tremble, lest if you go a little further, there should be no more sacrifice for since, but a certain looking for of judgement,
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and fire which devoureth the Adversary, Heb. 10. 26. Well Sirs, let me again put the question to you:and fire which devoureth the Adversary, Hebrew 10. 26. Well Sirs, let me again put the question to you:
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what say you? Will you presently return to God, or will you not? Halt not between both, but resolve, off or on.
what say you? Will you presently return to God, or will you not? Halt not between both, but resolve, off or on.
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Say plainly, you will, or you will not:
Say plainly, you will, or you will not:
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if you will not, tell me then, why will you not? Have you any Reason for it,
if you will not, tell me then, why will you not? Have you any Reason for it,
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or have you none? If none, how dare you be wilfull: But if you have any Reason, I pray you answer my next Question.
or have you none? If none, how Dare you be wilful: But if you have any Reason, I pray you answer my next Question.
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Is your Reason such as you will undertake to stand at the bar of God? Its an easie matter to deceive your selves and others,
Is your Reason such as you will undertake to stand At the bar of God? Its an easy matter to deceive your selves and Others,
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and to dawb over a cause that is apparently naught, and to bring fair pretences for the most foul Actions.
and to dawb over a cause that is apparently nought, and to bring fair pretences for the most foul Actions.
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Something men wil have to say, to stop the mouth of those that would convince them, be their course never so ungodly;
Something men will have to say, to stop the Mouth of those that would convince them, be their course never so ungodly;
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But the Question is, whether you have any reasons for your sin, and against your speedy and effectual return, which you will undertake to stand to before the Lord.
But the Question is, whither you have any Reasons for your since, and against your speedy and effectual return, which you will undertake to stand to before the Lord.
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I pray you bethink your selves soberly of an Answer, before you hold on your course any longer;
I pray you bethink your selves soberly of an Answer, before you hold on your course any longer;
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lest you be at the bar before you are aware. One mans reason it, his sin is sweet,
lest you be At the bar before you Are aware. One men reason it, his since is sweet,
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and he hopes he may safely keep it a little longer, and then he means to let it go.
and he hope's he may safely keep it a little longer, and then he means to let it go.
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It seemeth then you had rather sin, then not, and that shews that at present thou art a graceless wretch.
It seems then you had rather sin, then not, and that shows that At present thou art a graceless wretch.
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But is the sweetness of thy sin a sufficient Reason for thee to refuse the sweetness of a pardon,
But is the sweetness of thy since a sufficient Reason for thee to refuse the sweetness of a pardon,
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and the sweetness of the Reconciled face of God, and the sweetness of everlasting glory? Dare you stand to such a reason as this is before God? I know you dare not:
and the sweetness of the Reconciled face of God, and the sweetness of everlasting glory? Dare you stand to such a reason as this is before God? I know you Dare not:
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How then dare you delay your convrsion upon such reasons.
How then Dare you Delay your convrsion upon such Reasons.
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Is sin swet to thee, and is not holiness sweeter? is not pardon, and life,
Is since sweated to thee, and is not holiness Sweeten? is not pardon, and life,
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and Grace, and Christ, and God and glory sweeter? Oh what kind of reasons be these for a reasonable man to venture his salvation upon!
and Grace, and christ, and God and glory Sweeten? O what kind of Reasons be these for a reasonable man to venture his salvation upon!
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I shall not stand to try the rest of them, because they will fall under a more particular consideration hereafter:
I shall not stand to try the rest of them, Because they will fallen under a more particular consideration hereafter:
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Only in general I charge and require you, plead not such reasons as you dare not stand to at the bar of God. SECT. VIII. Quest. 7. MY next Question to you, is this;
Only in general I charge and require you, plead not such Reasons as you Dare not stand to At the bar of God. SECT. VIII. Quest. 7. MY next Question to you, is this;
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Have you ever well considered who they be that are for your conversion, and who they be that are against it? You may easily conjecture by this whether it be good or bad.
Have you ever well considered who they be that Are for your conversion, and who they be that Are against it? You may Easily conjecture by this whither it be good or bad.
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You have heard already who they be that are for it: God is for it, Christ is for it;
You have herd already who they be that Are for it: God is for it, christ is for it;
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the Holy Ghost is for it, the Angels of Haven are for it, the Ministers of the Gospel are for it,
the Holy Ghost is for it, the Angels of Haven Are for it, the Ministers of the Gospel Are for it,
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and every wise and godly man is for it.
and every wise and godly man is for it.
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God is so much for it, that he sent his Son to purchase it, and his Word to command and call you to it,
God is so much for it, that he sent his Son to purchase it, and his Word to command and call you to it,
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and to give you directions how it must be done, and his Ministers to perswade you to hear and submit.
and to give you directions how it must be done, and his Ministers to persuade you to hear and submit.
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He is so much for it, that he followeth you with Mercies and Afflictions, and all to this end, to lead you to Repentance:
He is so much for it, that he follows you with mercies and Afflictions, and all to this end, to led you to Repentance:
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He is so much for it, that he hath sworn that he hath, no pleasure in the Death of the wicked,
He is so much for it, that he hath sworn that he hath, no pleasure in the Death of the wicked,
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but rather that he Return and Live; but rather that he Return and Live;
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and pleadeth the case with you, and asketh you, why you will die, Ezek 33. 11. Christ is so much for it, that he hath made it his Office;
and pleads the case with you, and asks you, why you will die, Ezekiel 33. 11. christ is so much for it, that he hath made it his Office;
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he took the Nature of man on him to that end, that he might seek and save that which was lost;
he took the Nature of man on him to that end, that he might seek and save that which was lost;
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and for that end he submitted to the cursed Death of the Cross, and for that end hath he made the Promises of his Gospel,
and for that end he submitted to the cursed Death of the Cross, and for that end hath he made the Promises of his Gospel,
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and sent abroad his Ministers to proclaim them:
and sent abroad his Ministers to proclaim them:
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He is so much for it, that he is purposely become the Captain of our Salvation; and having first given us his own Example, doth lead us on in all encounters,
He is so much for it, that he is purposely become the Captain of our Salvation; and having First given us his own Exampl, does led us on in all encounters,
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and calleth us to follow him, that we may conquer as he hath done:
and calls us to follow him, that we may conquer as he hath done:
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he is so much for it, that upon this very ground will he condemn at last the impeni•ent world because they would, not be converted by him.
he is so much for it, that upon this very ground will he condemn At last the impeni•ent world Because they would, not be converted by him.
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The Holy Ghost is so much for it, that he moveth and importuneth sinners thereunto,
The Holy Ghost is so much for it, that he moves and importunes Sinners thereunto,
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and effectually worketh it in all the Elect. The Angels of heaven, as you have heard, are so much for it, that it is their Joy when a sinner is converted.
and effectually works it in all the Elect. The Angels of heaven, as you have herd, Are so much for it, that it is their Joy when a sinner is converted.
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The Ministers of Christ are so much for it, that they make it their business,
The Ministers of christ Are so much for it, that they make it their business,
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and study, and preach and pray, and suffer, and think nothing too much if they might but accomplish it.
and study, and preach and pray, and suffer, and think nothing too much if they might but accomplish it.
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They are willing to spend and be spent for this end, 2 Cor. 12. 15. They account not their lives dear to them,They Are willing to spend and be spent for this end, 2 Cor. 12. 15. They account not their lives dear to them,
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so they may but finish their course with Joy, and the Ministry which they have received of the Lord in preaching the Gospel of the Grace of God, Acts 20. 24. They are content to instruct those in meekness that oppose themselves, If God peradventure will give them Repentance to the Acknowledging of the Truth, that they may escape out of the snares of Satan, 2 Tim. 2. 25. All the godly are so much for it, that it is their daily prayer and earnest desire,
so they may but finish their course with Joy, and the Ministry which they have received of the Lord in preaching the Gospel of the Grace of God, Acts 20. 24. They Are content to instruct those in meekness that oppose themselves, If God Peradventure will give them Repentance to the Acknowledging of the Truth, that they may escape out of the snares of Satan, 2 Tim. 2. 25. All the godly Are so much for it, that it is their daily prayer and earnest desire,
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and they would do any thing they could to accomplish it.
and they would do any thing they could to accomplish it.
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Oh how heartily do they pray for your conversion, that the Kingdom of God may come in your hearts!
O how heartily do they pray for your conversion, that the Kingdom of God may come in your hearts!
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How glad are they when they hear of the conversion of a sinner!
How glad Are they when they hear of the conversion of a sinner!
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Well sinners, me thinks you should consider with your selves, For what reason do all these desire my conversion? Who is it that shall be the gainer by it? What doth God get by it? What doth Christ the Redeemer get by it? What doth the Spirit that moveth me get by it? What profit is it to the Ministers of the Gospel? Might they not as easily let me alone,
Well Sinners, me thinks you should Consider with your selves, For what reason do all these desire my conversion? Who is it that shall be the gainer by it? What does God get by it? What does christ the Redeemer get by it? What does the Spirit that moves me get by it? What profit is it to the Ministers of the Gospel? Might they not as Easily let me alone,
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and please me in my sins, and tell me of no danger? What profit is it to all my godly friends, that they should so earnestly desire it,
and please me in my Sins, and tell me of no danger? What profit is it to all my godly Friends, that they should so earnestly desire it,
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and pray for it? Is it not I that am like to have the gain? and should I set against all the friends I have that endeavour my own good, even my everlasting good?
and pray for it? Is it not I that am like to have the gain? and should I Set against all the Friends I have that endeavour my own good, even my everlasting good?
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You se who they be that are for your conversion;
You see who they be that Are for your conversion;
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Will you now consider who they be that are against it? Are they better then God? Are they truer friends to you then Christ and his Ministers,
Will you now Consider who they be that Are against it? are they better then God? are they truer Friends to you then christ and his Ministers,
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and those that perswade you to repent and Live? Are they such as love you better then all these do? Why, who are they? First, the chiefest enemy to your conversion is the Devil himself.
and those that persuade you to Repent and Live? are they such as love you better then all these do? Why, who Are they? First, the chiefest enemy to your conversion is the devil himself.
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It is he that disswadeth you;
It is he that dissuadeth you;
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that raiseth Doubts and Temptations in your mind, and casteth so many Rubs in your way:
that Raiseth Doubts and Temptations in your mind, and Cast so many Rubs in your Way:
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he would not have you converted if he could hinder it: If all his subtilty can hinder it:
he would not have you converted if he could hinder it: If all his subtlety can hinder it:
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if all his power and malice can hinder it;
if all his power and malice can hinder it;
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if all the instruments that he can raise up against it, can hinder it, you shall never be converted.
if all the Instruments that he can raise up against it, can hinder it, you shall never be converted.
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He knows he shall lose a servant and subject of his Kingdom; he shall be cast out of that possession which he hath kept in peace:
He knows he shall loose a servant and Subject of his Kingdom; he shall be cast out of that possession which he hath kept in peace:
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if he do not rule you he shall not Torment you, which is pleasant to his Malice.
if he do not Rule you he shall not Torment you, which is pleasant to his Malice.
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No one in all the world is so much against your conversion as the Devil.
No one in all the world is so much against your conversion as the devil.
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When you say, you will never be so Pure, or so godly, nor live so holy and heavenly a life: Oh how you please him!
When you say, you will never be so Pure, or so godly, nor live so holy and heavenly a life: O how you please him!
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You could not have said a word that he more delighteth to hear:
You could not have said a word that he more delights to hear:
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For it is as much as if you had said, I will never leave my Master the Devil to serve Christ.
For it is as much as if you had said, I will never leave my Master the devil to serve christ.
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Nay, it is all on as if you said, I am resolved I will never be saved:
Nay, it is all on as if you said, I am resolved I will never be saved:
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seeing there is no salvation without conversion. When you say you will do as your Forefathers have done;
seeing there is no salvation without conversion. When you say you will do as your Forefathers have done;
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and you will take your pleasure, and follow the world, and not be so precise,
and you will take your pleasure, and follow the world, and not be so precise,
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nor trouble your minds so much about the case of your souls, or the matters of Eternal Life;
nor trouble your minds so much about the case of your Souls, or the matters of Eternal Life;
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Oh, how you please the Devil by this! This is that he would have. You speak even as he would have you speak:
O, how you please the devil by this! This is that he would have. You speak even as he would have you speak:
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For indeed it is he that Tempteth you to spak it.
For indeed it is he that Tempts you to spoke it.
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But for Gods sake, and your souls sake sinners, will you consider whether God or the Devil is your better friend? You are the cause that I am put upon such a strange Question to you:
But for God's sake, and your Souls sake Sinners, will you Consider whither God or the devil is your better friend? You Are the cause that I am put upon such a strange Question to you:
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whether that be liker to be for your good, which God would have, and Christ would have,
whither that be liker to be for your good, which God would have, and christ would have,
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and the Holy Ghost would have, and Ministers would have, and all godly peopl would have;
and the Holy Ghost would have, and Ministers would have, and all godly people would have;
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or that which th Devil himself would have? Do I need to bid you consider of this? A little consideration sure may Resolve it:
or that which that devil himself would have? Do I need to bid you Consider of this? A little consideration sure may Resolve it:
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Can you think that all these forementioned are against you, and Satan is for you? That all these are your enemis,
Can you think that all these forementioned Are against you, and Satan is for you? That all these Are your enemies,
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and Satan is your friend? If you will indeed take God and Christ, and his Spirit,
and Satan is your friend? If you will indeed take God and christ, and his Spirit,
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and People, and all for your enemies, and him that is your greatest enemy, for your friend,
and People, and all for your enemies, and him that is your greatest enemy, for your friend,
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and that after such warnings as you have had; you may reap those fruits of his friendship which you little think of.
and that After such Warnings as you have had; you may reap those fruits of his friendship which you little think of.
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But there are some other besides the Devil against your conversion! True.
But there Are Some other beside the devil against your conversion! True.
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But who be they? None, but his Agents, and those that are deceived by him themselves.
But who be they? None, but his Agents, and those that Are deceived by him themselves.
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Prhaps, you will hardly think so;
Prhaps, you will hardly think so;
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for one may be your Father, another your Mother, another a husband or wife, or those that profess themselves your friends,
for one may be your Father, Another your Mother, Another a husband or wife, or those that profess themselves your Friends,
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and some perhaps may be thought wise and learned in the world:
and Some perhaps may be Thought wise and learned in the world:
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But what doth God say of them, who is most to be believed? He telleth you, they are foolish,
But what does God say of them, who is most to be believed? He Telleth you, they Are foolish,
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and wicked, and enemies to the Cross of Christ: You call them friends, but God tels you they are your enemies.
and wicked, and enemies to the Cross of christ: You call them Friends, but God tells you they Are your enemies.
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If you think I speak too hardly of them, in telling you that they are ignorant blinded sinners, believe God that saith the same:
If you think I speak too hardly of them, in telling you that they Are ignorant blinded Sinners, believe God that Says the same:
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I hope you will not accuse him of wronging them, or any one: Never man spake against Conversion that knew what he said, and was Converted himself.
I hope you will not accuse him of wronging them, or any one: Never man spoke against Conversion that knew what he said, and was Converted himself.
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It is onely those that never knew or tried the waies of God, that perswade you from them:
It is only those that never knew or tried the ways of God, that persuade you from them:
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will you go to the blind for Direction? Or to the slaves of Satan for counsel whether you should return to God? If they were wise men, they would Return themselves:
will you go to the blind for Direction? Or to the slaves of Satan for counsel whither you should return to God? If they were wise men, they would Return themselves:
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and if they be not wise, they are unfit to give you counsel.
and if they be not wise, they Are unfit to give you counsel.
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And me thinks your own Reason might tell you, that that man cannot be wise that would draw the hearts of others from God,
And me thinks your own Reason might tell you, that that man cannot be wise that would draw the hearts of Others from God,
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and would have them venture upon the drawn sword of his Vengeance; and do that which he hath threatned everlasting Destruction to.
and would have them venture upon the drawn sword of his Vengeance; and do that which he hath threatened everlasting Destruction to.
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Can that be a wise man that doth himself prefer this dunghil world, and the swinish Mirth of a sinner before all the holy Joy and glory of the Saints,
Can that be a wise man that does himself prefer this dunghill world, and the swinish Mirth of a sinner before all the holy Joy and glory of the Saints,
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even before the present Life of Grace, and the future Life of glory? Ask your Reason whether this can be a wise man? I may boldly say then, that there is none but the Devil and wicked fools that are against your Conversion.
even before the present Life of Grace, and the future Life of glory? Ask your Reason whither this can be a wise man? I may boldly say then, that there is none but the devil and wicked Fools that Are against your Conversion.
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Tell them how I call them and spare not; for God cals them more, and their own conscinces will call them so for ever,
Tell them how I call them and spare not; for God calls them more, and their own Consciences will call them so for ever,
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if they do not do that themselves which they would disswade you from doing.
if they do not do that themselves which they would dissuade you from doing.
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I say it again, Theres not one in the world, but the Devil and wicked fools that are against your conversion:
I say it again, Theres not one in the world, but the devil and wicked Fools that Are against your conversion:
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And if these shall be your Counsellors, and ye will be ruled more by them,
And if these shall be your Counsellors, and you will be ruled more by them,
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then God, and all the truest friends you have in the world, Let your own consciences Judge whether you have dealt well with God,
then God, and all the Truest Friends you have in the world, Let your own Consciences Judge whither you have dealt well with God,
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or with your selves? SECT. IX. Quest. 8. YEt I have some more Questions to ask you, and my next is this;
or with your selves? SECT. IX. Quest. 8. YEt I have Some more Questions to ask you, and my next is this;
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Had you rather die in a Converted, or a• Unconverted state? And in which of these had you rather appear before the Lord? I pray you put this question to your own hearts, and soberly answer it.
Had you rather die in a Converted, or a• Unconverted state? And in which of these had you rather appear before the Lord? I pray you put this question to your own hearts, and soberly answer it.
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I say, which of these two Conditions had you rather be in at Death and Judgement? Had you rather die the Death of the Righteous,
I say, which of these two Conditions had you rather be in At Death and Judgement? Had you rather die the Death of the Righteous,
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or of the wicked? And had you rather stand among the Unconverted, or the Converted, at the Bar of God? Had you rather that Death should find you with clean hands,
or of the wicked? And had you rather stand among the Unconverted, or the Converted, At the Bar of God? Had you rather that Death should find you with clean hands,
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an innocent Life, and an heavenly mind, Delighting in God, and hoping for Christs appearing;
an innocent Life, and an heavenly mind, Delighting in God, and hoping for Christ appearing;
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or that it should find you either in your ignorance, or worldliness, or Fornication, or Drunkenness,
or that it should find you either in your ignorance, or worldliness, or Fornication, or drunkenness,
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or with the guilt of any of these upon your souls, and with a heart that is ot unfeignedly turned from them unto God? I do not think there is the most blockish or stout hearted sinners among you, no, not they that make a mock 〈 ◊ 〉 godliness,
or with the guilt of any of these upon your Souls, and with a heart that is It unfeignedly turned from them unto God? I do not think there is the most blockish or stout hearted Sinners among you, no, not they that make a mock 〈 ◊ 〉 godliness,
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and discourage others from it, but they had rather be among the godly, then the ungodly at the last.
and discourage Others from it, but they had rather be among the godly, then the ungodly At the last.
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And is it not a strange thing, that men should set against that course, which they would wish to be found in? and should live contrary to it,
And is it not a strange thing, that men should Set against that course, which they would wish to be found in? and should live contrary to it,
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when yet at the same time they had rather die in it, then as they are? Sinners, should you not be now such as you would be found then? And should you not live in that state as you would die in? Will it be best then,
when yet At the same time they had rather die in it, then as they Are? Sinners, should you not be now such as you would be found then? And should you not live in that state as you would die in? Will it be best then,
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and is it worst now? How can that be? Believe it Sirs, you have neither your Lives,
and is it worst now? How can that be? Believe it Sirs, you have neither your Lives,
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nor the Grace of God at your will.
nor the Grace of God At your will.
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If you would be found among the converted at the Last, become such quickly, lest that Last should come before you are aware.
If you would be found among the converted At the Last, become such quickly, lest that Last should come before you Are aware.
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If life forsake you not, you cannot tell whether the Spirit of God may forsake you.
If life forsake you not, you cannot tell whither the Spirit of God may forsake you.
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If Grace must be had, or else you are undone, take it while you may have it,
If Grace must be had, or Else you Are undone, take it while you may have it,
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lest you be given over to the hardness of your hearts. SECT. X. Quest. 9. MY next Question is this;
lest you be given over to the hardness of your hearts. SECT. X. Quest. 9. MY next Question is this;
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if God should send an Angel from Heaven to you, to plead against your sinful course,
if God should send an Angel from Heaven to you, to plead against your sinful course,
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and to perswade you to be converted, would you hearken to him and obey him;
and to persuade you to be converted, would you harken to him and obey him;
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or would you not? If he should appear to you in your careless and worldly course of Life,
or would you not? If he should appear to you in your careless and worldly course of Life,
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or if he should come to you in the very Act of your sin, and tell you how the Lord abhorreth your iniquity;
or if he should come to you in the very Act of your since, and tell you how the Lord abhorreth your iniquity;
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and how his Vengeance hangs over your head, and will fall upon you, if you speedily, Repent not;
and how his Vengeance hangs over your head, and will fallen upon you, if you speedily, repent not;
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and should perswade and entreat you to Lament your folly, and turn to God with all your heart, without Delay, What would you do? And what answer would you give? Would you tell him to his face, I will not be converted;
and should persuade and entreat you to Lament your folly, and turn to God with all your heart, without delay, What would you do? And what answer would you give? Would you tell him to his face, I will not be converted;
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I will take my pleasure, and follow the world, and venture my soul rather then live so strict a Life? Would you say thus to him? You would not, sure you durst not do it.
I will take my pleasure, and follow the world, and venture my soul rather then live so strict a Life? Would you say thus to him? You would not, sure you durst not do it.
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Would you not tell him, I am sorry for my sins, and resolve to turn without delay;
Would you not tell him, I am sorry for my Sins, and resolve to turn without Delay;
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But if you should so tell him, if you did not do it, your promise would but prove you hypocrites,
But if you should so tell him, if you did not do it, your promise would but prove you Hypocrites,
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and rise up against you to your condemnation.
and rise up against you to your condemnation.
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Oh, you do not know how such a sight would amaze you, and awaken you from security.
O, you do not know how such a sighed would amaze you, and awaken you from security.
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An hand that appeared writing upon a wall, did make the knees of a sensual King to tremble;
an hand that appeared writing upon a wall, did make the knees of a sensual King to tremble;
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it loosed his very loins, it changed his countenance, it troubled his thoughts, Dan. 5. 6 The Appearance of an Angel ▪ at the Resurrection of Christ did make the keepers of the grave to shakee,
it loosed his very loins, it changed his countenance, it troubled his thoughts, Dan. 5. 6 The Appearance of an Angel ▪ At the Resurrection of christ did make the keepers of the grave to shakee,
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and become as dead men, Matth. 28. 4. How an Angels appearance aff•cted Cornelius; And an Earthquake with the effects did move the Jaylor, may be seen, Acts 10. & 16. and many the like Exampls we might give you.
and become as dead men, Matthew 28. 4. How an Angels appearance aff•cted Cornelius; And an Earthquake with the effects did move the Jailor, may be seen, Acts 10. & 16. and many the like Examples we might give you.
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What if an Angel of God should but come and speak over this very Text to you, that I am preaching:
What if an Angel of God should but come and speak over this very Text to you, that I am preaching:
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Verily except you be converted, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven? Would you yield,Verily except you be converted, you shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven? Would you yield,
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or would you not? if you would not, you are hardened with a witness. If you would, let me follow my question a little further with you.
or would you not? if you would not, you Are hardened with a witness. If you would, let me follow my question a little further with you.
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Should not the written word of Christ himself, and the Voice of his Messengers that speak in his Name,
Should not the written word of christ himself, and the Voice of his Messengers that speak in his Name,
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and all the Judgements and Mercies that second these:
and all the Judgments and mercies that second these:
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I say, should not all these prevail with you as much, and more then an Angels voice? You hav here the Protestation,
I say, should not all these prevail with you as much, and more then an Angels voice? You have Here the Protestation,
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or vehement Asservation of the Lord himself, and should not that be of greatest Authority with us? Angels are but the servants of Christ,
or vehement Asservation of the Lord himself, and should not that be of greatest authority with us? Angels Are but the Servants of christ,
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and Ministring Spirits for the good of his Elect:
and Ministering Spirits for the good of his Elect:
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would you hear them, and will you not hear their Master? Would you hear an unusual Messenger,
would you hear them, and will you not hear their Master? Would you hear an unusual Messenger,
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and will you not lern in Christs appointed way? If it be a Doctrine to be received from Angels, tell me if you can,
and will you not lern in Christ appointed Way? If it be a Doctrine to be received from Angels, tell me if you can,
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why it should not be received now from the Word of God, and from his Ministers? SECT. XI. Quest. 10. THe last Question that I shall now trouble you with, is this;
why it should not be received now from the Word of God, and from his Ministers? SECT. XI. Quest. 10. THe last Question that I shall now trouble you with, is this;
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Do you think that man who after all this shall refuse to turn to God,
Do you think that man who After all this shall refuse to turn to God,
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and after all this shall remain unconverted, will have any just excuse before the Lord? Or will he not be left speechless and under the condemnation of his own conscience for ever? Is it any Pitty to cast away that man, that will without all Pity cast away himself? and no saying will serve him,
and After all this shall remain unconverted, will have any just excuse before the Lord? Or will he not be left speechless and under the condemnation of his own conscience for ever? Is it any Pity to cast away that man, that will without all Pity cast away himself? and no saying will serve him,
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and no reason will satisfie him? Or when he is convinced and silenced, yet for all that will not be converted? When it is their own doing,
and no reason will satisfy him? Or when he is convinced and silenced, yet for all that will not be converted? When it is their own doing,
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and they were their own undoing, and when God did not spare for cost and perswasion to have done them good,
and they were their own undoing, and when God did not spare for cost and persuasion to have done them good,
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and when he shall say after all, as in Isa. 5. 4. What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? What should I have said more to this sinner,
and when he shall say After all, as in Isaiah 5. 4. What could have been done more to my Vineyard, that I have not done in it? What should I have said more to this sinner,
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then I have said? What Plea is left for such a sinner? or what can he say why he should not be sentenced to perdition? Will you say you did it ignorantly,
then I have said? What Plea is left for such a sinner? or what can he say why he should not be sentenced to perdition? Will you say you did it ignorantly,
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or you had no warning? you cannot say it. Indians may say it, and many barbarous Nations of the world may say it;
or you had no warning? you cannot say it. Indians may say it, and many barbarous nations of the world may say it;
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but England cannot say it, nor you that hear me cannot say it.
but England cannot say it, nor you that hear me cannot say it.
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You hav warning after warning, and all said to you that we knew how to say, that was likely to move the heart of a sinner.
You have warning After warning, and all said to you that we knew how to say, that was likely to move the heart of a sinner.
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Will you say that you were not able, because it was a work above your power? Why, you cannot thus excuse your sin:
Will you say that you were not able, Because it was a work above your power? Why, you cannot thus excuse your since:
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for if you had been but truly willing, you might have done it? Your disability lay in your obstinate unwillingness.
for if you had been but truly willing, you might have done it? Your disability lay in your obstinate unwillingness.
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Are you willing this day, unfeignedly willing to turn to God, or are you not? If you be, you will return without delay:
are you willing this day, unfeignedly willing to turn to God, or Are you not? If you be, you will return without Delay:
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For if you are willing, who can hinder you? But if you be not truly willing,
For if you Are willing, who can hinder you? But if you be not truly willing,
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how can you say, that you would have done it if you could? Or how can you excuse your selves by your disability? Ʋnwillingness is a disability which excuseth no men, but aggravateth their sin.
how can you say, that you would have done it if you could? Or how can you excuse your selves by your disability? Ʋnwillingness is a disability which excuseth no men, but Aggravateth their since.
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If you could have said that you would have returned with all your hearts, but were not able for all that you were willing, then you had some excuse;
If you could have said that you would have returned with all your hearts, but were not able for all that you were willing, then you had Some excuse;
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but now you have nothing to say for your selves.
but now you have nothing to say for your selves.
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Object. We know there is no pleading for our selves, nor any excuse to be made with God,Object. We know there is no pleading for our selves, nor any excuse to be made with God,
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but yet we hope we may be saved for all that?
but yet we hope we may be saved for all that?
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Answer. How can you have any hope, if you have no ground of hope to shew? If you have no reason to give against the 〈 … 〉tence of your condemnation,Answer. How can you have any hope, if you have no ground of hope to show? If you have no reason to give against the 〈 … 〉tence of your condemnation,
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how can you think to escape it? God is Just, and will Judge in Righteousness according to his Word;
how can you think to escape it? God is Just, and will Judge in Righteousness according to his Word;
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and they that have not now a Title in the word for their Justification at Judgement, shall never be there justified, whatsoever they may dream. SECT. XII.
and they that have not now a Title in the word for their Justification At Judgement, shall never be there justified, whatsoever they may dream. SECT. XII.
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BEloved Hearers, I have been all this while pleading with you by the Reasons of the Word of God, to see if it were possible for me to perswade you to yield to the Light,
beloved Hearers, I have been all this while pleading with you by the Reasons of the Word of God, to see if it were possible for me to persuade you to yield to the Light,
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and be converted, that you may live. I have meant you no harm, unless salvation be your harm.
and be converted, that you may live. I have meant you no harm, unless salvation be your harm.
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The threatnings of the Scripture, and the miserable state of unconverted souls were all this while before me, which moved me to use so many perswasions with you.
The threatenings of the Scripture, and the miserable state of unconverted Souls were all this while before me, which moved me to use so many persuasions with you.
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Have I prevailed with you, or have I not? Are you Resolved for Conversion, fully Resolved, or are you not? God hath all this while stood by and heard what I have said to you,
Have I prevailed with you, or have I not? are you Resolved for Conversion, Fully Resolved, or Are you not? God hath all this while stood by and herd what I have said to you,
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and seeth now what answer is in your hearts, and what effect these words have had.
and sees now what answer is in your hearts, and what Effect these words have had.
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Shall all this be lost? and when we have said all that we can, must we sit down in sorrow,
Shall all this be lost? and when we have said all that we can, must we fit down in sorrow,
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and say, who hath believed our Reports? Isa. 53. 1. Is there one man or woman of you that dare go on in an unconverted state,
and say, who hath believed our Reports? Isaiah 53. 1. Is there one man or woman of you that Dare go on in an unconverted state,
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and draw back from God, and loiter out your time, and still return to your former sins after all that I have said? if you do so, do it at your Peril;
and draw back from God, and loiter out your time, and still return to your former Sins After all that I have said? if you do so, do it At your Peril;
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and when you find your selves in hell, remember the Sermons that have been preached to you on this Text,
and when you find your selves in hell, Remember the Sermons that have been preached to you on this Text,
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and blame not me, but your wilfull negligence.
and blame not me, but your wilful negligence.
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Think not much that I bid you remmeber these Sermons when you find your selves in Hell,
Think not much that I bid you remmeber these Sermons when you find your selves in Hell,
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for you shall do it then whether you will, or not:
for you shall do it then whither you will, or not:
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There is not a soul of you that shall live or die in an unconverted state,
There is not a soul of you that shall live or die in an unconverted state,
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but shall remember the warnings that I have now and formerly given you. Sermons will be remembred in hell, that are forgotten on earth:
but shall Remember the Warnings that I have now and formerly given you. Sermons will be remembered in hell, that Are forgotten on earth:
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and they that were weary to hear them here, and would not be at the small labour to repeat them,
and they that were weary to hear them Here, and would not be At the small labour to repeat them,
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or hear them repeated, or else ponder in secret of what they heard, shall there think of it,
or hear them repeated, or Else ponder in secret of what they herd, shall there think of it,
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and think again to their sorrow.
and think again to their sorrow.
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As Abraham said to the condemned worldling, Luke 16. 25. Remember that thou in thy life Receivedst thy good things,
As Abraham said to the condemned worldling, Lycia 16. 25. remember that thou in thy life Received thy good things,
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and Lazarus his evil things, but now he is comforted and thou art Tormented. So shall you Remember the time, and means, and warnings that you once had.and Lazarus his evil things, but now he is comforted and thou art Tormented. So shall you remember the time, and means, and Warnings that you once had.
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If you ask me how I know that? Why, because the word of God doth tell me, that the consciences of wicked men will be their Accusers, Rom. 2. 15. And that they shall mourn at the last,
If you ask me how I know that? Why, Because the word of God does tell me, that the Consciences of wicked men will be their Accusers, Rom. 2. 15. And that they shall mourn At the last,
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and say, How have I hated Instruction, and my heart despised Reproofs, and have not obeyed the voyce of my teachers;
and say, How have I hated Instruction, and my heart despised Reproofs, and have not obeyed the voice of my Teachers;
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nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me? Prov. 5. 11, 12, 13. And many other Scriptures assure me of the same.nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me? Curae 5. 11, 12, 13. And many other Scriptures assure me of the same.
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Oh how much better were it now to believe the Lord, and foresee this evil,
O how much better were it now to believe the Lord, and foresee this evil,
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and think of your way while you have Opportunity to escap? How much safer were this for you? and how much more pleasing would it be to God and us? Oh, do not cast away your souls,
and think of your Way while you have Opportunity to escape? How much safer were this for you? and how much more pleasing would it be to God and us? O, do not cast away your Souls,
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and displease God, and all the true friends you have, onely to please the Devil and your flesh.
and displease God, and all the true Friends you have, only to please the devil and your Flesh.
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Let me urge you a little further in the words of your Maker, and I charge you to regard them,
Let me urge you a little further in the words of your Maker, and I charge you to regard them,
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as you will answer the contempt of them at your Peril.
as you will answer the contempt of them At your Peril.
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Did you never observe how God doth pitty the stir that poor sinners make in the world for nothing,
Did you never observe how God does pity the stir that poor Sinners make in the world for nothing,
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and the unprofitable trade of sinning that they drive on, and how he inviteth them to himself,
and the unprofitable trade of sinning that they drive on, and how he Inviteth them to himself,
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as the true gain and felicity? Isa. 55. 1. 2, 3. Wherefore do you spend your money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? Hearken Diligently to me,
as the true gain and felicity? Isaiah 55. 1. 2, 3. Wherefore do you spend your money for that which is not bred? and your labour for that which Satisfieth not? Harken Diligently to me,
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and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul Delight it self in fatness:
and eat you that which is good, and let your soul Delight it self in fatness:
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Incline your ear and come unto me; hear and your soul shall live, Isa. 1. 16. Wash you, make you clean;
Incline your ear and come unto me; hear and your soul shall live, Isaiah 1. 16. Wash you, make you clean;
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put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes: Cease to do evil, learn to do well:
put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes: Cease to do evil, Learn to do well:
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come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord;
come now and let us reason together, Says the Lord;
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though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow, Prov. 1. 22, 23. How long ye simple ones will ye love simplicity? and ye scorners delight in scorning? and fools hate knowledge? Turn ye at my Reproofs,
though your Sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow, Curae 1. 22, 23. How long you simple ones will you love simplicity? and you Scorner's delight in scorning? and Fools hate knowledge? Turn you At my Reproofs,
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behold, I will pour out my Spirit to you;
behold, I will pour out my Spirit to you;
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I will make known my words to you, Jonas 2. 12. Turn ye even to me with all your hearts;
I will make known my words to you, Jonah 2. 12. Turn you even to me with all your hearts;
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with fasting, and weeping, and mourning? Rent your hearts and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God;
with fasting, and weeping, and mourning? Rend your hearts and not your garments, and turn to the Lord your God;
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for he is gracious and mercifull to them that turn, but not to them that go on in their iniquity, Ezek. 18. 23, 30, 31, 32. When a wicked man turneth away from his wickedness, which he hath committed,
for he is gracious and merciful to them that turn, but not to them that go on in their iniquity, Ezekiel 18. 23, 30, 31, 32. When a wicked man turns away from his wickedness, which he hath committed,
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and doth that which is lawfull and Right; he shall save his soul alive.
and does that which is lawful and Right; he shall save his soul alive.
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Repent, and turn your selves from all your Transgressions, so Iniquity shall not be your ruine.
repent, and turn your selves from all your Transgressions, so Iniquity shall not be your ruin.
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For I have no pleasure in the Death of him that dyeth; Wherefore turn your selves and live ye. For I have no pleasure in the Death of him that Dies; Wherefore turn your selves and live you.
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The like I recited to you from Ezek. 33. 11. These are the Cals of the God of Mercy, inviting you into the way wherein his saving Mercy is onely to be found.
The like I recited to you from Ezekiel 33. 11. These Are the Calls of the God of Mercy, inviting you into the Way wherein his Saving Mercy is only to be found.
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Oh how glad would many thousands be that are now past hope, if they had but the Call of God to Repent, as you have this day!
O how glad would many thousands be that Are now past hope, if they had but the Call of God to repent, as you have this day!
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How glad should you be that you have such an offer, and that it is not yet too late? And therefore how cheerfully should you yield to be converted? I shall in conclusion say but this;
How glad should you be that you have such an offer, and that it is not yet too late? And Therefore how cheerfully should you yield to be converted? I shall in conclusion say but this;
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if ever a man or woman of you all shall appear before the Lord in Judgement, in a Carnal Uncoverted state,
if ever a man or woman of you all shall appear before the Lord in Judgement, in a Carnal Unconverted state,
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after all the warnings you have Received, I hope God will not charge it upon me, who faithfully,
After all the Warnings you have Received, I hope God will not charge it upon me, who faithfully,
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though weakly, endeavoured to prevent it.
though weakly, endeavoured to prevent it.
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CHAP. VII. SECT. I. BY this time I hope many of you are willing to be Converted, and are ready to enquire what you should do to that End? and whether there be any thing on your parts to be done that may further it? And in hope that you are willing, I shall next proceed to give you my best advice herein.
CHAP. VII. SECT. I. BY this time I hope many of you Are willing to be Converted, and Are ready to inquire what you should do to that End? and whither there be any thing on your parts to be done that may further it? And in hope that you Are willing, I shall next proceed to give you my best Advice herein.
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And if it were so that you could do nothing to further it, because I am sure you may do much to hinder it,
And if it were so that you could do nothing to further it, Because I am sure you may do much to hinder it,
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and have done all this while, or else it had been better with you then it is;
and have done all this while, or Else it had been better with you then it is;
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Therefore I shall shew you what are the common hinderances of Conversion, which you must carefully endeavour to remove or conquer;
Therefore I shall show you what Are the Common hindrances of Conversion, which you must carefully endeavour to remove or conquer;
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and with them I shall adjoyn he contrary D•rections, which concern your Necessary Duty to this End. And though some of their contraries are Real parts of Conversion,
and with them I shall adjoin he contrary D•rections, which concern your Necessary Duty to this End. And though Some of their contraries Are Real parts of Conversion,
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yet the Reason that I mention them here is, because the not yielding to the initial Acts, in the understanding, is the hinderance of the compleative Acts on the heart and Life. SECT. II. 1. Hinderance. THe first hinderance of Conversion that I shall warn you of, is;
yet the Reason that I mention them Here is, Because the not yielding to the initial Acts, in the understanding, is the hindrance of the compleative Acts on the heart and Life. SECT. II 1. Hindrance. THe First hindrance of Conversion that I shall warn you of, is;
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The wilfull Neglect of those Ordinary Means which God hath appointed for the working of Conversion. The wilful Neglect of those Ordinary Means which God hath appointed for the working of Conversion.
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When God will give any man saving grace, ordinarily he will do it by the Means of Grace ▪ He that hath appointed his Ordinances to that end ▪ will so far stand to his own Appointment,
When God will give any man Saving grace, ordinarily he will do it by the Means of Grace ▪ He that hath appointed his Ordinances to that end ▪ will so Far stand to his own Appointment,
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and honour his own Ordinances, as to work by them, and not ordinarily without them.
and honour his own Ordinances, as to work by them, and not ordinarily without them.
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If men therefore will not use Gods Means, no wonder if they go without his Grace.
If men Therefore will not use God's Means, no wonder if they go without his Grace.
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For first, such are out of the way of Grace;
For First, such Are out of the Way of Grace;
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and when they avoid the Causes, they cannot in reason look for the Effects. 2. And moreover, they do provoke God to withhold and deny his Grace when they set so light by it,
and when they avoid the Causes, they cannot in reason look for the Effects. 2. And moreover, they do provoke God to withhold and deny his Grace when they Set so Light by it,
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as that they will not so much as use the means to get it.
as that they will not so much as use the means to get it.
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A man by the help of common grace may see the Absence and the Necessity of special grace,
A man by the help of Common grace may see the Absence and the Necessity of special grace,
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and may do something in the use of Means to obtain it if he will;
and may do something in the use of Means to obtain it if he will;
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and when men will not so far use their common grace, it is just with God to deny them special Grace. For Example.
and when men will not so Far use their Common grace, it is just with God to deny them special Grace. For Exampl.
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1. One Particular Means of conversion, is;
1. One Particular Means of conversion, is;
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The hearing of the Word preached by the Ministers of Christ in the Publick Assembly, Rom. 10. 14, 17. How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a Preacher? So then, faith cometh by hearing, The hearing of the Word preached by the Ministers of christ in the Public Assembly, Rom. 10. 14, 17. How shall they believe in him of whom they have not herd? and how shall they hear without a Preacher? So then, faith comes by hearing,
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and hearing by the Word of God. and hearing by the Word of God.
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God sent Paul to open mens eyes and convert them, Acts 26. 17, 18. Acts 10. 3, 5. God would so far favour Cornelius, as to send an Angel to him,
God sent Paul to open men's eyes and convert them, Acts 26. 17, 18. Acts 10. 3, 5. God would so Far favour Cornelius, as to send an Angel to him,
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but not to preach the Gospel, but onely to bid him send for a Preacher,
but not to preach the Gospel, but only to bid him send for a Preacher,
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because he would keep to his standing Ordinance, and make use of his Ministers and appointed Means.
Because he would keep to his standing Ordinance, and make use of his Ministers and appointed Means.
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So he would stop Paul by a Vision in his way, and do more for him in acquainting him extraordinarily with his Name, then he doth with others;
So he would stop Paul by a Vision in his Way, and do more for him in acquainting him extraordinarily with his Name, then he does with Others;
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and yet he sendeth him to Annanias for instruction, Acts 9 6. 10. It was by hearing Peter Preach that the Jews were pricked at the heart, and converted,
and yet he sends him to Ananias for instruction, Acts 9 6. 10. It was by hearing Peter Preach that the jews were pricked At the heart, and converted,
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and three thousand added to the Church at once, Acts 2. 37, 41. It was God that must open the heart of Lydia;
and three thousand added to the Church At once, Acts 2. 37, 41. It was God that must open the heart of Lydia;
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but what did he open it for, but to attend the things that were spoken by Paul;
but what did he open it for, but to attend the things that were spoken by Paul;
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that thereby she might be converted, Acts 16. 14. God would vouchsafe an Earthquake to prepare the heart of the Jaylor for conversion,
that thereby she might be converted, Acts 16. 14. God would vouchsafe an Earthquake to prepare the heart of the Jailor for conversion,
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but he would not convert him without the preaching of Paul and Silas, Acts 16. 32. It was those that had ears and heard not,
but he would not convert him without the preaching of Paul and Silas, Acts 16. 32. It was those that had ears and herd not,
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and hearts that were hardened against the Word, that were not converted, healed, or forgiven, Mar. 4. 12. John. 12. 40. Acts 28. 27. By teaching sinners the way of God, David assured himself, they shall be converted to him, Psal. 51. 13. The Word of God is the seed of Life, which is sown and takes root in the hearts of them that God will save ▪ Matth. 13. 8, 19, 23. Luke 8. 11. It is the Word of God which abideth for ever, which is the Incorruptible Seed by which we are born again, 1 Pet. 1. 23, 25. God hath made those Promises of a blessing on his Word, which should draw us to attend it, Prov. 1. 23. Isa. 55. 3. Incline your ears, come unto me, hear and your souls shall live.
and hearts that were hardened against the Word, that were not converted, healed, or forgiven, Mar. 4. 12. John. 12. 40. Acts 28. 27. By teaching Sinners the Way of God, David assured himself, they shall be converted to him, Psalm 51. 13. The Word of God is the seed of Life, which is sown and Takes root in the hearts of them that God will save ▪ Matthew 13. 8, 19, 23. Luke 8. 11. It is the Word of God which Abideth for ever, which is the Incorruptible Seed by which we Are born again, 1 Pet. 1. 23, 25. God hath made those Promises of a blessing on his Word, which should draw us to attend it, Curae 1. 23. Isaiah 55. 3. Incline your ears, come unto me, hear and your Souls shall live.
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And he hath threatned those that will not hear and obey severely, Mat. 10. 14. If a people will not hear the Ministers of Christ, they must shake off the dust of their feet in witness against them;
And he hath threatened those that will not hear and obey severely, Mathew 10. 14. If a people will not hear the Ministers of christ, they must shake off the dust of their feet in witness against them;
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and Christ hath attested that it shall be more easie for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of Judgement then for that people. and christ hath attested that it shall be more easy for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of Judgement then for that people.
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It is by his Ministers that Christ doth teach his Church, and every soul that heareth not him, shall be cut off from his people, Acts 3. 26. If you will be at home when the Message of God is delivered to the Congregation, you cannot expect the Blessing and Benefit of it.
It is by his Ministers that christ does teach his Church, and every soul that hears not him, shall be Cut off from his people, Acts 3. 26. If you will be At home when the Message of God is Delivered to the Congregation, you cannot expect the Blessing and Benefit of it.
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If you can find something else to do when you should hear the Word of God, God will find something else to do when he should give you his saving Grace.
If you can find something Else to do when you should hear the Word of God, God will find something Else to do when he should give you his Saving Grace.
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Object. But the Minister is but a weak man, and I cannot profit by him. Object. But the Minister is but a weak man, and I cannot profit by him.
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Answer. Doth he not deliver the profitable Word of God? Doth he not preach the Doctrine of Faith,Answer. Does he not deliver the profitable Word of God? Does he not preach the Doctrine of Faith,
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and Repentance, and Justification by Christ, and shew you the way of Life? If you can hear the Doctrine of Everlasting Life and not profit by it,
and Repentance, and Justification by christ, and show you the Way of Life? If you can hear the Doctrine of Everlasting Life and not profit by it,
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because the Minister is not so able as others, blame your own hearts, and give more Attendance and regard to what you hear;
Because the Minister is not so able as Others, blame your own hearts, and give more Attendance and regard to what you hear;
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And lament that ignorance or carelesness of your own that hindreth you from profiting.
And lament that ignorance or carelessness of your own that hindereth you from profiting.
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Object. But I have more Temptations in the Congregation, then I have when I sit at home. Object. But I have more Temptations in the Congregation, then I have when I fit At home.
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Satan is troubling me with vain thoughts, and I cannot attend. Satan is troubling me with vain thoughts, and I cannot attend.
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Answer. Is that a reason against Duty, and so Necessary a Duty? Will you think to overcome the Devils Temptations by yielding to them? That is it that he would have.Answer. Is that a reason against Duty, and so Necessary a Duty? Will you think to overcome the Devils Temptations by yielding to them? That is it that he would have.
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If he could drive you from Gods Ordinances, he hath his will.
If he could drive you from God's Ordinances, he hath his will.
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Will you make your own sin a pretense against your Necessary Duty? That is to make one sin a pretense for another:
Will you make your own since a pretense against your Necessary Duty? That is to make one since a pretense for Another:
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yea a lesser sin a pretense for a greater:
yea a lesser since a pretense for a greater:
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It is your sin to hear with a careless wandering mind, but it is a greater sin not to hear at all. Object.
It is your since to hear with a careless wandering mind, but it is a greater since not to hear At all. Object.
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I can profit as much by staying at home and reading the Scripture or some good Book: I can profit as much by staying At home and reading the Scripture or Some good Book:
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It is the Word of God which they preach, and it is that which I read at home:
It is the Word of God which they preach, and it is that which I read At home:
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The Books that are written by learned men, are better then the Sermons that are preached by our Ministers. The Books that Are written by learned men, Are better then the Sermons that Are preached by our Ministers.
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Answer 1. What foolish Pretences are these against the plain command of God, and our own Necessary Duty? When God hath appointed you your Duty, will he allow you to forsake it upon your own reason,Answer 1. What foolish Pretences Are these against the plain command of God, and our own Necessary Duty? When God hath appointed you your Duty, will he allow you to forsake it upon your own reason,
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as if you were wiser then God, and knew what will profit you better then he? If your Physitian give you a Medicine,
as if you were Wiser then God, and knew what will profit you better then he? If your physician give you a Medicine,
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and bid you take it for the cure of your Disease, will you be wiser then he,
and bid you take it for the cure of your Disease, will you be Wiser then he,
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and say, why may not such and such a thing serve turn as well, or better? If you will needs be your own Physitian and forsake Gods Direction,
and say, why may not such and such a thing serve turn as well, or better? If you will needs be your own physician and forsake God's Direction,
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and cure your selves, do it as well as you can, and see what will become of it.
and cure your selves, do it as well as you can, and see what will become of it.
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It is a strange thing that a sottish sinner should think himself wiser then God,
It is a strange thing that a sottish sinner should think himself Wiser then God,
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and take upon him to mend his Word, and find out a better way to heaven then he hath prescribed him.
and take upon him to mend his Word, and find out a better Way to heaven then he hath prescribed him.
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2. Can you have grace think you without the gift of God? If you cannot, do you think God will give it you in a way of disobedience,
2. Can you have grace think you without the gift of God? If you cannot, do you think God will give it you in a Way of disobedience,
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when you run from his appointed Means;
when you run from his appointed Means;
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or rather in a way of duty and obedience, when you wait on him in that which he hath promised to bless? Find you such Promises to those that turn their back on Gods Publick Ordinances,
or rather in a Way of duty and Obedience, when you wait on him in that which he hath promised to bless? Find you such Promises to those that turn their back on God's Public Ordinances,
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as we can shew you to them that diligently use them; if you can.
as we can show you to them that diligently use them; if you can.
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3. Is it not horrible Pride in you to think that you are able to understand the Word of God as well without a Teacher,
3. Is it not horrible Pride in you to think that you Are able to understand the Word of God as well without a Teacher,
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as with one? The Eunuch said to Phillip, when he asked him whether he understood what he read;
as with one? The Eunuch said to Philip, when he asked him whither he understood what he read;
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How can I except some man should guide me? Acts 8. 30, 31. And yet you think you can read the Word at home as profitably without a guide ▪ As if your children that go to School should say, [ We have the same books at home, How can I except Some man should guide me? Acts 8. 30, 31. And yet you think you can read the Word At home as profitably without a guide ▪ As if your children that go to School should say, [ We have the same books At home,
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and therefore we will not go to school, our Master doth but teach us our Grammar,
and Therefore we will not go to school, our Master does but teach us our Grammar,
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and other books, and these we can read at home. ] You are wise men that while, that know no more of your own ignorance;and other books, and these we can read At home. ] You Are wise men that while, that know no more of your own ignorance;
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and humble men, that think you have no need of teaching; as if God had appointed his Ministers and Ordinances in vain.
and humble men, that think you have no need of teaching; as if God had appointed his Ministers and Ordinances in vain.
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4. It is a certain Mark that you never heard or read as you should, or else your hearing or reading would have taught you, that both must go together,
4. It is a certain Mark that you never herd or read as you should, or Else your hearing or reading would have taught you, that both must go together,
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and not one shut out the other; and that the greatest, which is Gods publick work, must be preferred.
and not one shut out the other; and that the greatest, which is God's public work, must be preferred.
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It is a Mark of a graceless heart and worse;
It is a Mark of a graceless heart and Worse;
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even of one that hath much blinded common reason it self, when wretched sinners do know no more of their own Necessity,
even of one that hath much blinded Common reason it self, when wretched Sinners do know no more of their own Necessity,
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but think they can live as well without Gods publick Means as with it.
but think they can live as well without God's public Means as with it.
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If ever Sermon or book had done you saving good, and you had the least spark of Grace and had felt the power of Divine Truth upon your soul, you would have been far from these conceits:
If ever Sermon or book had done you Saving good, and you had the least spark of Grace and had felt the power of Divine Truth upon your soul, you would have been Far from these conceits:
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You would feel the Necessity of the preaching of the Word, as an hungry man feeleth thee need of his food:
You would feel the Necessity of the preaching of the Word, as an hungry man feeleth thee need of his food:
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Your own Necessity would drive you, and the good which you feel by the Word would draw you,
Your own Necessity would drive you, and the good which you feel by the Word would draw you,
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and your Love to it would not suffer you to forbear.
and your Love to it would not suffer you to forbear.
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If you were Necessarily kept away by any business, you would take it for your loss,
If you were Necessarily kept away by any business, you would take it for your loss,
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when it is not your sin, and would lament that you are deprived of that which you find so sweet and profitable.
when it is not your since, and would lament that you Are deprived of that which you find so sweet and profitable.
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To find no profit by the preaching of the Word of God, nor any great need of it, is a mark of a dead and graceless soul.
To find no profit by the preaching of the Word of God, nor any great need of it, is a mark of a dead and graceless soul.
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5. Look through the Scripture, and see whether the common way of Conversion were not by the hearing the Word of God preached.
5. Look through the Scripture, and see whither the Common Way of Conversion were not by the hearing the Word of God preached.
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6 If you may thus forbear it, then why may not all others? And then all Christian Assemblies should be dissolved, and forborn;
6 If you may thus forbear it, then why may not all Others? And then all Christian Assemblies should be dissolved, and forborn;
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and then what Churches should we have? And do you think that this is the will of God? All sorts of Christians in the world would have Assemblies. Papists have their meetings; and Anabaptists have theirs;
and then what Churches should we have? And do you think that this is the will of God? All sorts of Christians in the world would have Assemblies. Papists have their meetings; and Anabaptists have theirs;
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and even the Separatists have theirs;
and even the Separatists have theirs;
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and would you have none? Doth not God expresly charge you, that you forsake not the Assembling of your selves together,
and would you have none? Does not God expressly charge you, that you forsake not the Assembling of your selves together,
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as the manner of some is, Heb. 10. 25. And to what end else hath he appointed Ministers in his Church?as the manner of Some is, Hebrew 10. 25. And to what end Else hath he appointed Ministers in his Church?
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7. Do you think that there should be any Ministers, or not? If not; then no Church, no Baptism, and then no Christ, and no Salvation. If there should;
7. Do you think that there should be any Ministers, or not? If not; then no Church, no Baptism, and then no christ, and no Salvation. If there should;
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what should they do, if not preach the Gospel? Paul so far preferred it before other Ordinances, that he thanketh God that he Baptized not any himself save some few among them,
what should they do, if not preach the Gospel? Paul so Far preferred it before other Ordinances, that he thanketh God that he Baptised not any himself save Some few among them,
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because of an inconveniency that might have followed;
Because of an inconveniency that might have followed;
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For God sent me not, saith he, to Baptize, but to preach the Gospel, 1 Cor. 1. 17. If you would have no preaching, you should have no Ministers.For God sent me not, Says he, to Baptise, but to preach the Gospel, 1 Cor. 1. 17. If you would have no preaching, you should have no Ministers.
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And if you would have us preach, who should we preach to? To walls,
And if you would have us preach, who should we preach to? To walls,
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or to men? If to men, why not to you as well as to others? Are others bound to hear any more then you? And how can we preach without hearers? Paul saith,
or to men? If to men, why not to you as well as to Others? are Others bound to hear any more then you? And how can we preach without hearers? Paul Says,
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and so must we, Necessity is laid upon me, and wo to me if I preach not the Gospel:
and so must we, Necessity is laid upon me, and woe to me if I preach not the Gospel:
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and may we not then say, Necessity is laid on you, and wo to you if you hear not the Gospel? The Scripture saith, How beautifull are the very feet of them that bring the glad tydings of Peace? And you can profit as well without them at home.
and may we not then say, Necessity is laid on you, and woe to you if you hear not the Gospel? The Scripture Says, How beautiful Are the very feet of them that bring the glad tidings of Peace? And you can profit as well without them At home.
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Is not your spirit then contrary to Gods Spirit, which thus speaks, Rom. 10. 15. And what spirit is it that is cont•ary to Gods Spirit, but the Devils?
Is not your Spirit then contrary to God's Spirit, which thus speaks, Rom. 10. 15. And what Spirit is it that is cont•ary to God's Spirit, but the Devils?
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8. It was never Gods End in writing the Scripture;
8. It was never God's End in writing the Scripture;
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nor the End of Ministers in writing good Books to keep you from the publick hearing of the Word.
nor the End of Ministers in writing good Books to keep you from the public hearing of the Word.
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Each duty must know its place.
Each duty must know its place.
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I had rather the books that I have written were all burnt, then that men should by them be kept from the Publick and greater Ordinances.
I had rather the books that I have written were all burned, then that men should by them be kept from the Public and greater Ordinances.
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Do not these very books which you say you read, Command you to hear, and condemn those that do not hear? Do they not shew you that your words are the words of wickedness;
Do not these very books which you say you read, Command you to hear, and condemn those that do not hear? Do they not show you that your words Are the words of wickedness;
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and say as much for hearing as now I do? What an hypocritical trick of you is this,
and say as much for hearing as now I do? What an hypocritical trick of you is this,
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when the Bible and other good Books do command you to be constant hearers, and condemn you if you will not, that you will say you can profit more by reading these books then by hearing? What, can you profit more by reading your Duty when you refuse to do it,
when the bible and other good Books do command you to be constant hearers, and condemn you if you will not, that you will say you can profit more by reading these books then by hearing? What, can you profit more by reading your Duty when you refuse to do it,
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then by obedient doing it? Can you profit most by reading your own condemnation? You read in Scripture that he that turneth away his ear from hearing the Law,
then by obedient doing it? Can you profit most by reading your own condemnation? You read in Scripture that he that turns away his ear from hearing the Law,
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even his prayer shall be Abomination, Prov. 28. 9. The truth is, you shew by this, that you do but make reading a pretence against hearing,even his prayer shall be Abomination, Curae 28. 9. The truth is, you show by this, that you do but make reading a pretence against hearing,
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when indeed you never did either of them with understanding and grace in your hearts.
when indeed you never did either of them with understanding and grace in your hearts.
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9. What do you by withdrawing from the Publick Assemblies but Excommunicate your selves? And is it not our duty then to excommunicate or avoid you if you continue obstinate after Admonition? Do you Believe the Communion of Saints,
9. What do you by withdrawing from the Public Assemblies but Excommunicate your selves? And is it not our duty then to excommunicate or avoid you if you continue obstinate After Admonition? Do you Believe the Communion of Saints,
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and yet do you avoid it? Well, if you had any Grace in your hearts, you would make the Assembly and Publick worship of God, the Delight of your souls,
and yet do you avoid it? Well, if you had any Grace in your hearts, you would make the Assembly and Public worship of God, the Delight of your Souls,
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and it would do you as much good to call on God and praise him with his People,
and it would do you as much good to call on God and praise him with his People,
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and hear his instructions, that you could not be without it.
and hear his instructions, that you could not be without it.
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You would do as David, Psal. 42. when he was banished from the Temple and worship of God, he cryeth out [ As the Hart panteth after the water-brooks,
You would do as David, Psalm 42. when he was banished from the Temple and worship of God, he Cries out [ As the Heart pants After the Water brooks,
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so pant•th my soul after thee, Oh God.
so pant•th my soul After thee, O God.
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My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my meat day and night,
My soul Thirsteth for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my meat day and night,
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while they continually say to me, where is thy God? When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me.
while they continually say to me, where is thy God? When I Remember these things, I pour out my soul in me.
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For I had gone with the multitude;
For I had gone with the multitude;
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I went with them to the house of God, with the voyce of joy and Praise, with the Multitude that kept Holy-day. I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and Praise, with the Multitude that kept Holiday.
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The sixth Council at Constant ▪ Decreed, that whosoever was absent from the Congregation three Lords dayes together without Necessity;
The sixth Council At Constant ▪ Decreed, that whosoever was absent from the Congregation three lords days together without Necessity;
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if he were a Minister, should be put from the Ministry, and if he were a private man, he should be cast from the communion of the Church. if he were a Minister, should be put from the Ministry, and if he were a private man, he should be cast from the communion of the Church.
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If you cast out your selves, blame not us if we cast you out.
If you cast out your selves, blame not us if we cast you out.
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Object. But say some (that the Quakers have taught) When a Minister preacheth a moneth, Object. But say Some (that the Quakers have taught) When a Minister Preacheth a Monn,
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or two, or three, or a year upon one Text, how can he chuse but add to the Word of God:
or two, or three, or a year upon one Text, how can he choose but add to the Word of God:
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And therefore why should we hear them? Answer. A foolish Cavill; what!And Therefore why should we hear them? Answer. A foolish Cavil; what!
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is Expounding and applying the Word of God, adding to it? Do we tell you that any thing is the Word of God that is not? Why doth not one of these ignorant Objectors come and tell us in any one particular, what it is that we have added to the Word of God? I am now perswading you to hear the Word of God, is this adding to it? Doth not the Word do the like? And doth not God in the Word bid us acquaint you with it,
is Expounding and applying the Word of God, adding to it? Do we tell you that any thing is the Word of God that is not? Why does not one of these ignorant Objectors come and tell us in any one particular, what it is that we have added to the Word of God? I am now persuading you to hear the Word of God, is this adding to it? Does not the Word do the like? And does not God in the Word bid us acquaint you with it,
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and make it plain to you, and press it upon you? What if a Lawyer bestow a day,
and make it plain to you, and press it upon you? What if a Lawyer bestow a day,
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or twenty dayes in pleading your Cause before the Judge, that he may save your Estate,
or twenty days in pleading your Cause before the Judge, that he may save your Estate,
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or your life from the malice of an Adversary? Will you say that this Lawyer doth add to the Law of the Land by his pleading? What if the Judge pass sentence according to Law,
or your life from the malice of an Adversary? Will you say that this Lawyer does add to the Law of the Land by his pleading? What if the Judge pass sentence according to Law,
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and give the reason of it? Or what if he make a charge of many hours long where ever he comes;
and give the reason of it? Or what if he make a charge of many hours long where ever he comes;
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doth he add to, or diminish from the Law by so doing? I must crave pardon of the hearers that are but of common reason, that I have spent so much time in answering such sensless sottish Cavils as these.
does he add to, or diminish from the Law by so doing? I must crave pardon of the hearers that Are but of Common reason, that I have spent so much time in answering such senseless sottish Cavils as these.
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But they must consider that such people we have to deal with, and the more unreasonable and blockish they are, the greater need they have to be taught.
But they must Consider that such people we have to deal with, and the more unreasonable and blockish they Are, the greater need they have to be taught.
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2. Another Means that God hath appointed for Conversion, is:
2. another Means that God hath appointed for Conversion, is:
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The reading of his Word, and of such good books as are written for the opening and applying of it. The reading of his Word, and of such good books as Are written for the opening and applying of it.
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Though this must not thrust out hearing, yet is it an excellent mans in its own time and place,
Though this must not thrust out hearing, yet is it an excellent men in its own time and place,
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or else God would not have appointed it as he hath done, Exod. 24. 7. Josh. 8. 34, 35. 2 Chron. 34. 30. Neh. 8. 3, 8, 18. & 9. 3. Mat. 12. 3, 5 & 21. 26. & 22. 31. Acts 13. 26. & 15. 21. Deut. 31. 11. Acts 8. 30. Col. 4. 16. Rev. 1. 3. 1 Tim. 4. 13. Many a soul hath had happy experience of the success of reading.
or Else God would not have appointed it as he hath done, Exod 24. 7. Josh. 8. 34, 35. 2 Chronicles 34. 30. Neh 8. 3, 8, 18. & 9. 3. Mathew 12. 3, 5 & 21. 26. & 22. 31. Acts 13. 26. & 15. 21. Deuteronomy 31. 11. Acts 8. 30. Col. 4. 16. Rev. 1. 3. 1 Tim. 4. 13. Many a soul hath had happy experience of the success of reading.
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The Word Read is the Word, and therefore may Convert ▪ For the Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, Psalm 19. 7. It is a very great Priviledge to have the Truths of God before our eyes, where we may view them over and over at our leasure, till they be fastened in our hearts.
The Word Read is the Word, and Therefore may Convert ▪ For the Law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul, Psalm 19. 7. It is a very great Privilege to have the Truths of God before our eyes, where we may view them over and over At our leisure, till they be fastened in our hearts.
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3. Another Means that God hath appointed us to use for the obtainment of his Grace, is, a serious enquiry of those that should and can instruct us.
3. another Means that God hath appointed us to use for the obtainment of his Grace, is, a serious enquiry of those that should and can instruct us.
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In common easie matters, you may go either to Ministers or to private Christians, as you see fit;
In Common easy matters, you may go either to Ministers or to private Christians, as you see fit;
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but in matters of great Difficulty, where private men are in danger of mistaking, or are not able to do it as your Case requires, there it is your duty especially to repair to your Teachers;
but in matters of great Difficulty, where private men Are in danger of mistaking, or Are not able to do it as your Case requires, there it is your duty especially to repair to your Teachers;
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or the most able faithful Ministers that you can well get, and make known your Case to them,
or the most able faithful Ministers that you can well get, and make known your Case to them,
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and desire their Direction for your effectual Recovery.
and desire their Direction for your effectual Recovery.
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Nicodemus came to Jesus by night for Counsell, because he perceived that he was a Teacher sent from God:Nicodemus Come to jesus by night for Counsel, Because he perceived that he was a Teacher sent from God:
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And Christ thereupon did give him advice in the matter of the New birth.
And christ thereupon did give him Advice in the matter of the New birth.
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So Matth. 19. 16. Another enquireth what he shall do that he may have eternal Life.
So Matthew 19. 16. another enquireth what he shall do that he may have Eternal Life.
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The Eunuch desires instruction of Philip. Acts 8. And Paul of Annanias, and Cornelius of Peter, as was said before.
The Eunuch Desires instruction of Philip. Acts 8. And Paul of Ananias, and Cornelius of Peter, as was said before.
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The Jews that were pricked at the heart, ask Peter and the rest of the Apostles what they shall do? Acts 2. 37. And the Jaylor asks Paul and Silas, what he shall do to be saved? See further, Mal. 2. 7. The Priests lips should keep knowledge,
The jews that were pricked At the heart, ask Peter and the rest of the Apostles what they shall do? Acts 2. 37. And the Jailor asks Paul and Silas, what he shall do to be saved? See further, Malachi 2. 7. The Priests lips should keep knowledge,
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and they should seek the Law at his mouth;
and they should seek the Law At his Mouth;
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for he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts, Luke 12. 42. Col. 1. 28. If poor unconverted sinners would but take this course,for he is the Messenger of the Lord of Hosts, Lycia 12. 42. Col. 1. 28. If poor unconverted Sinners would but take this course,
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and go to their Teachers for Direction for their Salvation, and Resolve to practice it when it is given them, Conversion would not be so Rare,
and go to their Teachers for Direction for their Salvation, and Resolve to practice it when it is given them, Conversion would not be so Rare,
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nor so many miscarry as now do:
nor so many miscarry as now do:
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But most are so careless that they feel no need of it, and think it were but to trouble themselves and their Teachers to no purpose;
But most Are so careless that they feel no need of it, and think it were but to trouble themselves and their Teachers to no purpose;
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and others are so stout that they will not stoop to it;
and Others Are so stout that they will not stoop to it;
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But if we send for them to come and speak with us, that we may afford them the best advice we can, they ask us by what Authority we do it? and think it too much to come neer us and speak to us:
But if we send for them to come and speak with us, that we may afford them the best Advice we can, they ask us by what authority we do it? and think it too much to come near us and speak to us:
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others are so sinfully bashfull, that they cannot open their mouths when their salvatiion is concerned in the matter;
Others Are so sinfully bashful, that they cannot open their mouths when their salvatiion is concerned in the matter;
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and others are conceited beforehand, that Ministers will but sleight them and are too stout to speak to them, at least with any seriousness and tenderness of their Case.
and Others Are conceited beforehand, that Ministers will but sleight them and Are too stout to speak to them, At least with any seriousness and tenderness of their Case.
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And thus Satan keeps men from Grace, by keeping them from the Means of Grace. 4. Another means of Conversion, is;
And thus Satan keeps men from Grace, by keeping them from the Means of Grace. 4. another means of Conversion, is;
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The frequent company of those that fear God, and would afford us their help in the way to Heaven, The frequent company of those that Fear God, and would afford us their help in the Way to Heaven,
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and conference with them about these things. Company hath a transforming power;and conference with them about these things. Company hath a transforming power;
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and the speeches and examples of Heavenly Christians will do much to bring others to a consideration of their wayes.
and the Speeches and Examples of Heavenly Christians will do much to bring Others to a consideration of their ways.
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Commonly men are or seem to be such as their familiar company is. 5. Another means for Conversion, is;
Commonly men Are or seem to be such as their familiar company is. 5. another means for Conversion, is;
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Frequent and earnest prayers to God. Frequent and earnest Prayers to God.
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When we know we want Grace, and that God is the giver of it, what should we do but betake our selves to him,
When we know we want Grace, and that God is the giver of it, what should we do but betake our selves to him,
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and ask saving Grace and wisdom of him, who giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not? Jam. 1. 5. I know some would perswade us that we may not exhort unconverted men to pray;
and ask Saving Grace and Wisdom of him, who gives to all men liberally, and upbraideth not? Jam. 1. 5. I know Some would persuade us that we may not exhort unconverted men to pray;
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because their prayer is an Abomination to God, and without faith they cannot please God.
Because their prayer is an Abomination to God, and without faith they cannot please God.
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To whom I answer briefly. 1. Nature it self teacheth a man in misery to cry to him that is able to relieve him,
To whom I answer briefly. 1. Nature it self Teaches a man in misery to cry to him that is able to relieve him,
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and to beg pardon of him whom he hath offended, and especially when he knoweth that he is of a merciful nature:
and to beg pardon of him whom he hath offended, and especially when he Knoweth that he is of a merciful nature:
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And may we not perswade men to that which the very Light of Nature doth direct them to,
And may we not persuade men to that which the very Light of Nature does Direct them to,
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and the Law of Nature oblige them to? Or will these men go against the Light and Law of Nature? 2. Scripture commandeth these to pray and seek God, Isa. 55. 6, 7. Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is neer.
and the Law of Nature oblige them to? Or will these men go against the Light and Law of Nature? 2. Scripture commands these to pray and seek God, Isaiah 55. 6, 7. Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
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Lot the wicked forsake his wayes, and the unrightous man his thoughts, &c. So Hos. 10. 12. & 3. 5. Amos 5. 6. Acts 8. 22. Peter exhorts Simon Magus to pray, if prhaps the thoughts of his heart may be forgiven him, when he pronounceth him in the gall of bitterness and bond of Iniquity. Lot the wicked forsake his ways, and the unrighteous man his thoughts, etc. So Hos. 10. 12. & 3. 5. Amos 5. 6. Acts 8. 22. Peter exhorts Simon Magus to pray, if prhaps the thoughts of his heart may be forgiven him, when he pronounceth him in the Gall of bitterness and bound of Iniquity.
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3. We do not exhort men to pray while they continue wicked, but to return with prayer in their mouths from their wickedness.
3. We do not exhort men to pray while they continue wicked, but to return with prayer in their mouths from their wickedness.
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Our exhortation is as those before mentioned; Let the wicked forsake his way: and thus seek the Lord. Repent of this thy wickedness, and so pray for pardon, as Peter exhorteth.
Our exhortation is as those before mentioned; Let the wicked forsake his Way: and thus seek the Lord. repent of this thy wickedness, and so pray for pardon, as Peter exhorteth.
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When we bid them pray, we bid them desire, for desire is the soul of prayer,
When we bid them pray, we bid them desire, for desire is the soul of prayer,
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and words are but the body;
and words Are but the body;
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and when we exhort them to desire Grace, we exhort them to the beginning of Grace.
and when we exhort them to desire Grace, we exhort them to the beginning of Grace.
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Praying is a returning Act, and when we exhort them to pray, we exhort them to return,
Praying is a returning Act, and when we exhort them to pray, we exhort them to return,
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and by prayer to begin the Work, and so this beginning may be a Means of the rest of the change that is yet behind. SECT. III. Direction. 1. HAving shewed you the first Hinderance of Conversion, I come to give you the first Direction which is contrary thereto:
and by prayer to begin the Work, and so this beginning may be a Means of the rest of the change that is yet behind. SECT. III. Direction. 1. HAving showed you the First Hindrance of Conversion, I come to give you the First Direction which is contrary thereto:
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and that is, That you would presently fall upon the use of these Means that God hath appointed you to use for your conversion.
and that is, That you would presently fallen upon the use of these Means that God hath appointed you to use for your conversion.
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Are you sensible of the Necessity of it? and are you truly willing to be converted,
are you sensible of the Necessity of it? and Are you truly willing to be converted,
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or are you not? If you would; let us see your willingness in the use of the Means without delay.
or Are you not? If you would; let us see your willingness in the use of the Means without Delay.
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Particularly, let me entreat of you these following things.
Particularly, let me entreat of you these following things.
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1. See that you be constant hearers of the Word preached, and take Delight in the publike Assembly of the Church,
1. See that you be constant hearers of the Word preached, and take Delight in the public Assembly of the Church,
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and let nothing but necessity keep you at home. Live under the ablest Ministry that you can;
and let nothing but necessity keep you At home. Live under the Ablest Ministry that you can;
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and neglect not one such Opportunity for your souls.
and neglect not one such Opportunity for your Souls.
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If you be absent without necessity but from one Sermon, God may justly Deny you the blessing of the rest:
If you be absent without necessity but from one Sermon, God may justly Deny you the blessing of the rest:
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and you know not which it is that is most sutable to your condition, and therefore miss not any.
and you know not which it is that is most suitable to your condition, and Therefore miss not any.
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The Devil is aware what a Minister is studying about all the week, and when he seeth that we have provided that which is likliest to do you good, he will do all that he can to keep you away that day.
The devil is aware what a Minister is studying about all the Week, and when he sees that we have provided that which is likliest to do you good, he will do all that he can to keep you away that day.
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He wil find one business or other, or tempt you to be negligent, because he is afraid,
He will find one business or other, or tempt you to be negligent, Because he is afraid,
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lest if you come, you should be converted, Miss not one Sermon therefore, lest you miss that one that should have done you good.
lest if you come, you should be converted, Miss not one Sermon Therefore, lest you miss that one that should have done you good.
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And as you hear, so take heed how you hear, and attend to it as to a Message sent from God concerning your salvation;
And as you hear, so take heed how you hear, and attend to it as to a Message sent from God Concerning your salvation;
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and set your hearts to all the words that you hear, for it is not a vain thing,
and Set your hearts to all the words that you hear, for it is not a vain thing,
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but it is for your life, Deut. 32. 46 ▪ 47. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear, saith Christ often in cases of greatest Moment!but it is for your life, Deuteronomy 32. 46 ▪ 47. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear, Says christ often in cases of greatest Moment!
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And he that will not hear, and diligently hear a Message of free Grace for the saving of his soul, is unworthy to have ears.
And he that will not hear, and diligently hear a Message of free Grace for the Saving of his soul, is unworthy to have ears.
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2. If you would be converted by the Word, do not let it slip as soon as you have heard it;
2. If you would be converted by the Word, do not let it slip as soon as you have herd it;
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but call it to Remembrance again, and bring it home to your hearts: Ponder of what you have heard, and speak of it to those about you.
but call it to Remembrance again, and bring it home to your hearts: Ponder of what you have herd, and speak of it to those about you.
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And if you be not able to remember it through the weakness of your Memories, go to some of your Neighbours houses that do repeat it, that you may have the benefit of their Assistance.
And if you be not able to Remember it through the weakness of your Memories, go to Some of your Neighbours houses that do repeat it, that you may have the benefit of their Assistance.
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Have not you as much need as they? And should not you be at as much pains as they? Make the word your own before you leave it.
Have not you as much need as they? And should not you be At as much pains as they? Make the word your own before you leave it.
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3. Be much in reading the word of God, and such Practical Books as will help you to apply it;
3. Be much in reading the word of God, and such Practical Books as will help you to apply it;
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and lay to heart the Truths you shall read.
and lay to heart the Truths you shall read.
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4. Especially do all this on the Lords day, which is purposely set apart for such holy works.
4. Especially do all this on the lords day, which is purposely Set apart for such holy works.
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Lose none of that precious season of Grace;
Loose none of that precious season of Grace;
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but when the publike worship is over, betake your selves with your Families, and in secret, to the improvement of it;
but when the public worship is over, betake your selves with your Families, and in secret, to the improvement of it;
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and take as much pains that day for your souls, as you do on the rest of the dayes of the week for your bodies.
and take as much pains that day for your Souls, as you do on the rest of the days of the Week for your bodies.
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You cannot then pretend that you have no leisure, when it is at a time that is wholly to be employed in such things.
You cannot then pretend that you have no leisure, when it is At a time that is wholly to be employed in such things.
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Oh make the best of that day, and seek after the knowledge of God therein, if you would be partakers of his Grace.
O make the best of that day, and seek After the knowledge of God therein, if you would be partakers of his Grace.
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5. Will you go in case you want Direction, to those that are able to direct you? especially to your Teachers,
5. Will you go in case you want Direction, to those that Are able to Direct you? especially to your Teachers,
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and ask them what course you must take for conversion, and tell them your case,
and ask them what course you must take for conversion, and tell them your case,
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and the hinderances that you meet with, and resolve to obey the counsel that they shall give you?
and the hindrances that you meet with, and resolve to obey the counsel that they shall give you?
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6. Will you betake your selves daily to God in hearty prayer, and beg of him that he would give you converting Grace? Beseech him to open your eyes,
6. Will you betake your selves daily to God in hearty prayer, and beg of him that he would give you converting Grace? Beseech him to open your eyes,
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and shew you the greatness of your sin and misery till you be unseignedly humbled and that he would shew you the need of his Grace in Christ, till you can thirst after him and his Righteousness;
and show you the greatness of your since and misery till you be unfeignedly humbled and that he would show you the need of his Grace in christ, till you can thirst After him and his Righteousness;
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and that he would shew you the certainty and excellency of his glory, till your hearts be set upon it above all? Oh beg hard of God that he would not let you live unconverted any longer,
and that he would show you the certainty and excellency of his glory, till your hearts be Set upon it above all? O beg hard of God that he would not let you live unconverted any longer,
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lest death should find you in that miserable state ▪ Beseech him to pardon all your former Rebellions and Resistance of his Spirit,
lest death should find you in that miserable state ▪ Beseech him to pardon all your former Rebellions and Resistance of his Spirit,
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and now at last to give you that Grace that you have set so light by;
and now At last to give you that Grace that you have Set so Light by;
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and bring you into the hatred of those wayes of sinfull pleasure or profit which had your hearts before.
and bring you into the hatred of those ways of sinful pleasure or profit which had your hearts before.
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These are the Means that God hath appointed to bring you into a state of saving Grace.
These Are the Means that God hath appointed to bring you into a state of Saving Grace.
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What say you? Are you willing? are you resolved to use these Means,
What say you? are you willing? Are you resolved to use these Means,
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or are you not? If you think that this is too much ado, and that your salvation is not worth it, you may take your ease and go without it.
or Are you not? If you think that this is too much ado, and that your salvation is not worth it, you may take your ease and go without it.
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But if God have not given you up to so much unreasonableness, but that you had rather be at the sweet and comfortable pains of Duty,
But if God have not given you up to so much unreasonableness, but that you had rather be At the sweet and comfortable pains of Duty,
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then ensure the intollerable pains of hell:
then ensure the intolerable pains of hell:
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If you do not set more by the ease of your flesh for a few dayes,
If you do not Set more by the ease of your Flesh for a few days,
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then the ease and peace of soul and body for ever, then take my counsell, and set upon these Means without delay.
then the ease and peace of soul and body for ever, then take my counsel, and Set upon these Means without Delay.
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Look who doth most for God and their salvation of all that you know, and strive to do as much as they.
Look who does most for God and their salvation of all that you know, and strive to do as much as they.
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You have the same God, and the same Law, and the same and greater necessity, then they: you are further behind hand.
You have the same God, and the same Law, and the same and greater necessity, then they: you Are further behind hand.
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You have more work undone which must be done:
You have more work undone which must be done:
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your danger is greater, and your souls should be as precious to you, as theirs to them.
your danger is greater, and your Souls should be as precious to you, as theirs to them.
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Oh therefore take time while you have it, and set your selves to the work. SECT. IV. Hinderance. 2. THe second hinderance of conversion which I shall mention:
O Therefore take time while you have it, and Set your selves to the work. SECT. IV. Hindrance. 2. THe second hindrance of conversion which I shall mention:
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is, Bad company. It is a dangerous thing to be wilfully a companion of ignorant, careless, ungodly men.
is, Bad company. It is a dangerous thing to be wilfully a Companion of ignorant, careless, ungodly men.
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If they will say nothing directly against that which is good, yet will they do much to hinder your salvation, by keeping your thoughts,
If they will say nothing directly against that which is good, yet will they do much to hinder your salvation, by keeping your thoughts,
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and talk, and Delight upon other things, and by giving you an evil Example, as if these matters were not Necessary.
and talk, and Delight upon other things, and by giving you an evil Exampl, as if these matters were not Necessary.
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Vain talk, and vain practises, setleth the mind of men in vanity, and in a forgetfulness and neglect of heavenly things.
Vain talk, and vain practises, settleth the mind of men in vanity, and in a forgetfulness and neglect of heavenly things.
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Besides, they will be ticing you to such kind of business and Delight, as strengthen the flesh and contradict the Spirit,
Beside, they will be ticing you to such kind of business and Delight, as strengthen the Flesh and contradict the Spirit,
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and fasten you in sin, and are the common causes of the perdition of the world.
and fasten you in since, and Are the Common Causes of the perdition of the world.
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The noise of their foolish laughter, and giddy Discourse, will drown the voice of conscience and of the Spirit of God.
The noise of their foolish laughter, and giddy Discourse, will drown the voice of conscience and of the Spirit of God.
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It is hard keeping the heart in a sence of Duty, or the evil of sin in the midst of sin.
It is hard keeping the heart in a sense of Duty, or the evil of since in the midst of since.
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As it is certainly a vain and graceless heart that Delighteth most in vain company, so such will make the heart more vain.
As it is Certainly a vain and graceless heart that Delights most in vain company, so such will make the heart more vain.
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When men sit over their pots, cherishing their flesh (which they once vowed to fight against as their enemy) pouring out a deal of foolish sensless Discourse;
When men fit over their pots, cherishing their Flesh (which they once vowed to fight against as their enemy) pouring out a deal of foolish senseless Discourse;
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the sense of the evil of sin, and of the Love of Christ, and of the worth of glory, is then far from the heart:
the sense of the evil of since, and of the Love of christ, and of the worth of glory, is then Far from the heart:
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and if they do make any mention of God or holy things, it is commonly unreverendly and most abusively, taking the Name of God in vain,
and if they do make any mention of God or holy things, it is commonly unreverendly and most abusively, taking the Name of God in vain,
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and sinning more by their Scripture Discourse, then by any other:
and sinning more by their Scripture Discourse, then by any other:
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And it is a wonder, if the Devil and their fleshly reason do not lead them to plead against God,
And it is a wonder, if the devil and their fleshly reason do not led them to plead against God,
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and to take part with the flesh, and perhaps to make a scorn of godliness.
and to take part with the Flesh, and perhaps to make a scorn of godliness.
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Oh what a dangerous thing it is, to live among such company as will be still hindering,
O what a dangerous thing it is, to live among such company as will be still hindering,
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but never helping, in the way to Heaven!
but never helping, in the Way to Heaven!
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Especially among those that are worldly or sensual, or that are enemis to godliness, and set themselves against it to their power.
Especially among those that Are worldly or sensual, or that Are enemies to godliness, and Set themselves against it to their power.
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In a way that is up hill, and all against the interest and inclination of our flesh,
In a Way that is up hill, and all against the Interest and inclination of our Flesh,
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and in which we are so weak and backward our selves, we had need of all the help that we can get;
and in which we Are so weak and backward our selves, we had need of all the help that we can get;
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and a little hinderance may be our undoing. But when poor sinners shall live among such, where they shall hear almost no Discourse,
and a little hindrance may be our undoing. But when poor Sinners shall live among such, where they shall hear almost no Discourse,
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but vain, and almost no talk of Religion, but in distaste and contempt of it despising the way to Heaven, which is in effect, to despise Heaven it self;
but vain, and almost no talk of Religion, but in distaste and contempt of it despising the Way to Heaven, which is in Effect, to despise Heaven it self;
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how can it be expected that such should be brought to the knowledge of the Truth,
how can it be expected that such should be brought to the knowledge of the Truth,
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and the Love of those waies that they hear so much Reproached? I know God can do it,
and the Love of those ways that they hear so much Reproached? I know God can do it,
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and sometimes doth, where people are unavoidably cast into such company;
and sometime does, where people Are avoidable cast into such company;
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but if men will chuse such, when they may avoid it, the case is dangerous indeed, Prov. 13. 20. He that walketh with wise men shall be yet wiser,
but if men will choose such, when they may avoid it, the case is dangerous indeed, Curae 13. 20. He that walks with wise men shall be yet Wiser,
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but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. but a Companion of Fools shall be destroyed.
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Some of these ungodly wretches are so cunning in their Discourse, that weak silly people be not able to discern their folly:
some of these ungodly wretches Are so cunning in their Discourse, that weak silly people be not able to discern their folly:
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Some of them also have some worldly interest in them, and therefore are the liker to do them hurt:
some of them also have Some worldly Interest in them, and Therefore Are the liker to do them hurt:
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When those that they dwell with, and those that they depend upon, and those that seem to love them are ungodly,
When those that they dwell with, and those that they depend upon, and those that seem to love them Are ungodly,
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and speak against the way of salvaiton, it commonly takes so much with the ignorant, that they either say as they say,
and speak against the Way of salvaiton, it commonly Takes so much with the ignorant, that they either say as they say,
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and are of their minds, or at least it hindereth them from through conversion, and setting themselves diligently to the saving of their souls. Thousands have been everlastingly undone by evill company. SECT. V. Direction 2. THe second Direction therefore that I shall give you, is this:
and Are of their minds, or At least it hindereth them from through conversion, and setting themselves diligently to the Saving of their Souls. Thousands have been everlastingly undone by evil company. SECT. V. Direction 2. THe second Direction Therefore that I shall give you, is this:
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Do all that you can to avoid the company of those that would hinder you,
Do all that you can to avoid the company of those that would hinder you,
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and to live in the company of those that would help you, in the matters of your salvation.
and to live in the company of those that would help you, in the matters of your salvation.
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I do not mean that a servant that is bound should go from his Master before he hath served according to their Agreement.
I do not mean that a servant that is bound should go from his Master before he hath served according to their Agreement.
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Nor that a child should forsake his Parents that are ungodly;
Nor that a child should forsake his Parents that Are ungodly;
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Nor that a woman should forsake her husband, or a man his wife on this account;
Nor that a woman should forsake her husband, or a man his wife on this account;
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for here they are not at their own choice, but are fixed to their Relations, which tie them to Duty and faithfulness in their Places;
for Here they Are not At their own choice, but Are fixed to their Relations, which tie them to Duty and faithfulness in their Places;
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But I mean, that no man should willingly cast himself into evil company, that can avoid it ▪ Particularly. 1. If a master be to take a servant, take not such as are ungodly, if you can have better:
But I mean, that no man should willingly cast himself into evil company, that can avoid it ▪ Particularly. 1. If a master be to take a servant, take not such as Are ungodly, if you can have better:
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If a servant be to chuse a master, come not into an ungodly Family ▪ if you can help it.
If a servant be to choose a master, come not into an ungodly Family ▪ if you can help it.
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If young people be intended to marry, take heed of being yoked unequally, 2 Cor. 6. 14. And joyning your selves with the members of the Devil,
If young people be intended to marry, take heed of being yoked unequally, 2 Cor. 6. 14. And joining your selves with the members of the devil,
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and the enemies of Christ, and those that are likely to be hinderers of your salvation,
and the enemies of christ, and those that Are likely to be hinderers of your salvation,
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and so to prove the damnation of your souls.
and so to prove the damnation of your Souls.
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You will be backward enough and bad enough in the best company that you can get;
You will be backward enough and bad enough in the best company that you can get;
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what then will you be in the worst? especially when it is so near you,
what then will you be in the worst? especially when it is so near you,
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and continually with you, and that of your own choice.
and continually with you, and that of your own choice.
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I confess a Minister or other Christian when he hath a call to endeavour the good of such,
I confess a Minister or other Christian when he hath a call to endeavour the good of such,
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and to reprove their sin, may go among them as a Physitian among the sick; and so did Christ himself when he was on earth:
and to reprove their since, may go among them as a physician among the sick; and so did christ himself when he was on earth:
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but to make them our companions willingly, we may not.
but to make them our Sodales willingly, we may not.
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Grace is hardly got, and hardly kept, and more hardly encreased in such company as this.
Grace is hardly god, and hardly kept, and more hardly increased in such company as this.
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On the other side, get into the company of such as will further you, Prov. 10. 20, 21. The tongue of the Just is as choice silver;
On the other side, get into the company of such as will further you, Curae 10. 20, 21. The tongue of the Just is as choice silver;
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the heart of the wicked is little worth;
the heart of the wicked is little worth;
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the lips of the Righteous feed many, but fools die for want of wisdom, 32. The lips of the Righteous know what is acceptable,
the lips of the Righteous feed many, but Fools die for want of Wisdom, 32. The lips of the Righteous know what is acceptable,
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but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness, Prov. 14. 7. Go from the presence of a foolish man,
but the Mouth of the wicked speaks frowardness, Curae 14. 7. Go from the presence of a foolish man,
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when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
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If you were children of God your selves, you would Delight in those that are such:
If you were children of God your selves, you would Delight in those that Are such:
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For, by this we know that we are translated from death to life, because we love the Brethren.
For, by this we know that we Are translated from death to life, Because we love the Brothers.
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And David saith, That the Saints on the earth, and the excellent are all his Delight, Psalm 16. 3. get therefore if it be possible, into the company of such:
And David Says, That the Saints on the earth, and the excellent Are all his Delight, Psalm 16. 3. get Therefore if it be possible, into the company of such:
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with them you shall hear that which may humble you for sin, and you shall hear that of Christ which may tend to kindle the Love of him in your breasts;
with them you shall hear that which may humble you for since, and you shall hear that of christ which may tend to kindle the Love of him in your breasts;
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and you shall hear that of the goodness of God, and his way, and the Priviledge of the Saints;
and you shall hear that of the Goodness of God, and his Way, and the Privilege of the Saints;
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the precious Promises of the Gospel, the life of Grace, and the hopes of everlasting glory which may make your hearts to burn within you.
the precious Promises of the Gospel, the life of Grace, and the hope's of everlasting glory which may make your hearts to burn within you.
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When you live with those that by their Example disgrace sin to you, and draw you from it,
When you live with those that by their Exampl disgrace since to you, and draw you from it,
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and watch over you against it, and that will be still minding you of those Truths that should sanctifie your hearts, Oh what an advantage is this to your Salvation!
and watch over you against it, and that will be still minding you of those Truths that should sanctify your hearts, O what an advantage is this to your Salvation!
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If you be ignorant, they will teach you;
If you be ignorant, they will teach you;
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if you are unskilful in prayer, or other holy Duties, they will help you by their instruction and example.
if you Are unskilful in prayer, or other holy Duties, they will help you by their instruction and Exampl.
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Chuse therefore the best company you can get, if you be free, and all little enough.
Choose Therefore the best company you can get, if you be free, and all little enough.
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Live among that company on earth that you must live with in Heaven, if ever you come thither. SECT. VI. Hinderance 3. THe next Hinderance of Conversion to be mentioned, is:
Live among that company on earth that you must live with in Heaven, if ever you come thither. SECT. VI. Hindrance 3. THe next Hindrance of Conversion to be mentioned, is:
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A gross Ignorance of th•se Truths which should be the Instruments of their conversion: He that turneth to God, must needs know God;A gross Ignorance of th•se Truths which should be the Instruments of their conversion: He that turns to God, must needs know God;
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and he that turneth from sin, must needs know the evil and danger of sin. No man will make so great a change, and not know why:
and he that turns from since, must needs know the evil and danger of since. No man will make so great a change, and not know why:
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No man will part with his present contents, and set upon a course that his Nature is against;
No man will part with his present contents, and Set upon a course that his Nature is against;
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nor forsake all the world, even that which is dearest to him, till he know that there is a flat necessity of so doing,
nor forsake all the world, even that which is dearest to him, till he know that there is a flat necessity of so doing,
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or know of something better to be had by the change.
or know of something better to be had by the change.
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When we find that even men of knowledge are too often ungodly, and they will not leave sin even when they know the evil of it,
When we find that even men of knowledge Are too often ungodly, and they will not leave since even when they know the evil of it,
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and know that everlasting Damnation is threatned against it:
and know that everlasting Damnation is threatened against it:
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how then can they forsake it that know not this? when many that can speak of the vanity of this world,
how then can they forsake it that know not this? when many that can speak of the vanity of this world,
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and the glory of the Saints in the Life to come, and the amiableness of God,
and the glory of the Saints in the Life to come, and the amiableness of God,
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and his All-sufficiency to make them happy, do yet cleave to this world and neglect God & the glory which they so extol,
and his All-sufficiency to make them happy, do yet cleave to this world and neglect God & the glory which they so extol,
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how then can we expect that they should turn to God, and set their minds to seek his Kingdom that do not know him? All the wickedness in the world is cherrished by ignorance, total or partial.
how then can we expect that they should turn to God, and Set their minds to seek his Kingdom that do not know him? All the wickedness in the world is cherished by ignorance, total or partial.
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Even those that say they know these things, and yet live ungodly, do not soundly know them,
Even those that say they know these things, and yet live ungodly, do not soundly know them,
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but hold them as an opinion, and not as a point of saving faith.
but hold them as an opinion, and not as a point of Saving faith.
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Oh if poor sinners, that set so light by the everlasting Kingdom, did but throughly know what they sleight, they would quickly change their minds and courses:
O if poor Sinners, that Set so Light by the everlasting Kingdom, did but thoroughly know what they sleight, they would quickly change their minds and courses:
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If you knew Heaven as well as you knew your own houses and Lands, and if you saw what the souls do now enjoy that depart in the Faith,
If you knew Heaven as well as you knew your own houses and Lands, and if you saw what the Souls do now enjoy that depart in the Faith,
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as you see what is done in the houses where you dwell, I would not thank the worst of you all to become far more devout and diligent then the best in the Town or Countrey is now:
as you see what is done in the houses where you dwell, I would not thank the worst of you all to become Far more devout and diligent then the best in the Town or Country is now:
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I would not thank the vilest worldling to become heavenly; or the vilest drunkard to become sober;
I would not thank the Vilest worldling to become heavenly; or the Vilest drunkard to become Sobrium;
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or the scorner of godliness to be the most godly in the Countrey.
or the scorner of godliness to be the most godly in the Country.
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If you knew Heaven as well as you know Earth, it were no thanks to you if every Family of you were a Society of Saints, but this cannot be expected:
If you knew Heaven as well as you know Earth, it were no thanks to you if every Family of you were a Society of Saints, but this cannot be expected:
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God will not have us Live by sight and sense, but by faith: But yet a knowledge of Divine Revelation we may and must have:
God will not have us Live by sighed and sense, but by faith: But yet a knowledge of Divine Revelation we may and must have:
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No man loveth sin but for want of knowing what he Loveth:
No man loves since but for want of knowing what he Loves:
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No man doteth upon this deceitful world, but for want of knowing the worthlesness of it;
No man dotes upon this deceitful world, but for want of knowing the worthlessness of it;
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No man makes light of Eternal glory, but for want of knowing what he makes light of;
No man makes Light of Eternal glory, but for want of knowing what he makes Light of;
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and no man is against a holy Life, but he that knoweth not what it is,
and no man is against a holy Life, but he that Knoweth not what it is,
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nor what will be the end of it. Oh Sirs, if you knew God, your hearts would be enflamed in Love to him.
nor what will be the end of it. O Sirs, if you knew God, your hearts would be inflamed in Love to him.
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There are some of you now stand wondering at the Diligence of the godly, and some of you are secretly Reproaching them,
There Are Some of you now stand wondering At the Diligence of the godly, and Some of you Are secretly Reproaching them,
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and casting forth your ignorant scorns against them;
and casting forth your ignorant scorns against them;
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but if you did but know what it is that they are doing, and who it is that setteth them on work,
but if you did but know what it is that they Are doing, and who it is that sets them on work,
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and what it is that they make all this ado for, you would wonder more at your own folly,
and what it is that they make all this ado for, you would wonder more At your own folly,
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and would be as forward as they, and would presently take that course which you now Reproach. Alas!
and would be as forward as they, and would presently take that course which you now Reproach. Alas!
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Poor sinners durst not sport with sin if they knew what they did: they durst not in crouds to Damnation if they knew what they did.
Poor Sinners durst not sport with since if they knew what they did: they durst not in crouds to Damnation if they knew what they did.
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The Kingdom of Satan is a Kingdom of Darkness; and his works are the works of Darkness; and himself the Ruler of the Darkness of this world,
The Kingdom of Satan is a Kingdom of Darkness; and his works Are the works of Darkness; and himself the Ruler of the Darkness of this world,
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and •nder chain• of Darkness is he Reserved to the Judgement of the great Day;
and •nder chain• of Darkness is he Reserved to the Judgement of the great Day;
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and the mist and blackness of Darkness is reserved to him and his servants for ever, Luke 22. 53. John 1. 5 ▪ & 3. 19. Rom. 13. 12. 2 Cor. 6. 14. Eph 6. 12. Col. 1. 13. 2 Pet 2. 4, 17. Jude 6. 13. Matth. 22. 13. & 25. 20. If the Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost;
and the missed and blackness of Darkness is reserved to him and his Servants for ever, Lycia 22. 53. John 1. 5 ▪ & 3. 19. Rom. 13. 12. 2 Cor. 6. 14. Ephesians 6. 12. Col. 1. 13. 2 Pet 2. 4, 17. U^de 6. 13. Matthew 22. 13. & 25. 20. If the Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that Are lost;
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in whom the God of this worl hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,
in whom the God of this worl hath blinded the minds of them which believe not,
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lest the glorious Gospel of Christ who is the Image of God, should shine unto them.
lest the glorious Gospel of christ who is the Image of God, should shine unto them.
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He that walketh in darkness knoweth not whether he goeth, John 12. 35. They that are converted can truly say, we were sometimes darkness, but now we are light in the Lord, Eph. 5. 8. For they are translated from the power of Darkness. SECT. VII. Direction 3. IF ever you would be converted, labour for true Knowledge:He that walks in darkness Knoweth not whither he Goes, John 12. 35. They that Are converted can truly say, we were sometime darkness, but now we Are Light in the Lord, Ephesians 5. 8. For they Are translated from the power of Darkness. SECT. VII. Direction 3. IF ever you would be converted, labour for true Knowledge:
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come into the Light, that your deeds may be manifested; and that your own hearts may be manifest to your selves.
come into the Light, that your Deeds may be manifested; and that your own hearts may be manifest to your selves.
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Nothing but Light will expel your Darkness, the Devil haunteth men in the night of Ignorance,
Nothing but Light will expel your Darkness, the devil haunteth men in the night of Ignorance,
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and seldom appeareth in the open Day-light: bring in but the saving Light of Knowledge and he will vanish and be gone:
and seldom appears in the open Daylight: bring in but the Saving Light of Knowledge and he will vanish and be gone:
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The first part of saving Grace is Illumination. The opening of the eye causeth the opening of the heart:
The First part of Saving Grace is Illumination. The opening of the eye Causes the opening of the heart:
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Oh if you had but a little of the heavenly Light of the Saints, it would shew you that which would turn your hearts:
O if you had but a little of the heavenly Light of the Saints, it would show you that which would turn your hearts:
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you could not be of the same mind as you are, if you had but saving Light:
you could not be of the same mind as you Are, if you had but Saving Light:
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Now you think highly of the world, and meanly of the world to come;
Now you think highly of the world, and meanly of the world to come;
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you now think nothing too much for your flesh, and all too much that is done for Heaven;
you now think nothing too much for your Flesh, and all too much that is done for Heaven;
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you could not be of this mind if you had the Light of the Spirit:
you could not be of this mind if you had the Light of the Spirit:
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you labour now for that which profiteth not, and neglect that which would pay you for your labour:
you labour now for that which profiteth not, and neglect that which would pay you for your labour:
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you vilifie Christ, and Grace, and Holiness, while you magnifie the Dreams and Dung of the World;
you vilify christ, and Grace, and Holiness, while you magnify the Dreams and Dung of the World;
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you could not do thus if you were savingly Illuminated.
you could not do thus if you were savingly Illuminated.
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I beseech you therefore, if ever you would be converted and saved, labour presently to know the Lord ▪ and his Will and wayes;
I beseech you Therefore, if ever you would be converted and saved, labour presently to know the Lord ▪ and his Will and ways;
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Lament your former ignorance, and that Negligence which did maintain it.
Lament your former ignorance, and that Negligence which did maintain it.
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It is not so great a shame for you to be ignorant how to do your work in the world;
It is not so great a shame for you to be ignorant how to do your work in the world;
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no, nor how to eat, or drink, or how to dress your selves, as it is to be ignorant of the Kingdome of Heaven, and the way thereto:
no, nor how to eat, or drink, or how to dress your selves, as it is to be ignorant of the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Way thereto:
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you will never hit the way to Heaven if you do not know it: he that knoweth most knoweth too little;
you will never hit the Way to Heaven if you do not know it: he that Knoweth most Knoweth too little;
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what then will they do that know almost nothing at all? Oh think not Knowledge a needless thing,
what then will they do that know almost nothing At all? O think not Knowledge a needless thing,
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but make out after it, and rest not till you do obtain it; to which end you must use these Means following.
but make out After it, and rest not till you do obtain it; to which end you must use these Means following.
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1. Be much in hearing and reading the Word of God, as was before Directed;
1. Be much in hearing and reading the Word of God, as was before Directed;
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for that is it that giveth light to the simple, Psal. 119. 130. 105. This will make you wise unto Salvation, 2 Tim. 3. 15. 2. Read good Books that are written for the expounding and applying of the Scripture.
for that is it that gives Light to the simple, Psalm 119. 130. 105. This will make you wise unto Salvation, 2 Tim. 3. 15. 2. Read good Books that Are written for the expounding and applying of the Scripture.
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Many have received much information by these. 3. Converse with wise and godly men: These are the means of Knowledge that were before made mention of. Object.
Many have received much information by these. 3. Converse with wise and godly men: These Are the means of Knowledge that were before made mention of. Object.
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We are not learned, and therefore God will not require much knowledge at our hands. We Are not learned, and Therefore God will not require much knowledge At our hands.
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Answer. You may say, Therefore God will not require Learning at your hands, further then you are without it through your own Neglect. Answer. You may say, Therefore God will not require Learning At your hands, further then you Are without it through your own Neglect.
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But, first Every man that hath a reasonable soul should know God that made him; and know the End for which he should live;
But, First Every man that hath a reasonable soul should know God that made him; and know the End for which he should live;
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and know the way to his eternal happiness as well as the Learned:
and know the Way to his Eternal happiness as well as the Learned:
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have not you souls to save or lose as well as the Learned have? 2. God hath made plain his Will to you in his Word;
have not you Souls to save or loose as well as the Learned have? 2. God hath made plain his Will to you in his Word;
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he hath given you Teachers and many other helps; So that, you have no excuse if you are ignorant;
he hath given you Teachers and many other helps; So that, you have no excuse if you Are ignorant;
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you must know how to be Christians if you are no Scholars.
you must know how to be Christians if you Are no Scholars.
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You may hit the way to heaven in English, though you have no skill in Hebrew or Greek:
You may hit the Way to heaven in English, though you have no skill in Hebrew or Greek:
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but in the Darkness of ignorance you can never hit it. 3. Will not God Judge you as well as the Learned? and will not he require an Account of the Talents which you possess? he hath set you on his work as well as others,
but in the Darkness of ignorance you can never hit it. 3. Will not God Judge you as well as the Learned? and will not he require an Account of the Talents which you possess? he hath Set you on his work as well as Others,
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and therefore you must know how to do his work.
and Therefore you must know how to do his work.
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If you think therefore that you may be excussed from Knowledge, you may as well think that you may be excused from Love and from all Obedience;
If you think Therefore that you may be excussed from Knowledge, you may as well think that you may be excused from Love and from all obedience;
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for there can be none of this without Knowledge. Object. But I am not of so quick an apprehension as others;
for there can be none of this without Knowledge. Object. But I am not of so quick an apprehension as Others;
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and therefore I cannot learn so well:
and Therefore I cannot Learn so well:
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and I have been brought up in ignorance, and therefore it cannot be expected from me. and I have been brought up in ignorance, and Therefore it cannot be expected from me.
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Answer. Can any man have excuse for ignorance that liveth among such Teaching, and Books,Answer. Can any man have excuse for ignorance that lives among such Teaching, and Books,
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and Christian company as we now do? You may as well shut your eyes at noon day,
and Christian company as we now do? You may as well shut your eyes At noon day,
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and say you cannot do your work for want of Light.
and say you cannot do your work for want of Light.
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Were you but as willing to get the Knowledge of God and heavenly things as you are to know how to work in your Trade, you would have set your selves to it before this day,
Were you but as willing to get the Knowledge of God and heavenly things as you Are to know how to work in your Trade, you would have Set your selves to it before this day,
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and you would have spared no cost nor pains till you had got it.
and you would have spared no cost nor pains till you had god it.
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But you account seven years little enough to learn your Trade, and will not bestow one day in seven in diligent learning the matters of your salvation.
But you account seven Years little enough to Learn your Trade, and will not bestow one day in seven in diligent learning the matters of your salvation.
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Is there not many an Opportunity of getting Knowledge which you miss of through your own neglect? You are at home or upon other business,
Is there not many an Opportunity of getting Knowledge which you miss of through your own neglect? You Are At home or upon other business,
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when you might have been hearing the Word of God, and in the company of Diligent Christians, that are enquiring and learning these Necessary things;
when you might have been hearing the Word of God, and in the company of Diligent Christians, that Are inquiring and learning these Necessary things;
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and when you neglect the Means you think to be excused for your ignorance.
and when you neglect the Means you think to be excused for your ignorance.
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The way that God commandeth you for getting Knowledge, is, that you receive the Word of God and hide his Commandments with you;
The Way that God commands you for getting Knowledge, is, that you receive the Word of God and hide his commandments with you;
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and encline your ears to wisdom, and apply your hearts to understand, and that you cry after Knowledge,
and incline your ears to Wisdom, and apply your hearts to understand, and that you cry After Knowledge,
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and lift up your voice for Understanding, and seek it as silver, and search for it as for hid Treasures.
and lift up your voice for Understanding, and seek it as silver, and search for it as for hid Treasures.
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And if you would do thus, The Lord hath promised that you shall understand the fear of the Lord,
And if you would do thus, The Lord hath promised that you shall understand the Fear of the Lord,
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and find the Knowledge of God, Prov. 2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Me thinks light it self should be pleasant to you.
and find the Knowledge of God, Curae 2. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Me thinks Light it self should be pleasant to you.
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Did Adam so desire Unnecessary knowledge as to undo himself and his Posterity to procure it? and will not you so desire that knowledge which is necessary to your salvation,
Did Adam so desire Unnecessary knowledge as to undo himself and his Posterity to procure it? and will not you so desire that knowledge which is necessary to your salvation,
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and by which you may be recovered from that miserable estate? Acts 26. 18. How many years study will men spend to know a little of the creature,
and by which you may be recovered from that miserable estate? Acts 26. 18. How many Years study will men spend to know a little of the creature,
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and will you not take pains to know the Maker and End of the whole Creation? Object.
and will you not take pains to know the Maker and End of the Whole Creation? Object.
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But we hope we may be saved without so much knowledge. Answer. Not without knowing the Necessary Fundamental Points of Christianity;But we hope we may be saved without so much knowledge. Answer. Not without knowing the Necessary Fundamental Points of Christianity;
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and a desire to know more.
and a desire to know more.
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Doth Christ, say, It is life Eternal to know God and Jesus Christ, and do you think to have Life Eternal without it? John 17. 3. God saith of people that have no understanding, That he that made them will not save them, And he that formed them will shew them no favour, Isa. 27. 11. And that Christ shall come in flaming fire to render Vengeance to them that know not God,
Does christ, say, It is life Eternal to know God and jesus christ, and do you think to have Life Eternal without it? John 17. 3. God Says of people that have no understanding, That he that made them will not save them, And he that formed them will show them no favour, Isaiah 27. 11. And that christ shall come in flaming fire to render Vengeance to them that know not God,
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and obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 Thess. 1. 8, 9. And that they shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the presence of the Lord. SECT. VIII.and obey not the Gospel of our Lord jesus christ, 2 Thess 1. 8, 9. And that they shall be punished with everlasting Destruction from the presence of the Lord. SECT. VIII.
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Hinderance 4. THe next hinderance of Conversion, is, Ʋnbelief: when men will not be perswaded that the Word of God is true,Hindrance 4. THe next hindrance of Conversion, is, Ʋnbelief: when men will not be persuaded that the Word of God is true,
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but doubt of the things which he hath Revealed to them concerning the everlasting state of men.
but doubt of the things which he hath Revealed to them Concerning the everlasting state of men.
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Men have but a sleight Opinion of the Truth of the Word of God which will not serve turn to prevail against their fleshly inclination.
Men have but a sleight Opinion of the Truth of the Word of God which will not serve turn to prevail against their fleshly inclination.
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Three great enemies of the Christian Faith we have to deal with, which if we overcome not, we lose all. 1. The one is, our own unbelieving hearts,
Three great enemies of the Christian Faith we have to deal with, which if we overcome not, we loose all. 1. The one is, our own unbelieving hearts,
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and our carnal inclinations and Interests;
and our carnal inclinations and Interests;
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flesh and blood cannot reveal the things of God to us, nor discern them when they are revealed, Matth. 16. 17. 1 Cor. 2. 14. A sound Belief of the life to come,
Flesh and blood cannot reveal the things of God to us, nor discern them when they Are revealed, Matthew 16. 17. 1 Cor. 2. 14. A found Belief of the life to come,
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and of the whole Christian Faith, would certainly turn the heart to God, and turn the course of all your lives.
and of the Whole Christian Faith, would Certainly turn the heart to God, and turn the course of all your lives.
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It is this Faith that purifieth the heart, Acts 15. 9. And without it no wonder if the word be unprofitable, Heb. 4. 3. As to the producing of any further work of Sanctification,
It is this Faith that Purifieth the heart, Acts 15. 9. And without it no wonder if the word be unprofitable, Hebrew 4. 3. As to the producing of any further work of Sanctification,
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for it must first beget Faith before it can do the rest. 2. Another enemy to the Christian Faith is, the Devil;
for it must First beget Faith before it can do the rest. 2. another enemy to the Christian Faith is, the devil;
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who believeth and trembleth himself, but laboureth to keep others unbelieving and secure.
who Believeth and Trembleth himself, but Laboureth to keep Others unbelieving and secure.
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So great is his malice against Christ and our souls, that when he seeth that he cannot make a poor sinner forget God,
So great is his malice against christ and our Souls, that when he sees that he cannot make a poor sinner forget God,
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and make light of his Word any longer, he flyeth openly in the very face of God,
and make Light of his Word any longer, he flies openly in the very face of God,
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and disturbeth the soul with blasphemous suggestions, and tempteth them to doubt whether there be a God,
and disturbeth the soul with blasphemous suggestions, and tempts them to doubt whither there be a God,
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or not? Or whether Scripture be his Word? Or whether it be true? It was his first way of deceiving, to make the woman doubt of the Truth of Gods Word, which had told her, that if she sinned, she should die.
or not? Or whither Scripture be his Word? Or whither it be true? It was his First Way of deceiving, to make the woman doubt of the Truth of God's Word, which had told her, that if she sinned, she should die.
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And experience teacheth him to follow on this course, which he hath found to be so successfull, most of the world are destroyed by this unbelief.
And experience Teaches him to follow on this course, which he hath found to be so successful, most of the world Are destroyed by this unbelief.
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How sensible is many a poor Christian of the uncessant malice of Satan in this Point? When he followeth them from day to day with such violence, that their hearts are ready to be overwhelmed with the horror of the Temptation.
How sensible is many a poor Christian of the uncessant malice of Satan in this Point? When he follows them from day to day with such violence, that their hearts Are ready to be overwhelmed with the horror of the Temptation.
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But the ungodly do yield to them without so much Reluctancy. 3. Another sort of enemies of the Christian Faith are, Notorious ungodly men;
But the ungodly do yield to them without so much Reluctancy. 3. another sort of enemies of the Christian Faith Are, Notorious ungodly men;
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such as either by the power of their own unbelieving hearts, have prevailed against the •ight that should have drawn them to believe,
such as either by the power of their own unbelieving hearts, have prevailed against the •ight that should have drawn them to believe,
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or such as have by the reasonings of Infidels, been made Infidels themselves, and are desirous to make others such as they are:
or such as have by the reasonings of Infidels, been made Infidels themselves, and Are desirous to make Others such as they Are:
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these are the Devils Instruments to draw men to unbelief. SECT. IX. Direction 4. IF ever you would be savingly converted, see that you soundly believe the Word of God:
these Are the Devils Instruments to draw men to unbelief. SECT. IX. Direction 4. IF ever you would be savingly converted, see that you soundly believe the Word of God:
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Believe soundly, that there is an everlasting happiness which is the reward of a holy life,
Believe soundly, that there is an everlasting happiness which is the reward of a holy life,
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and an everlasting Torment which is the punishment of ungodliness; and you cannot chuse but forsake your ungodliness and become holy.
and an everlasting Torment which is the punishment of ungodliness; and you cannot choose but forsake your ungodliness and become holy.
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To this end observe these few things following. 1. Watch over your carnal hearts with Jealousie:
To this end observe these few things following. 1. Watch over your carnal hearts with Jealousy:
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do not take your hearts to be clear and impartial; and therefore commit not the matter to their trust:
do not take your hearts to be clear and impartial; and Therefore commit not the matter to their trust:
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They are naturally enemies to the Word of God, and therefore no wonder if they hardly believe it. 2. Do not think too highly of your own understandings,
They Are naturally enemies to the Word of God, and Therefore no wonder if they hardly believe it. 2. Do not think too highly of your own understandings,
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as if you were able to comprehend the depths of God;
as if you were able to comprehend the depths of God;
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or were competent Judges of each passage in his Word, before you have had time and means to understand them,
or were competent Judges of each passage in his Word, before you have had time and means to understand them,
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or before you have Improved your time and means by diligent study and prayer to God:
or before you have Improved your time and means by diligent study and prayer to God:
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Search the Scripture, as a Learner, and not as a foolish Cayiller. 3. Abhor the very first Temptation of Satan that tends to draw your souls to unbelief,
Search the Scripture, as a Learner, and not as a foolish Cayiller. 3. Abhor thee very First Temptation of Satan that tends to draw your Souls to unbelief,
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and suffer not his malice to make too deep impressions in your fancies:
and suffer not his malice to make too deep impressions in your fancies:
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cast out such horrid thoughts with Detestation, and give them not the least countenance or willing entertainment. 4. Detest the company of Atheistical men,
cast out such horrid thoughts with Detestation, and give them not the least countenance or willing entertainment. 4. Detest the company of Atheistical men,
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or any Infidels that dare open their mouths to speak against the Word of God. Yea, though they pretend to do it but by way of Question.
or any Infidels that Dare open their mouths to speak against the Word of God. Yea, though they pretend to do it but by Way of Question.
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Hear every word against the Scripture from such Deceivers, as if you heard it from the Devil himself,
Hear every word against the Scripture from such Deceivers, as if you herd it from the devil himself,
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or as if you saw him behind them, prompting them what to say, and putting them on:
or as if you saw him behind them, prompting them what to say, and putting them on:
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For it is he that doth it by their mouth.
For it is he that does it by their Mouth.
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As it was Satan that caused Judas to betray Christ, and filled the heart of Annanias and Saphira to lie against the Holy Ghost, Luke 22. 3. Acts 5. 3. So is it Satan that filleth the hearts of these Unbelievers to speak against Christ,
As it was Satan that caused Judas to betray christ, and filled the heart of Ananias and Sapphira to lie against the Holy Ghost, Lycia 22. 3. Acts 5. 3. So is it Satan that fills the hearts of these Unbelievers to speak against christ,
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and to contradict the Word which the Holy Ghost hath delivered. 5. Labour to understand the sense of Scripture,
and to contradict the Word which the Holy Ghost hath Delivered. 5. Labour to understand the sense of Scripture,
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and the great Evidence of its Truth, and of the Christian Faith;
and the great Evidence of its Truth, and of the Christian Faith;
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and have recourse to those for your confirmation that are of better understandings herein then your selves,
and have recourse to those for your confirmation that Are of better understandings herein then your selves,
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and read those Books that are written to that end, to manifest the Divine Authority of Scripture. 6. Submit to the Truth which you know,
and read those Books that Are written to that end, to manifest the Divine authority of Scripture. 6. Submit to the Truth which you know,
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and strive not against the light, but let it have its due Impress upon your souls, that you may have the experience of its Power and Excellency to confirm you:
and strive not against the Light, but let it have its due impress upon your Souls, that you may have the experience of its Power and Excellency to confirm you:
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by these Means you may do much to overcome your unbelief; and if that were once done, the rest of the work would go on apace. SECT. X. Hinderance 5. THe next Hinderance is, Inconsiderateness: Of which I spoke in the beginning, but shall add somewhat in this place.
by these Means you may do much to overcome your unbelief; and if that were once done, the rest of the work would go on apace. SECT. X. Hindrance 5. THe next Hindrance is, Inconsiderateness: Of which I spoke in the beginning, but shall add somewhat in this place.
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When Truths are not considered of, they are but as Medicines that lie in a box,
When Truths Are not considered of, they Are but as Medicines that lie in a box,
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and therefore are not like to work;
and Therefore Are not like to work;
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it is the work of Consideration to bring down Truths from the understanding to the heart,
it is the work of Consideration to bring down Truths from the understanding to the heart,
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and to hold them there till they do work. We cannot get poor sinners so much as soberly to bethink them of their wayes,
and to hold them there till they do work. We cannot get poor Sinners so much as soberly to bethink them of their ways,
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and to call to mind the things we speak to them, and consider of them for their good.
and to call to mind the things we speak to them, and Consider of them for their good.
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Because I intend, if the Lord will, to speak hereafter more fully of this Subject, I shall pass it over now thus briefly. SECT. XI. Direction 5. IF ever you would be converted, use to consider frequently and seriously of those Truths of God that must do the work.
Because I intend, if the Lord will, to speak hereafter more Fully of this Subject, I shall pass it over now thus briefly. SECT. XI. Direction 5. IF ever you would be converted, use to Consider frequently and seriously of those Truths of God that must do the work.
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The Word of God is Pure and Powe•full to convert the soul but can you look i• should convert you,
The Word of God is Pure and Powe•full to convert the soul but can you look i• should convert you,
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if you will not so much as soberly think upon it? How can that work upon your hearts which is out of your minds? It is you that must Joyn with us for your own conversion,
if you will not so much as soberly think upon it? How can that work upon your hearts which is out of your minds? It is you that must Join with us for your own conversion,
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and do the rest of the work when you come home, and not think that a Sermon can do it,
and do the rest of the work when you come home, and not think that a Sermon can do it,
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when you forget it, and never mind it more.
when you forget it, and never mind it more.
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If you seek to the ablest Physitian for your body, he can but give you Physick ▪ it is you that must take it and keep it,
If you seek to the Ablest physician for your body, he can but give you Physic ▪ it is you that must take it and keep it,
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and observe Directions •ll it work.
and observe Directions •ll it work.
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If you will presently cast it up again, how can it do you good? We tell you of those Truths that are most usefull to your conversion,
If you will presently cast it up again, how can it do you good? We tell you of those Truths that Are most useful to your conversion,
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and if you will take them home, and keep them, and ponder of them when you are alone, till they sink into your hearts,
and if you will take them home, and keep them, and ponder of them when you Are alone, till they sink into your hearts,
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and take rooting, you may be happy men;
and take rooting, you may be happy men;
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but if you will cast them all up again, and will not be perswaded to bestow now and then a few of your deepest serious thoughts for the further entertainment of them,
but if you will cast them all up again, and will not be persuaded to bestow now and then a few of your Deepest serious thoughts for the further entertainment of them,
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how should they do you saving good? If I could prevail with this Congegation to be but considerate,
how should they do you Saving good? If I could prevail with this Congregation to be but considerate,
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and now and then to bestow some time to get the Truth to their hearts, I should have great hopes of the conversion of you all:
and now and then to bestow Some time to get the Truth to their hearts, I should have great hope's of the conversion of you all:
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For Light is stronger then Darkness:
For Light is Stronger then Darkness:
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If you would but open the window by consideration, and let it in, you should find the darkness presently dispelled,
If you would but open the window by consideration, and let it in, you should find the darkness presently dispelled,
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and it would be day with you that have sat in the shadow of Death.
and it would be day with you that have sat in the shadow of Death.
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The Spirit of God is able to overcome the flesh, and Christ is able to Conquer Satan,
The Spirit of God is able to overcome the Flesh, and christ is able to Conquer Satan,
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and bind him, and cast him out of your souls.
and bind him, and cast him out of your Souls.
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And if you would but set in and take his part, and open him the door by sober consideration when he knocks and seeks admittance,
And if you would but Set in and take his part, and open him the door by Sobrium consideration when he knocks and seeks admittance,
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and not discourage him by your wilfull Neglect, you would feel the working of his Power to your Salvation.
and not discourage him by your wilful Neglect, you would feel the working of his Power to your Salvation.
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There have now been many Sermons preached to you on this Text;
There have now been many Sermons preached to you on this Text;
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have you considered of them when you came home? have you taken your selves alone and asked your own hearts whether you are converted or not? And have you bethought you of the blessedness of the converted,
have you considered of them when you Come home? have you taken your selves alone and asked your own hearts whither you Are converted or not? And have you bethought you of the blessedness of the converted,
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and the misery of the unconverted which you have heard? Have you dwelt upon these thoughts till they have sunk down into your hearts? If you have, I dare say, this Doctrine hath done you good;
and the misery of the unconverted which you have herd? Have you dwelled upon these thoughts till they have sunk down into your hearts? If you have, I Dare say, this Doctrine hath done you good;
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but if you have not, what wonder if you be unconverted still, and if you live and die so,
but if you have not, what wonder if you be unconverted still, and if you live and die so,
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and if you be damned among the unconverted, when you will not be perswaded so much as seriously to consider of the matter? If it be not a matter worthy the thinking of ▪ it is not worth the hearing,
and if you be damned among the unconverted, when you will not be persuaded so much as seriously to Consider of the matter? If it be not a matter worthy the thinking of ▪ it is not worth the hearing,
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and if this be not to be thought on, I know not what is.
and if this be not to be Thought on, I know not what is.
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We do not go home with you from Church into your houses, nor see what you think of there in secret,
We do not go home with you from Church into your houses, nor see what you think of there in secret,
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nor whether you fall down there before the Lord, and pray over the Sermons that you hear;
nor whither you fallen down there before the Lord, and pray over the Sermons that you hear;
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nor do we hear what you say of it to others, but God followeth you home,
nor do we hear what you say of it to Others, but God follows you home,
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and he seeth and heareth all;
and he sees and hears all;
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and he that is here ready with his Grace to enter into your hearts, if you do not resist or sleight him, is there also ready to help you to make use of what you have heard,
and he that is Here ready with his Grace to enter into your hearts, if you do not resist or sleight him, is there also ready to help you to make use of what you have herd,
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if you do not wilfully throw it off your selves? Oh did you but earnestly consider what God is,
if you do not wilfully throw it off your selves? O did you but earnestly Consider what God is,
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and what your Duty is, and what you were made for, and whither you are going,
and what your Duty is, and what you were made for, and whither you Are going,
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and what sin and the world is, and what Grace is, and what Christ is,
and what since and the world is, and what Grace is, and what christ is,
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and hath done for you ▪ and what Death is, and what Judgement is, and what heaven is,
and hath done for you ▪ and what Death is, and what Judgement is, and what heaven is,
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and what hell is, how is it possible you should continue unconverted? How is it possible but you should presently run out of your present carnall worldly state,
and what hell is, how is it possible you should continue unconverted? How is it possible but you should presently run out of your present carnal worldly state,
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as you should do out of a house that is all on fire over your head;
as you should do out of a house that is all on fire over your head;
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and should become most zealous and diligent Christians? Certainly Consideration would do very much to you• Conversion, Psalm 119. 59. I thought on my wayes and turned my feet to thy Testimonies, I made haste and delayed not to keep thy Commandments. SECT. XII. Hinderance 6. THe next great Impediment to your Conversion, is:
and should become most zealous and diligent Christians? Certainly Consideration would do very much to you• Conversion, Psalm 119. 59. I Thought on my ways and turned my feet to thy Testimonies, I made haste and delayed not to keep thy commandments. SECT. XII. Hindrance 6. THe next great Impediment to your Conversion, is:
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Hardness of heart, and searedness of conscience. Hardness of heart, and searedness of conscience.
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Though every man have some of this in his Original c•rruption, yet resisting of Light and motions of Grace, doth usually bring men to a far greater measure of it;
Though every man have Some of this in his Original c•rruption, yet resisting of Light and motions of Grace, does usually bring men to a Far greater measure of it;
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both by the Nature of the thing, and by the just Judgement of God.
both by the Nature of the thing, and by the just Judgement of God.
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When men have sinned often or long against Knowledge and Conscience, and receive not the Truth in the Love of it that they may be saved,
When men have sinned often or long against Knowledge and Conscience, and receive not the Truth in the Love of it that they may be saved,
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but suppress the Light, and live not up to the Convictions that •re upon their consciences, it is usual for such to grow blockis• •nd sensless,
but suppress the Light, and live not up to the Convictions that •re upon their Consciences, it is usual for such to grow blockis• •nd senseless,
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and for the brutish part so far to prevail, that they are in a sort unreasonable men, 2 Thess. 3. 2. Men are naturally dead in sin,
and for the brutish part so Far to prevail, that they Are in a sort unreasonable men, 2 Thess 3. 2. Men Are naturally dead in since,
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but when they have sinned wilfully, they grow more dead;
but when they have sinned wilfully, they grow more dead;
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That is, they are more insensible, and have more of the marks of Death upon them.
That is, they Are more insensible, and have more of the marks of Death upon them.
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And when they fall, especially from former conviction and profession, they become twice dead and plucked up by the Roots, Jude 12. And then the work of conversion is hard indeed:
And when they fallen, especially from former conviction and profession, they become twice dead and plucked up by the Roots, U^de 12. And then the work of conversion is hard indeed:
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when the heart is thus hardened, no words are much regarded by them; no saying will serve;
when the heart is thus hardened, no words Are much regarded by them; no saying will serve;
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you speak as to a Post. We shoot our Arrows as at a wall of flint, where they will not enter:
you speak as to a Post. We shoot our Arrows as At a wall of flint, where they will not enter:
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The dew of holy Instructions doth fall upon a stone where no fruit can be expected.
The due of holy Instructions does fallen upon a stone where no fruit can be expected.
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You cannot devise what to say that will •uch them, because they are stupid and will not lay it to heart:
You cannot devise what to say that will •uch them, Because they Are stupid and will not lay it to heart:
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you cannot tell how to sharpen your words to make them enter. The Lord have mercy upon poor wretches, for their Case is Lamentable.
you cannot tell how to sharpen your words to make them enter. The Lord have mercy upon poor wretches, for their Case is Lamentable.
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It would make a man of Consideration wonder to see what piercing weighty Truths a hard heart will make light of.
It would make a man of Consideration wonder to see what piercing weighty Truths a hard heart will make Light of.
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Speak to them as from the God that made them, and they regard you not. Speak to them of their everlasting state, and they regard you not:
Speak to them as from the God that made them, and they regard you not. Speak to them of their everlasting state, and they regard you not:
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tell them of the hainous evil of sin, and all its aggravations, and they take it all but as words of Course;
tell them of the heinous evil of since, and all its aggravations, and they take it all but as words of Course;
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and will say, God help us ▪ we are all sinners, and theres an end. Tell them of the Infinite Love of God;
and will say, God help us ▪ we Are all Sinners, and theres an end. Tell them of the Infinite Love of God;
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and the pretious blood of Christ that was shed for them, and the free pardon that is offered,
and the precious blood of christ that was shed for them, and the free pardon that is offered,
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and the rich abun•ant Grace which they might have, and it will encrease their presumption and security,
and the rich abun•ant Grace which they might have, and it will increase their presumption and security,
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but it will not raise their estimation of it, nor quicken their desire after it, nor make them forsake all and follow Christ.
but it will not raise their estimation of it, nor quicken their desire After it, nor make them forsake all and follow christ.
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Tell them of an everlasting state of Glory which they may obtain in the presence of the Lord,
Tell them of an everlasting state of Glory which they may obtain in the presence of the Lord,
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and they make light of it, and hear it as they do a story of the fortunate Islands,
and they make Light of it, and hear it as they do a story of the fortunate Islands,
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or the Elisian fields: Tell them of the endless Torments of the Damned that despised Grace in the day of their visitation,
or the Elysian fields: Tell them of the endless Torments of the Damned that despised Grace in the day of their Visitation,
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and either they feel not, and fear not what you say, or if they fear a little, it is not so much as to move them from their courses, no• bring them to a change of heart and life.
and either they feel not, and Fear not what you say, or if they Fear a little, it is not so much as to move them from their courses, no• bring them to a change of heart and life.
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Oh what a sad work it is to have to deal with a hardned heart!
O what a sad work it is to have to deal with a hardened heart!
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it is to hew at a stone, and to cleave a knotty block that will not receive the wedge;
it is to hew At a stone, and to cleave a knotty block that will not receive the wedge;
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to plough and sow on a Rock where you cannot make the plough to enter. This is the trouble of a Preachers Life: this dulleth his hopes; this wearieth and tireth him;
to plough and sow on a Rock where you cannot make the plough to enter. This is the trouble of a Preachers Life: this dulleth his hope's; this wearieth and tireth him;
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this maketh him say, I have laboured in vain, and spent my strength for nought; and this hath broken many of their hearts. Alas!
this makes him say, I have laboured in vain, and spent my strength for nought; and this hath broken many of their hearts. Alas!
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To see our poor people within a few daies or years of eternal fire which they might prevent if they would look about them in time,
To see our poor people within a few days or Years of Eternal fire which they might prevent if they would look about them in time,
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and we cannot get them to lay it to heart! Alas!
and we cannot get them to lay it to heart! Alas!
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•o hear what a feeling they must have for ever, and yet we cannot get them to feel or fear and prevent it now.
•o hear what a feeling they must have for ever, and yet we cannot get them to feel or Fear and prevent it now.
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Oh! Thinks a poor Minister [ if I could but awaken him, and make him regard the case of his soul, I should have hope yet to prevent his damnation:
Oh! Thinks a poor Minister [ if I could but awaken him, and make him regard the case of his soul, I should have hope yet to prevent his damnation:
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For no man can destroy him against his will;
For no man can destroy him against his will;
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and the Light is so clear, that me thinks he should see it, if he would not wilfully shut his eyes. ] But alas!
and the Light is so clear, that me thinks he should see it, if he would not wilfully shut his eyes. ] But alas!
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we cannot get them to regard it.
we cannot get them to regard it.
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How sad a case is it to think of an everlasting glory which they might have and how freely Christ hath purchased it,
How sad a case is it to think of an everlasting glory which they might have and how freely christ hath purchased it,
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and how freely he doth offer it to them, and they might have it if they would,
and how freely he does offer it to them, and they might have it if they would,
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and if they did not wilfully sleight it and reject it ▪ and yet that we cannot awaken them to consideration,
and if they did not wilfully sleight it and reject it ▪ and yet that we cannot awaken them to consideration,
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nor bring such matters as these to their hearts!
nor bring such matters as these to their hearts!
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I have formerly said it, and I will say it again, that I profess that I often marvell that the weight of everlasting matters doth not rather over-match your spirits, and over-whelm them.
I have formerly said it, and I will say it again, that I profess that I often marvel that the weight of everlasting matters does not rather overmatch your spirits, and overwhelm them.
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I have wondered that it doth not even amaze and astonish you to think how great a change you are near;
I have wondered that it does not even amaze and astonish you to think how great a change you Are near;
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and what a thing it is to be everlastingly in heaven or in hell: and yet we cannot get our people to feel or lay to heart these things.
and what a thing it is to be everlastingly in heaven or in hell: and yet we cannot get our people to feel or lay to heart these things.
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Oh what lamentable hearts are these!
O what lamentable hearts Are these!
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What will they regard and feel if they will not feel everlasting matters? What words will ever pierce their hearts if the words of the living God will no• do it,
What will they regard and feel if they will not feel everlasting matters? What words will ever pierce their hearts if the words of the living God will no• do it,
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and the words by which they know they shall be judged? Do but call one of them by some disgracefull name, and he will quickly feel: threaten him with Death;
and the words by which they know they shall be judged? Do but call one of them by Some disgraceful name, and he will quickly feel: threaten him with Death;
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promise him but an hundred pound, and he will regard it:
promise him but an hundred pound, and he will regard it:
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but let God declare his sin and misery to him, and he will not feel it:
but let God declare his since and misery to him, and he will not feel it:
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Let God threaten him with hell, and promise him everlasting life, if he will return, and he will not regard it.
Let God threaten him with hell, and promise him everlasting life, if he will return, and he will not regard it.
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Oh what a happy life might a Minister have if it were not for hard-hearted men!
O what a happy life might a Minister have if it were not for hardhearted men!
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If we could deal with them but on such terms for their souls as we do for their bodies,
If we could deal with them but on such terms for their Souls as we do for their bodies,
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how certainly should we prevail, and then how comfortable would our employments be!
how Certainly should we prevail, and then how comfortable would our employments be!
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If a Lawyer tell them their Evidence or cause is nought, they will hear and regard him:
If a Lawyer tell them their Evidence or cause is nought, they will hear and regard him:
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If a Physitian tell them they must take Physick or die, they will lay it to heart.
If a physician tell them they must take Physic or die, they will lay it to heart.
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If their Landlord tell them they must pay their rent, or be turned out of their houses ▪ they can feel what he saith;
If their Landlord tell them they must pay their rend, or be turned out of their houses ▪ they can feel what he Says;
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But if we tell them that they must repent and be converted, or be condemned for ever,
But if we tell them that they must Repent and be converted, or be condemned for ever,
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and miss of Salvation, we cannot be regarded.
and miss of Salvation, we cannot be regarded.
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Their hearts are blockt up from us, by the world, and pride, and lust, and sin,
Their hearts Are blocked up from us, by the world, and pride, and lust, and since,
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and we cannot get into their bosom: we know not how to come at their hearts, Alas!
and we cannot get into their bosom: we know not how to come At their hearts, Alas!
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If it were not for their own sakes this trouble wer• small to us;
If it were not for their own sakes this trouble wer• small to us;
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for what good else should it do us to trouble them ▪ and break their hearts and change them? But when we consider,
for what good Else should it do us to trouble them ▪ and break their hearts and change them? But when we Consider,
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if we could but convert them ▪ we should save them;
if we could but convert them ▪ we should save them;
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and if we could help them to Grace ▪ we might meet them in everlasting Glory, this maketh us long for better success.
and if we could help them to Grace ▪ we might meet them in everlasting Glory, this makes us long for better success.
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Fain then would we get them to hear, and regard, and feel what we say, that it might go well with them for ever: but we cannot.
Fain then would we get them to hear, and regard, and feel what we say, that it might go well with them for ever: but we cannot.
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Alas, to the grief of our hearts we cannot. It is a tiring life to have none but hardhearted sinners to perswade:
Alas, to the grief of our hearts we cannot. It is a tiring life to have none but hardhearted Sinners to persuade:
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we lose our study for them; we lose our breath upon them.
we loose our study for them; we loose our breath upon them.
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Some of them can think of other things while we are speaking to them of the greatest matters in all the world,
some of them can think of other things while we Are speaking to them of the greatest matters in all the world,
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and some of them can drop asleep under it, and some of them sit as dull as blocks;
and Some of them can drop asleep under it, and Some of them fit as dull as blocks;
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and some of them will look upon us as if they were affected, and yet it never goes to the quick:
and Some of them will look upon us as if they were affected, and yet it never Goes to the quick:
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and some of them that seem to be somewhat sensible, do shake off all again in a few dayes time,
and Some of them that seem to be somewhat sensible, do shake off all again in a few days time,
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and when they have been a while among their old companions, and about their old business, they shew us that they are the old men,
and when they have been a while among their old Sodales, and about their old business, they show us that they Are the old men,
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and that it is one thing to be a little affrighted for a few dayes, and another thing to have a changed softened heart.
and that it is one thing to be a little affrighted for a few days, and Another thing to have a changed softened heart.
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Were it not for this sin of hardness of heart, it were not possible that so many Sermons should be lost ▪ nor that so many Ministers in England, should see so litle fruit of their labours.
Were it not for this since of hardness of heart, it were not possible that so many Sermons should be lost ▪ nor that so many Ministers in England, should see so little fruit of their labours.
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Why alas sinners, what else can be the matter? We come on as reasonable an errand as any men in the world can come on:
Why alas Sinners, what Else can be the matter? We come on as reasonable an errand as any men in the world can come on:
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it is but that men would accept Salvation that is freely purchased and offered them,
it is but that men would accept Salvation that is freely purchased and offered them,
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and that they would be content to change a life of sin and misery, for a life of Grace and everlasting Glory:
and that they would be content to change a life of since and misery, for a life of Grace and everlasting Glory:
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one would think that such a message as this should take with every man and woman in the Congregation;
one would think that such a message as this should take with every man and woman in the Congregation;
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especially when it is sent from God himself, and brought to them with such Evidence of certain Truth,
especially when it is sent from God himself, and brought to them with such Evidence of certain Truth,
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and themselves profess to believe what we say.
and themselves profess to believe what we say.
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One would think a message so reasonable as this should prevail with every man in a whole Countrey or Kingdom where it comes: and yet it doth not. Nay alas!
One would think a message so reasonable as this should prevail with every man in a Whole Country or Kingdom where it comes: and yet it does not. Nay alas!
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How few are they with whom it doth prevail? If we come hither to offer every man in this Congregation that he should live in a Pallace as a Prince, on condition he would leave his cottage and accept it, who would make any Question of the success? I should not doubt but every man and woman of you would yield:
How few Are they with whom it does prevail? If we come hither to offer every man in this Congregation that he should live in a Palace as a Prince, on condition he would leave his cottage and accept it, who would make any Question of the success? I should not doubt but every man and woman of you would yield:
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And yet when we come in the name of God to offer them Grace and Glory on free cost,
And yet when we come in the name of God to offer them Grace and Glory on free cost,
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if they will but let go sin and the world, they will not be perswaded;
if they will but let go since and the world, they will not be persuaded;
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say what we can, though they will not tell us so, yet they will not be perswaded.
say what we can, though they will not tell us so, yet they will not be persuaded.
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And whence can this come but from an hardned heart? Did we not speak to men that have lost their sense and reason,
And whence can this come but from an hardened heart? Did we not speak to men that have lost their sense and reason,
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and are past feeling, it could not be.
and Are passed feeling, it could not be.
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When every man naturally desireth his own happiness, and yet men will not be happy when it is offered them. Yea, this is not all;
When every man naturally Desires his own happiness, and yet men will not be happy when it is offered them. Yea, this is not all;
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but when the heart is thus hardned, some of them are given over to such a desperate case that they hear the Word with a malitious mind,
but when the heart is thus hardened, Some of them Are given over to such a desperate case that they hear the Word with a malicious mind,
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and instead of Receiving it in power to their Salvation, they do but cavill at it,
and instead of Receiving it in power to their Salvation, they do but cavil At it,
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and pick quarrels with it to their condemnation;
and pick quarrels with it to their condemnation;
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and prate among their companions against that which they understand not, nor ever laid to heart.
and prate among their Sodales against that which they understand not, nor ever laid to heart.
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If a Physitian would heal them for nothing, and they should Maliciously Reproach him or quarrell with all that he doth for them, did they not deserve to be left to perish by the Disease? If they had forfeited their lives and a free pardon were offered them, what would you think of him, that instead of a thankfull Accepting of the Pardon, would pick quarrels with it,
If a physician would heal them for nothing, and they should Maliciously Reproach him or quarrel with all that he does for them, did they not deserve to be left to perish by the Disease? If they had forfeited their lives and a free pardon were offered them, what would you think of him, that instead of a thankful Accepting of the Pardon, would pick quarrels with it,
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and prove it nonsense, or scorn the Messenger? This is the case of many of our Hearers.
and prove it nonsense, or scorn the Messenger? This is the case of many of our Hearers.
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Poor souls, their lives declare their misery, and God sendeth us to them with the offers of a Remedy,
Poor Souls, their lives declare their misery, and God sends us to them with the offers of a Remedy,
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and one goes home and makes a jest of it, and another foolishly Cavilleth against it,
and one Goes home and makes a jest of it, and Another foolishly Cavilleth against it,
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and another thinks it a needless thing ▪ and this is our success with hard-hearted men.
and Another thinks it a needless thing ▪ and this is our success with hardhearted men.
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Now the Lord have mercy upon you that hear me in this Congregation, and grant that this may be none of your Case,
Now the Lord have mercy upon you that hear me in this Congregation, and grant that this may be none of your Case,
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or if it be, that he would powerfully and quickly cure it: For it is one of the saddest cases in this world:
or if it be, that he would powerfully and quickly cure it: For it is one of the Saddest cases in this world:
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and of all sorts of men there is few or none that we have so little hope of, as hard-hearted men.
and of all sorts of men there is few or none that we have so little hope of, as hardhearted men.
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If a man were never so much mistaken, and never so far out of the way,
If a man were never so much mistaken, and never so Far out of the Way,
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yet if he had but any regard or feeling with him, we might hope by the force of reason,
yet if he had but any regard or feeling with him, we might hope by the force of reason,
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and the Light of the Word of God, to bring him to himself, and set him in the way:
and the Light of the Word of God, to bring him to himself, and Set him in the Way:
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But when men are past feeling, what shall we say to them, or what can we do for them? Nay, it is not onely words,
But when men Are past feeling, what shall we say to them, or what can we do for them? Nay, it is not only words,
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but even the Works of God that are lost upon such men: Mercies do but harden them;
but even the Works of God that Are lost upon such men: mercies do but harden them;
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and Judgemenrs themselves do but harden them, which one would think, should humble and soften them ▪ if any outward means could do it, Isa. 42. 24. 25. When the Jews had sinned, God punished them with War,
and Judgemenrs themselves do but harden them, which one would think, should humble and soften them ▪ if any outward means could do it, Isaiah 42. 24. 25. When the jews had sinned, God punished them with War,
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and let loose plundering robbing Souldiers upon their estates, and Destroyers upon their bodies, and yet they were so far from being humbled and softned by it, that they did not so much as regard •he cause,
and let lose plundering robbing Soldiers upon their estates, and Destroyers upon their bodies, and yet they were so Far from being humbled and softened by it, that they did not so much as regard •he cause,
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nor the hand that did it.
nor the hand that did it.
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Who gave Jacob for a sp•il ▪ and Israel to the Robbers? Did not the Lord, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his way, Who gave Jacob for a sp•il ▪ and Israel to the Robbers? Did not the Lord, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his Way,
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neither were they obedient to his Law.
neither were they obedient to his Law.
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Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battel,
Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battle,
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and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not, and it burned him,
and it hath Set him on fire round about, yet he knew not, and it burned him,
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yet he laid it not to heart. And hath not this been our own case in England? Who would have thought,yet he laid it not to heart. And hath not this been our own case in England? Who would have Thought,
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if people had but had life, and sense, and reason in them:
if people had but had life, and sense, and reason in them:
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but that so many years war should have humbled them for their sins, and made them willing to learn and to be Reformed? Who would have thought but they would have searched and tried their waies,
but that so many Years war should have humbled them for their Sins, and made them willing to Learn and to be Reformed? Who would have Thought but they would have searched and tried their ways,
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and turned to the Lord that did afflict them;
and turned to the Lord that did afflict them;
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and have loved his Word, and have given up themselves to his will, and even in the open Assemblies have voluntarily acknowledged and bewailed their Iniquities? and yet we see how many are the same.
and have loved his Word, and have given up themselves to his will, and even in the open Assemblies have voluntarily acknowledged and bewailed their Iniquities? and yet we see how many Are the same.
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As the sword found them, so it hath left them, if not worse:
As the sword found them, so it hath left them, if not Worse:
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and if the fury of Gods anger cannot be felt, no wonder if they cannot feel our preaching:
and if the fury of God's anger cannot be felt, no wonder if they cannot feel our preaching:
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And if they lay not to heart the fire that burneth them up, what wonder if they lay not to heart the Message we deliver? If Peter and Paul, yea or Christ himself, had preached to one of these hardened sinners, they would have made light of it;
And if they lay not to heart the fire that burns them up, what wonder if they lay not to heart the Message we deliver? If Peter and Paul, yea or christ himself, had preached to one of these hardened Sinners, they would have made Light of it;
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or gone home and ignorantly cavilled against them as they do against the Ministers now, unless the powerfull arm of God had inwardly concurred to the softening of their hearts:
or gone home and ignorantly caviled against them as they do against the Ministers now, unless the powerful arm of God had inwardly concurred to the softening of their hearts:
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For indeed they did thus by Christ and his Apostles while they were upon Earth:
For indeed they did thus by christ and his Apostles while they were upon Earth:
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and by all the Prophets that went before them, Ezek. 3. 7. saith the Lord, ver. 4. Son of man ▪ Get thee to the house of Israel,
and by all the prophets that went before them, Ezekiel 3. 7. Says the Lord, ver. 4. Son of man ▪ Get thee to the house of Israel,
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and speak with my words to them ▪ Not to many people of a strange speech and a hard language, whose words thou canst not understand:
and speak with my words to them ▪ Not to many people of a strange speech and a hard language, whose words thou Canst not understand:
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Surely had I sent thee to them, they would have hearkened to thee, but the house of Israel will not hearken to thee,
Surely had I sent thee to them, they would have harkened to thee, but the house of Israel will not harken to thee,
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for they will not hearken to me, for all the house of Israel are impudent and hard-hearted: for they will not harken to me, for all the house of Israel Are impudent and hardhearted:
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And Christ himself when he had wrought even Miracles to confirm his Doctrine, was put to grieve for the hardness of their hearts, Mar. 3. 5. And when the Apostles preached the Gospel of Salvation, divers were hardened and believed not,
And christ himself when he had wrought even Miracles to confirm his Doctrine, was put to grieve for the hardness of their hearts, Mar. 3. 5. And when the Apostles preached the Gospel of Salvation, diverse were hardened and believed not,
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but spoke evil of the way of God before the people, till the Apostles resolved to leave them to themselves, Act. 19. 9. So that, Hardness of heart is the great Impediment of Conversion. SECT. XIII. Direction 6. THe advice therefore that I would give you for this work of Conversion, is:but spoke evil of the Way of God before the people, till the Apostles resolved to leave them to themselves, Act. 19. 9. So that, Hardness of heart is the great Impediment of Conversion. SECT. XIII. Direction 6. THe Advice Therefore that I would give you for this work of Conversion, is:
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That you especially take heed of this dangerous case, of a hardened heart: In the name of God see that you run not into this miserable state;
That you especially take heed of this dangerous case, of a hardened heart: In the name of God see that you run not into this miserable state;
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or if you be in it, Oh that I could awaken you that you might speedily be brought out of it.
or if you be in it, O that I could awaken you that you might speedily be brought out of it.
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Have you yet time of Repentance? and are your souls and bodies yet together? Yet hath Gods Patience kept you out of hell? Oh harden not your hearts,
Have you yet time of Repentance? and Are your Souls and bodies yet together? Yet hath God's Patience kept you out of hell? O harden not your hearts,
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lest time be gone, and death and darkness be upon you before you are aware.
lest time be gone, and death and darkness be upon you before you Are aware.
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Behold, now is the accepted time, behold now is the d•y of Salvation, saith the Holy Ghost, 2 Cor. 6. 2. Doth God give you warning once again before he smiteth you into everlasting Vengeance,Behold, now is the accepted time, behold now is the d•y of Salvation, Says the Holy Ghost, 2 Cor. 6. 2. Does God give you warning once again before he smites you into everlasting Vengeance,
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and doth he once more call you to Repent before he summon you to Judgement? Oh take the counsell of the Holy Ghost, Heb. 3. 7, 8, 15. Psalm 95. 8. To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts:
and does he once more call you to repent before he summon you to Judgement? O take the counsel of the Holy Ghost, Hebrew 3. 7, 8, 15. Psalm 95. 8. To day if you will hear his voice, harden not your hearts:
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I say, to day, lest he bear not with thee till to morrow.I say, to day, lest he bear not with thee till to morrow.
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Boast not of to morrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth, Prov. 27. 1. And if God do call thine Impenitent soul out of this world before our next meeting in this place,Boast not of to morrow, for thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth, Curae 27. 1. And if God do call thine Impenitent soul out of this world before our next meeting in this place,
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or at least, ere long, remember then that thou hadst time to have prevented the misery which thou must feel to all Eternity.
or At least, ere long, Remember then that thou Hadst time to have prevented the misery which thou must feel to all Eternity.
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There is not a more fearfull plague on earth then a hardened heart, none is more like to be sealed up to Damnation then such a one.
There is not a more fearful plague on earth then a hardened heart, none is more like to be sealed up to Damnation then such a one.
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Dost thou hear of the greatness of thy sin, and hear of Judgement, and Eternal life,
Dost thou hear of the greatness of thy since, and hear of Judgement, and Eternal life,
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and hear of the love and severity of the Lord ▪ and yet dost thou not feel it? Oh sad case,
and hear of the love and severity of the Lord ▪ and yet dost thou not feel it? O sad case,
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and sadly to be lamented by all that understand it! For from thy self it cannot be expected.
and sadly to be lamented by all that understand it! For from thy self it cannot be expected.
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Believe it sinner, God hath a voice that will be heard and regarded:
Believe it sinner, God hath a voice that will be herd and regarded:
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If the voice of Mercy be made light of, the voice of Judgement shall not be made light of.
If the voice of Mercy be made Light of, the voice of Judgement shall not be made Light of.
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When we have told thee of thy danger, and of the Remedy by Christ, thou canst go home and cast it out of thy mind:
When we have told thee of thy danger, and of the Remedy by christ, thou Canst go home and cast it out of thy mind:
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But when God hath said, Go ye cursed to everlasting fire prepared for the Devil and his Angels, then make light of that if thou canst.
But when God hath said, Go you cursed to everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his Angels, then make Light of that if thou Canst.
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When he hath newly said, Take him and bind him hand and soot, and cast him into utter ▪ darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, the• forget this,
When he hath newly said, Take him and bind him hand and soot, and cast him into utter ▪ darkness, where shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, the• forget this,
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and cast this out of thy mind if thou canst. Oh poor wretch, if thou hadst to do but with such a one as I,
and cast this out of thy mind if thou Canst. O poor wretch, if thou Hadst to do but with such a one as I,
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or any one of the sons of men, perhaps thou mightest think to escape well enough:
or any one of the Sons of men, perhaps thou Mightest think to escape well enough:
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But thou hast to do with the eternal Majesty, and how then wilt thou escape? Canst thou grapple with his Almighty strength? Or canst thou make good thy part against him? When we call on thee to repent and Reform, thou wilt not;
But thou hast to do with the Eternal Majesty, and how then wilt thou escape? Canst thou grapple with his Almighty strength? Or Canst thou make good thy part against him? When we call on thee to Repent and Reform, thou wilt not;
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when we call thee to a holy and Heavenly life, thou wilt not;
when we call thee to a holy and Heavenly life, thou wilt not;
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but when he shall say, Depart from me thou cursed wretch, wilt thou then say, thou wilt not? When he shall deliver thee to the Devils to be tormented by them for ever, who deceived thee in thy life time,
but when he shall say, Depart from me thou cursed wretch, wilt thou then say, thou wilt not? When he shall deliver thee to the Devils to be tormented by them for ever, who deceived thee in thy life time,
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and bid them take thee to everlasting flames, wilt thou then say, Thou wilt not go? Alas poor wretch, what power hast thou to resist? It is the same Almighty God that made all the world of Nothing,
and bid them take thee to everlasting flames, wilt thou then say, Thou wilt not go? Alas poor wretch, what power hast thou to resist? It is the same Almighty God that made all the world of Nothing,
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and beareth it up in his hand, and disposeth of it at his will, which then will command thee to remediless perdition.
and bears it up in his hand, and Disposeth of it At his will, which then will command thee to remediless perdition.
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If he bid the Sun in the firmament move, it moveth;
If he bid the Sun in the firmament move, it moves;
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and once when he bad it stand still, it did stand still, and nothing is able to resist his power;
and once when he bade it stand still, it did stand still, and nothing is able to resist his power;
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and canst thou resist it? Why, if he send but a Disease upon thee thou art unable to resist it? If he bid thee die, wilt thou say, I will not die? Alas!
and Canst thou resist it? Why, if he send but a Disease upon thee thou art unable to resist it? If he bid thee die, wilt thou say, I will not die? Alas!
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If sinners could have resisted God, and saved themselves from the stroak of Justice, the Churchyard would not have been so full of graves;
If Sinners could have resisted God, and saved themselves from the stroke of justice, the Churchyard would not have been so full of graves;
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nor hell so full of Damned souls as it is at this day.
nor hell so full of Damned Souls as it is At this day.
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But who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered? Job 9. 4. Name me the man,But who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered? Job 9. 4. Name me the man,
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and tell me where he dwells, that hardened his heart against the Lord, and sped well by it in the latter end? I tell you again,
and tell me where he dwells, that hardened his heart against the Lord, and sped well by it in the latter end? I tell you again,
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if Sermons cannot make you feel, if Mercies and warning, if Threatning and Affliction cannot make you feel, Judgement and Hell shall make you feel.
if Sermons cannot make you feel, if mercies and warning, if Threatening and Affliction cannot make you feel, Judgement and Hell shall make you feel.
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Say not but thou wast told so, and remember this when thou seest not me. Remember that I foretold thee that God will not be alwaies jested with, or abused,
Say not but thou wast told so, and Remember this when thou See not me. remember that I foretold thee that God will not be always jested with, or abused,
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and that thou canst not make so light of Hell as thou didst of the warnings of God and man.
and that thou Canst not make so Light of Hell as thou didst of the Warnings of God and man.
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If thou be turned into a Rock, God hath a hammer that can batter and dash in pieces that Rock. Object.
If thou be turned into a Rock, God hath a hammer that can batter and dash in Pieces that Rock. Object.
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But if God will harden my heart, how can I help it? It is he that hardened Pharaohs heart, and so he did the Jews, Mar. 4. 12. And if he will do it, what Remedy? But if God will harden my heart, how can I help it? It is he that hardened Pharaohs heart, and so he did the jews, Mar. 4. 12. And if he will do it, what Remedy?
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Answer. 1. Dost thou think to have any excuse or comfort by Accusing the Righteous and holy God? Oh what a foolish thing is sin,Answer. 1. Dost thou think to have any excuse or Comfort by Accusing the Righteous and holy God? O what a foolish thing is since,
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and how it bereaveth poor sinners of their understanding!
and how it bereaveth poor Sinners of their understanding!
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Thou mightest better have laid the blame upon any one in the world, then upon the Righteous and most holy God.
Thou Mightest better have laid the blame upon any one in the world, then upon the Righteous and most holy God.
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For never sin came from him, nor was caused by him.
For never since Come from him, nor was caused by him.
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Dost thou think he will not be justified in his Judging? Gods hardening men is but his leaving them to themselves, to go on in that hardness that he found them in ▪ and denying them that Grace which he no way oweth them. 2. And God doth not this neither, till thou abusest his Grace,
Dost thou think he will not be justified in his Judging? God's hardening men is but his leaving them to themselves, to go on in that hardness that he found them in ▪ and denying them that Grace which he no Way owes them. 2. And God does not this neither, till thou abusest his Grace,
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and strivest against the Light, and castest away thy own mercy;
and Strivest against the Light, and Chastest away thy own mercy;
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and is it not just then that he should take his mercy from thee? If children will play with their meat,
and is it not just then that he should take his mercy from thee? If children will play with their meat,
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or cast it to the dogs, and tread it under feet, it is time to take it away.
or cast it to the Dogs, and tread it under feet, it is time to take it away.
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This is Gods hardening of the hearts of sinners, he leaveth them as he found them ▪ after they have abused and refused his Grace:
This is God's hardening of the hearts of Sinners, he Leaveth them as he found them ▪ After they have abused and refused his Grace:
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And withall, he letteth loose the Tempter upon them, that seeing they will be wicked, they may be taken in their own wickedness, and destroy themselves by it:
And withal, he lets lose the Tempter upon them, that seeing they will be wicked, they may be taken in their own wickedness, and destroy themselves by it:
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as you will lay a Purse in his way to catch a thief by, when you do not make him thievish.
as you will lay a Purse in his Way to catch a thief by, when you do not make him thievish.
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So God will try and catch a sinner when yet he never gives him any inclination to the sin:
So God will try and catch a sinner when yet he never gives him any inclination to the since:
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But when he seeth that they are and will be such, it is just with him to let them take their course, and smart by their folly:
But when he sees that they Are and will be such, it is just with him to let them take their course, and smart by their folly:
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and as, if you see a thief that is running into a pit, you are not bound to keep him out, no more is God to keep a sinner from destroying of himself, especially when he hath so often refused his assistance. Question.
and as, if you see a thief that is running into a pit, you Are not bound to keep him out, no more is God to keep a sinner from destroying of himself, especially when he hath so often refused his assistance. Question.
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But what can I do for the softening of my own heart? Answer. Oh that thou wert but willing to do what thou shouldest and mightest do:But what can I do for the softening of my own heart? Answer. O that thou Wertenberg but willing to do what thou Shouldst and Mightest do:
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if thou be willing. 1. Get alone and consider of the misery of thy condition;
if thou be willing. 1. Get alone and Consider of the misery of thy condition;
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and of the time when thou shalt feel whether thou wilt or no. 2. Keep under the most powerfull preaching of the Word, which is Gods ordinary means for melting of the heart. 3. Keep in the company of those that will remember thee of those holy Truths which have a softening Nature,
and of the time when thou shalt feel whither thou wilt or no. 2. Keep under the most powerful preaching of the Word, which is God's ordinary means for melting of the heart. 3. Keep in the company of those that will Remember thee of those holy Truths which have a softening Nature,
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and will bring everlasting things into thy mind. 4 ▪ Keep out of the company of foolish and ungodly men, who by their words and practices will harden thee more. 5. Resolve that thou go not on in the Practice of thy known sin;
and will bring everlasting things into thy mind. 4 ▪ Keep out of the company of foolish and ungodly men, who by their words and practices will harden thee more. 5. Resolve that thou go not on in the Practice of thy known since;
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no not once more ▪ For sinning against knowledge doth harden the heart, and tempt the Lord to leave thee to thy self.
no not once more ▪ For sinning against knowledge does harden the heart, and tempt the Lord to leave thee to thy self.
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If thou wilt be drunk when thou knowest it to be a sin;
If thou wilt be drunk when thou Knowest it to be a since;
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and wilt be worldly, and wilt be fleshly, when God and conscience speak against it, this will desperately harden thy heart. 6. Beg daily of God that he would soften thy heart:
and wilt be worldly, and wilt be fleshly, when God and conscience speak against it, this will desperately harden thy heart. 6. Beg daily of God that he would soften thy heart:
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Beseech him upon thy knees to pardon those sins by which thou hast hardened it, and to give thee his Spirit which must deliver thee from this misery:
Beseech him upon thy knees to pardon those Sins by which thou hast hardened it, and to give thee his Spirit which must deliver thee from this misery:
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and follow him hard with these requests from day to day; for if thou prevail not, thou art undone and lost for ever.
and follow him hard with these requests from day to day; for if thou prevail not, thou art undone and lost for ever.
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For saith the Holy Ghost, Prov, 28. 13, 14. He that covereth his sins shall not prosper,
For Says the Holy Ghost, Curae, 28. 13, 14. He that Covereth his Sins shall not prosper,
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but he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
but he that Confesses and Forsaketh them shall have mercy.
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Happy is the man that feareth alwaies, but he that hardneth his heart shall fall into mischief, Prov. 29. 1. He that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy. SECT. XIV. Hinderance 7. ANother Hinderance of conversion, is:Happy is the man that fears always, but he that Hardeneth his heart shall fallen into mischief, Curae 29. 1. He that being often reproved, Hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without Remedy. SECT. XIV. Hindrance 7. another Hindrance of conversion, is:
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The too great esteem that men have of this world, and the great Interest that it hath gotten in their hearts: The too great esteem that men have of this world, and the great Interest that it hath got in their hearts:
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By this it is that God is shut out; that Christ is so neglected; that Heavenly things are so much undervalued;
By this it is that God is shut out; that christ is so neglected; that Heavenly things Are so much undervalved;
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Because men have that in their hands already, or at least in their eyes, which they like better.
Because men have that in their hands already, or At least in their eyes, which they like better.
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God and Mammon cannot be loved: these two Masters cannot be both served. While the world is leaned to, Christ will be made light of.
God and Mammon cannot be loved: these two Masters cannot be both served. While the world is leaned to, christ will be made Light of.
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The Glory to come can never be obtained, but by the hearty forsaking of this present world:
The Glory to come can never be obtained, but by the hearty forsaking of this present world:
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It is this that stole the heart from God, and it is this that possesseth it, till Grace recovereth it to God again.
It is this that stole the heart from God, and it is this that Possesses it, till Grace Recovereth it to God again.
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And therefore it is the work of Grace to cast out the world, and to set up God:
And Therefore it is the work of Grace to cast out the world, and to Set up God:
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to dethrone this Usurper, and to give God again the Possession of his own.
to dethrone this Usurper, and to give God again the Possession of his own.
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As truly as darkness goeth out of the room when light comes in, so truly doth the love of the world depart where the Love of God doth enter into the soul:
As truly as darkness Goes out of the room when Light comes in, so truly does the love of the world depart where the Love of God does enter into the soul:
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For if any man (predominantly) love the world, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15. Men cannot make God their End,
For if any man (predominantly) love the world, the love of the Father is not in him, 1 John 2. 15. Men cannot make God their End,
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and the world their End too. They cannot love God above all, and the world above all too.
and the world their End too. They cannot love God above all, and the world above all too.
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They cannot set their hearts on Heaven, nor make it their Treasure and their chiefest good,
They cannot Set their hearts on Heaven, nor make it their Treasure and their chiefest good,
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while they set their hearts on earth, and make it their Treasure.
while they Set their hearts on earth, and make it their Treasure.
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For wh•re their treasure is, their hearts will be, Matth. 6. 21. When men are drowned in worldly cares;For wh•re their treasure is, their hearts will be, Matthew 6. 21. When men Are drowned in worldly Cares;
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and taken up so much with worldly contrivances and businesses, there is then no room for the matters of their Salvation.
and taken up so much with worldly contrivances and businesses, there is then no room for the matters of their Salvation.
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If they would go to consider of their sin and misery, and think of these things that might further their conversion, their worldly matters step in and turn away their thoughts.
If they would go to Consider of their since and misery, and think of these things that might further their conversion, their worldly matters step in and turn away their thoughts.
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So that, when they are alone and have opportunity for such considerations, yet they have no hearts to such a work.
So that, when they Are alone and have opportunity for such considerations, yet they have no hearts to such a work.
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When they are considering, and begin to perceive that they must either change or perish,
When they Are considering, and begin to perceive that they must either change or perish,
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and that this life will not serve the Turn, presently the world doth turn their minds,
and that this life will not serve the Turn, presently the world does turn their minds,
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and telleth them of other matters to be minded, and so all is forgotten again.
and Telleth them of other matters to be minded, and so all is forgotten again.
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If their hearts be a little wakned and troubled for sin, the pleasure or business of the world doth quiet them,
If their hearts be a little wakened and troubled for since, the pleasure or business of the world does quiet them,
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and whiles it maketh them forget their misery, they live as if it were cured, and all their trouble vanisheth away.
and while it makes them forget their misery, they live as if it were cured, and all their trouble Vanishes away.
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If they are moved to set up the worship of God in their families, to read,
If they Are moved to Set up the worship of God in their families, to read,
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and pray, and instruct those that are under them, the world will not give them leave, they have somewhat else to mind, which it seemeth they think of greater Necessity:
and pray, and instruct those that Are under them, the world will not give them leave, they have somewhat Else to mind, which it seems they think of greater Necessity:
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And thus the world is an enemy to God, and the love of it keepeth out the Love of God,
And thus the world is an enemy to God, and the love of it Keepeth out the Love of God,
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and the serving of it excludeth his service, and they that are friends of it, are certainly his enemies, Jam. 4. 8. And this is a grievous hinderance of Conversion. SECT. XV. Direction 7. LEt go the world then, if ever you would be converted.
and the serving of it excludeth his service, and they that Are Friends of it, Are Certainly his enemies, Jam. 4. 8. And this is a grievous hindrance of Conversion. SECT. XV. Direction 7. LEt go the world then, if ever you would be converted.
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You renounced it in your Baptism, see that your hearts now unfeignedly renounce it, unless you will renounce your part in Christ and the world to come.
You renounced it in your Baptism, see that your hearts now unfeignedly renounce it, unless you will renounce your part in christ and the world to come.
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Think not to keep both, and make up a felicity to your selves between them:
Think not to keep both, and make up a felicity to your selves between them:
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It is now become your enemy, and as an enemy it must be affected and used,
It is now become your enemy, and as an enemy it must be affected and used,
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or else as an enemy it will effectually destroy you.
or Else as an enemy it will effectually destroy you.
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It is a killing conquering enemy to those that take it not heartily for their enemy:
It is a killing conquering enemy to those that take it not heartily for their enemy:
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•ut it is only a troubling, but a conquered enemy to them that take it and use it as an enemy.
•ut it is only a troubling, but a conquered enemy to them that take it and use it as an enemy.
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Oh that poor worldlings did but know what a feather, what a shadow, what an empty unprofitable thing they do pursue.
O that poor worldlings did but know what a feather, what a shadow, what an empty unprofitable thing they do pursue.
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You run after it eagerly, but when you overtake it, you will befool your selves,
You run After it eagerly, but when you overtake it, you will befool your selves,
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and say, What have I gotten? Is this all that I have cared and toiled for? Is this all that I forsook God and my Salvation for? For your souls sake sinnrs, forsake not God till you know for what.
and say, What have I got? Is this all that I have cared and toiled for? Is this all that I forsook God and my Salvation for? For your Souls sake sinnrs, forsake not God till you know for what.
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Neglect not Heaven till you have somewhat better to regard.
Neglect not Heaven till you have somewhat better to regard.
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Renounce not your salvation till you know such reason for it as you dare own and stand to at Death and Judgement.
Renounce not your salvation till you know such reason for it as you Dare own and stand to At Death and Judgement.
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Is a little plenty of wealth and worldly trifles a matter for a man to sell his soul for? You think (I know) That you do not sell your salvation for it,
Is a little plenty of wealth and worldly trifles a matter for a man to fell his soul for? You think (I know) That you do not fell your salvation for it,
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because you hope that you may have both ▪ But this is but your wilfull Delusion.
Because you hope that you may have both ▪ But this is but your wilful Delusion.
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If you will not believe God now that telleth you you cannot have two Portions, two Treasures, two Ends,
If you will not believe God now that Telleth you you cannot have two Portions, two Treasures, two Ends,
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or two Masters, you will find it true when your deceit hath undone you.
or two Masters, you will find it true when your deceit hath undone you.
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Doth God tell you that you cannot love both, and that the world and he cannot both have your hearts,
Does God tell you that you cannot love both, and that the world and he cannot both have your hearts,
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and will you not believe him? If the world be better then God ▪ then take it and let him go:
and will you not believe him? If the world be better then God ▪ then take it and let him go:
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If it be more durable then Heaven, then follow it and spare not. But alas! what a Dream, what a shadow is it!
If it be more durable then Heaven, then follow it and spare not. But alas! what a Dream, what a shadow is it!
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How soon will it be gone!
How soon will it be gone!
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Will you alwaies dwell in these houses? or will your friends and riches stay with you for ever? Will you carry your Lands and wealth,
Will you always dwell in these houses? or will your Friends and riches stay with you for ever? Will you carry your Lands and wealth,
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and fleshly Provision to another world? Alas, that men should wilfully undo themselves!
and fleshly Provision to Another world? Alas, that men should wilfully undo themselves!
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•here is not a worldling but will confess all this to be true that I say,
•here is not a worldling but will confess all this to be true that I say,
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and yet their hearts are still the same, and the world hath their love, and care,
and yet their hearts Are still the same, and the world hath their love, and care,
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and pleasure, and worldlings they will be still.
and pleasure, and worldlings they will be still.
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Oh what a self ▪ condemning sinner is a worldling, and how much against his knowledge doth he sin!
O what a self ▪ condemning sinner is a worldling, and how much against his knowledge does he since!
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He knows that he misplaceth his affections, and yet he will do it.
He knows that he misplaceth his affections, and yet he will do it.
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He foreseeth that the world will deceive him at the last, and yet he will follow it, to the neglect of his salvation.
He Foreseeth that the world will deceive him At the last, and yet he will follow it, to the neglect of his salvation.
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Christ hath made ▪ but one thing Necessary, Luke 10. 42. Do that and do all get that and get all:
christ hath made ▪ but one thing Necessary, Lycia 10. 42. Do that and do all get that and get all:
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but they needlesly cumber themselves about many things, and make themselves more work then God hath made them;
but they needlessly cumber themselves about many things, and make themselves more work then God hath made them;
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and will not see that they have lost their labour, till they find that they have lost their souls.
and will not see that they have lost their labour, till they find that they have lost their Souls.
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Oh poor foolish sinners that now are so busie for you know not what, and rejoycing in your possessions as if you were happy,
O poor foolish Sinners that now Are so busy for you know not what, and rejoicing in your possessions as if you were happy,
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when your souls shall be required of you, whose then shall these things be? Luk. 12. 10. When Death and Judgement shall awaken you to your account,
when your Souls shall be required of you, whose then shall these things be? Luk. 12. 10. When Death and Judgement shall awaken you to your account,
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and help you better to understand your reckoning, then make your boast of the world, and boast of your gain, if you find it worth your boasting of.
and help you better to understand your reckoning, then make your boast of the world, and boast of your gain, if you find it worth your boasting of.
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Then tell us who was the wiser Merchant, he that sold all for the Pearl of Grace and Glory,
Then tell us who was the Wiser Merchant, he that sold all for the Pearl of Grace and Glory,
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or he that let go that Treasure for the world. Then tell us whether an Heavenly or an earthly conversation was the wiser course;
or he that let go that Treasure for the world. Then tell us whither an Heavenly or an earthly Conversation was the Wiser course;
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and who it was that chose the better part. SECT. XVI. Hinderance. 8. ANother great Impediment to Conversion, is:
and who it was that chosen the better part. SECT. XVI. Hindrance. 8. another great Impediment to Conversion, is:
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When custom in sinning hath given it the mastery, and made the flesh the Ruler of your Reason, When custom in sinning hath given it the mastery, and made the Flesh the Ruler of your Reason,
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and made men think that they have a kind of necessity to sin. Nature as corrupted, doth bring forth sin in too great strength;and made men think that they have a kind of necessity to since. Nature as corrupted, does bring forth since in too great strength;
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but custom doth make it stronger, and blotteth out the remnants of Morall wisdom and honesty from the soul:
but custom does make it Stronger, and blots out the remnants of Moral Wisdom and honesty from the soul:
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when men have long taken a custom of sinning, they grow hardned and sensless, as the high way doth by being often trod upon,
when men have long taken a custom of sinning, they grow hardened and senseless, as the high Way does by being often trod upon,
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or as a labourers hand grows hard by constant Labour:
or as a labourers hand grows hard by constant Labour:
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and so sin becometh familiar to them, and they become past feeling, and are given up to work uncleanness with greediness, Eph. 4. 19, 20. A custom of sinning against reason doth make men in a sort unreasonable, by giving their sensuality the Rule of their Reason ▪ We see by sad experience when men grow old in Ignorance,
and so since Becometh familiar to them, and they become passed feeling, and Are given up to work uncleanness with greediness, Ephesians 4. 19, 20. A custom of sinning against reason does make men in a sort unreasonable, by giving their sensuality the Rule of their Reason ▪ We see by sad experience when men grow old in Ignorance,
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how hardly they are brought to knowledge, yea or to be willing to learn:
how hardly they Are brought to knowledge, yea or to be willing to Learn:
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and when men are often drunk or commit any other hainous sin, how it prostituteth their souls to the next temptation,
and when men Are often drunk or commit any other heinous since, how it prostituteth their Souls to the next temptation,
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and maketh sin as familiar to them as water to the fish.
and makes since as familiar to them as water to the Fish.
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It must be by a Miracle, or next to a Miracle, that an old ignorant worldly or sensual sinner must be converted:
It must be by a Miracle, or next to a Miracle, that an old ignorant worldly or sensual sinner must be converted:
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By often sinning they have lost their understandings, and hardned their hearts, and think the greatest good to be evil,
By often sinning they have lost their understandings, and hardened their hearts, and think the greatest good to be evil,
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and think they cannot live without their sin.
and think they cannot live without their since.
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But as a man in a Feaver calls for cold water, so do they for the pleasure of their flesh:
But as a man in a Fever calls for cold water, so do they for the pleasure of their Flesh:
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They must have it, they cannot forbear it, their flesh will have no nay.
They must have it, they cannot forbear it, their Flesh will have no nay.
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If the Blackamore can change his skin, or the Leopard his spots, then may they that are accustomed to do evil, learn to do well, Jer. 13. 23. We see in Publike Cases, what a power custom hath:If the Blackamoor can change his skin, or the Leopard his spots, then may they that Are accustomed to do evil, Learn to do well, Jer. 13. 23. We see in Public Cases, what a power custom hath:
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If men be but used to any thing in Gods worship that is unmeet or contrary to the Word of God, they will not hearken to Scripture,
If men be but used to any thing in God's worship that is unmeet or contrary to the Word of God, they will not harken to Scripture,
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but cry out, Custom, custom ▪ against that plain Word that must Judge them, and should direct them; (as if the custom of their Forefathers were of more Authority then the Word of God,) No wonder then if a custom of swearing,
but cry out, Custom, custom ▪ against that plain Word that must Judge them, and should Direct them; (as if the custom of their Forefathers were of more authority then the Word of God,) No wonder then if a custom of swearing,
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or drunkenness, or worldliness, or wickedness, or contempt of a Religious, godly life, do prevail with thousands to harden them to perdition;
or Drunkenness, or worldliness, or wickedness, or contempt of a Religious, godly life, do prevail with thousands to harden them to perdition;
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And this be a grievous hinderance to their Conversion. SECT. XVII. Direction 8. YOu that are yet young, take heed of a custom in sin, and you that are hardned in it already, in the fear of God make a stand and go no further:
And this be a grievous hindrance to their Conversion. SECT. XVII. Direction 8. YOu that Are yet young, take heed of a custom in since, and you that Are hardened in it already, in the Fear of God make a stand and go no further:
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It is sad that you have gone so far!
It is sad that you have gone so Far!
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But if you wilfully go on but one day more, you know not but God may leave you to your selves;
But if you wilfully go on but one day more, you know not but God may leave you to your selves;
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and if you wilfully add but one sin more to the heap, it may seal you to perdition, it may break your backs and sink you into Hell.
and if you wilfully add but one since more to the heap, it may seal you to perdition, it may break your backs and sink you into Hell.
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Oh what a folly is it then for men to delay their Repentance to the last,
O what a folly is it then for men to Delay their Repentance to the last,
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when custom in sinning doth make the work of their conversion to be more difficult:
when custom in sinning does make the work of their conversion to be more difficult:
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Remember I beseech you, that your custom is the aggravation of your sin, and not any just excuse.
remember I beseech you, that your custom is the aggravation of your since, and not any just excuse.
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What if you had taken a custom of spi•ting in the face of your own father or dearest friend,
What if you had taken a custom of spi•ting in the face of your own father or dearest friend,
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or any way abusing him, would you think it a good excuse for you to continue it,
or any Way abusing him, would you think it a good excuse for you to continue it,
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because you are accustomed to it? Why, the oftner you have sinned, the oftner you have wronged God;
Because you Are accustomed to it? Why, the oftener you have sinned, the oftener you have wronged God;
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and the oftner you have wronged him, the more should you now bewail it, and not therefore go on to wrong him more.
and the oftener you have wronged him, the more should you now bewail it, and not Therefore go on to wrong him more.
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If you had oftentimes hurt your selves by falls, or cut your fingers by Negligence or carelesness, will you do so still to keep a custom? What greater madness can there be then to plead custom for sinning against the living God,
If you had oftentimes hurt your selves by falls, or Cut your fingers by Negligence or carelessness, will you do so still to keep a custom? What greater madness can there be then to plead custom for sinning against the living God,
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and hastening your own souls to everlasting Perdition? You shall have custom for suffering then,
and hastening your own Souls to everlasting Perdition? You shall have custom for suffering then,
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as you have for sinning now, and see whether you will therefore love your suffering.
as you have for sinning now, and see whither you will Therefore love your suffering.
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If you will love sin because you are accustomed to it, you shall try whether you can love Hell,
If you will love since Because you Are accustomed to it, you shall try whither you can love Hell,
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because you are accustomed to it. SECT. XVIII.
Because you Are accustomed to it. SECT. XVIII.
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Hinderance 9. ANother hinderance of Conversion is foolist self-Love; that makes men unwilling to know the worst of themselves, Hindrance 9. another hindrance of Conversion is foolist self-Love; that makes men unwilling to know the worst of themselves,
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and so keepeth them from believing their sinfulness and misery;
and so Keepeth them from believing their sinfulness and misery;
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and causeth them to presume and keep up false deceiving hopes that they may be saved whether they are converted or not;
and Causes them to presume and keep up false deceiving hope's that they may be saved whither they Are converted or not;
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or that they are converted when indeed they are not. or that they Are converted when indeed they Are not.
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They think it is every ones duty to hope well of themselves, and therefore they will do so;
They think it is every ones duty to hope well of themselves, and Therefore they will do so;
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and so while they hope they are converted already, or may be saved without Conversion, no wonder if they look not seriously after it.
and so while they hope they Are converted already, or may be saved without Conversion, no wonder if they look not seriously After it.
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Like many a sick man that I have known in the beginning of a Consumption, or some grievous disease, they hope there is no danger in it;
Like many a sick man that I have known in the beginning of a Consumption, or Some grievous disease, they hope there is no danger in it;
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or they hope it will go away of it self, and its but some cold;
or they hope it will go away of it self, and its but Some cold;
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or they hope that such or such an easie Medicine may cure it, till they are past hope,
or they hope that such or such an easy Medicine may cure it, till they Are passed hope,
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and then they must give up these hopes and their lives together whether they will or no.
and then they must give up these hope's and their lives together whither they will or no.
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Just so do poor wretches by their souls:
Just so do poor wretches by their Souls:
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they know that all is not well with them, but they hope God is so mercifull, that he will not damn them,
they know that all is not well with them, but they hope God is so merciful, that he will not damn them,
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or they hope to be converted sometime heareafter, or they hope that less ado may serve turn,
or they hope to be converted sometime hereafter, or they hope that less ado may serve turn,
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and that their good wishes and prayers may save their souls, and that in these hopes they hold on, till they find themselves to be past remedy,
and that their good wishes and Prayers may save their Souls, and that in these hope's they hold on, till they find themselves to be passed remedy,
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and their hopes and they be dead together.
and their hope's and they be dead together.
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I speak not this without the Scripture, Prov. 11. 7. When a wicked man dyeth, his expectation shall perish,
I speak not this without the Scripture, Curae 11. 7. When a wicked man Dies, his expectation shall perish,
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and the hope of the unjust man perisheth. and the hope of the unjust man Perishes.
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Iob 27. 8 ▪ 9. What is the hope of the Hypocrite, though he have gained,
Job 27. 8 ▪ 9. What is the hope of the Hypocrite, though he have gained,
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when God taketh away his soul? will God hear his cry when trouble cometh upon him? Iob 11. 20. And the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall escape;
when God Takes away his soul? will God hear his cry when trouble comes upon him? Job 11. 20. And the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall escape;
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and their hope shall be as the giving up of the Ghost. There is scarce a greater hinderance of Conversion, then these false deceiving hopes of sinners;and their hope shall be as the giving up of the Ghost. There is scarce a greater hindrance of Conversion, then these false deceiving hope's of Sinners;
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that think they are converted when they are not; or hope to be saved when they have no ground for their hopes:
that think they Are converted when they Are not; or hope to be saved when they have no ground for their hope's:
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Were it not for this, men would look about them, and return. SECT. XIX. Direction 9. I Have formerly spoke and wrote to you of this point, and I have told you that it is none of my desire that any man should absolutely despair.
Were it not for this, men would look about them, and return. SECT. XIX. Direction 9. I Have formerly spoke and wrote to you of this point, and I have told you that it is none of my desire that any man should absolutely despair.
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But despair you must of ever being saved without Conversion, or finding heaven in the way to hell:
But despair you must of ever being saved without Conversion, or finding heaven in the Way to hell:
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till that kind of despair possess your hearts, we cannot expect a saving change:
till that kind of despair possess your hearts, we cannot expect a Saving change:
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for men will not let go all their pleasure, and cast themselves upon these difficulties which flesh and blood apprehendeth to be in the way of God,
for men will not let go all their pleasure, and cast themselves upon these difficulties which Flesh and blood apprehendeth to be in the Way of God,
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as long as they hope to do well enough without it.
as long as they hope to do well enough without it.
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No wonder if men be unholy, that hope to be saved whether they be holy or not.
No wonder if men be unholy, that hope to be saved whither they be holy or not.
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It is hope that keepeth your heats from breaking, which must be broken for your former sins.
It is hope that Keepeth your heats from breaking, which must be broken for your former Sins.
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It is hope of doing well enough in your present case ▪ that keeps you from seeking out for a better,
It is hope of doing well enough in your present case ▪ that keeps you from seeking out for a better,
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if you knew that you must be converted or condemned, and had no hopes of being saved,
if you knew that you must be converted or condemned, and had no hope's of being saved,
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unless you were born again, then you would look about you, and run to God by Prayer for his Grace,
unless you were born again, then you would look about you, and run to God by Prayer for his Grace,
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& run to the Word by reading for Instruction;
& run to the Word by reading for Instruction;
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and run to the Minister with enquiry for Direction, and be glad of that company which would help you to heaven.
and run to the Minister with enquiry for Direction, and be glad of that company which would help you to heaven.
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I tell you, it is these carnal hopes that deceive the world, and hinder them from seeking Christ and life.
I tell you, it is these carnal hope's that deceive the world, and hinder them from seeking christ and life.
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The thing therefore that I request of you for the sake of your own souls, is but this, That you would but try your hopes by the Word of God,
The thing Therefore that I request of you for the sake of your own Souls, is but this, That you would but try your hope's by the Word of God,
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and prove them sound before you trust them;
and prove them found before you trust them;
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and content not your selves to say, I hope I shall be saved, but prove and try whether you are such as God hath promised Salvation to, or not:
and content not your selves to say, I hope I shall be saved, but prove and try whither you Are such as God hath promised Salvation to, or not:
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for there are hopes that will never deceive men, that is, those that are well grounded on the Word of God;
for there Are hope's that will never deceive men, that is, those that Are well grounded on the Word of God;
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and there are hopes, as you have heard, that will die with men and undo them;
and there Are hope's, as you have herd, that will die with men and undo them;
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that is, those that had no ground but their own self-love;
that is, those that had no ground but their own Self-love;
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when men hope they shall be saved because they would have it so, and hope to come to heaven when they will not go the way to heaven:
when men hope they shall be saved Because they would have it so, and hope to come to heaven when they will not go the Way to heaven:
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It is one of the dreadfullest sights in the world to see a man ready to leave this world,
It is one of the Dreadfullest sights in the world to see a man ready to leave this world,
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and have no hopes but what will die when he dyeth.
and have no hope's but what will die when he Dies.
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Oh if you did but know what a terrible thing it will be for a man in his life time to hope for Salvation,
O if you did but know what a terrible thing it will be for a man in his life time to hope for Salvation,
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and as soon as he is dead to find himself in damnation, and all his hopes to vanish like a dream, you would sure be perswaded to try your hopes.
and as soon as he is dead to find himself in damnation, and all his hope's to vanish like a dream, you would sure be persuaded to try your hope's.
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Prove once by the marks of Grace in your souls that thou art one of those that God hath promised salvation to, that is, one of the Regenerate, the heavenly and the holy,
Prove once by the marks of Grace in your Souls that thou art one of those that God hath promised salvation to, that is, one of the Regenerate, the heavenly and the holy,
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and then hope for salvation and spare not, and the Lord confirm and maintain thy hopes.
and then hope for salvation and spare not, and the Lord confirm and maintain thy hope's.
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For these hopes are grounded on the word of God, which never yet deceived any.
For these hope's Are grounded on the word of God, which never yet deceived any.
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But if you hope well, and know not why, and you have nothing to shew for your hopes of heaven,
But if you hope well, and know not why, and you have nothing to show for your hope's of heaven,
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but what an ungodly man can shew, or the most of the world may shew, that shall perish;
but what an ungodly man can show, or the most of the world may show, that shall perish;
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and cannot prove that you are new creatures, and holy, and heavenly, these hopes do but hinder your Conversion and Salvation. SECT. XX.
and cannot prove that you Are new creatures, and holy, and heavenly, these hope's do but hinder your Conversion and Salvation. SECT. XX.
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Hinderance 10. THe next hinderance of Conversion is, Those counterfeit Graces, or half conversion, which are like to true Graces, Hindrance 10. THe next hindrance of Conversion is, Those counterfeit Graces, or half conversion, which Are like to true Graces,
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but are not them, and so do not bring over the soul to God, but strengthen the false hopes which we mentioned before.but Are not them, and so do not bring over the soul to God, but strengthen the false hope's which we mentioned before.
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There is somewhat in the heart of an unconverted man which is like, in his eyes, to true Conversion.
There is somewhat in the heart of an unconverted man which is like, in his eyes, to true Conversion.
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Some fears and accusation of Conscience he may have, and some change thereupon:
some fears and accusation of Conscience he may have, and Some change thereupon:
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He may be convinced of his sin and misery, and see the Nenessity of another course,
He may be convinced of his since and misery, and see the Nenessity of Another course,
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and hereupon may change his company, and betake himself to many duties, and break off many of his former sins,
and hereupon may change his company, and betake himself to many duties, and break off many of his former Sins,
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and seem to himself to be truly converted, and glory in this as long as he liveth,
and seem to himself to be truly converted, and glory in this as long as he lives,
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and think verily that he is indeed a converted man:
and think verily that he is indeed a converted man:
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he may know the very time, the book, the sermon, the words that were the means of doing this work upon his soul,
he may know the very time, the book, the sermon, the words that were the means of doing this work upon his soul,
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and therefore think that it is truly done:
and Therefore think that it is truly done:
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he may remember so great a change that was made on him, that he may confidently conclude that it was a saving change,
he may Remember so great a change that was made on him, that he may confidently conclude that it was a Saving change,
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and yet it may be but common preparation, or meer terrors or convictions, or some common works, which many that perish, partake of:
and yet it may be but Common preparation, or mere terrors or convictions, or Some Common works, which many that perish, partake of:
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he may have hereupon somewhat that in his eye is like to every Grace of the Spirit,
he may have hereupon somewhat that in his eye is like to every Grace of the Spirit,
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and therefore think that these are they indeed: and this is a fearfull, deceiving state, and mightily quieteth men in a miserable Condition;
and Therefore think that these Are they indeed: and this is a fearful, deceiving state, and mightily quieteth men in a miserable Condition;
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when these common Gifts should be otherwise used. SECT. XXI. Direction 10. TAke heed therefore of trusting to counterfeit Graces, or superficial works that do not effectually convert the soul;
when these Common Gifts should be otherwise used. SECT. XXI. Direction 10. TAke heed Therefore of trusting to counterfeit Graces, or superficial works that do not effectually convert the soul;
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Labour to discern by the light of the Word of God, whether the work be savingly done or not;
Labour to discern by the Light of the Word of God, whither the work be savingly done or not;
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how you may discern it I have told you before: if God be set up highest in your souls, and brought nearest to your hearts,
how you may discern it I have told you before: if God be Set up highest in your Souls, and brought nearest to your hearts,
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and your hopes are set upon the life to come, and all things in this world seem vain to you in comparison of it:
and your hope's Are Set upon the life to come, and all things in this world seem vain to you in comparison of it:
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if sin be bitter to you, and Christ, and Grace, and Holiness be sweet, then you may conclude that it is a saving work, but otherwise not.
if since be bitter to you, and christ, and Grace, and Holiness be sweet, then you may conclude that it is a Saving work, but otherwise not.
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And therefore rest not in common works. SECT. XXII. Hinderance 11. ANother hinderance is, when men live among strong temptations, and occasions of sin;
And Therefore rest not in Common works. SECT. XXII. Hindrance 11. another hindrance is, when men live among strong temptations, and occasions of since;
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as when they depend upon some great men, or Parents, or other friends that are enemies to Godliness,
as when they depend upon Some great men, or Parents, or other Friends that Are enemies to Godliness,
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and would undo them if they should follow it:
and would undo them if they should follow it:
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or when they are so engaged in a course of sin that they cannot break it off without their worldly undoing or suffering:
or when they Are so engaged in a course of since that they cannot break it off without their worldly undoing or suffering:
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when their credit or their gain depends upon it: as the Oppressor liveth by oppression, and the Ale-seller liveth by the sins of Drunkards,
when their credit or their gain depends upon it: as the Oppressor lives by oppression, and the Ale-seller lives by the Sins of Drunkards,
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or tipling idle Companions, and because they think this gain is sweet, therefore they will not leave the sin.
or tippling idle Sodales, and Because they think this gain is sweet, Therefore they will not leave the since.
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As Acts 19. 24, 25. Because Demetrius and the rest of the crafts-men had their wealth and living by making shrines for the Idol Diana, therefore they stirred up the people against the Gospel and the Preachers of it, that would take down the Idol that caused their Commodity:
As Acts 19. 24, 25. Because Demetrius and the rest of the craftsmen had their wealth and living by making shrines for the Idol Diana, Therefore they stirred up the people against the Gospel and the Preachers of it, that would take down the Idol that caused their Commodity:
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In like manner, when men that are addicted to drunkenness will live among such company or temptations as will draw them to it;
In like manner, when men that Are addicted to Drunkenness will live among such company or temptations as will draw them to it;
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when lustfull persons will live among those that do provoke or tempt them:
when lustful Persons will live among those that do provoke or tempt them:
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when Ignorant unresolved persons live among those that speak ill of Godliness, it is a hard thing to be converted under these temptations:
when Ignorant unresolved Persons live among those that speak ill of Godliness, it is a hard thing to be converted under these temptations:
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especially if men wilfully cast themselves upon them. SECT. XXIII. Direction 11 ▪ FLy therefore the occasions and appearances of evill:
especially if men wilfully cast themselves upon them. SECT. XXIII. Direction 11 ▪ FLy Therefore the occasions and appearances of evil:
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If you would not be drowned, what do you so near the water side? If you would not be wounded,
If you would not be drowned, what do you so near the water side? If you would not be wounded,
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why do you thrust your selves among your enemies? If you would escape the hook, meddle not with the bait:
why do you thrust your selves among your enemies? If you would escape the hook, meddle not with the bait:
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walk not among the lime-twigs if you would not be intangled: you may fly from Temptation, and yet resist the Devil and make him fly:
walk not among the lime-twigs if you would not be entangled: you may fly from Temptation, and yet resist the devil and make him fly:
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be not too confident of your own strength; consider whether it be safe to die in your sin and ungodliness? If not:
be not too confident of your own strength; Consider whither it be safe to die in your since and ungodliness? If not:
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why should you live in it? And if you may not live in it, why should you commit it? If you cannot digest it when it is down,
why should you live in it? And if you may not live in it, why should you commit it? If you cannot digest it when it is down,
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but it must up again by Repentance or you perish;
but it must up again by Repentance or you perish;
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why then should you let it down? If you may not let it down, what reason have you to be tasting it? And if you may not taste it,
why then should you let it down? If you may not let it down, what reason have you to be tasting it? And if you may not taste it,
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why should you once look upon it, to entice your taste? And if you may not look on it,
why should you once look upon it, to entice your taste? And if you may not look on it,
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why should you think on it, and make your own phantasie to be your tempter? Present and strong Temptations have shaken those that seemed to be Cedars: therefore take heed of them;
why should you think on it, and make your own fantasy to be your tempter? Present and strong Temptations have shaken those that seemed to be Cedars: Therefore take heed of them;
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for they may much more hinder the conversion of the Impenitent, and such difficulties may easily block up the way of life to you. SECT. XXIV. Hinderance 12. ANother common hinderance of Conversion, is:
for they may much more hinder the conversion of the Impenitent, and such difficulties may Easily block up the Way of life to you. SECT. XXIV. Hindrance 12. another Common hindrance of Conversion, is:
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The scand•lous lives of the Professors of Religion: when those that seem godly, or indeed are so, shall fall into division among themselves,The scand•lous lives of the Professors of Religion: when those that seem godly, or indeed Are so, shall fallen into division among themselves,
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and withdraw from each other ▪ and censu•e one another, and cry out against one another as deceived;
and withdraw from each other ▪ and censu•e one Another, and cry out against one Another as deceived;
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when the common people see so many Religions, as they think, and so many severall minds and waies, they think it is as good be of none,
when the Common people see so many Religions, as they think, and so many several minds and ways, they think it is as good be of none,
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as to venture among so many, where they are not sure to hit of the right;
as to venture among so many, where they Are not sure to hit of the right;
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and it maketh them Question all, when they see so many that they know not which to own.
and it makes them Question all, when they see so many that they know not which to own.
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When they see men change their opinions which a while ago they seemed so zealous for, this makes them think that the rest may be as uncertain as these:
When they see men change their opinions which a while ago they seemed so zealous for, this makes them think that the rest may be as uncertain as these:
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And thus we have seen by sad experience in these times, that many have been kept off from the approving and practice of a godly life,
And thus we have seen by sad experience in these times, that many have been kept off from the approving and practice of a godly life,
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because of the unhappy differences that are among us:
Because of the unhappy differences that Are among us:
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And alas, when they see one that seemed Religious to be worldly, and another to fall into this or that sin this makes them think that Religion is but hypocrisie,
And alas, when they see one that seemed Religious to be worldly, and Another to fallen into this or that since this makes them think that Religion is but hypocrisy,
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and themselves are already in as good a condition as the godly are. SECT. XXV. Direction 12. I Will not excuse the sins of any:
and themselves Are already in as good a condition as the godly Are. SECT. XXV. Direction 12. I Will not excuse the Sins of any:
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Offence must come, but wo to him by whom it comes.
Offence must come, but woe to him by whom it comes.
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If they be godly, their profession doth aggravate it, and therefore I do not intend to extenuate it:
If they be godly, their profession does aggravate it, and Therefore I do not intend to extenuate it:
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But yet, as I must needs say, that the malice of the ungodly doth frequently make even holiness to be a crime;
But yet, as I must needs say, that the malice of the ungodly does frequently make even holiness to be a crime;
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and Vertue it self to be the greatest vice, and those to be faults that are really none,
and Virtue it self to be the greatest vice, and those to be Faults that Are really none,
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and those to be common that are seldom, and but the case of very few; and those to be great that are not so:
and those to be Common that Are seldom, and but the case of very few; and those to be great that Are not so:
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So I must needs tell you that there is no sufficient Reason in the faults and divisions of those that are Religious to disswade any from Religion,
So I must needs tell you that there is no sufficient Reason in the Faults and divisions of those that Are Religious to dissuade any from Religion,
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or excuse them in their sin or sinfull neglect of their own Salvation: For consider these things following.
or excuse them in their since or sinful neglect of their own Salvation: For Consider these things following.
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1. It is not mens lives that are any disgrace to the Word of God, no more then it is a dishonour to the Sun that some men are blind,
1. It is not men's lives that Are any disgrace to the Word of God, no more then it is a dishonour to the Sun that Some men Are blind,
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or others wilfully abuse his light;
or Others wilfully abuse his Light;
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will you fall a railing at the Sun because a thief may steal by the light of it? Or a murtherer may kill men by the light of it? or some men may miss their way? This is not long of it,
will you fallen a railing At the Sun Because a thief may steal by the Light of it? Or a murderer may kill men by the Light of it? or Some men may miss their Way? This is not long of it,
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but of themselves. 2. Yea consider, that it is for want of being more Religious that men are so bad,
but of themselves. 2. Yea Consider, that it is for want of being more Religious that men Are so bad,
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and not because they are Religious:
and not Because they Are Religious:
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Can you prove that ever Religion did teach men to be bad? Doth the Word of God teach men to be worldly, to be proud, to divide the Church,
Can you prove that ever Religion did teach men to be bad? Does the Word of God teach men to be worldly, to be proud, to divide the Church,
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and abuse one another? you know it doth not. Nay, you know that it forbiddeth and condemneth all this;
and abuse one Another? you know it does not. Nay, you know that it forbiddeth and Condemneth all this;
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and that no one in the world hath said and done so much against these sins as God hath done:
and that no one in the world hath said and done so much against these Sins as God hath done:
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and no Religion is so much against them as the Christian Religion:
and no Religion is so much against them as the Christian Religion:
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And is it not an abuse beyond all modesty then, to think ill of the Word of God or of his way,
And is it not an abuse beyond all modesty then, to think ill of the Word of God or of his Way,
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because men offend against it and forsake it? To accuse the Law because men break it? To wrong God,
Because men offend against it and forsake it? To accuse the Law Because men break it? To wrong God,
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because others have wronged him? 3. Consider that the sins of others will be no excuse to you:
Because Others have wronged him? 3. Consider that the Sins of Others will be no excuse to you:
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Their falls should be your warnings, and not your hardening.
Their falls should be your Warnings, and not your hardening.
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Will God pardon or save without Repentance and faith, because some that seemed Religious have miscarried? If they are wicked while they seem Religious, they and you,
Will God pardon or save without Repentance and faith, Because Some that seemed Religious have miscarried? If they Are wicked while they seem Religious, they and you,
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if you so continue, shall be damned together:
if you so continue, shall be damned together:
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But if they rise by Repentance, and hate and forsake the sins which they did fall into,
But if they rise by Repentance, and hate and forsake the Sins which they did fallen into,
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and you stumble upon them and will not rise with them, but quarrel with Religion because of their falls, they shall be pardoned, and you shall perish.
and you Stumble upon them and will not rise with them, but quarrel with Religion Because of their falls, they shall be pardoned, and you shall perish.
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I tell thee man, if all the world should fall from God, he will not therefore change his Law,
I tell thee man, if all the world should fallen from God, he will not Therefore change his Law,
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nor admit one unconverted sinner into Heaven.
nor admit one unconverted sinner into Heaven.
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Do you think to be saved without holiness, because some men counterfeit holiness that have it not? Me thinks this should cast you into greater terrours,
Do you think to be saved without holiness, Because Some men counterfeit holiness that have it not? Me thinks this should cast you into greater terrors,
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and make you think with your selves how much you have yet to do, that must go further and be better then ever any Hypocrite was;
and make you think with your selves how much you have yet to do, that must go further and be better then ever any Hypocrite was;
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before you can have any durable hopes of Salvation.
before you can have any durable hope's of Salvation.
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If you will have any part in God, you must stick to him though all men else should forsake him,
If you will have any part in God, you must stick to him though all men Else should forsake him,
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and not forsake him because you think that others do so that seemed to stick to him. 4. Consider also, that as to the divisions that offend you, it is not every difference in Judgement or Practice that makes a new Religion.
and not forsake him Because you think that Others do so that seemed to stick to him. 4. Consider also, that as to the divisions that offend you, it is not every difference in Judgement or Practice that makes a new Religion.
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While we are here we shall know but in part, and therefore shall differ in part,
While we Are Here we shall know but in part, and Therefore shall differ in part,
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but as long as we all agree in the Fundamentals and live to God, we are of one Religion for all our Differences. 5. And can you think that it will excuse you to be of no Religion,
but as long as we all agree in the Fundamentals and live to God, we Are of one Religion for all our Differences. 5. And can you think that it will excuse you to be of no Religion,
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because that other men are of a wrong Religion!
Because that other men Are of a wrong Religion!
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Will you sit still and let Heaven go ▪ because some men have mist the way to it? Do you think that this is a Reasonable Conclusion? Surely they that would fain know the way if they could,
Will you fit still and let Heaven go ▪ Because Some men have missed the Way to it? Do you think that this is a Reasonable Conclusion? Surely they that would fain know the Way if they could,
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and are diligent to seek it, are likelier to be accepted, though they fall into many errours,
and Are diligent to seek it, Are likelier to be accepted, though they fallen into many errors,
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then those that mind it not, but prefer the things of the world before it. 6. The more by ▪ waies there be, the more need have you to look about you,
then those that mind it not, but prefer the things of the world before it. 6. The more by ▪ ways there be, the more need have you to look about you,
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and see that you miss not the way your selves.
and see that you miss not the Way your selves.
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Salvation is not a matter that we can spare, and therefore the difficulty must make us more diligent,
Salvation is not a matter that we can spare, and Therefore the difficulty must make us more diligent,
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and not more Negligent. 7. Among all the Religions and opinions in the world, God hath not left you at a loss;
and not more Negligent. 7. Among all the Religions and opinions in the world, God hath not left you At a loss;
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he hath given you his Word to tell you which is the Right, and many means to understand it:
he hath given you his Word to tell you which is the Right, and many means to understand it:
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so that, if proud or careless men will err, it followeth not that therefore the humble and diligent may not be certain which way is the Right.
so that, if proud or careless men will err, it follows not that Therefore the humble and diligent may not be certain which Way is the Right.
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Go you to the Scripture with an humble Reverence, willing to know the will of God, that you may do it,
Go you to the Scripture with an humble reverence, willing to know the will of God, that you may do it,
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and take the helps which you may have from Ministers and private Christians, and shew not by your neglect that you despise the Word of God and your Salvation,
and take the helps which you may have from Ministers and private Christians, and show not by your neglect that you despise the Word of God and your Salvation,
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and then you shall have no cause to complain that you cannot find the Right Religion,
and then you shall have no cause to complain that you cannot find the Right Religion,
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nor hit the way to Heaven because there are so many opinions. 8. I pray you consider of that which I have often answered you to this Objection.
nor hit the Way to Heaven Because there Are so many opinions. 8. I pray you Consider of that which I have often answered you to this Objection.
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Will you but faithfully practice that which all, or almost all these different parties are agreed in? If not,
Will you but faithfully practice that which all, or almost all these different parties Are agreed in? If not,
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then make not their differences any more a pretence for your ungodliness:
then make not their differences any more a pretence for your ungodliness:
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if you will, then consider whether they be not all agreed of the Necessity of conversion and a holy life? will they not all acknowledge that there is ▪ no Salvation without Sanctification and Newness of life? Let their agreement then move you,
if you will, then Consider whither they be not all agreed of the Necessity of conversion and a holy life? will they not all acknowledge that there is ▪ no Salvation without Sanctification and Newness of life? Let their agreement then move you,
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and do not for shame neglect so great and Necessary a thing which is owned by them all who differ much in other things. SECT. XXVI. Hinderance 13. THe next hinderance of Conversion, is: The ill Education of children:
and do not for shame neglect so great and Necessary a thing which is owned by them all who differ much in other things. SECT. XXVI. Hindrance 13. THe next hindrance of Conversion, is: The ill Education of children:
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when they are trained up in ignorance, or kept unacquainted with the Truths of God till they are grown hardened in their evil way:
when they Are trained up in ignorance, or kept unacquainted with the Truths of God till they Are grown hardened in their evil Way:
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especially when they are taught from their childhood to think hardly of godliness, and speak reproachfully of it,
especially when they Are taught from their childhood to think hardly of godliness, and speak reproachfully of it,
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and hear nothing of the godly but by way of slander or contempt. That which people receive in their youth doth usually possess them all their dayes:
and hear nothing of the godly but by Way of slander or contempt. That which people receive in their youth does usually possess them all their days:
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They receive it with more advantage, when they are most teachable and tractable:
They receive it with more advantage, when they Are most teachable and tractable:
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And when they receive it from Parents and those that have the greatest interest in their affections and the most Absolute Rule over them.
And when they receive it from Parents and those that have the greatest Interest in their affections and the most Absolute Rule over them.
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And therefore we see the most of the world are such as they were taught in their childhood to be:
And Therefore we see the most of the world Are such as they were taught in their childhood to be:
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and its hard to change them from the way that they were brought up in. SECT. XXVII. Direction 13. OH you that have children, remember they are Christs.
and its hard to change them from the Way that they were brought up in. SECT. XXVII. Direction 13. O you that have children, Remember they Are Christ.
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If you are Christians, both you and yours are devoted to God:
If you Are Christians, both you and yours Are devoted to God:
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will you be so forward to devote them to God in Baptism, and will you rob him afterwards of his own? and break these Covenants,
will you be so forward to devote them to God in Baptism, and will you rob him afterwards of his own? and break these Covenants,
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and contrary to your own promises will you hinder them from the knowledge and fear of God? Oh what desperate hypocrisie and wickedness is this? Will you come here in the face of the Congregation,
and contrary to your own promises will you hinder them from the knowledge and Fear of God? O what desperate hypocrisy and wickedness is this? Will you come Here in the face of the Congregation,
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and consecrate and offer your children to Christ, and when you have done, will you keep them from the way of Christ,
and consecrate and offer your children to christ, and when you have done, will you keep them from the Way of christ,
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and make them believe that godliness is more ado then needs, and that holiness is but foolish preciseness? Will you here undertake to bring them up in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord,
and make them believe that godliness is more ado then needs, and that holiness is but foolish preciseness? Will you Here undertake to bring them up in the Nurture and Admonition of the Lord,
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and when you have done, never once instruct them in his fear, nor perswade them to a holy life,
and when you have done, never once instruct them in his Fear, nor persuade them to a holy life,
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nor restrain them from sin, but rather teach them to rail, and curse, and swear, and be carnall? Oh cruel wretches that dare thus murther your childrens souls!
nor restrain them from since, but rather teach them to rail, and curse, and swear, and be carnal? O cruel wretches that Dare thus murder your Children's Souls!
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To murther the body is an hainous sin, yea, though it were the body of an enemy;
To murder the body is an heinous since, yea, though it were the body of an enemy;
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but to murther the soul, yea and the soul of a child, and so to be guilty of their eternal Damnation;
but to murder the soul, yea and the soul of a child, and so to be guilty of their Eternal Damnation;
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what greater sin can you commit? Oh what a horrour it will be to you to see your own children in eternal flames by your procurement!
what greater since can you commit? O what a horror it will be to you to see your own children in Eternal flames by your procurement!
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And to hear them there cry out against you: and say, I hardened them in evil; I discouraged them from good; I gave them ill examples;
And to hear them there cry out against you: and say, I hardened them in evil; I discouraged them from good; I gave them ill Examples;
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I used to rail, and curse, and swear before them: I took no pains to convince them of their natural sin and misery:
I used to rail, and curse, and swear before them: I took no pains to convince them of their natural since and misery:
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and to get them to Christ that they might be healed by him.
and to get them to christ that they might be healed by him.
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Oh pitty your poor children, and do not hinder them from that glory that is offered them:
O pity your poor children, and do not hinder them from that glory that is offered them:
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If the Devil be against ▪ their salvation, be not you so too.
If the devil be against ▪ their salvation, be not you so too.
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It is more excusable in the Devil himself to seek to destroy the souls of your children,
It is more excusable in the devil himself to seek to destroy the Souls of your children,
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then it is in their own Parents to do it: For nature and Christianity doth bind them to do otherwise.
then it is in their own Parents to do it: For nature and Christianity does bind them to do otherwise.
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If you settle them in an ignorant carnall course, they will remember it as long as they live;
If you settle them in an ignorant carnal course, they will Remember it as long as they live;
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and if you possess them with hard thoughts of the holy waies of God, they will make this an Argument against us when ever we would seek to reform and convert them ▪ Do we not hear it from them daily? Our fathers, say they, taught us otherwise,
and if you possess them with hard thoughts of the holy ways of God, they will make this an Argument against us when ever we would seek to reform and convert them ▪ Do we not hear it from them daily? Our Father's, say they, taught us otherwise,
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and we hope they are saved, and therefore we will venture to do as they did:
and we hope they Are saved, and Therefore we will venture to do as they did:
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so that, it is the false conceits that you put into their minds in their childhood, which Ministers have to encounter with all their daies after.
so that, it is the false conceits that you put into their minds in their childhood, which Ministers have to encounter with all their days After.
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The Devil hath Instruments enough to seek your childrens Damnation besides you:
The devil hath Instruments enough to seek your Children's Damnation beside you:
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be not you his Instruments as ever you would not lie with them in everlasting misery;
be not you his Instruments as ever you would not lie with them in everlasting misery;
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take some more pitty on your selves and them.
take Some more pity on your selves and them.
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You could not find in your hearts to dash your children against the stones, or cut their throats,
You could not find in your hearts to dash your children against the stones, or Cut their throats,
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and if you should, the world would ring of your wickedness, and the Law of the Land would deservedly put you to a painfull death;
and if you should, the world would ring of your wickedness, and the Law of the Land would deservedly put you to a painful death;
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and will you do them a greater mischief? Will you blind them and keep them off from Christ and godliness? And will you embolden them in the way of sin,
and will you do them a greater mischief? Will you blind them and keep them off from christ and godliness? And will you embolden them in the Way of since,
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and help them to Damnation, God forbid. But alas!
and help them to Damnation, God forbid. But alas!
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they that have no more pitty on their own souls but to use them thus, what wonder if they have no more pitty of others.
they that have no more pity on their own Souls but to use them thus, what wonder if they have no more pity of Others.
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2. The next part of my Direction therefore is to you that have been brought up in ignorance and ungodliness from your youth.
2. The next part of my Direction Therefore is to you that have been brought up in ignorance and ungodliness from your youth.
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Oh look about you while you have time and means:
O look about you while you have time and means:
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if your Parents have been false to you, be not false to God and your souls.
if your Parents have been false to you, be not false to God and your Souls.
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If your Parents have betrayed your souls, do not you betray your own. They kept you in ignorance because they were ignorant themselves;
If your Parents have betrayed your Souls, do not you betray your own. They kept you in ignorance Because they were ignorant themselves;
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they bred you up in worldliness and ungodliness because they were worldly and ungodly themselves; they spake against holiness because they knew it not, but were themselves unholy:
they bred you up in worldliness and ungodliness Because they were worldly and ungodly themselves; they spoke against holiness Because they knew it not, but were themselves unholy:
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But you have one that hath more interest in you then your Parents, that calls to you for your conversion.
But you have one that hath more Interest in you then your Parents, that calls to you for your conversion.
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Hearken to him if all the world should gain-say it: do not care as little for your own souls as your Parents cared for them:
Harken to him if all the world should gainsay it: do not care as little for your own Souls as your Parents cared for them:
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do not take on you, even to love your Parents so well as to follow them to Damnation.
do not take on you, even to love your Parents so well as to follow them to Damnation.
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Their company will not make Hell any easier to you.
Their company will not make Hell any Easier to you.
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Should not the Love of your ▪ Heavenly Father do more to draw you to Heaven,
Should not the Love of your ▪ Heavenly Father do more to draw you to Heaven,
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then the love of your Parents to draw you to Hell? Oh hearken then to God and to his Word,
then the love of your Parents to draw you to Hell? O harken then to God and to his Word,
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though all the world should say against it. SECT. XXVIII. Hinderance 14. ANother Hinderance of Conversion, is:
though all the world should say against it. SECT. XXVIII. Hindrance 14. another Hindrance of Conversion, is:
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Strivving against the spirit of Grace. When God would Illuminate a sinner, and he is unwilling to see;Strivving against the Spirit of Grace. When God would Illuminate a sinner, and he is unwilling to see;
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when God would take off a sinner from his lusts, and evil waies, and he is loath to be taken off;
when God would take off a sinner from his Lustiest, and evil ways, and he is loath to be taken off;
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God sheweth him his sin to humble him, and he is unwilling to be humbled,
God shows him his since to humble him, and he is unwilling to be humbled,
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but striveth against the spirit, and runneth into worldly businesses, or merry company, or turneth his thoughts to other things.
but striveth against the Spirit, and Runneth into worldly businesses, or merry company, or turns his thoughts to other things.
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As Christ said to the Jews, Mat. 23. 37. How oft would I have gathered you,
As christ said to the jews, Mathew 23. 37. How oft would I have gathered you,
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but you would not? So he may say to many a sinner, how oft did I shew thee a better way,but you would not? So he may say to many a sinner, how oft did I show thee a better Way,
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and thou wouldst not walk in it? How oft did I shew thee the sinfulness and misery of thy estate,
and thou Wouldst not walk in it? How oft did I show thee the sinfulness and misery of thy estate,
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and thou wouldst not come off from it? When men fight against Christ, and purposely wink because they hate the Light that would Reform them,
and thou Wouldst not come off from it? When men fight against christ, and purposely wink Because they hate the Light that would Reform them,
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and when they strive against the Spirit that would convert them, what wonder if they be unconverted? SECT. XXIX. Direction 14. IF ever you would be converted, yield to the Spirit of God that would convert you It is his Office to sanctifie all that shall be saved:
and when they strive against the Spirit that would convert them, what wonder if they be unconverted? SECT. XXIX. Direction 14. IF ever you would be converted, yield to the Spirit of God that would convert you It is his Office to sanctify all that shall be saved:
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be not you unwilling to be sanctified by him.
be not you unwilling to be sanctified by him.
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If you refuse help when it is offered you, you may justly be left helpless and perish for want of that which you did despise.
If you refuse help when it is offered you, you may justly be left helpless and perish for want of that which you did despise.
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You are baptized into the name of the Holy Ghost ▪ by which you have professed to take him for your sanctifier,
You Are baptised into the name of the Holy Ghost ▪ by which you have professed to take him for your sanctifier,
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and are you now unwilling to be sanctified by him? And will you now strive against him when you are so solemnly engaged to him? You cannot be saved unless you be sanctified,
and Are you now unwilling to be sanctified by him? And will you now strive against him when you Are so solemnly engaged to him? You cannot be saved unless you be sanctified,
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and you cannot be sanctified unless it be done by the Holy Ghost whom you now resist.
and you cannot be sanctified unless it be done by the Holy Ghost whom you now resist.
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Oh how easily and prosperously doth the work go on when the Spirit of God assisteth,
O how Easily and prosperously does the work go on when the Spirit of God assisteth,
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and how impossible is it to be done without him!
and how impossible is it to be done without him!
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They that would have a prosperous voyage will take wind and tide, and not be so foolish as to set against them when they stand to their advantage:
They that would have a prosperous voyage will take wind and tide, and not be so foolish as to Set against them when they stand to their advantage:
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He that would have health will not abuse the Physitian and drive him away from him.
He that would have health will not abuse the physician and drive him away from him.
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Oh take heed how you use the Spirit of God if ever you would be converted. SECT. XXX. Hinderance 15. ANother Hinderance of Conversion, is:
O take heed how you use the Spirit of God if ever you would be converted. SECT. XXX. Hindrance 15. another Hindrance of Conversion, is:
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Ʋnresolvedness and Half-purposes; When men will hang wavering between God and the world;Ʋnresolvedness and Half-purposes; When men will hang wavering between God and the world;
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and though the Light be never so clear to convince them, yet they will not be perswaded to resolve.
and though the Light be never so clear to convince them, yet they will not be persuaded to resolve.
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A double-minded man, saith James, is unstable in all his waies, Jam. 1. 8. Oh how many shall perish for want of Resolution!
A double-minded man, Says James, is unstable in all his ways, Jam. 1. 8. O how many shall perish for want of Resolution!
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They have been convinced that they must be changed, or else they are undone, and yet they would not resolve:
They have been convinced that they must be changed, or Else they Are undone, and yet they would not resolve:
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they have long been inclining to a better course, and had some thoughts of it,
they have long been inclining to a better course, and had Some thoughts of it,
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but the world hindereth, or friends hinder, or the flesh hindereth, and they will not resolve;
but the world hindereth, or Friends hinder, or the Flesh hindereth, and they will not resolve;
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And thus they hang loose from God, and never unfeignedly resign up themselves to him, till either God in Judgement leave them to themselves,
And thus they hang lose from God, and never unfeignedly resign up themselves to him, till either God in Judgement leave them to themselves,
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or Death and Hell do find them unresolved. SECT. XXXI.
or Death and Hell do find them unresolved. SECT. XXXI.
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Direction 15. IF you would be converted and saved, do not stand wavering, but Resolve, and presently turn to God. If it were a doubtfull business, I would not perswade you to do it rashly,Direction 15. IF you would be converted and saved, do not stand wavering, but Resolve, and presently turn to God. If it were a doubtful business, I would not persuade you to do it rashly,
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or if there were any danger to your souls in resolving, then I would say no more.
or if there were any danger to your Souls in resolving, then I would say no more.
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But when it is a case that should be beyond all dispute with men of Reason,
But when it is a case that should be beyond all dispute with men of Reason,
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why should you stand staggering, as if it were a doubtfull case? What a horrible shame is it to be unresolved whether God or the world should have your hearts? Were it not a disgrace to that mans understanding that were unresolved whether gold or dung were better? or whether a bed of thorns,
why should you stand staggering, as if it were a doubtful case? What a horrible shame is it to be unresolved whither God or the world should have your hearts? Were it not a disgrace to that men understanding that were unresolved whither gold or dung were better? or whither a Bed of thorns,
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or a feather bed were the easier? Or whether the Sun or a clod of Earth were the more light and glorious? It is a far greater shame for a man to be unresolved,
or a feather Bed were the Easier? Or whither the Sun or a clod of Earth were the more Light and glorious? It is a Far greater shame for a man to be unresolved,
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whether it be God or the world that must make him happy, and that should have his heart;
whither it be God or the world that must make him happy, and that should have his heart;
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and whether a life of sin or holiness be the better.
and whither a life of since or holiness be the better.
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What! Have you read Scripture, and heard Sermons so long, and y•t are you unresolved of this? Nay, have you common Reason,
What! Have you read Scripture, and herd Sermons so long, and y•t Are you unresolved of this? Nay, have you Common Reason,
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and do you believe that there is a God, and a world to come, and yet are you unresolved whether you must be godly or not? I say to you, as Elias did to Israel, 1 King. 18. 21. How long halt ye between two opinions? If God be God follow him,
and do you believe that there is a God, and a world to come, and yet Are you unresolved whither you must be godly or not? I say to you, as Elias did to Israel, 1 King. 18. 21. How long halt you between two opinions? If God be God follow him,
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if Baal be God follow him. If it be better to be damned then leave your sins,if Baal be God follow him. If it be better to be damned then leave your Sins,
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then keep them, and the curse of God with them:
then keep them, and the curse of God with them:
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But if it be better to deny your flesh, then to suffer everlastingly the wrath of God,
But if it be better to deny your Flesh, then to suffer everlastingly the wrath of God,
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then away with your Iniquities, and meddle with them no more. If it be better live in an Alehouse a while, then in Heaven for ever,
then away with your Iniquities, and meddle with them no more. If it be better live in an Alehouse a while, then in Heaven for ever,
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then drink on and spare not, but if it be not, why do you not consider and come away? If God and godliness be not better then the world and wickedness,
then drink on and spare not, but if it be not, why do you not Consider and come away? If God and godliness be not better then the world and wickedness,
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then take your course, but if they be, why do you stand wavering, and do not resolve to be the people of God with all your hearts? Oh what a blind and miserable creature is a wicked man, that such matters as these should seem doubtfull to him • or that he should yet be unresolved of them!
then take your course, but if they be, why do you stand wavering, and do not resolve to be the people of God with all your hearts? O what a blind and miserable creature is a wicked man, that such matters as these should seem doubtful to him • or that he should yet be unresolved of them!
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What, unresolved whether it be best to go to Heaven, or not! And whether it be best be damned, or not!
What, unresolved whither it be best to go to Heaven, or not! And whither it be best be damned, or not!
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And all this for the love of a stinking unprofitable lust! If this be wisdom, what then is folly? SECT. XXXII. Hinderance 16. ANother ▪ Hinderance of Conversion, is:
And all this for the love of a stinking unprofitable lust! If this be Wisdom, what then is folly? SECT. XXXII. Hindrance 16. another ▪ Hindrance of Conversion, is:
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Delay: When men are Resolved that they must be converted or condemned, and purpose to let go sin, delay: When men Are Resolved that they must be converted or condemned, and purpose to let go since,
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and to take another course, yet they delay and put off the time:
and to take Another course, yet they Delay and put off the time:
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They would yet have a little more of the pleasure of their sin before they part with it:
They would yet have a little more of the pleasure of their since before they part with it:
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yet they cannot spare it, but shortly they will do it: they are yet young, and they hope they have Day-light and time enough before them:
yet they cannot spare it, but shortly they will do it: they Are yet young, and they hope they have Daylight and time enough before them:
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they are yet in health, and therefore they hope there is no such haste, but they may have time to think on it:
they Are yet in health, and Therefore they hope there is no such haste, but they may have time to think on it:
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Because God will receive a sinner whensoever he returneth, they think they may stay a little longer:
Because God will receive a sinner whensoever he returns, they think they may stay a little longer:
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And thus some grow hardened by custom in their sin, and others are cut off while they are purposing to return;
And thus Some grow hardened by custom in their since, and Others Are Cut off while they Are purposing to return;
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and many thousand souls are lost for ever that once were purposed to have turned to God ▪ and all because they delayed their return;
and many thousand Souls Are lost for ever that once were purposed to have turned to God ▪ and all Because they delayed their return;
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as the sluggard, Prov. 6. 10. & 24. 33. saith, Yet a little sleep, a little slumber;
as the sluggard, Curae 6. 10. & 24. 33. Says, Yet a little sleep, a little slumber;
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so saith the sinner, yet I may sin a little while, till they have sinned themselves into a Reprobate sense,
so Says the sinner, yet I may sin a little while, till they have sinned themselves into a Reprobate sense,
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or provoked God to leave them to themselves, and so they must perish everlastingly by their delay. SECT. XXXIII. Direction 16. OH consider therefore sinners, that Conversion is not a work to be delayed.
or provoked God to leave them to themselves, and so they must perish everlastingly by their Delay. SECT. XXXIII. Direction 16. O Consider Therefore Sinners, that Conversion is not a work to be delayed.
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Would a man lie under the wrath and curse of God one day, that knew what it is? Me thinks he should not.
Would a man lie under the wrath and curse of God one day, that knew what it is? Me thinks he should not.
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Are you loath to come out of the bondage of the Devil? Why, your delay doth shew that your heart is false,
are you loath to come out of the bondage of the devil? Why, your Delay does show that your heart is false,
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and that you be not willing truly to be converted:
and that you be not willing truly to be converted:
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He that is loath to leave his sin this day or hour, would never leave it if he knew how to keep it:
He that is loath to leave his since this day or hour, would never leave it if he knew how to keep it:
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If he did not love it, he would be willing to be rid of it without delay.
If he did not love it, he would be willing to be rid of it without Delay.
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He that loveth God had rather return and be reconciled to him, and partake of the Joy of his Spirit to day, then to morrow:
He that loves God had rather return and be reconciled to him, and partake of the Joy of his Spirit to day, then to morrow:
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Did you but know what God is, you would not delay your conversion to him:
Did you but know what God is, you would not Delay your conversion to him:
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Did you but know what the Glory is that he offereth you, you would not delay to make sure of it any longer:
Did you but know what the Glory is that he Offereth you, you would not Delay to make sure of it any longer:
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Did you but see the Nature of sin, and know the miserable effects of it, Oh how hastily would you endeavour to be rid of it? If you had so many •oads or Serpents in your bosoms, you would not say, I will cast them out to morrow,
Did you but see the Nature of since, and know the miserable effects of it, O how hastily would you endeavour to be rid of it? If you had so many •oads or Serpents in your bosoms, you would not say, I will cast them out to morrow,
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but how quickly would you shake them from you? If you had but felt the sting of sin, it would appear another matter to you then now it doth.
but how quickly would you shake them from you? If you had but felt the sting of since, it would appear Another matter to you then now it does.
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It is one kind of face that sin hath in an Alehouse, or in the height of your filthy lust,
It is one kind of face that since hath in an Alehouse, or in the height of your filthy lust,
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or in the seeming gain of your covetous practices;
or in the seeming gain of your covetous practices;
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and it is another kind of face that it hath when God will reckon for it with the guilty soul.
and it is Another kind of face that it hath when God will reckon for it with the guilty soul.
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Should a man trifle in such a course, wherein if he die, he is lost for ever? Why poor wretched sinner;
Should a man trifle in such a course, wherein if he die, he is lost for ever? Why poor wretched sinner;
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how long wilt thou delay? And why wilt thou delay? Wilt thou delay till Death shall seize upon thee,
how long wilt thou Delay? And why wilt thou Delay? Wilt thou Delay till Death shall seize upon thee,
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and thou drop into Hell before thou art aware? Dost thou not know that sin gets advantage by thy delay? God hath not promised thee that ever his Spirit shall be offered to thee more;
and thou drop into Hell before thou art aware? Dost thou not know that since gets advantage by thy Delay? God hath not promised thee that ever his Spirit shall be offered to thee more;
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if thou refuse his Assistance, and delay thy conversion but one day longer.
if thou refuse his Assistance, and Delay thy conversion but one day longer.
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And wo be to thee if he depart from thee, Hos. 9. 12. Jer. 6. 8. When people will have none of God,
And woe be to thee if he depart from thee, Hos. 9. 12. Jer. 6. 8. When people will have none of God,
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nor will hearken to his voyce, he often giveth them up to their own hearts lusts, to walk in their own counsels, Psalm 81. 11, 12. Oh unworthy wretch,
nor will harken to his voice, he often gives them up to their own hearts Lustiest, to walk in their own Counsels, Psalm 81. 11, 12. O unworthy wretch,
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if thou hadst any of the Ingenuity of a Christian within thy breast, thou wouldst say, I have abused Christ and his Grace so long that I am utterly ashamed of it,
if thou Hadst any of the Ingenuity of a Christian within thy breast, thou Wouldst say, I have abused christ and his Grace so long that I am utterly ashamed of it,
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and will abuse him no more: I have too long sleighted Christ already, and too long hearkned to his enemies voyce.
and will abuse him no more: I have too long sleighted christ already, and too long hearkened to his enemies voice.
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If thy dead heart were but well awakened to consider and feel thy own condition, thou wouldst be quickly affrighted out of thy delay,
If thy dead heart were but well awakened to Consider and feel thy own condition, thou Wouldst be quickly affrighted out of thy Delay,
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and run as hastily from thy state of sin, as thou wouldst out of a house that were all on fire over thy head,
and run as hastily from thy state of since, as thou Wouldst out of a house that were all on fire over thy head,
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or out of a boat that were sinking under thee.
or out of a boat that were sinking under thee.
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What, hast thou not yet served the Devil long enough? Hast thou not yet sufficiently abused ▪ Christ,
What, hast thou not yet served the devil long enough? Hast thou not yet sufficiently abused ▪ christ,
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nor oft enough rejected the Grace of God? Hast thou not yet wallowed long enough in the filth of sin? but must thou needs have more of it? Hast thou not yet done enough to the destruction of thy soul? nor drunk in enough of that deadly Poyson? nor stabbed thy self sufficiently by thy wickedness,
nor oft enough rejected the Grace of God? Hast thou not yet wallowed long enough in the filth of since? but must thou needs have more of it? Hast thou not yet done enough to the destruction of thy soul? nor drunk in enough of that deadly Poison? nor stabbed thy self sufficiently by thy wickedness,
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but thou must needs have more? Will sin come up easier when it is deeper rooted? And canst thou easilier be converted when thou hast driven away the Spirit of God that should convert thee? Wilt thou travel out of thy way till night,
but thou must needs have more? Will since come up Easier when it is Deeper rooted? And Canst thou easilier be converted when thou hast driven away the Spirit of God that should convert thee? Wilt thou travel out of thy Way till night,
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before thou wilt turn back again? And wilt thou drive the nail yet faster to the head, which thou knowest must be drawn out again? Oh be not wilfully befooled by sin.
before thou wilt turn back again? And wilt thou drive the nail yet faster to the head, which thou Knowest must be drawn out again? O be not wilfully befooled by since.
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Wilt thou be converted, or wilt thou not? If not, thou art a lost man:
Wilt thou be converted, or wilt thou not? If not, thou art a lost man:
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If thou know thou must, why not to day rather then to morrow? What reason have you for any longer delay? Is a state of sin,
If thou know thou must, why not to day rather then to morrow? What reason have you for any longer Delay? Is a state of since,
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or a state of Grace better? If sin be better, keep it and make thy best of it:
or a state of Grace better? If since be better, keep it and make thy best of it:
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But if Grace, and holiness, and happiness be better, why then should you delay? If you were sick you would not care how soon you were well;
But if Grace, and holiness, and happiness be better, why then should you Delay? If you were sick you would not care how soon you were well;
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and if you had a bone broken, you care not how soon it were set;
and if you had a bone broken, you care not how soon it were Set;
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and when your souls are in a state of sin and misery, are you affraid of being safe and happy too soon? Remember another day, that a day,
and when your Souls Are in a state of since and misery, Are you afraid of being safe and happy too soon? remember Another day, that a day,
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and many a day of Grace thou hadst;
and many a day of Grace thou Hadst;
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and if thou lose this day, thou maist thank thy self, if thou lose thy soul,
and if thou loose this day, thou Mayest thank thy self, if thou loose thy soul,
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and if thou never have another day like this.
and if thou never have Another day like this.
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To day whiles it is called to day, therefore hear his voice, and harden not your hearts, Heb. 3. 7, 8. When David thought of his waies, he made haste and delayed not to turn to God and keep his Precepts, Psalm 119. 60. As was aforesaid. SECT. XXXIV. Hinderance. 17. ANother great Hinderance of Conversion, is:To day while it is called to day, Therefore hear his voice, and harden not your hearts, Hebrew 3. 7, 8. When David Thought of his ways, he made haste and delayed not to turn to God and keep his Precepts, Psalm 119. 60. As was aforesaid. SECT. XXXIV. Hindrance. 17. another great Hindrance of Conversion, is:
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When good beginnings are not followed on, but suffered to die and come to nothing before they bring men •ver to God. When good beginnings Are not followed on, but suffered to die and come to nothing before they bring men •ver to God.
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Commonly preparing works of Grace go before through sanctifying works;
Commonly preparing works of Grace go before through sanctifying works;
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and men have many convictions and half-reformations and troubles of mind, before they come to close with Christ upon the terms that he is offered:
and men have many convictions and half-reformations and Troubles of mind, before they come to close with christ upon the terms that he is offered:
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These common Preparatory works are the way to more:
These Common Preparatory works Are the Way to more:
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If men would but cherish these, and follow them on, and improve the light and motions which they have, they know not what a blessed Iss•e they might see:
If men would but cherish these, and follow them on, and improve the Light and motions which they have, they know not what a blessed Iss•e they might see:
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but when they will forget the Truth that once did move them, and lose the purposes that once they had,
but when they will forget the Truth that once did move them, and loose the Purposes that once they had,
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and turn back again to the sins they were in before; no wonder if these be left in their Iniquities:
and turn back again to the Sins they were in before; no wonder if these be left in their Iniquities:
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Is not this the case of you that hear me this day? You have been convinced that God and your souls must be regarded, whatsoever else be neglected;
Is not this the case of you that hear me this day? You have been convinced that God and your Souls must be regarded, whatsoever Else be neglected;
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and did you not thereupon begin to pray, and to use means, and take the helps in publike and private that are Necessary for your Salvation? And have not some of you fallen into company that have taken you off, by foolish cavils or vain objections,
and did you not thereupon begin to pray, and to use means, and take the helps in public and private that Are Necessary for your Salvation? And have not Some of you fallen into company that have taken you off, by foolish cavils or vain objections,
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and evil examples, and ticing you to sin? And have not others of you grown cold and lost your feeling,
and evil Examples, and ticing you to since? And have not Others of you grown cold and lost your feeling,
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as if you were not the same men, and had never heard or felt such things? And others of you turned to this present world,
as if you were not the same men, and had never herd or felt such things? And Others of you turned to this present world,
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and choaked the Word, with the cares of this life? And so the hopefull beginnings that you once had, are turned to a Relapse into your old condition. SECT. XXXV.
and choked the Word, with the Cares of this life? And so the hopeful beginnings that you once had, Are turned to a Relapse into your old condition. SECT. XXXV.
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Direct. 17. IF there be any such sinners that hear me this day (as I fear there be too many) consider whence you are fallen, and be zealous and amend, Rev. 3. 19. Are you turned with the dog to his vomit, and with the sow that was washed, to wallow in the mire? 2 Pet. 2. 22. What! Do you look back when you had put your hand to the plough of God? Luke 9 62. Did Christ give you any cause to repent of his service,Direct. 17. IF there be any such Sinners that hear me this day (as I Fear there be too many) Consider whence you Are fallen, and be zealous and amend, Rev. 3. 19. are you turned with the dog to his vomit, and with the sow that was washed, to wallow in the mire? 2 Pet. 2. 22. What! Do you look back when you had put your hand to the plough of God? Luke 9 62. Did christ give you any cause to Repent of his service,
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or to forsake him? Have you ▪ found indeed that the Devil is the better Master,
or to forsake him? Have you ▪ found indeed that the devil is the better Master,
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and that the way of sin is the better way, and the wages of sin the better wages? What, Did the thoughts of everlasting life once move you,
and that the Way of since is the better Way, and the wages of since the better wages? What, Did the thoughts of everlasting life once move you,
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and will they not move you now? Is Heaven become as no Heaven to you,
and will they not move you now? Is Heaven become as no Heaven to you,
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and God as no God, and Christ as no Christ, and the Promises as no Promises? And are you grown abler to resist the terrours of the Lord? Oh poor souls, that you did but know the misery of Apostates!
and God as no God, and christ as no christ, and the Promises as no Promises? And Are you grown abler to resist the terrors of the Lord? O poor Souls, that you did but know the misery of Apostates!
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The Lord hath professed, that if any draw back, his soul shall have no pleasure in him, Heb. 10. 38 And they that draw back, shall find they do it to their own Perdition; when they should have Believed and persevered to the saving of their souls, ver. 39. There are none of all the damned more miserable ▪ then they that were sometimes fair for Heaven,
The Lord hath professed, that if any draw back, his soul shall have no pleasure in him, Hebrew 10. 38 And they that draw back, shall find they do it to their own Perdition; when they should have Believed and persevered to the Saving of their Souls, ver. 39. There Are none of all the damned more miserable ▪ then they that were sometime fair for Heaven,
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and once begin to look after godliness;
and once begin to look After godliness;
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for the latter end of these ••n is worse then their beginning, 2 Pet. 2. 20, 21. Alas!
for the latter end of these ••n is Worse then their beginning, 2 Pet. 2. 20, 21. Alas!
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How sad will it be to see the faces of such among the wicked and condemned at the last,
How sad will it be to see the faces of such among the wicked and condemned At the last,
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and to think that once we saw the faces of these men among the godly,
and to think that once we saw the faces of these men among the godly,
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and once they seemed to set themselves for Heaven, and are they faln off to this!
and once they seemed to Set themselves for Heaven, and Are they fallen off to this!
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And is this the end of them!
And is this the end of them!
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In the name of God Sirs, I warn and charge every one of you that ever had a thought of returning to God,
In the name of God Sirs, I warn and charge every one of you that ever had a Thought of returning to God,
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and giving up your selves to a holy life ▪ that you presently bethink you, what is gone with these thoughts,
and giving up your selves to a holy life ▪ that you presently bethink you, what is gone with these thoughts,
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and purposes, and why did you turn from these beginnings? What reason had you for it? and what cause hath Christ given you? What! Will the world now be a faster friend to you then before? And will you now continue with it ▪ and never die? Or can you better be without God and his Grace then before? Oh be awakened from this desperate folly,
and Purposes, and why did you turn from these beginnings? What reason had you for it? and what cause hath christ given you? What! Will the world now be a faster friend to you then before? And will you now continue with it ▪ and never die? Or can you better be without God and his Grace then before? O be awakened from this desperate folly,
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and once again renew your former Resolutions, and consider whether you are not nearer Eternity then you were;
and once again renew your former Resolutions, and Consider whither you Are not nearer Eternity then you were;
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and have not as much need of Christ as ever? And sleep not on till hell awake you. SECT. XXXVI. Hinderanc• 18. THE next hinderance of Conversion to be mentioned, is, A misunderstanding of Scripture, and erroneous thoughts of the ways of God.
and have not as much need of christ as ever? And sleep not on till hell awake you. SECT. XXXVI. Hinderanc• 18. THE next hindrance of Conversion to be mentioned, is, A misunderstanding of Scripture, and erroneous thoughts of the ways of God.
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If error possess the mind, it will keep out grace from possessing the heart, so far as the error prevaileth.
If error possess the mind, it will keep out grace from possessing the heart, so Far as the error prevails.
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I shall instance in some few particulars.
I shall instance in Some few particulars.
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1. Some men know not what true grace or conversion is, and therefore think they have it when they have none,
1. some men know not what true grace or conversion is, and Therefore think they have it when they have none,
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and do not set themselves to look after it;
and do not Set themselves to look After it;
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They think that it is but to forsake some gross sins, and to use some outward service of God,
They think that it is but to forsake Some gross Sins, and to use Some outward service of God,
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and do no one any wrong, and then they think they have true conversion; because they have turned from many sins that once they lived in:
and do no one any wrong, and then they think they have true conversion; Because they have turned from many Sins that once they lived in:
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But these must know that conversion is the withdrawing of the soul from the world,
But these must know that conversion is the withdrawing of the soul from the world,
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and from carnal self, and the devoting of our selves, and all that we have to God.
and from carnal self, and the devoting of our selves, and all that we have to God.
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If you should be never so zealous in Forms, and take up never so strict principles,
If you should be never so zealous in Forms, and take up never so strict principles,
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and stick to the strictest party;
and stick to the Strictest party;
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this is no proof of true Conversion, if your souls do not cleave to God as your portion,
this is no proof of true Conversion, if your Souls do not cleave to God as your portion,
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and to Christ as the only way to God.
and to christ as the only Way to God.
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2. Some there be that do not think there is any such thing as saving grace,
2. some there be that do not think there is any such thing as Saving grace,
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or true conversion in the world; because they have none themselves, they do not think that any one else hath:
or true conversion in the world; Because they have none themselves, they do not think that any one Else hath:
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When they hear of a hope and heart in heaven, and of loving God above all Creatures, they do not think that any one doth reach to it,
When they hear of a hope and heart in heaven, and of loving God above all Creatures, they do not think that any one does reach to it,
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but that men meerly talk of such things, which they never had experience of:
but that men merely talk of such things, which they never had experience of:
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But these men must know, that it is an arrogant madness to contradict the scope of the word of God,
But these men must know, that it is an arrogant madness to contradict the scope of the word of God,
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and the common experience of the best men in the world, and all because they are so bad themselves.
and the Common experience of the best men in the world, and all Because they Are so bad themselves.
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Doth God talk so much of sanctifying his people, and putting the Spirit of Jesus into their hearts,
Does God talk so much of sanctifying his people, and putting the Spirit of jesus into their hearts,
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and ruling them, and dwelling in them, and crucifying the world to them, and purifying a peculiar people to himself, that are zealous of good works, Tit. 2. 14. and now dare they say there is no such thing? whether is God or they to be believed? what, hath Christ died to procure it? and is it the office of the holy Ghost to work it,
and ruling them, and Dwelling in them, and crucifying the world to them, and purifying a peculiar people to himself, that Are zealous of good works, Tit. 2. 14. and now Dare they say there is no such thing? whither is God or they to be believed? what, hath christ died to procure it? and is it the office of the holy Ghost to work it,
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& now is there no such thing? Are the word & Ministers & all the ordinances to that end,
& now is there no such thing? are the word & Ministers & all the ordinances to that end,
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& now is there no such thing? God wil make them know that such a thing was offered once to them;
& now is there no such thing? God will make them know that such a thing was offered once to them;
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& such a thing as grace and a heavenly life was necessary to their salvation.
& such a thing as grace and a heavenly life was necessary to their salvation.
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And if they will not believe the experience of the Saints, nor will not see the graces of God as they shine in the conversation of his people, they shall be forced one day to see, and be ashamed.
And if they will not believe the experience of the Saints, nor will not see the graces of God as they shine in the Conversation of his people, they shall be forced one day to see, and be ashamed.
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3. Others there be that think holiness is but needless preciseness;
3. Others there be that think holiness is but needless preciseness;
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and that to meditate on God, and heaven, and make it our main business, is but more ado then needs;
and that to meditate on God, and heaven, and make it our main business, is but more ado then needs;
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and that this is but to be godly overmuch, and God will accept less, and this is the way,
and that this is but to be godly overmuch, and God will accept less, and this is the Way,
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even to drive men beside themselves. even to drive men beside themselves.
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Answ. Though I have formerly answered this objection, yet because it here again falls in my way, I shall distinctly answer it in these particulars.Answer Though I have formerly answered this objection, yet Because it Here again falls in my Way, I shall distinctly answer it in these particulars.
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Quest. 1. Tell me truly, do you think that God or you are fitter to be Judges of what is necessary to the salvation of a sinner? Doth God command it,Quest. 1. Tell me truly, do you think that God or you Are fitter to be Judges of what is necessary to the salvation of a sinner? Does God command it,
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and dare you say it is more ado then needs? Why what is this,
and Dare you say it is more ado then needs? Why what is this,
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but plainly to say, that God hath set us upon a needless work? yea, what is it but to say, you are wiser then he? There is no Master so foolish and unmercifull,
but plainly to say, that God hath Set us upon a needless work? yea, what is it but to say, you Are Wiser then he? There is no Master so foolish and unmerciful,
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as will set his servant to pick straws, and labour to no purpose;
as will Set his servant to pick straws, and labour to no purpose;
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and will you impute such unmercifull folly to God? Dare you say, he makes you more ado then needs?
and will you impute such unmerciful folly to God? Dare you say, he makes you more ado then needs?
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Quest. 2. And then I ask, Is it more ado then Scripture doth require? Doth not the word of God make it necessary, whi•h you call unnecessary? Read and Judge, Matth. 6. 19, 20, 33. Lay not up for your selves treasures on earth: Quest. 2. And then I ask, Is it more ado then Scripture does require? Does not the word of God make it necessary, whi•h you call unnecessary? Read and Judge, Matthew 6. 19, 20, 33. Lay not up for your selves treasures on earth:
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But lay up for your selves treasures in heaven.
But lay up for your selves treasures in heaven.
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Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, Matth. 11. 12. The kingdom of heaven suffers violence,
Seek First the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, Matthew 11. 12. The Kingdom of heaven suffers violence,
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and the violent take it by force, Luk. 13. 24. Strive to enter in at the strait gate;
and the violent take it by force, Luk. 13. 24. Strive to enter in At the strait gate;
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for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able, John 6. 27. Labour not for the food which perisheth ▪ but for that which indureth to everlasting life ▪ Eph 5. 15. See that ye walk circumspectly, redeeming the time, 2 Pet. 3. 11. What manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness? and an hundred more such places may be mentioned.for many, I say to you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able, John 6. 27. Labour not for the food which Perishes ▪ but for that which Endureth to everlasting life ▪ Ephesians 5. 15. See that you walk circumspectly, redeeming the time, 2 Pet. 3. 11. What manner of Persons ought you to be in all holy Conversation and godliness? and an hundred more such places may be mentioned.
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So that, if it be an error to require so much ado for our salvation it is God himself that is the cause of it:
So that, if it be an error to require so much ado for our salvation it is God himself that is the cause of it:
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And who is liker to be in the Right? The Lord that made you,
And who is liker to be in the Right? The Lord that made you,
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or such silly ignorant worms as you? You scarce know good from bad, and will you take on you to be wiser then God,
or such silly ignorant worms as you? You scarce know good from bad, and will you take on you to be Wiser then God,
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and to control his Law?
and to control his Law?
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Quest. 3. Do you think indeed in your consciences, that a man can do too much for heaven (as long as he doth but what God bids him) and that he can be at more cost and labour for it,Quest. 3. Do you think indeed in your Consciences, that a man can do too much for heaven (as long as he does but what God bids him) and that he can be At more cost and labour for it,
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then it is worth? Is that man worthy or meet to see the face of God in glory that thinks it not worth his utmost diligence? Do you set so much by your labour,
then it is worth? Is that man worthy or meet to see the face of God in glory that thinks it not worth his utmost diligence? Do you Set so much by your labour,
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or do you set so light by God and glory, as to think the everlasting enjoyment of it to be unworthy of your pains?
or do you Set so Light by God and glory, as to think the everlasting enjoyment of it to be unworthy of your pains?
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Quest. 4. Do you think there ever was man that got well to heaven, that repented of coming either at so dear a rate,Quest. 4. Do you think there ever was man that god well to heaven, that repented of coming either At so dear a rate,
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or that was there of your mind, that this godliness is more ado then needs? If we could but speak with one of the glorified Saints that see the face of God,
or that was there of your mind, that this godliness is more ado then needs? If we could but speak with one of the glorified Saints that see the face of God,
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and put the case to him, whether is the wiser man, he that doth all that he can to be saved,
and put the case to him, whither is the Wiser man, he that does all that he can to be saved,
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or he that saith what needs all this ado? which side do you think he would be on? Cannot you easily conjecture?
or he that Says what needs all this ado? which side do you think he would be on? Cannot you Easily conjecture?
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Quest. 5. Is Christ, or the Apostles, or any of the servants of God of your minde? Judge by their conversations whether they thought it more ado then needs:Quest. 5. Is christ, or the Apostles, or any of the Servants of God of your mind? Judge by their conversations whither they Thought it more ado then needs:
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The best of his Saints never had so much grace, but they longed for more;
The best of his Saints never had so much grace, but they longed for more;
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they never were so holy, but they longed to be better, and do you think that you are wiser then all they,
they never were so holy, but they longed to be better, and do you think that you Are Wiser then all they,
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and that neither ▪ Prophets, Apostles, nor any Saints of God did know what they d•d?
and that neither ▪ prophets, Apostles, nor any Saints of God did know what they d•d?
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Quest ▪ 6. What is it that you think is so painfull a life as to be too much for God and heaven? Do you know what you talk of? Why it is the only joyfull life on earth:Quest ▪ 6. What is it that you think is so painful a life as to be too much for God and heaven? Do you know what you talk of? Why it is the only joyful life on earth:
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It is more a receiving from God, then a giving to him. It is an imployment that is suited both to the new nature of the Saints,
It is more a receiving from God, then a giving to him. It is an employment that is suited both to the new nature of the Saints,
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and to the•r necessity and good.
and to the•r necessity and good.
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What is holiness but a living in the Love of God, and joy of the Holy Ghost,
What is holiness but a living in the Love of God, and joy of the Holy Ghost,
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and hope of the life to come, and a daily communion with God in the Spirit, in the use of his holy Ordinances? to hear of his love and the promise of his glory,
and hope of the life to come, and a daily communion with God in the Spirit, in the use of his holy Ordinances? to hear of his love and the promise of his glory,
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and the pardon of our sins, and to beg of him what we want, and thank and praise him for what we have received? And do you think this is so tedious a life? Is it a toil to you to eat and drink of the best when your bodies do require it? or to rest when you are weary? or to love your dearest Friend,
and the pardon of our Sins, and to beg of him what we want, and thank and praise him for what we have received? And do you think this is so tedious a life? Is it a toil to you to eat and drink of the best when your bodies do require it? or to rest when you Are weary? or to love your dearest Friend,
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and to be in his company? If not, why should we think it a toyl to live in the Love of God,
and to be in his company? If not, why should we think it a toil to live in the Love of God,
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and in holy communion with him in his service?
and in holy communion with him in his service?
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Quest. 7. And is it not a certain mark of a gra•eless heart to think that this is such a grievous work? sure that soul is void of the love of God, that thinks it a grievous thing to love him.Quest. 7. And is it not a certain mark of a gra•eless heart to think that this is such a grievous work? sure that soul is void of the love of God, that thinks it a grievous thing to love him.
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A man that hates his wife, and loveth harlots, will say [ I cannot love her,
A man that hates his wife, and loves harlots, will say [ I cannot love her,
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nor abide to dwell with her; ] but if he loved her he would think otherwise.
nor abide to dwell with her; ] but if he loved her he would think otherwise.
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If you did not hate God you would not think it so grievous to live in the love of him,
If you did not hate God you would not think it so grievous to live in the love of him,
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and to be much in his holy Worship.
and to be much in his holy Worship.
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Quest. 8. Do you desire to come to heaven, or not? If not, then remember,Quest. 8. Do you desire to come to heaven, or not? If not, then Remember,
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if you are shut out, it is by your own consent.
if you Are shut out, it is by your own consent.
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If you would come thither, then do you not know that all your imployment there, must be such as this,
If you would come thither, then do you not know that all your employment there, must be such as this,
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and much more holy and perfect then this? Will you account heaven it self grievous? and the praises of God there, to be more ado then needs? If not,
and much more holy and perfect then this? Will you account heaven it self grievous? and the praises of God there, to be more ado then needs? If not,
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how dare you say so of a far lower degree which we have in this life? If you are weary of this little,
how Dare you say so of a Far lower degree which we have in this life? If you Are weary of this little,
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how weary would you be of heaven?
how weary would you be of heaven?
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Quest. 9. I pray you tell me, do you think indeed that any man on earth is so good as he should be? Do you not know, that he that is best, is too bad;Quest. 9. I pray you tell me, do you think indeed that any man on earth is so good as he should be? Do you not know, that he that is best, is too bad;
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and he that doth most, comes unspeakably too short of what he should do? And dare you say then, that this is more ado then needs? Why if you had spoken to Peter or Paul, or the holiest man that ever lived, he would have rather complained that he could be no better,
and he that does most, comes unspeakably too short of what he should do? And Dare you say then, that this is more ado then needs? Why if you had spoken to Peter or Paul, or the Holiest man that ever lived, he would have rather complained that he could be no better,
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and cryed out, Oh that I were more holy, and could be more taken up in the love of God ▪ alas, I fall exceeding short of what is my duty!
and cried out, O that I were more holy, and could be more taken up in the love of God ▪ alas, I fallen exceeding short of what is my duty!
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And shall such sinners as we are? yea, some of the vilest sinners say, that this is more ado then needs? Why thou proud insensible wretch, dost thou no better know thy own needs then so? Doth not thy soul need this,
And shall such Sinners as we Are? yea, Some of the Vilest Sinners say, that this is more ado then needs? Why thou proud insensible wretch, dost thou no better know thy own needs then so? Does not thy soul need this,
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and more then this? What, darest thou justifie thy self in thy ungodliness, and judge of godliness as a needless thing?
and more then this? What, Darest thou justify thy self in thy ungodliness, and judge of godliness as a needless thing?
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Quest. 10. Canst thou tell me how long thou wilt be of that minde? when thou lyest a dying wilt thou then think that holiness was more ado then needs? when thou seest that the world hath left thee,Quest. 10. Canst thou tell me how long thou wilt be of that mind? when thou liest a dying wilt thou then think that holiness was more ado then needs? when thou See that the world hath left thee,
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and that thou art presently to appear before the Lord, speak as thou thinkest man, hadst thou not rather then be found in the case of the holiest and diligentest Saints on earth,
and that thou art presently to appear before the Lord, speak as thou Thinkest man, Hadst thou not rather then be found in the case of the Holiest and diligentest Saints on earth,
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then in the case of the careless, proud or carnal? will holy duty, or the neglect and deriding of it, be then more comfortable? Wouldst thou not then change states with one of those that did the most for God,
then in the case of the careless, proud or carnal? will holy duty, or the neglect and deriding of it, be then more comfortable? Wouldst thou not then change states with one of those that did the most for God,
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and for their souls, and wouldst thou not say with Balaam, Numb. 23. 10. Let me die the death of the Righteous,
and for their Souls, and Wouldst thou not say with balaam, Numb. 23. 10. Let me die the death of the Righteous,
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and let my last end be as his? Quest. 11. What is it, do you think thats worth a mans pains and care,and let my last end be as his? Quest. 11. What is it, do you think thats worth a men pains and care,
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if God and everlasting glory be not? Is there any thing of greater worth? Man was not made for nothing,
if God and everlasting glory be not? Is there any thing of greater worth? Man was not made for nothing,
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and idleness is no delight to him:
and idleness is no delight to him:
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something he would be doing and looking after, and something he expects to make him happy,
something he would be doing and looking After, and something he expects to make him happy,
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and that which he takes for his happiness, he cannot choose but think it worth all his pains:
and that which he Takes for his happiness, he cannot choose but think it worth all his pains:
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And have you found out any thing that is better then heaven? will this world last longer? or stand you in greater stead at last? Alas, that we should be put to ask or answer such Questions as these!
And have you found out any thing that is better then heaven? will this world last longer? or stand you in greater stead At last? Alas, that we should be put to ask or answer such Questions as these!
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Why Sirs, either heaven or earth must have your love, and care, and labour, and which do you think doth more deserve it? You can talk of the world from day to day,
Why Sirs, either heaven or earth must have your love, and care, and labour, and which do you think does more deserve it? You can talk of the world from day to day,
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and you can work and toyl for the world all the year long, and yet you never say it is more ado then needs? If your servant labour harder for you in a day then Gods servants do for him in a week, you will not tell him that he doth more then needs.
and you can work and toil for the world all the year long, and yet you never say it is more ado then needs? If your servant labour harder for you in a day then God's Servants do for him in a Week, you will not tell him that he does more then needs.
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Foolish worldlings, let me deal plainly with you, and tell you to your faces, it is you that make more ado then needs:
Foolish worldlings, let me deal plainly with you, and tell you to your faces, it is you that make more ado then needs:
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Is the world worth all this care and stir that you make about it? Is it worth your thoughts and unwearied diligences,
Is the world worth all this care and stir that you make about it? Is it worth your thoughts and unwearied diligences,
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and is it worth the venturing your salvation to obtain it? I tell you it is not,
and is it worth the venturing your salvation to obtain it? I tell you it is not,
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and you partly know your selves it is not. Why, where are your wits, to toyl your selves all your lives, for these trifles,
and you partly know your selves it is not. Why, where Are your wits, to toil your selves all your lives, for these trifles,
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and to tell them that labour for salvation, that they make more ado then needs? Well, hearken of the end,
and to tell them that labour for salvation, that they make more ado then needs? Well, harken of the end,
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and then you shall see whether it be labour for heaven or for earth, that will be repented of.
and then you shall see whither it be labour for heaven or for earth, that will be repented of.
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If you know not now, you shall shortly know it. Qu•st. 12. One Question more I shall yet put to you.
If you know not now, you shall shortly know it. Qu•st. 12. One Question more I shall yet put to you.
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Do you think the pains of duty to be greater then the pains of hell? If you do not:
Do you think the pains of duty to be greater then the pains of hell? If you do not:
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should not we choose the lesser to escape the greater? If you had not the love of God to make you delight in his service, me thinks you should have that love of your selves to make you fear his everlasting wrath:
should not we choose the lesser to escape the greater? If you had not the love of God to make you delight in his service, me thinks you should have that love of your selves to make you Fear his everlasting wrath:
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Never flatter your selves with other thoughts.
Never flatter your selves with other thoughts.
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Believe it, if you will needs take it for a pain which should be your pleasure, you must undergo the pain of an unfeignedly holy life,
Believe it, if you will needs take it for a pain which should be your pleasure, you must undergo the pain of an unfeignedly holy life,
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or the pain of Hell, choose you whether.
or the pain of Hell, choose you whither.
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4. Another of their errors that hindereth Conversion is, that their own good meanings and praying,
4. another of their errors that hindereth Conversion is, that their own good meanings and praying,
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and good works will make God amends for their sins, and after all will procure their acceptance with God.
and good works will make God amends for their Sins, and After all will procure their acceptance with God.
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And if these will not do, they think the case is sad, for there is nothing else for us to do:
And if these will not do, they think the case is sad, for there is nothing Else for us to do:
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and so, they see not the evil of their own meanings and good works, and how much sin is in them to be bewailed;
and so, they see not the evil of their own meanings and good works, and how much since is in them to be bewailed;
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nor do they see the need of a Christ in all, nor the need of a through change of their condition, that they may be made the justified Sons of God ▪ and have new hearts and new conversations.
nor do they see the need of a christ in all, nor the need of a through change of their condition, that they may be made the justified Sons of God ▪ and have new hearts and new conversations.
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But they think while they live to the world and the flesh, to make up all and procure acceptance by good meaning,
But they think while they live to the world and the Flesh, to make up all and procure acceptance by good meaning,
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and good praying, and good works.
and good praying, and good works.
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I would not be misunderstood, as if I were speaking against that which is truly good in any;
I would not be misunderstood, as if I were speaking against that which is truly good in any;
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but I would desire these people well to consider, 1. That the meanings and works of unconverted men are not truly and properly good;
but I would desire these people well to Consider, 1. That the meanings and works of unconverted men Are not truly and properly good;
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but it is the end that denominateth the work, and seeing no unconverted man doth make God his ultimate end;
but it is the end that denominateth the work, and seeing no unconverted man does make God his ultimate end;
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therefore he hath properly no good meaning, nor work;
Therefore he hath properly no good meaning, nor work;
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for he meaneth all ultimately for his carnal self, for the flesh, and for the world,
for he means all ultimately for his carnal self, for the Flesh, and for the world,
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and for these are his works: As the true Christian doth make his worldly labour to be ultimately for God:
and for these Are his works: As the true Christian does make his worldly labour to be ultimately for God:
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so doth the ungodly make his seeming service of God, to be ultimately for his flesh. 2. You should consider that all your good works must have a pardon th•mselves,
so does the ungodly make his seeming service of God, to be ultimately for his Flesh. 2. You should Consider that all your good works must have a pardon th•mselves,
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and therefore cannot satisfie for your sins. 3. That if your works were perfectly good without any blemish,
and Therefore cannot satisfy for your Sins. 3. That if your works were perfectly good without any blemish,
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yet could they not satisfie for that sin which is past, but that must be expected only from the blood of Christ.
yet could they not satisfy for that since which is past, but that must be expected only from the blood of christ.
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It is therefore a lamentable case to hear many of the grosly ignorant people to talk all of their good meanings and praying,
It is Therefore a lamentable case to hear many of the grossly ignorant people to talk all of their good meanings and praying,
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as if their confidence were all in these, while they make no mention of the blood of a Redeemer;
as if their confidence were all in these, while they make no mention of the blood of a Redeemer;
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or feel not the need of it;
or feel not the need of it;
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nor what it is that Christ hath done for them, nor how much they are beholden to him. 4. It is no patching up of your old unregenerate state, that will serve turn for your salvation,
nor what it is that christ hath done for them, nor how much they Are beholden to him. 4. It is no patching up of your old unregenerate state, that will serve turn for your salvation,
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but you must be wholly made new: he that is in Christ is a new creature:
but you must be wholly made new: he that is in christ is a new creature:
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old things are past away, behold all things are become new, 2 Cor. 5. 17. It is not forsaking this or that sin,
old things Are passed away, behold all things Are become new, 2 Cor. 5. 17. It is not forsaking this or that since,
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or falling to your prayers that will serve turn:
or falling to your Prayers that will serve turn:
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but you must have new hearts, and new ends, and a new conversation, and the main busines• and drift of your lives must be new.
but you must have new hearts, and new ends, and a new Conversation, and the main busines• and drift of your lives must be new.
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Those hearts that were set on the world before must be set on God;
Those hearts that were Set on the world before must be Set on God;
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and those desires that run to the pleasures of the flesh, must run out after the pleasing of God.
and those Desires that run to the pleasures of the Flesh, must run out After the pleasing of God.
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I say, it is not patching up the old condition, but all must be new.
I say, it is not patching up the old condition, but all must be new.
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5. Another error that hindereth Conversion, is, the misunderstanding of those Scriptures that promise salvation to some particular graces or duties.
5. another error that hindereth Conversion, is, the misunderstanding of those Scriptures that promise salvation to Some particular graces or duties.
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As because the Scripture saith, whosoever believeth in him shall not perish;
As Because the Scripture Says, whosoever Believeth in him shall not perish;
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therefore they say that they truly Believe, and therefore, though they have not such holiness of life,
Therefore they say that they truly Believe, and Therefore, though they have not such holiness of life,
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yet God hath promised them salvation:
yet God hath promised them salvation:
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So also, where it is said, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved,
So also, where it is said, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved,
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therefore say they, we call on the name of the Lord, and so shall be saved,
Therefore say they, we call on the name of the Lord, and so shall be saved,
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though we be not converted, nor so holy as you require.
though we be not converted, nor so holy as you require.
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To these men I have these several things to say for the cure of this dangerous errour.
To these men I have these several things to say for the cure of this dangerous error.
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1. Poor ignorant souls, they talk of they know not what; and suffer themselves to be deceived by words which they understand not.
1. Poor ignorant Souls, they talk of they know not what; and suffer themselves to be deceived by words which they understand not.
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If they did but know well what faith is, and what calling upon God is, they would never be troubled with this objection.
If they did but know well what faith is, and what calling upon God is, they would never be troubled with this objection.
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To believe in Christ, is to believe him to be the Saviour of his Church, to save them from their sins,
To believe in christ, is to believe him to be the Saviour of his Church, to save them from their Sins,
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and heartily to consent that he shall be so to us, to save us from our sins;
and heartily to consent that he shall be so to us, to save us from our Sins;
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and can you believe in him as a Saviour, and yet be unwilling to be saved by him? Sin is the mischief from which he saveth you,
and can you believe in him as a Saviour, and yet be unwilling to be saved by him? since is the mischief from which he Saveth you,
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and conversion is one half of his saving work;
and conversion is one half of his Saving work;
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and can you then say you believe, and therefore need not be converted? Why you may as well say;
and can you then say you believe, and Therefore need not be converted? Why you may as well say;
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I take such a man for my Physitian, and I trust in him for a cure,
I take such a man for my physician, and I trust in him for a cure,
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and therefore I need not be cured:
and Therefore I need not be cured:
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Is not this nonsence or a contradiction? And what is it better to say, I believe in Christ as my Saviour, that is, to save me from my sins,
Is not this nonsense or a contradiction? And what is it better to say, I believe in christ as my Saviour, that is, to save me from my Sins,
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and therefore I may be saved though I be not saved from my sins.
and Therefore I may be saved though I be not saved from my Sins.
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These are the wise reasonings that many of our self-conceited hearers make use of to delude themselves and other men.
These Are the wise reasonings that many of our self-conceited hearers make use of to delude themselves and other men.
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And the very nature of faith is to take Christ as Christ, and as he is offered in the Gospel:
And the very nature of faith is to take christ as christ, and as he is offered in the Gospel:
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as our Teacher to guide us in the way of holiness, and as our King to rule us,
as our Teacher to guide us in the Way of holiness, and as our King to Rule us,
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as well as a sacrifice for our sins: And how can he do this for us if we will not be converted?
as well as a sacrifice for our Sins: And how can he do this for us if we will not be converted?
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2. Moreover, faith in Jesus Christ is always annexed to a belief in God the Father.
2. Moreover, faith in jesus christ is always annexed to a belief in God the Father.
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Joh. 14. 1. You believe in God, believe also in me. John 14. 1. You believe in God, believe also in me.
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Joh. 17. 3. This is life eternal to know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ which thou hast sent.
John 17. 3. This is life Eternal to know thee the only true God, and jesus christ which thou hast sent.
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Now to believe in God, is to take him for our Maker, that hath absolute right in us,
Now to believe in God, is to take him for our Maker, that hath absolute right in us,
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and absolute power over us, whom we must obey before all, and our happiness and chief God, whom we must love and desire above all.
and absolute power over us, whom we must obey before all, and our happiness and chief God, whom we must love and desire above all.
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And can this be done without conversion?
And can this be done without conversion?
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3. To believe in Christ is ever accompanied with believing in the Holy Ghost, which is the receiving him to be our Sanctifier;
3. To believe in christ is ever accompanied with believing in the Holy Ghost, which is the receiving him to be our Sanctifier;
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and can you do this and yet be unconverted?
and can you do this and yet be unconverted?
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4. By this much that hath been said, you may perceive that Conversion and Faith is in a sort one and the same thing;
4. By this much that hath been said, you may perceive that Conversion and Faith is in a sort one and the same thing;
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to be a true Believer, and to be converted is all one: for Conversion is to make you true Believers:
to be a true Believer, and to be converted is all one: for Conversion is to make you true Believers:
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And is it not then a wise kinde of cavil to say, that if you believe, you may be saved without Conversion? As much as to say,
And is it not then a wise kind of cavil to say, that if you believe, you may be saved without Conversion? As much as to say,
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If I have the Sun-shine, I may see without Light; or if I have a soul, I need not life or understanding:
If I have the Sunshine, I may see without Light; or if I have a soul, I need not life or understanding:
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I tell you there is no such thing as true Faith without Conversion. 5. Moreover, where true Faith is, all other saving graces do accompany it;
I tell you there is no such thing as true Faith without Conversion. 5. Moreover, where true Faith is, all other Saving graces do accompany it;
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there is ever Repentance, Hope, Love, Humility and a heavenly minde.
there is ever Repentance, Hope, Love, Humility and a heavenly mind.
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So that, it is no true Faith which is separated from these, and which the ungodly deceive themselves with,
So that, it is no true Faith which is separated from these, and which the ungodly deceive themselves with,
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but an opinion and a meer ungrounded presumption.
but an opinion and a mere ungrounded presumption.
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6. Another errour which hindereth mens Conversion, is ▪ some false apprehensions of the Doctrine of Gods eternal decree of Election or Predestination:
6. another error which hindereth men's Conversion, is ▪ Some false apprehensions of the Doctrine of God's Eternal Decree of Election or Predestination:
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from which ▪ many desperate consequences are raised by them, to the deceiving of their own souls:
from which ▪ many desperate consequences Are raised by them, to the deceiving of their own Souls:
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And this I finde abundance among us in this Country deluded by; how the Devil hath brought it to pass, I know not.
And this I find abundance among us in this Country deluded by; how the devil hath brought it to pass, I know not.
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They have many of them learned this foolish pretence;
They have many of them learned this foolish pretence;
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If God hath chosen us we shall be saved, and if he have not, we shall not ▪ whatsoever we do ▪ No diligence will save a man that is not elected,
If God hath chosen us we shall be saved, and if he have not, we shall not ▪ whatsoever we do ▪ No diligence will save a man that is not elected,
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and it is not in him that willeth, nor in him that runneth, but in God that sheweth mercy.
and it is not in him that wills, nor in him that Runneth, but in God that shows mercy.
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Those that God will save, shall be saved, whatsoever they be; and those that he will damn, shall be damned;
Those that God will save, shall be saved, whatsoever they be; and those that he will damn, shall be damned;
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and no man can have grace except God give it him; for we can do nothing of our selves:
and no man can have grace except God give it him; for we can do nothing of our selves:
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and upon these grounds they think they may be secure, and cast all upon God, as a matter that they have little to do with;
and upon these grounds they think they may be secure, and cast all upon God, as a matter that they have little to do with;
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and think that their endeavors are to little purpose; if they should make never so much ado.
and think that their endeavors Are to little purpose; if they should make never so much ado.
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Answ. One would think common reason should teach men to answer such silly cavils as these;Answer One would think Common reason should teach men to answer such silly cavils as these;
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but because I finde so many ignorant souls do stick at them, I shall give you a full answer in these particulars.
but Because I find so many ignorant Souls do stick At them, I shall give you a full answer in these particulars.
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1. God electeth no man to the end without the means, but to the end and means together:
1. God Electeth no man to the end without the means, but to the end and means together:
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all that he electeth to salvation, he electeth to conversion and sanctification, and all that he denyeth conversion to, he denyeth salvation to also.
all that he Electeth to salvation, he Electeth to conversion and sanctification, and all that he denyeth conversion to, he denyeth salvation to also.
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2. If therefore you care whether you are saved or damned, it concerneth you to make both your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1 10. make but your calling sure,
2. If Therefore you care whither you Are saved or damned, it concerns you to make both your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1 10. make but your calling sure,
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and you need not make any question of your election.
and you need not make any question of your election.
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Make sure that you are converted, and hold fast what you have, & then you may be certain you shall be saved.
Make sure that you Are converted, and hold fast what you have, & then you may be certain you shall be saved.
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You begin at the wrong end, if you would first ask whether you are elected, that you may know whether you shall be saved:
You begin At the wrong end, if you would First ask whither you Are elected, that you may know whither you shall be saved:
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But you must first try whether you are converted and saved from the power of sin,
But you must First try whither you Are converted and saved from the power of since,
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and then you may certainly gather that you are elected and shall be saved from hell.
and then you may Certainly gather that you Are elected and shall be saved from hell.
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Will you begin at the top of the Ladder, and not at the bottom? Did God ever damn any man that was truly converted and sanctified,
Will you begin At the top of the Ladder, and not At the bottom? Did God ever damn any man that was truly converted and sanctified,
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because he was not elected? No such matter; prove any such thing if you can:
Because he was not elected? No such matter; prove any such thing if you can:
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nay, we can fully prove the contrary:
nay, we can Fully prove the contrary:
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for he hath promised salvation to all that are truly converted and sanctified, Matth. 5. 8. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God:
for he hath promised salvation to all that Are truly converted and sanctified, Matthew 5. 8. Blessed Are the pure in heart, for they shall see God:
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with abundance the like which have been named frequently to you.
with abundance the like which have been nam frequently to you.
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And can you prove that ever God saved any man that was not converted, because he was elected? No such matter;
And can you prove that ever God saved any man that was not converted, Because he was elected? No such matter;
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for he electeth all that are converted.
for he Electeth all that Are converted.
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And he hath resolved to save none but the converted, as is plain, Joh. 3. 3. Heb. 12. 14. and many other places formerly quoted.
And he hath resolved to save none but the converted, as is plain, John 3. 3. Hebrew 12. 14. and many other places formerly quoted.
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3. These reasonings therefore of yours, if they keep you from conversion and a heavenly life, are a certain mark that you are without the evidence of your election;
3. These reasonings Therefore of yours, if they keep you from conversion and a heavenly life, Are a certain mark that you Are without the evidence of your election;
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and if you so live and die, that you are none of the elect.
and if you so live and die, that you Are none of the elect.
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And therefore by such reasonings you do but shew your own misery, like a man that hath the Plague, that will glory in his botch:
And Therefore by such reasonings you do but show your own misery, like a man that hath the Plague, that will glory in his botch:
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It should make your hearts to tremble to finde so sad a mark as this upon your souls, that you have a heart that dares hold off from conversion,
It should make your hearts to tremble to find so sad a mark as this upon your Souls, that you have a heart that dares hold off from conversion,
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and fetch vain pretences from the decree of God.
and fetch vain pretences from the Decree of God.
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4. Consider also, that Gods decrees are not the cause of your impenitency, or any sin;
4. Consider also, that God's decrees Are not the cause of your impenitency, or any since;
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though his grace be the cause of mens Conversion, he is the beginner of our good,
though his grace be the cause of men's Conversion, he is the beginner of our good,
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but we are the causes of our own evil: all our grace is from him, but all our sin is from our selves:
but we Are the Causes of our own evil: all our grace is from him, but all our since is from our selves:
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he giveth us grace before we so much as willed it, & accordingly he decreed to give it before the fore-sight of our own willing it:
he gives us grace before we so much as willed it, & accordingly he decreed to give it before the foresight of our own willing it:
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but he causeth not our sins, but onely permitteth us to cause it, and accordingly he decreed not the event of sin before he did foresee that we would be sinners,
but he Causes not our Sins, but only permitteth us to cause it, and accordingly he decreed not the event of since before he did foresee that we would be Sinners,
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and our wills of themselves would turn from God, and so proceed till Grace recover us.
and our wills of themselves would turn from God, and so proceed till Grace recover us.
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You have no more ground therefore of excusing your selves, because of the decree of God,
You have no more ground Therefore of excusing your selves, Because of the Decree of God,
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then if he had made no such decree at all.
then if he had made no such Decree At all.
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What if I could foretell, from the obstinate wickedness of such a thief, or such a drunkard, that he will never be cured:
What if I could foretell, from the obstinate wickedness of such a thief, or such a drunkard, that he will never be cured:
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Is it long of me because I foreknew it? what if the Prophet foretell Hazael what cruelty he shall commit on the children of Israel, is the Prophet therefore the cause of it?
Is it long of me Because I foreknew it? what if the Prophet foretell hazael what cruelty he shall commit on the children of Israel, is the Prophet Therefore the cause of it?
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5. Consider also, that if you knew not how to answer any objection of this Nature,
5. Consider also, that if you knew not how to answer any objection of this Nature,
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yet you have the very principles of Reason and all Religion to assure you that God is most wise,
yet you have the very principles of Reason and all Religion to assure you that God is most wise,
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and good, and just, and holy;
and good, and just, and holy;
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and therefore that he cannot be the Author of your sin, nor shall you ever be able to fetch ▪ any just excuse from him:
and Therefore that he cannot be the Author of your since, nor shall you ever be able to fetch ▪ any just excuse from him:
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you might better have looked about you any where in the world for one to bear the blame of your miscarriages,
you might better have looked about you any where in the world for one to bear the blame of your miscarriages,
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then the most wise and holy God.
then the most wise and holy God.
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For nothing is more certain, then that the Infinite Good cannot be the Author of Evil;
For nothing is more certain, then that the Infinite Good cannot be the Author of Evil;
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and whosoever it comes from, it cannot come from him.
and whosoever it comes from, it cannot come from him.
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Oh how easily will God stop these mouths that excuse themselve• by accusing him in so foul a case!
O how Easily will God stop these mouths that excuse themselve• by accusing him in so foul a case!
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6. And why do you not consider what madness it would be to argue about your bodies as you do about your souls.
6. And why do you not Consider what madness it would be to argue about your bodies as you do about your Souls.
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It is as true that God hath decreed how many years and days you shall live,
It is as true that God hath decreed how many Years and days you shall live,
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as that he hath decreed whether you shall be saved;
as that he hath decreed whither you shall be saved;
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and I will refer it to your own reason, what you would think of the wit of that man that would give over eating and drinking ▪ and say, [ God hath decreed how long I shall live,
and I will refer it to your own reason, what you would think of the wit of that man that would give over eating and drinking ▪ and say, [ God hath decreed how long I shall live,
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and if he have decreed that I shall live any longer, I shall, whether I eat and drink, or not;
and if he have decreed that I shall live any longer, I shall, whither I eat and drink, or not;
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and if he have not decreed that I shall live, it is not eating or drinking that will keep me alive? ] What would you say to such a man but this, that God decreeth no man to live,and if he have not decreed that I shall live, it is not eating or drinking that will keep me alive? ] What would you say to such a man but this, that God decreeth no man to live,
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but by the ordinary means of living;
but by the ordinary means of living;
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and therefore ordinarily if you will give over eating and drinking, it is certain that you will give over living;
and Therefore ordinarily if you will give over eating and drinking, it is certain that you will give over living;
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and that God hath made no decree to save you alive whether you eat and drink,
and that God hath made no Decree to save you alive whither you eat and drink,
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or not? So if a man should have a journey to go on life or death, what would you think of that man that will say? if God have decreed that I shall come to my Journeys end, I shall do it, whether I go or not;
or not? So if a man should have a journey to go on life or death, what would you think of that man that will say? if God have decreed that I shall come to my Journeys end, I shall do it, whither I go or not;
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and if he have not decreed it, I shall never come thither, though I travel never so hard? this is true,
and if he have not decreed it, I shall never come thither, though I travel never so hard? this is true,
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but if you hence infer, that therefore it is as good sit still as go, you will shew your own folly,
but if you hence infer, that Therefore it is as good fit still as go, you will show your own folly,
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and not procure ▪ an excuse for your neglect. Why even so it is in our present Case.
and not procure ▪ an excuse for your neglect. Why even so it is in our present Case.
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If you will say ▪ If God have elected me, I shall be saved, and if he have not, I shall not, whatsoever I do,
If you will say ▪ If God have elected me, I shall be saved, and if he have not, I shall not, whatsoever I do,
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& therefore I may spare my pains ▪ it is no wiser then to give over eating & drinking ▪ because God hath decreed how long you shall live;
& Therefore I may spare my pains ▪ it is no Wiser then to give over eating & drinking ▪ Because God hath decreed how long you shall live;
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or to give over travelling because God hath decreed whether you shall come to your Journeys end:
or to give over traveling Because God hath decreed whither you shall come to your Journeys end:
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Will you be thus mad about the matters of your Trades and Callings in the world? Why do not all the Weavers in this Town then give over their Trades,
Will you be thus mad about the matters of your Trades and Callings in the world? Why do not all the Weavers in this Town then give over their Trades,
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and say [ If God have decreed that I shall live well and be rich, I shall be so whether I labour or not;
and say [ If God have decreed that I shall live well and be rich, I shall be so whither I labour or not;
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and if he have not, my labour will not serve? ] Why do you not give over Ploughing and Sowing ▪ and say,and if he have not, my labour will not serve? ] Why do you not give over Ploughing and Sowing ▪ and say,
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if God have decreed that I shall have a crop, I shall have one, whether I Plough and Sow, or not;
if God have decreed that I shall have a crop, I shall have one, whither I Plough and Sow, or not;
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and if he have not, I shall not whatsoever I do? If you will needs be fools, let it be about these worldly things, which you may better spare:
and if he have not, I shall not whatsoever I do? If you will needs be Fools, let it be about these worldly things, which you may better spare:
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Try your own opinion a while, and give over eating, and drinking, and working; but do not befool your selves about the one thing necessary:
Try your own opinion a while, and give over eating, and drinking, and working; but do not befool your selves about the one thing necessary:
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and play not the mad men about the flames of hell; and do not in such jest throw away your salvation.
and play not the mad men about the flames of hell; and do not in such jest throw away your salvation.
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It were an hundred times a wiser course for a man to set his house on fire,
It were an hundred times a Wiser course for a man to Set his house on fire,
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and say, [ If God have decreed the saving of it, the fire shall not burn it,
and say, [ If God have decreed the Saving of it, the fire shall not burn it,
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if he have not, it will perish whatsoever I do. I tell you again, God hath not ordinarily decreed the end without the means;if he have not, it will perish whatsoever I do. I tell you again, God hath not ordinarily decreed the end without the means;
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and if you will neglect the means of salvation, it is a certain mark that God hath not decreed you to salvation.
and if you will neglect the means of salvation, it is a certain mark that God hath not decreed you to salvation.
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But you shall finde that he hath left you no excuse, because he hath not thus predestinated you.
But you shall find that he hath left you no excuse, Because he hath not thus predestinated you.
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7. But you say, We cannot convert our selves;
7. But you say, We cannot convert our selves;
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what can man do without the grace of God? and therefore if God give us not grace we are excusable. what can man do without the grace of God? and Therefore if God give us not grace we Are excusable.
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Answ. Do your consciences justifie you, that you have done all that you can? Can you not go to Church when you stay at home? Can you not go among the Servants of God when you go to your worldly businesses,Answer Do your Consciences justify you, that you have done all that you can? Can you not go to Church when you stay At home? Can you not go among the Servants of God when you go to your worldly businesses,
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or to an Ale-house? Cannot you keep out of evil company? or cannot you so much as consider of your ways,
or to an Alehouse? Cannot you keep out of evil company? or cannot you so much as Consider of your ways,
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or bethink you of the things of the life to come? I say, cannot you do these things if you will? And have you done these,
or bethink you of the things of the life to come? I say, cannot you do these things if you will? And have you done these,
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or have you not? Have you avoided temptations and occasions of evil ▪ and used the means of Grace? and attended God in the use of his Ordinances? and marked diligently what is said to you,
or have you not? Have you avoided temptations and occasions of evil ▪ and used the means of Grace? and attended God in the use of his Ordinances? and marked diligently what is said to you,
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and considered it when you came home? Have you not sinned and neglected the means of grace, both knowingly and wilfully? Conscience may tell you that you have,
and considered it when you Come home? Have you not sinned and neglected the means of grace, both knowingly and wilfully? Conscience may tell you that you have,
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and God shall make you know that you have:
and God shall make you know that you have:
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and shortly you shall be convinced past denial, that you did not all that you could,
and shortly you shall be convinced passed denial, that you did not all that you could,
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nor forbore the evil that you might have forborn:
nor forbore the evil that you might have forborn:
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And if you will refuse and abuse the help of God, can you expect that he should follow you still with his assistance? God will make you know one day, that no body carried you into an Alehouse,
And if you will refuse and abuse the help of God, can you expect that he should follow you still with his assistance? God will make you know one day, that no body carried you into an Alehouse,
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nor opened your mouth, nor poured down the drink;
nor opened your Mouth, nor poured down the drink;
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and no body forced you to swear, or to rail, or hate Religion, or quarrel with the word that should have saved you,
and no body forced you to swear, or to rail, or hate Religion, or quarrel with the word that should have saved you,
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but it was the malicious wickedness of your naughty hearts.
but it was the malicious wickedness of your naughty hearts.
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And for the power of conversion and believing it self, you must know, that there is a twofold power, one Natural, the other Moral:
And for the power of conversion and believing it self, you must know, that there is a twofold power, one Natural, the other Moral:
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The Natural faculty of understanding and willing every man hath;
The Natural faculty of understanding and willing every man hath;
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and if they have the use of Reason, they have no Physical Impediment but they may use them;
and if they have the use of Reason, they have no Physical Impediment but they may use them;
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and if they hear the word they have no such absence of the necessary object, as may make the work impossible to them:
and if they hear the word they have no such absence of the necessary Object, as may make the work impossible to them:
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The Moral power is nothing but a disposition or habit of the soul to believe or repent, &c. or a freedom from contrary habits:
The Moral power is nothing but a disposition or habit of the soul to believe or Repent, etc. or a freedom from contrary habits:
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and this it is acknowledged that none have, but those that have proportionably received tha• grace that doth effect it:
and this it is acknowledged that none have, but those that have proportionably received tha• grace that does Effect it:
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Or to speak as plain as I can to you;
Or to speak as plain as I can to you;
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there is a power which lieth in being able to Believe and Repent if we will, or to do whatsoever we will, that concerneth us to do;
there is a power which lies in being able to Believe and repent if we will, or to do whatsoever we will, that concerns us to do;
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and there is a willingness it self to execute this power, and that both actual and habitual: the former every one hath, the latter none but the godly have in sincerity.
and there is a willingness it self to execute this power, and that both actual and habitual: the former every one hath, the latter none but the godly have in sincerity.
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And those that make so great a stir about this in the Church, do seem to be agreed in it for the main, and do not know it;
And those that make so great a stir about this in the Church, do seem to be agreed in it for the main, and do not know it;
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for every man on both parties confesseth that all men have the natural faculty of Understanding and Will,
for every man on both parties Confesses that all men have the natural faculty of Understanding and Will,
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and that they have so much power that they can believe and love God above all if they will and on the other side ▪ I hope we are all agreed that wicked unregenerate men are not truly willing to Repent and Believe,
and that they have so much power that they can believe and love God above all if they will and on the other side ▪ I hope we Are all agreed that wicked unregenerate men Are not truly willing to repent and Believe,
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and that they have not the habit and disposition thereto, but have the contrary habits. Experience telleth us this without any more ado:
and that they have not the habit and disposition thereto, but have the contrary habits. Experience Telleth us this without any more ado:
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the latter sort of power then, about which all the controversie lyeth, is nothing but the very Willing or Grace it self, actual or habitual,
the latter sort of power then, about which all the controversy lies, is nothing but the very Willing or Grace it self, actual or habitual,
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or the absence of the contrary:
or the absence of the contrary:
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And therefore it is all one to ask whether a wicked man have power to believe;
And Therefore it is all one to ask whither a wicked man have power to believe;
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and to ask whether he be a Believer actually or habitually; or not an unbeliever; so that, when we are all agreed that the natural power or faculty is present,
and to ask whither he be a Believer actually or habitually; or not an unbeliever; so that, when we Are all agreed that the natural power or faculty is present,
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and the Moral, which is but the willingness, is absent, you can ground none of your excuses on the differences of the Church in this point:
and the Moral, which is but the willingness, is absent, you can ground none of your excuses on the differences of the Church in this point:
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And as I have formerly said to you, if you will but reduce this last kinde of power and impotency to its most proper expression, you will open the shame of your own excuses:
And as I have formerly said to you, if you will but reduce this last kind of power and impotency to its most proper expression, you will open the shame of your own excuses:
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For morally to be unable to believe, is no more then to be unwilling to believe:
For morally to be unable to believe, is no more then to be unwilling to believe:
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And if you should say, [ I will not believe or repent, and therefore I am excusable:
And if you should say, [ I will not believe or Repent, and Therefore I am excusable:
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] what would your own conscience say to such an excuse? Natural impotency excuseth faults;
] what would your own conscience say to such an excuse? Natural impotency excuseth Faults;
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but never a one of you all shall ever be able to say this; but moral impotency aggravateth faults;
but never a one of you all shall ever be able to say this; but moral impotency Aggravateth Faults;
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the more will, the more sin. All the Gov•rnment and Justice in the world is grounded upon this principle,
the more will, the more since. All the Gov•rnment and justice in the world is grounded upon this principle,
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and therefore all rewards and punishments are founded in the will of man, and all moral vertue and vice is resolved into that:
and Therefore all rewards and punishments Are founded in the will of man, and all moral virtue and vice is resolved into that:
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And if you can but prove that a man offended willingly, you have proved him culpable;
And if you can but prove that a man offended willingly, you have proved him culpable;
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for nature hath taught all the world to bring the fault to the will, and there to leave it,
for nature hath taught all the world to bring the fault to the will, and there to leave it,
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and look no further for the cause:
and look no further for the cause:
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unless as Seducers may be made accessory by their perswasions, which yet is no excuse to the offender.
unless as Seducers may be made accessory by their persuasions, which yet is no excuse to the offender.
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8. And whereas you alledge that of the Apostle ▪ It is not in him that willeth,
8. And whereas you allege that of the Apostle ▪ It is not in him that wills,
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or in him that runneth, but in God that sheweth mercy. or in him that Runneth, but in God that shows mercy.
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I answer, that the meaning is not, that our salvation is not in him that willeth, or in him that runneth;
I answer, that the meaning is not, that our salvation is not in him that wills, or in him that Runneth;
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the Apostle talketh of no such thing:
the Apostle talketh of no such thing:
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but it is about the giving of the Gospel to them that had it not, and taking it from them that had forfeited it by their sin;
but it is about the giving of the Gospel to them that had it not, and taking it from them that had forfeited it by their since;
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or the giving of the first special grace to them that had it not, and the denying it them that had forfeited it by their neglects;
or the giving of the First special grace to them that had it not, and the denying it them that had forfeited it by their neglects;
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and the meaning is no more then this, that the reason why God giveth one man or Nation the preaching of the Gospel,
and the meaning is no more then this, that the reason why God gives one man or nation the preaching of the Gospel,
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when others for their sins are left in darkness, is not from any merit or precedent willing or running of their own, but from his meer mercy.
when Others for their Sins Are left in darkness, is not from any merit or precedent willing or running of their own, but from his mere mercy.
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And the reason why he blesseth the Gospel to the conversion of some, when he leaveth others to despise it by their wilfull obstinacy, is not from the merits of any of those unregenerate men,
And the reason why he Blesses the Gospel to the conversion of Some, when he Leaveth Others to despise it by their wilful obstinacy, is not from the merits of any of those unregenerate men,
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or from any willing or running of theirs, but from God that sheweth mercy.
or from any willing or running of theirs, but from God that shows mercy.
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So that, you must note, that it is, 1. One thing to ask the cause of mans damnation in himself considered,
So that, you must note, that it is, 1. One thing to ask the cause of men damnation in himself considered,
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and this is not said to be because God will damn him, but because he hath deserved it by his sin;
and this is not said to be Because God will damn him, but Because he hath deserved it by his since;
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and so the cause of his preterition in the matter of special grace, is not barely because God will pass him by,
and so the cause of his preterition in the matter of special grace, is not barely Because God will pass him by,
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but because he hath deserved it;
but Because he hath deserved it;
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for God denyeth the Gospel, and faith by the Gospel, or his grace to effect it, to no man that hath not first deserved that denial. 2. It is another thing to ask the reason of mens salvation, which is not given in Scripture barely from the will of God,
for God denyeth the Gospel, and faith by the Gospel, or his grace to Effect it, to no man that hath not First deserved that denial. 2. It is Another thing to ask the reason of men's salvation, which is not given in Scripture barely from the will of God,
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but from the faith and obedience of men, for it is an act of rewarding-Justice as well as of paternal Love and Mercy. 3. And it is yet another thing to ask the reason why God giveth any man the first special Grace to Repent and Believe, considering him simply in himself,
but from the faith and Obedience of men, for it is an act of rewarding-Justice as well as of paternal Love and Mercy. 3. And it is yet Another thing to ask the reason why God gives any man the First special Grace to repent and Believe, considering him simply in himself,
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and this is because that God is gracious, and no reason can be given but his own mercy;
and this is Because that God is gracious, and no reason can be given but his own mercy;
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and thus far most of us are agreed. 4. And it is yet another thing to ask the reason why God giveth special grace to this man, rather then that, comparatively considered,
and thus Far most of us Are agreed. 4. And it is yet Another thing to ask the reason why God gives special grace to this man, rather then that, comparatively considered,
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when he might justly have denied it to them both, and neither of them could plead their desert of it? And to this it is that the Apostles answer doth most square,
when he might justly have denied it to them both, and neither of them could plead their desert of it? And to this it is that the Apostles answer does most square,
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or at least is fitly applied; It is not in him that willeth or runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
or At least is fitly applied; It is not in him that wills or Runneth, but of God that shows mercy.
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So that, though no man can give any turning reason besides the meer will of God,
So that, though no man can give any turning reason beside the mere will of God,
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why God should give this grace to Peter rather then to Judas, yet we well know that he denyeth it not to Judas without his own desert;
why God should give this grace to Peter rather then to Judas, yet we well know that he denyeth it not to Judas without his own desert;
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though he gives it to Peter contrary to his desert.
though he gives it to Peter contrary to his desert.
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9. And whereas it is further objected, that whom he will he hardeneth, and if God will harden us, how can we repent?
9. And whereas it is further objected, that whom he will he Hardeneth, and if God will harden us, how can we Repent?
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Answ. 1. That he hardeneth no man without his own desert;Answer 1. That he Hardeneth no man without his own desert;
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it is not till you have forfeited his softening Grace by your resisting and abuse of it. 2. That his hardening is but his leaving you to your selves,
it is not till you have forfeited his softening Grace by your resisting and abuse of it. 2. That his hardening is but his leaving you to your selves,
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and taking away or denying you that Spirit which you have quenched;
and taking away or denying you that Spirit which you have quenched;
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or his carrying the just course of his Providence so, as he knoweth your corrupt Natures will be hardened thereby:
or his carrying the just course of his Providence so, as he Knoweth your corrupt Nature's will be hardened thereby:
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but he doth not put any hardness into your hearts, and therefore these afford you no excuse.
but he does not put any hardness into your hearts, and Therefore these afford you no excuse.
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7. Another errour that hindereth Conversion, is:
7. another error that hindereth Conversion, is:
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the placing of holiness in holding of certain opinions, and so turning from the life of faith and love, to speculation and vain janglings.
the placing of holiness in holding of certain opinions, and so turning from the life of faith and love, to speculation and vain janglings.
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If once men place their Religion in their opinions, they may as well be hypocrites and self ▪ deceivers in a true Opinion, as in a false.
If once men place their Religion in their opinions, they may as well be Hypocrites and self ▪ deceivers in a true Opinion, as in a false.
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This is a bait by which the Devil hath caught multitudes of souls in all ages of the Church, and especially of late:
This is a bait by which the devil hath caught Multitudes of Souls in all ages of the Church, and especially of late:
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when he cannot keep men in open prophaneness, then he will tempt them to think that such a party and such a sect are the onely right and holy people;
when he cannot keep men in open profaneness, then he will tempt them to think that such a party and such a sect Are the only right and holy people;
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and therefore if thou get but among them, and be one of that opinion and party, then thou shalt be saved.
and Therefore if thou get but among them, and be one of that opinion and party, then thou shalt be saved.
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And hence it is that we see that men who are so zealous for their parties,
And hence it is that we see that men who Are so zealous for their parties,
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and glory so much in several opinions, do yet many, and very many of them live so unacquaintedly with God and Heaven,
and glory so much in several opinions, do yet many, and very many of them live so unacquaintedly with God and Heaven,
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and are such strangers to Christian-charity, and can freely reproach both common Christians and Ministers,
and Are such Strangers to Christian-charity, and can freely reproach both Common Christians and Ministers,
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and speak evil of the things they understand not, and take their railing Accusations for their Piety,
and speak evil of the things they understand not, and take their railing Accusations for their Piety,
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and walk in discord, and hatred, and disunion from the Church of God, and be glad when they can bear down the reputation of their brethren whose labours are necessary for the good of souls.
and walk in discord, and hatred, and disunion from the Church of God, and be glad when they can bear down the reputation of their brothers whose labours Are necessary for the good of Souls.
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And it is a common mark of an opinionative hypocrite, that he preferreth the interest of his opinion and party,
And it is a Common mark of an opinionative hypocrite, that he preferreth the Interest of his opinion and party,
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before the interest of those common Truths which Salvation is clearly laid upon, and all Christians are agreed in:
before the Interest of those Common Truths which Salvation is clearly laid upon, and all Christians Are agreed in:
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and he careth not to hinder Ministers from propagating these common Truths for the conversion of souls,
and he Careth not to hinder Ministers from propagating these Common Truths for the conversion of Souls,
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so he might withall but hinder them from propagating that opinion which is contrary to his:
so he might withal but hinder them from propagating that opinion which is contrary to his:
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and withall he layeth out more of his zeal and diligence for these opinions then for the mortification of his lusts,
and withal he Layeth out more of his zeal and diligence for these opinions then for the mortification of his Lustiest,
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and the maintaining of the union and communion of the Saints, and walking holily with God, and uprightly with men.
and the maintaining of the Union and communion of the Saints, and walking holily with God, and uprightly with men.
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I shall now say no more to these, but that the Kingdom of God consisteth not in meats and in drink ▪ but in Righteousness,
I shall now say no more to these, but that the Kingdom of God Consisteth not in Meats and in drink ▪ but in Righteousness,
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& Peace, and Joy in the holy Ghost, Rom. 14 ▪ 17. And that Circumcision ava•leth nothing, nor Ʋncircumcision,
& Peace, and Joy in the holy Ghost, Rom. 14 ▪ 17. And that Circumcision ava•leth nothing, nor Ʋncircumcision,
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but Faith that worketh by Love, Gal. 5. 6. And the New creature, Gal. 6. 15. For in Christ Jesus there is neither Jew nor Gentile, bond nor free, male nor female; but Faith that works by Love, Gal. 5. 6. And the New creature, Gal. 6. 15. For in christ jesus there is neither Jew nor Gentile, bound nor free, male nor female;
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And why may I not say on the same ground, young nor old, but Christ is all,
And why may I not say on the same ground, young nor old, but christ is all,
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and in all, Col. 2. 11. Gal. 3. 28. And that we have many promises of Life and Salvation to as many as Repent and Believe,and in all, Col. 2. 11. Gal. 3. 28. And that we have many promises of Life and Salvation to as many as repent and Believe,
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and love God, and hope for the coming of Christ, but we have none to those that are of this or that party or opinion without these graces.
and love God, and hope for the coming of christ, but we have none to those that Are of this or that party or opinion without these graces.
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And withall we know how tender God is of the Unity of his Church and people,
And withal we know how tender God is of the Unity of his Church and people,
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and how much he hath spoken against division;
and how much he hath spoken against division;
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and they that know not this, when they pretend to know things that are not half so clearly Revealed, may be ashamed of their ignorance.
and they that know not this, when they pretend to know things that Are not half so clearly Revealed, may be ashamed of their ignorance.
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I do not know where God hath commanded men to avoid them that hold this or that tolerable different opinion,
I do not know where God hath commanded men to avoid them that hold this or that tolerable different opinion,
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or that follow this or that tolerable different Practice:
or that follow this or that tolerable different Practice:
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But I know where he hath commanded us to mark them that cause division, and avoid them, Rom. 16. 17. 8. Another errour that hindereth Conversion, is:
But I know where he hath commanded us to mark them that cause division, and avoid them, Rom. 16. 17. 8. another error that hindereth Conversion, is:
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when men have gotten false conceits against the lawfulness or Necessity of those holy Ordinances that are used by the people of God:
when men have got false conceits against the lawfulness or Necessity of those holy Ordinances that Are used by the people of God:
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for the life of Religion lieth so much in the use of holy Ordinances, that if people be brought out of conceit with these, they will not know what it is to be Religious,
for the life of Religion lies so much in the use of holy Ordinances, that if people be brought out of conceit with these, they will not know what it is to be Religious,
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nor what Necessity there is of it. To give you an instance in some particulars.
nor what Necessity there is of it. To give you an instance in Some particulars.
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1. Some grow into doubt of the Necessity of family duty, and ask, where hath God commanded us to pray in our families? and that so oft,
1. some grow into doubt of the Necessity of family duty, and ask, where hath God commanded us to pray in our families? and that so oft,
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and so oft? To which I answer, that it is sufficient that he hath bid us pray alwayes, and in all things make our requests known to God with prayers, supplication,
and so oft? To which I answer, that it is sufficient that he hath bid us pray always, and in all things make our requests known to God with Prayers, supplication,
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and thanksgiving, Phil. 4. 6. 1 Thess. 5. 17. All things are sanctified by the Word and Prayer, 1 Tim. 4. 4, 5. And therefore our families and callings are so.and thanksgiving, Philip 4. 6. 1 Thess 5. 17. All things Are sanctified by the Word and Prayer, 1 Tim. 4. 4, 5. And Therefore our families and callings Are so.
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What have we common reason for, but to circumstantiate these Duties, that God hath commanded to us for the substance:
What have we Common reason for, but to circumstantiate these Duties, that God hath commanded to us for the substance:
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and common reason telleth us, that as we daily need God, we must daily seek supply of our needs,
and Common reason Telleth us, that as we daily need God, we must daily seek supply of our needs,
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and so not onely our persons but our families, as families, do need this Mercy,
and so not only our Persons but our families, as families, do need this Mercy,
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and Receive his mercy, and are Related to him as the Head, so our families as families must call on him,
and Receive his mercy, and Are Related to him as the Head, so our families as families must call on him,
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and praise him, and love his Headship.
and praise him, and love his Headship.
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Besides, the example of Daniel that prayed three times a day in his house so openly that his enemies had matter of Accusation from the matter of his prayer.
Beside, the Exampl of daniel that prayed three times a day in his house so openly that his enemies had matter of Accusation from the matter of his prayer.
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But I have had occasion to write more largely of this, and therefore will not now stand on it.
But I have had occasion to write more largely of this, and Therefore will not now stand on it.
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2. Others are brought to question the lawfulness of joyning with our solemn Assemblies, in hearing,
2. Others Are brought to question the lawfulness of joining with our solemn Assemblies, in hearing,
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or praying, or other publike worship of God: the reasons are such as I am ashamed to stand to mention and confute them,
or praying, or other public worship of God: the Reasons Are such as I am ashamed to stand to mention and confute them,
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and shall be weary to go over them, they are so vain and superficial, and answered at large by many.
and shall be weary to go over them, they Are so vain and superficial, and answered At large by many.
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Some of their Reasons are, because we are so bad, when many of the Accusers are such themselves, that they deserved to be severely censured by the Church,
some of their Reasons Are, Because we Are so bad, when many of the Accusers Are such themselves, that they deserved to be severely censured by the Church,
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and because the Church will not deal with them, they will judge the Church, and take themselves too good to have communion with it;
and Because the Church will not deal with them, they will judge the Church, and take themselves too good to have communion with it;
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and the Church unworthy to have communion with them.
and the Church unworthy to have communion with them.
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In a word, they would have not one but many cast out whom they never dealt with in Christs way, by Admonition;
In a word, they would have not one but many cast out whom they never dealt with in Christ Way, by Admonition;
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and because it is not done out of Christs way, to save a labour, they will turn Schismaticks.
and Because it is not done out of Christ Way, to save a labour, they will turn Schismatics.
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And others of them withdraw on the pretence that we have no Ministry:
And Others of them withdraw on the pretence that we have no Ministry:
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and how prove they that? You may wait long enough till you can have a word of Scripture or reason for the proof,
and how prove they that? You may wait long enough till you can have a word of Scripture or reason for the proof,
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or before they can answer that sufficient proof that is brought of the contrary.
or before they can answer that sufficient proof that is brought of the contrary.
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And if you do but put them to tell you which is the true Church and Ministers? and where it hath been? You shall see what work they will make in the end.
And if you do but put them to tell you which is the true Church and Ministers? and where it hath been? You shall see what work they will make in the end.
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Others withdraw on pretence that we are unbaptized, to which end they must coin a new Baptism,
Others withdraw on pretence that we Are unbaptized, to which end they must coin a new Baptism,
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or else they are at a loss:
or Else they Are At a loss:
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And their Arguing with us will be much like the Papists, in the point of Transubstantiation, which requireth that men renounce their sense,
And their Arguing with us will be much like the Papists, in the point of Transubstantiation, which requires that men renounce their sense,
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and say, that they see not that which they see, and feel not, or taste not that which indeed they feel and taste,
and say, that they see not that which they see, and feel not, or taste not that which indeed they feel and taste,
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and then they may come to be in the Right:
and then they may come to be in the Right:
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and so we must believe that we see none Baptized in our Churches, nor hear it,
and so we must believe that we see none Baptised in our Churches, nor hear it,
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nor know of any such thing, and then we may come to be a Church.
nor know of any such thing, and then we may come to be a Church.
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If these Brethren had half so much humility or Christian love, and sense of the Unity of the Church of Christ as they should have, they would think on it,
If these Brothers had half so much humility or Christian love, and sense of the Unity of the Church of christ as they should have, they would think on it,
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and think again, before they would either say of the Universal Church of Christ for one age;
and think again, before they would either say of the Universal Church of christ for one age;
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much more for so many ages, that it was no Church, or not to be joyned with.
much more for so many ages, that it was no Church, or not to be joined with.
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For he that dares renounce communion with the whole, doth make it hard to be discerned that he is a part:
For he that dares renounce communion with the Whole, does make it hard to be discerned that he is a part:
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and he that is not a member of the body, will not find another body of Christ whose communion is desirable.
and he that is not a member of the body, will not find Another body of christ whose communion is desirable.
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For my part, I believe the Church hath had many Errours in many ages, but I know no age since the Creation, in which if I had lived, I durst have disclaimed communion with her.
For my part, I believe the Church hath had many Errors in many ages, but I know no age since the Creation, in which if I had lived, I durst have disclaimed communion with her.
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Much less dare I think of running out of the way to Heaven, which almost all they went in that are there;
Much less Dare I think of running out of the Way to Heaven, which almost all they went in that Are there;
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or of separating from all the Church of Christ, from Adam till within this two hundred years, or there about:
or of separating from all the Church of christ, from Adam till within this two hundred Years, or there about:
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For if there were no Church till then, there was no Head, no Christ, and so no Christianity.
For if there were no Church till then, there was no Head, no christ, and so no Christianity.
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Yea, if there were none but for any one time.
Yea, if there were none but for any one time.
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Oh, if it were the will of God that we could have as clear Light in some other weighty points,
O, if it were the will of God that we could have as clear Light in Some other weighty points,
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as we have in Scripture for the Baptism of the children of Believers;
as we have in Scripture for the Baptism of the children of Believers;
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how much would it do to quiet the understandings of many that are willing to know!
how much would it do to quiet the understandings of many that Are willing to know!
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3. Others there be that despise the solemn Praises of the Congregations, because some Psalms are such as all cannot truly, they think, Recite.
3. Others there be that despise the solemn Praises of the Congregations, Because Some Psalms Are such as all cannot truly, they think, Recite.
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1. As if no Recital were lawfull but that which personally owneth the words! which can never be proved.
1. As if no Recital were lawful but that which personally owneth the words! which can never be proved.
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2. And do they not know that God himself hath prevented their objection? and that it flyeth in his own face ▪ Who knoweth not that these Psalms ▪ or at least very many of them, were appointed for the solemn Praise of God in the Temple and Congregations of the Jews in those times? And if those could lawfully use them whose hearts were generally no more fitted to them then ours, may not we do so too?
2. And do they not know that God himself hath prevented their objection? and that it flies in his own face ▪ Who Knoweth not that these Psalms ▪ or At least very many of them, were appointed for the solemn Praise of God in the Temple and Congregations of the jews in those times? And if those could lawfully use them whose hearts were generally no more fitted to them then ours, may not we do so too?
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3. And do they not know that their scruple doth make, not onely against Psalms,
3. And do they not know that their scruple does make, not only against Psalms,
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but all publike Prayer also to be unlawfull? For you cannot so speak in any such publike Prayers,
but all public Prayer also to be unlawful? For you cannot so speak in any such public Prayers,
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or Praises, but there will be somewhat which will not sute with the particular dispositions of many in the Congregation personally to own,
or Praises, but there will be somewhat which will not suit with the particular dispositions of many in the Congregation personally to own,
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or else your Duty will be very Defective.
or Else your Duty will be very Defective.
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If you express Rejoycing, must all drooping spirits separate from the Assembly that cannot Rejoyce? But I will trouble you no more with this.
If you express Rejoicing, must all drooping spirits separate from the Assembly that cannot Rejoice? But I will trouble you no more with this.
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If any are unsatisfied, let them read but Mr. Cottens Book on this Question, and Mr. Hords, and they may receive satisfaction.
If any Are unsatisfied, let them read but Mr. Cottens Book on this Question, and Mr. Hordes, and they may receive satisfaction.
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And if they will in this and the aforesaid Cases of Baptism, separation, and the rest, divide from the Church,
And if they will in this and the aforesaid Cases of Baptism, separation, and the rest, divide from the Church,
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and venture on damnation to save themselves the labour of reading that which is written to give them Information, they must take what they get by it.
and venture on damnation to save themselves the labour of reading that which is written to give them Information, they must take what they get by it.
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Who can help it? SECT. XXXVII. Hinderance 19. ANother Hinderance of Conversion, is: A proud unteachable frame of spirit:
Who can help it? SECT. XXXVII. Hindrance 19. another Hindrance of Conversion, is: A proud unteachable frame of Spirit:
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When people are so wise in their own eyes, that they think they know enough already;
When people Are so wise in their own eyes, that they think they know enough already;
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and they scorn to be taught.
and they scorn to be taught.
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If the wisest Minister in England should live with such, they would but despise his counsel in every thing almost that crosseth their conceits.
If the Wisest Minister in England should live with such, they would but despise his counsel in every thing almost that Crosseth their conceits.
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As long as he will humour them, and say as they say, he shall be a good man,
As long as he will humour them, and say as they say, he shall be a good man,
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and well spoken of by all;
and well spoken of by all;
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but if he will trouble them, and cross them, and tell them that which is against their present Opinion, they think themselves wiser in this,
but if he will trouble them, and cross them, and tell them that which is against their present Opinion, they think themselves Wiser in this,
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then he, and if they do not bid him look to himself and let them alone, at least, they will give him little thanks,
then he, and if they do not bid him look to himself and let them alone, At least, they will give him little thanks,
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and shew it by their small regard.
and show it by their small regard.
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Some of them will not come near us, nor give us the hearing when we would teach them;
some of them will not come near us, nor give us the hearing when we would teach them;
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and others, though they hear, do think themselves too wise to believe or obey. And thus they are fixed in a state of misery. SECT. XXXVIII.
and Others, though they hear, do think themselves too wise to believe or obey. And thus they Are fixed in a state of misery. SECT. XXXVIII.
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Direction 19. IF ever you would be converted, humbly submit to the Word of God, and the Instructions of those whom he hath appointed to inform you.Direction 19. IF ever you would be converted, humbly submit to the Word of God, and the Instructions of those whom he hath appointed to inform you.
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What unreasonable pride is it in you that are ignorant unlearned men, to despise the counsel of the most Able godly Ministers,
What unreasonable pride is it in you that Are ignorant unlearned men, to despise the counsel of the most Able godly Ministers,
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and that in points wherein the godly through all the world are agreed? Yea, where God himself doth lead them by his Word? Are not they liker to know more then you that have studies it all their daies? Discourse with them,
and that in points wherein the godly through all the world Are agreed? Yea, where God himself does led them by his Word? are not they liker to know more then you that have studies it all their days? Discourse with them,
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and try whether they or you have more knowledge.
and try whither they or you have more knowledge.
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Consider what you do when you proudly reason against the Necessity of Conversion and a holy life.
Consider what you do when you proudly reason against the Necessity of Conversion and a holy life.
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What, are you wiser then your Teachers? and then the ablest Teachers in the Land? Yea,
What, Are you Wiser then your Teachers? and then the Ablest Teachers in the Land? Yea,
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then all the Ministers in the world, and then all the godly people in the world? Silly souls, that scarce know any of the Principles of Religion, are yet so proud as to despise instruction from the wisest, who ever.
then all the Ministers in the world, and then all the godly people in the world? Silly Souls, that scarce know any of the Principles of Religion, Are yet so proud as to despise instruction from the Wisest, who ever.
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But if you think your selves wiser then all the Ministers in the world, will you also think your selves wiser then God? I tell you, either Illuminating Grace,
But if you think your selves Wiser then all the Ministers in the world, will you also think your selves Wiser then God? I tell you, either Illuminating Grace,
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or the conviction of Gods Judgement shall take down your lofty hearts ere long, and make you wish you had stooped to Instruction.
or the conviction of God's Judgement shall take down your lofty hearts ere long, and make you wish you had stooped to Instruction.
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The day is coming that will abate your pride and make you talk a little more submissively.
The day is coming that will abate your pride and make you talk a little more submissively.
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Harken therefore in time, lest that befall you that is mentioned, Prov. 5. 11, 12, 13. Lest thou mourn at last when thy flesh and body are consumed;
Harken Therefore in time, lest that befall you that is mentioned, Curae 5. 11, 12, 13. Lest thou mourn At last when thy Flesh and body Are consumed;
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and say, how have I hated Instruction, and my heart despised Reproof? And have not obeyed the voyce of my Teachers,
and say, how have I hated Instruction, and my heart despised Reproof? And have not obeyed the voice of my Teachers,
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nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me? If you are too wise to learn, you will prove in the end too foolish to be saved. SECT. XXXIX. Hinderance 20. THe last Hinderance of Conversion that I shall mention, is:nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me? If you Are too wise to Learn, you will prove in the end too foolish to be saved. SECT. XXXIX. Hindrance 20. THe last Hindrance of Conversion that I shall mention, is:
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Wilfull obstinacy. When men have long resisted Grace, they are given over oftentimes to themselves, and then they grow wilfull:Wilful obstinacy. When men have long resisted Grace, they Are given over oftentimes to themselves, and then they grow wilful:
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and when they have nothing else to say why they should not be converted and become the people of God, they can say, they will not:
and when they have nothing Else to say why they should not be converted and become the people of God, they can say, they will not:
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They will never be so holy, nor deny their flesh, nor forsake the World, nor set themselves to a Heavenly Life:
They will never be so holy, nor deny their Flesh, nor forsake the World, nor Set themselves to a Heavenly Life:
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They will not Believe that this is so Necessary: nor will they ever yield to such a course:
They will not Believe that this is so Necessary: nor will they ever yield to such a course:
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come on it what will, they are Resolved against it; before they will do it they will venture their souls;
come on it what will, they Are Resolved against it; before they will do it they will venture their Souls;
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and let God do with them what he will: and this desperate wilfulness is the Devils last hold. SECT. XL. Direction 20. VVHat Direction should I give you against this Hinderance? When the will is so corrupt and obstinate, whatsoever I give, it will be rejected.
and let God do with them what he will: and this desperate wilfulness is the Devils last hold. SECT. XL. Direction 20. What Direction should I give you against this Hindrance? When the will is so corrupt and obstinate, whatsoever I give, it will be rejected.
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If you were but willing I should make no doubt but the work might prosper;
If you were but willing I should make no doubt but the work might prosper;
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or if you were but reasonable, and teachable, and perswadable, I should make no doubt, through the blessing of God,
or if you were but reasonable, and teachable, and perswadable, I should make no doubt, through the blessing of God,
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but the former means might make you yield:
but the former means might make you yield:
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But if men be wilfull and resolved to perish, what Remedy? If men could give us any reason against conversion and a holy life,
But if men be wilful and resolved to perish, what Remedy? If men could give us any reason against conversion and a holy life,
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and did err through the meer mistake of their understandings, I should make no doubt, through the blessing of God,
and did err through the mere mistake of their understandings, I should make no doubt, through the blessing of God,
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but by bare reason they might he rectified.
but by bore reason they might he rectified.
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But when their will is their reason, and they are resolved whatsoever comes of it, to hold on and stop their ears against advice, what can we say to these men? All that I can do, is, to commend to them the former consideration,
But when their will is their reason, and they Are resolved whatsoever comes of it, to hold on and stop their ears against Advice, what can we say to these men? All that I can do, is, to commend to them the former consideration,
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and to desire them to think of those Motives before delivered which may change their wills.
and to desire them to think of those Motives before Delivered which may change their wills.
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But I have but little hope to prevail with them so much as soberly to think of it.
But I have but little hope to prevail with them so much as soberly to think of it.
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And because so many of our poor people are of this strain; I am forced here to end this subject with Lamentation. SECT. XLI. I Have preached now, many Sermons to you of Conversion, and whether any souls be converted by it, the Lord knows, I know not.
And Because so many of our poor people Are of this strain; I am forced Here to end this Subject with Lamentation. SECT. XLI. I Have preached now, many Sermons to you of Conversion, and whither any Souls be converted by it, the Lord knows, I know not.
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But the sad observation of the state of the world, and the uneffectualness of such endeavours, doth justly make me fear the Issue.
But the sad observation of the state of the world, and the uneffectualness of such endeavours, does justly make me Fear the Issue.
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I know that both I and this Congregation shall shortly appear before our Judge, to give a strict account of our lives,
I know that both I and this Congregation shall shortly appear before our Judge, to give a strict account of our lives,
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and if I have not preached these Sermons in sincerity, with a true desire after the saving of your souls,
and if I have not preached these Sermons in sincerity, with a true desire After the Saving of your Souls,
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then how shall I stand before the Lord, if the blood of Christ through Faith and Repentance prevail not for Remission? And if any man or woman in this Town or Parish shall there appear in an unconverted state, what will they be able to say for themselves? or how will they escape the threatned Damnation? I am not out of hope that I shall meet some souls there,
then how shall I stand before the Lord, if the blood of christ through Faith and Repentance prevail not for Remission? And if any man or woman in this Town or Parish shall there appear in an unconverted state, what will they be able to say for themselves? or how will they escape the threatened Damnation? I am not out of hope that I shall meet Some Souls there,
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though yet I know not of them, that will be able to say, they were converted by these Sermons:
though yet I know not of them, that will be able to say, they were converted by these Sermons:
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But I am so much affraid lest I shall meet Abundance of you in an Unconverted state, that I could even find in my heart to sit down and weep over these Sermons now I have preached them. Alas!
But I am so much afraid lest I shall meet Abundance of you in an Unconverted state, that I could even find in my heart to fit down and weep over these Sermons now I have preached them. Alas!
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That you should be condemned by that which was intended to further your Salvation.
That you should be condemned by that which was intended to further your Salvation.
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Have I studied and preached all this to be a witness against you? I know,
Have I studied and preached all this to be a witness against you? I know,
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as true as you sit in these seats, that every soul of you shall be for ever in Hell, that passeth out of the body in an unconverted state.
as true as you fit in these seats, that every soul of you shall be for ever in Hell, that passes out of the body in an unconverted state.
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And I know when you have heard so much of it, and been so often warned,
And I know when you have herd so much of it, and been so often warned,
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and now are left without excuse, you will have a double condemnation. For now it is your meer wilfulness that must keep you unconverted.
and now Are left without excuse, you will have a double condemnation. For now it is your mere wilfulness that must keep you unconverted.
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If you say you cannot convert your selves;
If you say you cannot convert your selves;
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I ask you in a word, will you do what you can? Tell me, will you,
I ask you in a word, will you do what you can? Tell me, will you,
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or will you not? If you will not, what Remedy? If you will, look over the Directions I have given you,
or will you not? If you will not, what Remedy? If you will, look over the Directions I have given you,
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and set upon the faithful practice of them.
and Set upon the faithful practice of them.
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Particularly, see that you presently search the Scriptures, and read good books, and forsake your evil company,
Particularly, see that you presently search the Scriptures, and read good books, and forsake your evil company,
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and come not neer them, but get among those that fear the Lord, and take all Opportunities Publike and private,
and come not near them, but get among those that Fear the Lord, and take all Opportunities Public and private,
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and enquire of your Teachers and Neighbours that can help you, what you shall do to be saved? And sin no more wilfully,
and inquire of your Teachers and Neighbours that can help you, what you shall do to be saved? And sin no more wilfully,
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but avoid the very Temptations and appearances of evil, and be much with God in secret and open Prayer:
but avoid the very Temptations and appearances of evil, and be much with God in secret and open Prayer:
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and dwell in the consideration of your own estate, of your own sin and danger, of Christ and Duty, of Grace and Glory,
and dwell in the consideration of your own estate, of your own since and danger, of christ and Duty, of Grace and Glory,
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and think not any pains too much for your Salvation.
and think not any pains too much for your Salvation.
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What say you? Will you do but thus much, or will you not? If you will, you shall find no cause to Repent of it,
What say you? Will you do but thus much, or will you not? If you will, you shall find no cause to repent of it,
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and God will not be wanting to that soul that doth not wilfully forsake him, but is willing to be conformed to the Image of his Son;
and God will not be wanting to that soul that does not wilfully forsake him, but is willing to be conformed to the Image of his Son;
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and to be what God would have him be. But alas! It is this wilfulness, and obstinacy that undoes men:
and to be what God would have him be. But alas! It is this wilfulness, and obstinacy that undoes men:
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this is that which shuts up the heart of God and man from compassionating the wicked in their everlasting Misery. They did it wilfully; they would take no warning; they would hear no Counsel: no saying would serve them: they chose their own destruction; it was their own doing;
this is that which shuts up the heart of God and man from compassionating the wicked in their everlasting Misery. They did it wilfully; they would take no warning; they would hear no Counsel: no saying would serve them: they chosen their own destruction; it was their own doing;
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they were told of it an hundred times; they were entreated to consider, but they would not be entreated.
they were told of it an hundred times; they were entreated to Consider, but they would not be entreated.
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What could have been said more to them? what could we do more for them? Oh that any one of you could tell me what I should say more,
What could have been said more to them? what could we do more for them? O that any one of you could tell me what I should say more,
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or what I should do now to save the souls of ignorant, fleshly, worldly sinners from damnation!
or what I should do now to save the Souls of ignorant, fleshly, worldly Sinners from damnation!
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and to convert the unconverted, and turn the hearts of men to God! Oh that you could but tell me how I might accomplish it? Would I not do it? The Lord knows,
and to convert the unconverted, and turn the hearts of men to God! O that you could but tell me how I might accomplish it? Would I not do it? The Lord knows,
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if any Lawfull and honest means would accomplish it, I would do it, if I know my own heart.
if any Lawful and honest means would accomplish it, I would do it, if I know my own heart.
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But if Christ could not be heard, why should I wonder if many will make light of what is said by such a one as I.
But if christ could not be herd, why should I wonder if many will make Light of what is said by such a one as I.
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If they will not hear the Lord that made them speaking in his Word, why should I wonder if they will not hear him speaking by such a worm as I? Sinners, what shall I say more to you? I have told you of an Everlasting glory which you might have;
If they will not hear the Lord that made them speaking in his Word, why should I wonder if they will not hear him speaking by such a worm as I? Sinners, what shall I say more to you? I have told you of an Everlasting glory which you might have;
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if you will set light by it, and prefer your worldly things before it, who can help it? I have told you of Eternal misery that you are in danger of:
if you will Set Light by it, and prefer your worldly things before it, who can help it? I have told you of Eternal misery that you Are in danger of:
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if ••u will venture on it, and not believe it till you feel it, and 〈 ◊ 〉 past Remedy, who can help it? I have proved to you from the Word of God, that without conversion there is no Salvation:
if ••u will venture on it, and not believe it till you feel it, and 〈 ◊ 〉 past Remedy, who can help it? I have proved to you from the Word of God, that without conversion there is no Salvation:
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if you dare go on in an unconverted state, and keep your sin, and follow your fleshly desires,
if you Dare go on in an unconverted state, and keep your since, and follow your fleshly Desires,
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and delights, and your worldly vanities, and wicked company, if you will not be drawn to the waies of God, what Remedy? I have delivered my Message,
and delights, and your worldly vanities, and wicked company, if you will not be drawn to the ways of God, what Remedy? I have Delivered my Message,
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and I hope God will not require your blood at my hands.
and I hope God will not require your blood At my hands.
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You shall all be forced to bear me witness that I told you there was no Salvation without Conversion;
You shall all be forced to bear me witness that I told you there was no Salvation without Conversion;
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and that I manifested to you the reasonableness of the offers of God: and if you be not converted, it is because you would not:
and that I manifested to you the reasonableness of the offers of God: and if you be not converted, it is Because you would not:
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And what a Torment it will be everlastingly to your Consciences to think that you wilfully damned your selves,
And what a Torment it will be everlastingly to your Consciences to think that you wilfully damned your selves,
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and to think that you wilfully refused your Salvation;
and to think that you wilfully refused your Salvation;
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and that you might have been in Heaven as well as others, if you had not wilfully and obstinately rejected it;
and that you might have been in Heaven as well as Others, if you had not wilfully and obstinately rejected it;
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I say, what Tormenting thoughts these will prove to you everlastingly, you cannot possibly now conceive,
I say, what Tormenting thoughts these will prove to you everlastingly, you cannot possibly now conceive,
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but then you shall know and feel it, if true Conversion do not prevent it. Which that it may do, as it hath been the end of all these Sermons,
but then you shall know and feel it, if true Conversion do not prevent it. Which that it may do, as it hath been the end of all these Sermons,
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so shall it now, and as long as I have life and strength, be the matter of my prayers for you. FINIS.
so shall it now, and as long as I have life and strength, be the matter of my Prayers for you. FINIS.
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