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CHRIST ABOVE ALL EXALTED. PHILIPPIANS 3. 7. But what things were gaine to me, those I counted losse for Christ.
CHRIST ABOVE ALL EXALTED. PHILIPPIANS 3. 7. But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for christ.
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8. Yea doubtlesse, and I count all things but losse for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord;
8. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of christ jesus my Lord;
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for whom I have suffered the losse of all things, and doe count them but dung that I may win Christ,
for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung that I may win christ,
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9. And be found in him: Not having mine owne righteousnesse, which is of the Law;
9. And be found in him: Not having mine own righteousness, which is of the Law;
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but that which is through the Faith of Christ, the righteousnesse which is of God by Faith.
but that which is through the Faith of christ, the righteousness which is of God by Faith.
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10 That I may know him, and the power of his Resurrection, and the fellowship of his Sufferings, being made conformable unto his Death.
10 That I may know him, and the power of his Resurrection, and the fellowship of his Sufferings, being made conformable unto his Death.
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IN these words we have Saul compared with Paul; the great Apostle of the Gentiles doth herein compare himself with himself, seting forth to us both what he was, and what he is;
IN these words we have Saul compared with Paul; the great Apostle of the Gentiles does herein compare himself with himself, setting forth to us both what he was, and what he is;
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what he was when he was Saul, and what he is now he is Paul; what he was before Conversion, what he is since his Calling;
what he was when he was Saul, and what he is now he is Paul; what he was before Conversion, what he is since his Calling;
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and this description of himselfe then, and and now, is delineated by the difference of his judgement now and then:
and this description of himself then, and and now, is delineated by the difference of his judgement now and then:
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For men are according to their judgements, and in the sight of the Al seeing eye, For men Are according to their Judgments, and in the sighed of the All seeing eye,
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as these change and alter, so doe they to be carnall or spirituall; as these change and altar, so do they to be carnal or spiritual;
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the Apostle in 1 Cor. 2.14, 15. doth distinguish of other men (as he did of himselfe) by their judgement of things:
the Apostle in 1 Cor. 2.14, 15. does distinguish of other men (as he did of himself) by their judgement of things:
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A carnall man judgeth carnally of all things, but a spirituall man spiritually. Thus carnall Saul had a carnall opinion of things;
A carnal man Judgeth carnally of all things, but a spiritual man spiritually. Thus carnal Saul had a carnal opinion of things;
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he had an high esteem of his owne righteousnesse, which was by the Law, his Pharisaicall performances of duty, and of his Jewish priviledges;
he had an high esteem of his own righteousness, which was by the Law, his Pharisaical performances of duty, and of his Jewish privileges;
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yea, these were his gaine, he did not onely esteem of them, but also confide in them, he hoped to gaine Heaven by them;
yea, these were his gain, he did not only esteem of them, but also confide in them, he hoped to gain Heaven by them;
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but as for Christ then, he was a poore Christ to him, worth nothing, yea worse then nothing in his account then,
but as for christ then, he was a poor christ to him, worth nothing, yea Worse then nothing in his account then,
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and therefore he persecuted then this dispised Christ in his Members: But now he is spirituall Paul, he is quite of another mind;
and Therefore he persecuted then this despised christ in his Members: But now he is spiritual Paul, he is quite of Another mind;
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for now he looks at his owne righteousnesse, Pharisaicall works and fleshly Prerogatives;
for now he looks At his own righteousness, Pharisaical works and fleshly Prerogatives;
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yea, all things of this world as losse and dung, and poor Christ is now most rich,
yea, all things of this world as loss and dung, and poor christ is now most rich,
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and the true, yea, onely gaine, and therefore he had lost to himselfe all things, that he might in their roome get Christ:
and the true, yea, only gain, and Therefore he had lost to himself all things, that he might in their room get christ:
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When saving grace comes to a Saul, it enters in at the understanding first, that is, the everlasting gate whereby the King of glory passeth in to the City of the heart;
When Saving grace comes to a Saul, it enters in At the understanding First, that is, the everlasting gate whereby the King of glory passes in to the city of the heart;
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he therefore is called a Sunne, and that is called light; he Therefore is called a Sun, and that is called Light;
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because by their light a man seeth more into things, more of them then he did before they came into him:
Because by their Light a man sees more into things, more of them then he did before they Come into him:
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He was before like a blindfolded man, that could see no more then a seem of things, errours and false opinions so bemisted him,
He was before like a blindfolded man, that could see no more then a seem of things, errors and false opinions so bemisted him,
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as he could not discerne aright of them:
as he could not discern aright of them:
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But when the day-starre ariseth in the darke place, his mind, then as he hath other eyes, so he sees things otherwise;
But when the daystar arises in the dark place, his mind, then as he hath other eyes, so he sees things otherwise;
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he finds that he was much mistaken in things when he called losse gaine, and gaine losse;
he finds that he was much mistaken in things when he called loss gain, and gain loss;
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wherefore now he alters his Opinion, and accounts things as they are, losse shall be losse,
Wherefore now he alters his Opinion, and accounts things as they Are, loss shall be loss,
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and gaine, gaine onely to him.
and gain, gain only to him.
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Is not this most apparent in our Apostle? did not there fall off as thick as great scales from the eyes of his soule, as from them of his body,
Is not this most apparent in our Apostle? did not there fallen off as thick as great scales from the eyes of his soul, as from them of his body,
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when Christ Jesus took possession of him? Yea doubtlesse; and hence it was that he changed his opinion of all things;
when christ jesus took possession of him? Yea doubtless; and hence it was that he changed his opinion of all things;
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and by declaring this alteration, he cleerly tels us, he is not now the same man he was;
and by declaring this alteration, he clearly tells us, he is not now the same man he was;
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as much difference between him then, and him now, as is between a Saul and a Paul, who are no more like one another then black and white;
as much difference between him then, and him now, as is between a Saul and a Paul, who Are no more like one Another then black and white;
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direct opposites, as losse is to gaine, and gaine to losse. A great change indeed;
Direct opposites, as loss is to gain, and gain to loss. A great change indeed;
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so great as himselfe thought would seem a Paradox to the men of this world, his former Companions and brethren in affection;
so great as himself Thought would seem a Paradox to the men of this world, his former Sodales and brothers in affection;
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hence it is (as may be conceived) that he repeats it over and againe;
hence it is (as may be conceived) that he repeats it over and again;
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he would have them beleeve, it is certainly true there is such an alteration of and in him;
he would have them believe, it is Certainly true there is such an alteration of and in him;
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and to work it into them, comes upon them in a gradation, each step being a preventive Answer to an Objection they might make.
and to work it into them, comes upon them in a gradation, each step being a preventive Answer to an Objection they might make.
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For in the seventh Verse having shewne them the things which he accounted losse for Christ, the things that were gaine to him, his performances and priviledges, mentioned in the fifth and sixth Verses:
For in the seventh Verse having shown them the things which he accounted loss for christ, the things that were gain to him, his performances and privileges, mentioned in the fifth and sixth Verses:
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They might have Objected, what, is this such a matter? they are but some things thy judgement is altered of, in comparison of this Christ thou talkest of;
They might have Objected, what, is this such a matter? they Are but Some things thy judgement is altered of, in comparison of this christ thou talkest of;
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to prevent their saying thus to him, in the eighth Verse he saith to them, Yea doubtlesse, I account all things losse for Christ: To whom they might reply;
to prevent their saying thus to him, in the eighth Verse he Says to them, Yea doubtless, I account all things loss for christ: To whom they might reply;
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Thou doest say so Paul, but thou wilt not doe so; Yea, but I have done so already, is his returne: Hereto they might Object;
Thou dost say so Paul, but thou wilt not do so; Yea, but I have done so already, is his return: Hereto they might Object;
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It may be Paul thou hast done so once, but thou wilt learne more wit then to doe so againe:
It may be Paul thou hast done so once, but thou wilt Learn more wit then to do so again:
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Nay, saith he, for even now at this present time I doe so undervalue all things in comparison of Christ Jesus my Lord:
Nay, Says he, for even now At this present time I do so undervalue all things in comparison of christ jesus my Lord:
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I but Paul, might they say, why doest thou so prize Christ above all? He answers them, that I may win Christ:
I but Paul, might they say, why dost thou so prize christ above all? He answers them, that I may win christ:
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And what good can Christ doe thee when thou hast him? why desirest thou Christ so much? He gives them and us two reasons of his esteem and desire of Christ above all, in the two Verses following;
And what good can christ do thee when thou hast him? why Desirest thou christ so much? He gives them and us two Reasons of his esteem and desire of christ above all, in the two Verses following;
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in the ninth Verse, his reason is, that he might be justified in God's sight; for in his sight no flesh shall be justified in his owne righteousnesse:
in the ninth Verse, his reason is, that he might be justified in God's sighed; for in his sighed no Flesh shall be justified in his own righteousness:
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He would not therefore for a world that God should come to Judgement, and find him in his owne righteousnesse,
He would not Therefore for a world that God should come to Judgement, and find him in his own righteousness,
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and out of Christ and Christs righteousnesse, which is by Faith applied to us.
and out of christ and Christ righteousness, which is by Faith applied to us.
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And in the tenth Verse, his second motive to set up and seek Christ above all, was his sanctification,
And in the tenth Verse, his second motive to Set up and seek christ above all, was his sanctification,
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and therefore he saith, that I may know him:
and Therefore he Says, that I may know him:
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Know him? might they say, what doest thou not know Christ, Paul? Why? we know Christ:
Know him? might they say, what dost thou not know christ, Paul? Why? we know christ:
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I but my meaning is (saith the Apostle) not such a knowledge as yours is;
I but my meaning is (Says the Apostle) not such a knowledge as yours is;
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alas, it is not an historicall knowledge of him in mine head that I would have,
alas, it is not an historical knowledge of him in mine head that I would have,
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but an experimentall knowledge of him in mine heart: I can talk of Christ as wellas you, but I would feel Christ in me,
but an experimental knowledge of him in mine heart: I can talk of christ as wellas you, but I would feel christ in me,
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and have Union and Communion with him ▪ which you want:
and have union and Communion with him ▪ which you want:
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I would find in my heart and life the vertue of his Resurrection, and a fellowship of his Death and Sufferings.
I would find in my heart and life the virtue of his Resurrection, and a fellowship of his Death and Sufferings.
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Now what meanes he by the vertue of Christ's Resurrection, but that which Divines call Vivification, that is, a quickning power therefrom to walk in newnesse of life as he explaines himselfe, Rom. 6.4.
Now what means he by the virtue of Christ's Resurrection, but that which Divines call Vivification, that is, a quickening power therefrom to walk in newness of life as he explains himself, Rom. 6.4.
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And what intends he by the fellowship of Christ's Death and Sufferings, but that which we call Mortification, which is a dying to sinne,
And what intends he by the fellowship of Christ's Death and Sufferings, but that which we call Mortification, which is a dying to sin,
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as is evident from Rom. 6.5, 6, 7, 8. And what are Vivification and Mortification, but those two parts of a Christian which make up his Sanctification;
as is evident from Rom. 6.5, 6, 7, 8. And what Are Vivification and Mortification, but those two parts of a Christian which make up his Sanctification;
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for which Christ was as highly prized, and as earnestly prized, and as carnestly desired by Paul, as for his Justification.
for which christ was as highly prized, and as earnestly prized, and as carnestly desired by Paul, as for his Justification.
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Thus have you briefly the scope and meaning of these foure Verses read unto you;
Thus have you briefly the scope and meaning of these foure Verses read unto you;
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we will passe by the dividing of them into their parts at this present, because I have but a little time to speak in,
we will pass by the dividing of them into their parts At this present, Because I have but a little time to speak in,
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and much precious matter to speak of; the Observations that they naturally yeeld unto our consideration are these five.
and much precious matter to speak of; the Observations that they naturally yield unto our consideration Are these five.
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I. A man before Conversion doth alway confide in, and rest on his performances of duty.
I. A man before Conversion does always confide in, and rest on his performances of duty.
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II. After conversion a mans judgement is altered concerning his owne righteousnesse. III. Without Christ all things are but losse and dung.
II After conversion a men judgement is altered Concerning his own righteousness. III. Without christ all things Are but loss and dung.
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IV. Christ alone is the true gaine.
IV. christ alone is the true gain.
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V. True saving grace (wherewith Paul was endued when he wrote these words of our Text) teacheth a poor soule to esteem of Christ above all things, not onely for Justification but also for Sanctification.
V. True Saving grace (wherewith Paul was endued when he wrote these words of our Text) Teaches a poor soul to esteem of christ above all things, not only for Justification but also for Sanctification.
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Of all these five I doe conceive this last most usefull for this Congregation at this time,
Of all these five I do conceive this last most useful for this Congregation At this time,
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wherefore mine intent is (with Gods assistance) to confirme it unto you, and afterward make some use of it;
Wherefore mine intent is (with God's assistance) to confirm it unto you, and afterwards make Some use of it;
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which whilst I doe, if you love Christ and prize him above all, you will yeeld me your patient attention.
which while I do, if you love christ and prize him above all, you will yield me your patient attention.
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The Philosophers often call man a little world in himselfe;
The Philosophers often call man a little world in himself;
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but Christians know he is not such an entire Common-wealth, as able to live of and by himselfe;
but Christians know he is not such an entire Commonwealth, as able to live of and by himself;
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these say, if he depend on Christ for maintainance, he will soone breake and fall into so wretched a condition,
these say, if he depend on christ for maintenance, he will soon break and fallen into so wretched a condition,
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as is farre worse then a non-being:
as is Far Worse then a nonbeing:
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Christ therefore in whom are all the hid treasures of God, must man repaire unto for supply of all his wants;
christ Therefore in whom Are all the hid treasures of God, must man repair unto for supply of all his Wants;
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but alas, he wants an heart to goe to him;
but alas, he Wants an heart to go to him;
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he must be drawne by God the Father or else he will never come to Christ, John 6.44. The l•gs of Free-wi•l which the Papists and Arminians stand so much upon, will never be able to carry a soul so farre as Christ;
he must be drawn by God the Father or Else he will never come to christ, John 6.44. The l•gs of Free-wi•l which the Papists and Arminians stand so much upon, will never be able to carry a soul so Far as christ;
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there must be an inward principle of saving grace in the heart, to enable and direct us,
there must be an inward principle of Saving grace in the heart, to enable and Direct us,
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or else we shall never truly desire or eff•••u•lly sind him to be ours. Indeed there may be some gasping after Christ, by the meanes of some common hear-say;
or Else we shall never truly desire or eff•••u•lly sind him to be ours. Indeed there may be Some gasping After christ, by the means of Some Common hearsay;
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N•tions of Christ in thesa knowing times;
N•tions of christ in thesa knowing times;
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yea, a soule may so strongly desire Christ, as to be willing to part with very much for him,
yea, a soul may so strongly desire christ, as to be willing to part with very much for him,
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and yet not truly desire Christ, because he may all this while seek Christ, not out of a love to Christ so much as to himselfe:
and yet not truly desire christ, Because he may all this while seek christ, not out of a love to christ so much as to himself:
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A Merchant that heares there is such a rich Commodity, such a precious Jewell to be had whereby he may greatly get, will part with much of his gold and silver for it,
A Merchant that hears there is such a rich Commodity, such a precious Jewel to be had whereby he may greatly get, will part with much of his gold and silver for it,
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yet cannot he be said to love that Commodity and Jewell so much as himselfe, because he seeks it onely for his owne gaine and profit by it:
yet cannot he be said to love that Commodity and Jewel so much as himself, Because he seeks it only for his own gain and profit by it:
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So a man that heares of that precious Pearle of great price, Christ Jesus, and that there is much to be gotten by him, no lesse then salvation (which is a sure enjoyment of all good, So a man that hears of that precious Pearl of great price, christ jesus, and that there is much to be got by him, no less then salvation (which is a sure enjoyment of all good,
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and a freedome from all evill) may be willing to bid pretty faire for Christ,
and a freedom from all evil) may be willing to bid pretty fair for christ,
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and lay downe much for him, and yet not truly love Christ for Christ's owne sake;
and lay down much for him, and yet not truly love christ for Christ's own sake;
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he desires but to serve himselfe of Christ, and not that Christ should be served by him.
he Desires but to serve himself of christ, and not that christ should be served by him.
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Self-love will perswade men to prize Christ highly for Justification, to get happinesse by Christ,
Self-love will persuade men to prize christ highly for Justification, to get happiness by christ,
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but onely saving grace teaches a soule to stt up Christ also above all for Saictification, to get holinesse, whereby he may serve Christ that hath saved him.
but only Saving grace Teaches a soul to stt up christ also above all for Saictification, to get holiness, whereby he may serve christ that hath saved him.
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The more cleerly to prove this truth, and to help your memories to carry the proofe thereof away with you, we will take it asund•r into two parts, and shew you,
The more clearly to prove this truth, and to help your memories to carry the proof thereof away with you, we will take it asund•r into two parts, and show you,
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1. Why saving grace teacheth a poor soule to prize the Lord Jesus above all things.
1. Why Saving grace Teaches a poor soul to prize the Lord jesus above all things.
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2. Why saving grace makes the heart to esteem Christ above not onely in Justification, but also in Sanctification.
2. Why Saving grace makes the heart to esteem christ above not only in Justification, but also in Sanctification.
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For the first there are three Reasons.
For the First there Are three Reasons.
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The first ariseth from the Operations of the holy Spirit, which worketh saving grace in the heart of any man;
The First arises from the Operations of the holy Spirit, which works Saving grace in the heart of any man;
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the Operations of the Spirit in this way is two-fold, whence the Spirit hath in Scripture a double Epithite,
the Operations of the Spirit in this Way is twofold, whence the Spirit hath in Scripture a double Epithet,
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and is called a Spirit of Bondage, and a Spirit of Adoption;
and is called a Spirit of Bondage, and a Spirit of Adoption;
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these names of Bondage and Adoption, imply not a double Spirit, but a double and severall Act of the same holy Spirit, which is wrought in every soule,
these names of Bondage and Adoption, imply not a double Spirit, but a double and several Act of the same holy Spirit, which is wrought in every soul,
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when it is savingly wrought upon, Rom. 8.15. for then
when it is savingly wrought upon, Rom. 8.15. for then
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1. The holy Spirit doth discover to the soule its forlorne condition, in regard of sinne, and the punishment therefore;
1. The holy Spirit does discover to the soul its forlorn condition, in regard of sin, and the punishment Therefore;
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it makes him sensible of the spirituall bondage under sinue and satan;
it makes him sensible of the spiritual bondage under sinue and satan;
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it makes him see and feele how he lyes bound and fettered hand and foot with the Cart-ropes of his iniquities;
it makes him see and feel how he lies bound and fettered hand and foot with the Cart-ropes of his iniquities;
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and withall the Spirit set before them the terrible countenance of an angry God, and so fils the soule with stinging and deep piercing feares, that the just Judge of Heaven and Earth will plague it according to its deserts, both in the world and that to come;
and withal the Spirit Set before them the terrible countenance of an angry God, and so fills the soul with stinging and deep piercing fears, that the just Judge of Heaven and Earth will plague it according to its deserts, both in the world and that to come;
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thus were Peters Auditors pricked to the heart, and as men afrighted with the strange and fearfull sight of their sinne and God's wrath, they cried out, Men and brethren what shall we doe? Acts 2.37. which outcry of such soules is the greater, because this Spirit shews them withall, the helplesnesse that is in themselves and the creature to remedy their present misery;
thus were Peter's Auditors pricked to the heart, and as men affrighted with the strange and fearful sighed of their sin and God's wrath, they cried out, Men and brothers what shall we do? Acts 2.37. which outcry of such Souls is the greater, Because this Spirit shows them withal, the helplesnesse that is in themselves and the creature to remedy their present misery;
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it makes them know the vanity and insufficiency of all that is in them, or can come from them to work their deliverance:
it makes them know the vanity and insufficiency of all that is in them, or can come from them to work their deliverance:
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It blasteth all their hopes from their owne righteousnesse, which before smelt as sweet as a Rose in their Nostrils,
It blasteth all their hope's from their own righteousness, which before smelled as sweet as a Rose in their Nostrils,
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but now savours worse to them then the noysome dunghill:
but now savours Worse to them then the noisome dunghill:
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In briefe, the Spirit certifies them that all they have done, or whatever they can doe with the help of all the Creatures, cannot give them one lift out of their sad condition;
In brief, the Spirit certifies them that all they have done, or whatever they can do with the help of all the Creatures, cannot give them one lift out of their sad condition;
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but here the good Spirit of God leaves not his children, for then they would fall into that Gulfe of despaire whereinto Came, Judas and such like have fallen, to their utter ruine.
but Here the good Spirit of God leaves not his children, for then they would fallen into that Gulf of despair whereinto Come, Judas and such like have fallen, to their utter ruin.
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2. The holy Spirit therefore having wounded the soule so deep as he pleaseth, (for all are not broken in a like measure) he begins the cure thereof, by setting Christ before the soule,
2. The holy Spirit Therefore having wounded the soul so deep as he Pleases, (for all Are not broken in a like measure) he begins the cure thereof, by setting christ before the soul,
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and laying open to it that fulnesse of supplies which is in him;
and laying open to it that fullness of supplies which is in him;
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that he can, yea onely can help, that there is no Saviour but he, and withall lets him see that there is some hope of his having Christ,
that he can, yea only can help, that there is no Saviour but he, and withal lets him see that there is Some hope of his having christ,
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yea that God hath given him the rich and full Christ, that by beleeving in him he might have everlasting life,
yea that God hath given him the rich and full christ, that by believing in him he might have everlasting life,
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and hereupon the soule begins to long after Christ, all the affections of it runne after Christ, prizing and seeking Christ above all;
and hereupon the soul begins to long After christ, all the affections of it run After christ, prizing and seeking christ above all;
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now doth the soule cry, Oh give me Christ, and take all!
now does the soul cry, O give me christ, and take all!
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like as a man ready to be drowned, would give all the world if he had it, to save his life,
like as a man ready to be drowned, would give all the world if he had it, to save his life,
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and to find some safe footing;
and to find Some safe footing;
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so a soule that is enlightned with the eye-salve of the holy Spirit, to see its sinking condition with a glimpse of hope of getting Christ, will gladly part with all it hath for this Pearl of great price any vertue.
so a soul that is enlightened with the eyesalve of the holy Spirit, to see its sinking condition with a glimpse of hope of getting christ, will gladly part with all it hath for this Pearl of great price any virtue.
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A second Reason why that soule that hath saving grace doth prize Christ above all, is drawne from the contrarieties that is between grace and sin;
A second Reason why that soul that hath Saving grace does prize christ above all, is drawn from the contrarieties that is between grace and since;
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these two are no better friends then fire and water, light and darknesse, hell and heaven,
these two Are no better Friends then fire and water, Light and darkness, hell and heaven,
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yea then God and the Devill, and their manner of working is as contrary and crosse to each other;
yea then God and the devil, and their manner of working is as contrary and cross to each other;
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they walke opposite to one another, undoing (if they can) the worke the other hath done:
they walk opposite to one Another, undoing (if they can) the work the other hath done:
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Sinne works the heart when it beares the sway there, to preferre all things, yea every thing before Christ;
Sin works the heart when it bears the sway there, to prefer all things, yea every thing before christ;
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but grace when it takes place in the heart, brings the heart to prize Christ above all things in generall, much more above every thing in particular.
but grace when it Takes place in the heart, brings the heart to prize christ above all things in general, much more above every thing in particular.
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If we well weigh the matter, the first step of our aversion from God, is an undervaluing of him;
If we well weigh the matter, the First step of our aversion from God, is an undervaluing of him;
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when Adam first fell off from God, did not he preferre himselfe and his Wife before God? doth not the Lord plainly point out the cause of his peoples forsaking him, to be an overweening conceit they had in the creature above him,
when Adam First fell off from God, did not he prefer himself and his Wife before God? does not the Lord plainly point out the cause of his peoples forsaking him, to be an overweening conceit they had in the creature above him,
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though that were indeed but a broken Cistern, and he a living Fountaine, Jer. 2.11.
though that were indeed but a broken Cistern, and he a living Fountain, Jer. 2.11.
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& 13. Now the way of our arising must be contrary to that of our falling,& 13. Now the Way of our arising must be contrary to that of our falling,
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and therefore the first step of our conversion to our God, is an overvaluing of him, that is, such a high esteem of him,
and Therefore the First step of our conversion to our God, is an overvaluing of him, that is, such a high esteem of him,
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as all things with their fulnesse of beauty, are not thought comparable with him in a degree, that is, even lesse then the least:
as all things with their fullness of beauty, Are not Thought comparable with him in a degree, that is, even less then the least:
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This is the work of that saving grace, Faith, 1 Pet. 2.7. As the former was of that vice infidelity;
This is the work of that Saving grace, Faith, 1 Pet. 2.7. As the former was of that vice infidelity;
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as this carries the heart off from God so this new byasses it, and turnes it round about to him againe;
as this carries the heart off from God so this new Byasses it, and turns it round about to him again;
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like as a skilfull School-master when a child is brought to him that hath been ill taught, is faine first to unteach him what he hath ill learned,
like as a skilful Schoolmaster when a child is brought to him that hath been ill taught, is feign First to unteach him what he hath ill learned,
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and afterwards to set him forth:
and afterwards to Set him forth:
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So saving grace when it comes to teach the heart (first doth dedocere, then docere ) first makes him unlearned what sinne hath taught him false;
So Saving grace when it comes to teach the heart (First does dedocere, then docere) First makes him unlearned what sin hath taught him false;
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and hence it is that such a soule comes to prize the Lord Jesus above all things.
and hence it is that such a soul comes to prize the Lord jesus above all things.
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The third and last cause hereof proceeds from that inestimable worth of Christ, which saving grace makes the heart sensible of, by feeling those unspeakable benefits it is made partaker of by him, which are many;
The third and last cause hereof proceeds from that inestimable worth of christ, which Saving grace makes the heart sensible of, by feeling those unspeakable benefits it is made partaker of by him, which Are many;
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we will at this time but point out to you these six following.
we will At this time but point out to you these six following.
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One (which is the first and root of all the rest) is Reconciliation with God, Col. 1.21.
One (which is the First and root of all the rest) is Reconciliation with God, Col. 1.21.
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Reconciliation is that gift of God's Free-grace in Christ, whereby such as are strangers and enemies become acquainted with God,
Reconciliation is that gift of God's Free grace in christ, whereby such as Are Strangers and enemies become acquainted with God,
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and so have peace, joy and delight in him, and boldnesse to him, Rom. 5.1, 2. and for the ground of emnity between God and them (which was sinne that made the seperation and alienation, Isa. 59.2. Col. 1.21.) is utterly taken away by Jesus Christ his death, whereby he satisfied for sinne, Eph. 2.16.
and so have peace, joy and delight in him, and boldness to him, Rom. 5.1, 2. and for the ground of Enmity between God and them (which was sin that made the separation and alienation, Isaiah 59.2. Col. 1.21.) is utterly taken away by jesus christ his death, whereby he satisfied for sin, Ephesians 2.16.
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So that now the poore soule instead of terrifying frownes, and heart-breaking threats and menaces, hath chearfull smiles and cordiall promises, good and comfortable words, Zach. 1.13.
So that now the poor soul instead of terrifying frowns, and Heartbreaking Treats and menaces, hath cheerful smiles and cordial promises, good and comfortable words, Zach 1.13.
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The Lord doth shine in love so clearly and abundantly on the soul, that it warmes him to the very heart,
The Lord does shine in love so clearly and abundantly on the soul, that it warms him to the very heart,
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and makes him rejoyce with joy unspeakable;
and makes him rejoice with joy unspeakable;
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this benefit by Christ may seem little in the eyes of some persons, but as we that have felt the bitternesse of warre and dissention amongst our selves,
this benefit by christ may seem little in the eyes of Some Persons, but as we that have felt the bitterness of war and dissension among our selves,
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how welcome would a Peace and Pacification be to us? what would we give for it if it might be bought? we knew not the sweetnesse of Peace before,
how welcome would a Peace and Pacification be to us? what would we give for it if it might be bought? we knew not the sweetness of Peace before,
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but our fulnesse thereof had produced in us a very loathing of that Hony-combe;
but our fullness thereof had produced in us a very loathing of that Honeycomb;
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so that soule which hath alwayes lived in peace by meanes of the strong man, Luke 11.21. doth slight this benefit by Christ;
so that soul which hath always lived in peace by means of the strong man, Lycia 11.21. does slight this benefit by christ;
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but when that devils peace is broken, and a poor soule is at civill warre in and with it selfe,
but when that Devils peace is broken, and a poor soul is At civil war in and with it self,
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and with sinne, satan his instruments, yea, and with God also (who seems to take part against it,
and with sin, satan his Instruments, yea, and with God also (who seems to take part against it,
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and to wrastle with it too) O how sweet is this Peace and Reconciliation with God by Christ!
and to wrestle with it too) Oh how sweet is this Peace and Reconciliation with God by christ!
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there's no soule can conceive the sweetnesse of it (much lesse any tongue expresse it) but that soule which hath tasted thereof by saving grace,
there's no soul can conceive the sweetness of it (much less any tongue express it) but that soul which hath tasted thereof by Saving grace,
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and for love of this (as I may so say) the soule doth prize Christ the more. Another benefit is Life;
and for love of this (as I may so say) the soul does prize christ the more. another benefit is Life;
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for Christ is the very life of such a soul Col. 3.3, 4. for by him the soule that was dead in sinnes and trespasses is quickned, Eph. 2.1. he hath breathed his Spirit thereinto and made it a living soule, Rom. 8.10. The man that lyes rotting in his sinnes is altogether ignorant of the excellency of this new life by Christ;for christ is the very life of such a soul Col. 3.3, 4. for by him the soul that was dead in Sins and Trespasses is quickened, Ephesians 2.1. he hath breathed his Spirit thereinto and made it a living soul, Rom. 8.10. The man that lies rotting in his Sins is altogether ignorant of the excellency of this new life by christ;
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as a dead man in the grave is not sensible of the sweetnesse of bodily life, the living man is he that prizeth life as the best Jewell on earth,
as a dead man in the grave is not sensible of the sweetness of bodily life, the living man is he that prizeth life as the best Jewel on earth,
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and will give skin for skin and all that he hath for life;
and will give skin for skin and all that he hath for life;
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so only that soule which is raised up from the dead to newnesse of life, feels and findes the excellency and sweetnesse thereof,
so only that soul which is raised up from the dead to newness of life, feels and finds the excellency and sweetness thereof,
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and therefore he alone prizeth Christ above all in a respect hereof. A third benefit is that Al-healing vertue that this soule finds in Christ;
and Therefore he alone prizeth christ above all in a respect hereof. A third benefit is that Al-healing virtue that this soul finds in christ;
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he is at no time sick of any malady, but Christ applyed, he finds, gives him present ease;
he is At no time sick of any malady, but christ applied, he finds, gives him present ease;
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be he never so much wearied by labouring under any spirituall or temporall burden, any terror, of spirit;
be he never so much wearied by labouring under any spiritual or temporal burden, any terror, of Spirit;
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a broken spirit, a sick body, a sinking estate, a prision, any tempest of tribulation come, he finds Christ a ready Haven of rest, where rides at the Anchor of Hope with such comfort,
a broken Spirit, a sick body, a sinking estate, a prision, any tempest of tribulation come, he finds christ a ready Haven of rest, where rides At the Anchor of Hope with such Comfort,
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as he hath a pretty heaven on earth;
as he hath a pretty heaven on earth;
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what would not a man give for such (a Panacea) a Sovereigne receipt (if such one could be found) as would cure all wounds, sores, sicknesses, distempers,
what would not a man give for such (a Panacea) a Sovereign receipt (if such one could be found) as would cure all wounds, sores, Sicknesses, distempers,
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and lamenesses in the body? The man that should have such a Medicine would think himselfe well provided for, he would not part with it at any rates;
and lamenesses in the body? The man that should have such a Medicine would think himself well provided for, he would not part with it At any rates;
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and the soule that finds this al-curing vertue in Christ, thinks no price sufficient for him;
and the soul that finds this al-curing virtue in christ, thinks no price sufficient for him;
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you cannot offer enough to him for his Christ, for indeed he will not leave his Christ on any tearmes.
you cannot offer enough to him for his christ, for indeed he will not leave his christ on any terms.
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A fourth benesit by Christ is, the soule by having Christ hath himselfe, and is come to his right wits againe:
A fourth Benefit by christ is, the soul by having christ hath himself, and is come to his right wits again:
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Adam seeking by unlawfull meanes to get more knowledge then he had, like men that over-study themselves, crackt his braines,Adam seeking by unlawful means to get more knowledge then he had, like men that over-study themselves, cracked his brains,
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and lost that knowledge which he had before;
and lost that knowledge which he had before;
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and his Posterity to this day, are, yea will be to the last day, a company of dictracted persons, foolish and mad children, till Christ take them in hand,
and his Posterity to this day, Are, yea will be to the last day, a company of dictracted Persons, foolish and mad children, till christ take them in hand,
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and by giving them himself, bring them againe to themselves: This is evident by that in Titus 3.3.
and by giving them himself, bring them again to themselves: This is evident by that in Titus 3.3.
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where the Apostle speakes of himselfe and such like, We our selves were sometimes (NONLATINALPHABET) that is, out of our minds, that is,
where the Apostle speaks of himself and such like, We our selves were sometime () that is, out of our minds, that is,
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before we had Christ we were by-witted persons;
before we had christ we were by-witted Persons;
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it is worth our observation, in this particular, to take notice of what is said concerning the Prodigall at his returne, (which signifies the conversion of any sinner) in Luke 15.17. The words are NONLATINALPHABET, that is, comming, or when he came into himselfe, he said, &c. Which plainly implyes, the man was before time quite out of himselfe, and that he both said and did all as a mad man;
it is worth our observation, in this particular, to take notice of what is said Concerning the Prodigal At his return, (which signifies the conversion of any sinner) in Lycia 15.17. The words Are, that is, coming, or when he Come into himself, he said, etc. Which plainly Implies, the man was before time quite out of himself, and that he both said and did all as a mad man;
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and so madly doe all men carry themselves before they have Christ: And this aggravates their misery, that they are not sensible of this their pittifull condition,
and so madly do all men carry themselves before they have christ: And this aggravates their misery, that they Are not sensible of this their pitiful condition,
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neither will be perswaded to believe it, but like as mad men, think others more mad then themselves;
neither will be persuaded to believe it, but like as mad men, think Others more mad then themselves;
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so doe men out of Christ think them that are in Christ to be mad, their wayes, words and behaviours are so strange and uncouth to them:
so do men out of christ think them that Are in christ to be mad, their ways, words and behaviours Are so strange and uncouth to them:
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But such as are in Christ know them that are out of Christ to be mad indeed, But such as Are in christ know them that Are out of christ to be mad indeed,
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and they know it by their owne experience, for they themselves were such at that time;
and they know it by their own experience, for they themselves were such At that time;
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but now they are come to themselves by Christ's comming to them, and for this great blessing they prize Christ above all.
but now they Are come to themselves by Christ's coming to them, and for this great blessing they prize christ above all.
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But fifthly, the soule that hath saving grace, finds by Christ it hath not onely received it selfe, but it selfe with advantage;
But fifthly, the soul that hath Saving grace, finds by christ it hath not only received it self, but it self with advantage;
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for by Christ he finds an excellency put on himselfe and all his performances.
for by christ he finds an excellency put on himself and all his performances.
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1. As the touch of the Philosophers stone is said to turne the thing touched into pure gold;
1. As the touch of the Philosophers stone is said to turn the thing touched into pure gold;
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so more truly, one touch-of Christ to a poore soule doth metamorphose it, making it of great worth, which was before despised, as vile, and base;
so more truly, one touch-of christ to a poor soul does metamorphose it, making it of great worth, which was before despised, as vile, and base;
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now he becomes a man of some account indeed, both with God and good men:
now he becomes a man of Some account indeed, both with God and good men:
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He is one of Gods Jewels, Mal. 3.17. one of his chosen Generation, one of his holy Nation and peculiar people, 1 Pet. 2.9. one that is both precious and honourable in Gods sight, Isa, 43.4. and therefore one of his beloved ones;
He is one of God's Jewels, Malachi 3.17. one of his chosen Generation, one of his holy nation and peculiar people, 1 Pet. 2.9. one that is both precious and honourable in God's sighed, Isaiah, 43.4. and Therefore one of his Beloved ones;
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briefly, the soule that was the poorest amongst Beggars, is by Christ made one of the richest Kings, Revel. 1.6.
briefly, the soul that was the Poorest among Beggars, is by christ made one of the Richest Kings, Revel. 1.6.
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2. And besides this dignity to his person, Christ also dignifies all their performances of duty, making them acceptable to God,
2. And beside this dignity to his person, christ also Dignifies all their performances of duty, making them acceptable to God,
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for all the filth that cleaves to their sacrifices & holy things he washeth off, by rincing them in his blood;
for all the filth that cleaves to their Sacrifices & holy things he washes off, by rincing them in his blood;
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all their prayers and other presents offered to God by them, Christ perfumes with the odours of his Merits,
all their Prayers and other presents offered to God by them, christ perfumes with the odours of his Merits,
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and so represents them as sweet Incense to his Father, Rev. 8.34.
and so represents them as sweet Incense to his Father, Rev. 8.34.
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That soul which hath put on Christ, finds him a Garment not onely to cover his nakednesse,
That soul which hath put on christ, finds him a Garment not only to cover his nakedness,
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but also to beautifie and adorne him;
but also to beautify and adorn him;
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and this makes the soule also to prize Christ above all, as a man is more choyce of his best Apparrell.
and this makes the soul also to prize christ above all, as a man is more choice of his best Apparel.
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Lastly, the soule that hath saving grace finds this admirable commodity also by Christ, that he gaines by all his losses;
Lastly, the soul that hath Saving grace finds this admirable commodity also by christ, that he gains by all his losses;
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he sees all other men lose by their very gaines;
he sees all other men loose by their very gains;
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Paul in our Text affirmes it in his owne particular case, he found now that he lost by all his supposed gaines,Paul in our Text affirms it in his own particular case, he found now that he lost by all his supposed gains,
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and that he now did gaine by his supposed losses:
and that he now did gain by his supposed losses:
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Take a soule that hath Christ, and he will say with David, It was good for me that I was afflicted, I got well by it;
Take a soul that hath christ, and he will say with David, It was good for me that I was afflicted, I god well by it;
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a prison will be as gainfull to such a soule as it was to Manasses, who thrived more in the prison at Babylon, then in his Pallace at Ierusalem; for in his adversity, he sought and found his God he lost in his prosperity;
a prison will be as gainful to such a soul as it was to Manasses, who thrived more in the prison At Babylon, then in his Palace At Ierusalem; for in his adversity, he sought and found his God he lost in his Prosperity;
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such a soule will with the three children, dance in a fiery furnace, it will doe him so much good, all losses and crosses whatsoever, outward and inward, spirituall and bodily, bring him in gaine and enrich him,
such a soul will with the three children, dance in a fiery furnace, it will do him so much good, all losses and Crosses whatsoever, outward and inward, spiritual and bodily, bring him in gain and enrich him,
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for all things work to his good, Rom. 8.28.
for all things work to his good, Rom. 8.28.
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and this not onely all his life long, but also at death, when other men lose most, then he gaines most;
and this not only all his life long, but also At death, when other men loose most, then he gains most;
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when men out of Christ dye and goe hence, they doe not onely leave their goods (as they call them) behind them,
when men out of christ die and go hence, they do not only leave their goods (as they call them) behind them,
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but also all that little goodnesse was in them, and so goe to that place where is nothing but sinne and its punishment, misery;
but also all that little Goodness was in them, and so go to that place where is nothing but sin and its punishment, misery;
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a great losse indeed they suffer, when their fraile Barke of the flesh shipwracks on the mercilesse Rock of death;
a great loss indeed they suffer, when their frail Bark of the Flesh Shipwrecks on the merciless Rock of death;
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but such as have Christ, saving grace informes them (and they beleeve it as Gods truth) that they shall lose nothing then but what is worse then nothing, their sinnes and sinfulnesse which they would faine have parted with before,
but such as have christ, Saving grace informs them (and they believe it as God's truth) that they shall loose nothing then but what is Worse then nothing, their Sins and sinfulness which they would feign have parted with before,
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but could not, it hung so fast to the flesh; but for that little goodnesse which was in them, that shall be encreased and perfected,
but could not, it hung so fast to the Flesh; but for that little Goodness which was in them, that shall be increased and perfected,
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yea and their goods, they shall not lose, but exchange for better;
yea and their goods, they shall not loose, but exchange for better;
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for Parents, he shall have God his heavenly Father, for brethren and sisters, Jesus Christ his eldest brother, and the blessed Saints; for friends, the holy Angels;
for Parents, he shall have God his heavenly Father, for brothers and Sisters, jesus christ his eldest brother, and the blessed Saints; for Friends, the holy Angels;
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for faiding wealth, the true riches; for momentany pleasures, the everlasting; for vain titles of honour, immortall glory;
for faiding wealth, the true riches; for momentany pleasures, the everlasting; for vain titles of honour, immortal glory;
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yea, for sorrow joy, for labour rest, for mortality immortality, and in one word, for his hell here, his Heaven for ever:
yea, for sorrow joy, for labour rest, for mortality immortality, and in one word, for his hell Here, his Heaven for ever:
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Is not this a happy change? yet this Christ brings to the soul, & thetfore you see good reason it hath to prize him above all;
Is not this a happy change? yet this christ brings to the soul, & thetfore you see good reason it hath to prize him above all;
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and thus you have the first part of the truth made good to you: there is as much reason for The second part thereof;
and thus you have the First part of the truth made good to you: there is as much reason for The second part thereof;
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why saving grace makes the soule prize Christ above all in Justification and Sanctification.
why Saving grace makes the soul prize christ above all in Justification and Sanctification.
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For Justification, because saving grace doth enlighten the soule to see the perfection of the Law, which requires an exact performance according to its Rule, in every the least particular,
For Justification, Because Saving grace does enlighten the soul to see the perfection of the Law, which requires an exact performance according to its Rule, in every the least particular,
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and that for want thereof, it pronounceth a curse on it, as guilty of the breach of all, Gal. 3.10. Iames 2.10. And
and that for want thereof, it pronounceth a curse on it, as guilty of the breach of all, Gal. 3.10. James 2.10. And
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Secondly, the soule by saving grace being quickned with spirituall life, is sensible of its owne weaknesse and imperfection, whereby it is dis-inabled to answer the law to its perfect commands, ever in its best performances;
Secondly, the soul by Saving grace being quickened with spiritual life, is sensible of its own weakness and imperfection, whereby it is disenabled to answer the law to its perfect commands, ever in its best performances;
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he finds he cannot doe what he would, much lesse what he should; and yet doth much what he both would not and should not:
he finds he cannot do what he would, much less what he should; and yet does much what he both would not and should not:
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Hence it is, that in matter of Justification, to obtaine pardon he renounceth all his owne righteousnesse as dung and filthy rags,
Hence it is, that in matter of Justification, to obtain pardon he Renounceth all his own righteousness as dung and filthy rags,
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and would not be found in the same, but in Christ Jesus the righteous, whose righteousnesse which is by faith ours, to our selves, he sees must (as it only can) free him from guilt of sinne before Gods Justice,
and would not be found in the same, but in christ jesus the righteous, whose righteousness which is by faith ours, to our selves, he sees must (as it only can) free him from guilt of sin before God's justice,
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and therefore he prizeth Christ so much above all herein:
and Therefore he prizeth christ so much above all herein:
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But this particular hath been so clearly manifested of late by others, as I shall not need further to insist thereon;
But this particular hath been so clearly manifested of late by Others, as I shall not need further to insist thereon;
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come we therfore to the Reasons, why saving Grace makes the heart prize Christ above all in sanctification. They are seaven:
come we Therefore to the Reasons, why Saving Grace makes the heart prize christ above all in sanctification. They Are seaven:
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The first is, because saving grace discovers to the soul not onely the guilt of sinne,
The First is, Because Saving grace discovers to the soul not only the guilt of sin,
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but also the filth of sinne; and as justification takes away the guilt, so sanctification doth away the filth of sinne.
but also the filth of sin; and as justification Takes away the guilt, so sanctification does away the filth of sin.
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And as for the taking away of the guilt, the soule denies it selfe and its owne right;
And as for the taking away of the guilt, the soul Denies it self and its own right;
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so for the doing away of the filth the soule abhorres it selfe in dust and ashes, as Job 42.6.
so for the doing away of the filth the soul abhors it self in dust and Ashes, as Job 42.6.
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So that saving grace works not onely self-deniall, but also a self-loathing, as in Paul, Rom. 7.24. he is even sicke of himselfe;
So that Saving grace works not only self-denial, but also a Self-loathing, as in Paul, Rom. 7.24. he is even sick of himself;
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the filthinesse of sin that cleaves to him, makes him out of love with himselfe,
the filthiness of since that cleaves to him, makes him out of love with himself,
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and not to endure himself with patience, and to sweeten him both to God and himselfe he prizeth Christ above all;
and not to endure himself with patience, and to sweeten him both to God and himself he prizeth christ above all;
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he finds now his owne garments so spotted with the flesh, as he would fain change them,
he finds now his own garments so spotted with the Flesh, as he would fain change them,
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and none in his account like to Christs white robes of holinesse and righteousnesse;
and none in his account like to Christ white robes of holiness and righteousness;
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when a soule is sick of sinne (as all soules are when endued with saving grace) a bare pardon will not serve their turne, that alone doth not cure them;
when a soul is sick of sin (as all Souls Are when endued with Saving grace) a bore pardon will not serve their turn, that alone does not cure them;
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the Lord must heale their transgressions also; now this is by sanctification, as the former is by justification.
the Lord must heal their transgressions also; now this is by sanctification, as the former is by justification.
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Another reason is, because saving grace works the heart to a desire and longing after the image of God, that it may become like God,
another reason is, Because Saving grace works the heart to a desire and longing After the image of God, that it may become like God,
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as our Saviour often cals us to be.
as our Saviour often calls us to be.
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Such a soule knows by Adams example, that it shall not get into a state of innocency, till it obtaine the image of God stampt on it:
Such a soul knows by Adams Exampl, that it shall not get into a state of innocency, till it obtain the image of God stamped on it:
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Now this image of God consisted in holinesse and righteousnesse, Ephes. 4.24. and both these are by the new man Christ Jesus, in whom we are created to the good works of them, Eph. 2.10. for he is the image of the Father, Col. 1.15. and therefore that the soule may be holy as his heavenly Father, 1 Pet. 1.16. and righteous as he is righteous, Mat. 5. last.
Now this image of God consisted in holiness and righteousness, Ephesians 4.24. and both these Are by the new man christ jesus, in whom we Are created to the good works of them, Ephesians 2.10. for he is the image of the Father, Col. 1.15. and Therefore that the soul may be holy as his heavenly Father, 1 Pet. 1.16. and righteous as he is righteous, Mathew 5. last.
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he prizeth Christ above all, as being the treasury of all grace, from whom he must receive grace for grace, John 1.16. A third Reason is, from the discovery of heaven to the soule that hath saving grace:
he prizeth christ above all, as being the treasury of all grace, from whom he must receive grace for grace, John 1.16. A third Reason is, from the discovery of heaven to the soul that hath Saving grace:
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for hereby, as through a perspective Glasse, he can looke into heaven, and there he findes nothing but happinesse and holinesse,
for hereby, as through a perspective Glass, he can look into heaven, and there he finds nothing but happiness and holiness,
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as in hell there is nothing but sin and misery.
as in hell there is nothing but since and misery.
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As no good can goe to hell, so he sees no bad, no sinfull and uncleane thing can get entrance into heaven, Revel. 21.27. saving grace tels him (and he beleeves it) that without holinesse he shall not see Gods face in heaven, Heb. 12.14. and therfore he followes it with such earnestnesse of desire and endeavour, and prizeth Christ, in whom all holinesse is stored up for us, above all things whatsoever.
As no good can go to hell, so he sees no bad, no sinful and unclean thing can get Entrance into heaven, Revel. 21.27. Saving grace tells him (and he believes it) that without holiness he shall not see God's face in heaven, Hebrew 12.14. and Therefore he follows it with such earnestness of desire and endeavour, and prizeth christ, in whom all holiness is stored up for us, above all things whatsoever.
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Fourthly, saving grace taketh a mans heart off from his own ends in all things, and teacheth him to seek Christ, not so much for selfe-ends, as Christs ends.
Fourthly, Saving grace Takes a men heart off from his own ends in all things, and Teaches him to seek christ, not so much for self-ends, as Christ ends.
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When the Lord doth convert a soule to him, and workes saving grace in his heart;
When the Lord does convert a soul to him, and works Saving grace in his heart;
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as he gives him a new principle to worke by, so he gives him new ends to worke for.
as he gives him a new principle to work by, so he gives him new ends to work for.
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Before conversion Selfe is all in all to a man;
Before conversion Self is all in all to a man;
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Selfe sets him at worke, and he workes altogether by selfe principles and to selfe ends;
Self sets him At work, and he works altogether by self principles and to self ends;
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God is not in all his thoughts, Psa. 10.4. for indeed selfe is his God.
God is not in all his thoughts, Psa. 10.4. for indeed self is his God.
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But when God comes to take his place againe in the heart, and to be God to a soule,
But when God comes to take his place again in the heart, and to be God to a soul,
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then he becomes the utmost end of that soule also;
then he becomes the utmost end of that soul also;
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so that as he will do nothing but by him, commanding and strengthning, so he does all to him and for him;
so that as he will do nothing but by him, commanding and strengthening, so he does all to him and for him;
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the soule is now lifted up above it selfe, it soares aloft at greater matters then belong to selfe:
the soul is now lifted up above it self, it soars aloft At greater matters then belong to self:
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Selfematters are but as flies in his Eagle eye; he stoops not to them, but as the ponderous flesh makes him;
Selfematters Are but as flies in his Eagl eye; he stoops not to them, but as the ponderous Flesh makes him;
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his alme is altogether at the glory of God, magnifying Christ, forwarding the Kingdome of the Lord Jesus, building up his Church,
his alm is altogether At the glory of God, magnifying christ, forwarding the Kingdom of the Lord jesus, building up his Church,
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and repairing the breaches thereof, &c. Like as good and true Statesmen looke not so much at their owne profits as the common good,
and repairing the Breaches thereof, etc. Like as good and true Statesmen look not so much At their own profits as the Common good,
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so the true Christian aimes at the publike good of Christ, the advancing of his Kingdome here, more then at their owne advancement by him:
so the true Christian aims At the public good of christ, the advancing of his Kingdom Here, more then At their own advancement by him:
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He doth not desire Christ so much to be saved by him, as that Christ may be served by him.
He does not desire christ so much to be saved by him, as that christ may be served by him.
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The soul that prizeth Christ above al only for justification, seeks him for selfe ends, that is,
The soul that prizeth christ above all only for justification, seeks him for self ends, that is,
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for happinesse and salvation by him; and thus a soule doth before he hath saving grace:
for happiness and salvation by him; and thus a soul does before he hath Saving grace:
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But to desire him above all for sanctification, is to prize and desire Christ for Christ's owne ends, that we may be made holy by him,
But to desire him above all for sanctification, is to prize and desire christ for Christ's own ends, that we may be made holy by him,
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and so become zealous of good workes, Titus 2.14.
and so become zealous of good works, Titus 2.14.
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and that we may serve him all the dayes of our life in holinesse and righteousnesse, Luke 1.7 4, 75. And thus to desire Christ for Christ, saving grace teacheth the soule,
and that we may serve him all the days of our life in holiness and righteousness, Lycia 1.7 4, 75. And thus to desire christ for christ, Saving grace Teaches the soul,
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and to doe all for him;
and to do all for him;
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because such a soule makes Christ its Master, and self must be his servant, so that selfe must now wait till his Master is served:
Because such a soul makes christ its Master, and self must be his servant, so that self must now wait till his Master is served:
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Selfe may attend at the doore of the heart, but Christ as Master beares all the sway there,
Self may attend At the door of the heart, but christ as Master bears all the sway there,
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and as he will, so the heart saith he shall be served whosoever goes unserved;
and as he will, so the heart Says he shall be served whosoever Goes unserved;
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and as for selfe, such a soule as is principled with saving grace, looks at selfe as best served when his Master is most served:
and as for self, such a soul as is principled with Saving grace, looks At self as best served when his Master is most served:
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There is a sweet and holy emulation betweet such a soule and Christ;
There is a sweet and holy emulation betweet such a soul and christ;
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that as Christ takes all that is done to that soule as done to himselfe so that soule takes all done to Christ as done to himselfe;
that as christ Takes all that is done to that soul as done to himself so that soul Takes all done to christ as done to himself;
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and therfore is of opinion that he serves himself best when he serves Christ most:
and Therefore is of opinion that he serves himself best when he serves christ most:
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Yea, he leaves selfe to Christ's disposall and good will, knowing that he is a good, loving and free master indeed, that will suffer his servant to want no good thing, Psal. 84.11.
Yea, he leaves self to Christ's disposal and good will, knowing that he is a good, loving and free master indeed, that will suffer his servant to want no good thing, Psalm 84.11.
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Fifthly, saving grace frames the heart to a conjugall affection of Christ, to such a love of him as is between husband and wife,
Fifthly, Saving grace frames the heart to a conjugal affection of christ, to such a love of him as is between husband and wife,
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so that the soule loves the person of Christ as well as his portion, yea and desires him more for his persons sake, then for his portions sake;
so that the soul loves the person of christ as well as his portion, yea and Desires him more for his Persons sake, then for his portions sake;
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all the note of such a soule is that with the Spouse in Cant. 2.16. My beloved is mine, and I am his;
all the note of such a soul is that with the Spouse in Cant 2.16. My Beloved is mine, and I am his;
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this heart is enamoured with Christ, because of that exceeding beauty, of holinesse in him; he is to her the fairest of ten thousand:
this heart is enamoured with christ, Because of that exceeding beauty, of holiness in him; he is to her the Fairest of ten thousand:
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This soule loves not Christ so much for that which comes by him, as for that shee sees in him;
This soul loves not christ so much for that which comes by him, as for that she sees in him;
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when God married us (as he saith he hath married us, Jer. 3.14.) his free grace had respect only to our persons,
when God married us (as he Says he hath married us, Jer. 3.14.) his free grace had respect only to our Persons,
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and not for any portion of ours, whereby he might be enriched and benefited:
and not for any portion of ours, whereby he might be enriched and benefited:
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Hence we find a love of mankind (for so NONLATINALPHABET signifies) ascribed to him, Titus 3.4. which Job's words doe well interpret to us, saying, Thou (O Lord) hast a desire to the worke of thine hands:
Hence we find a love of mankind (for so signifies) ascribed to him, Titus 3.4. which Job's words do well interpret to us, saying, Thou (Oh Lord) hast a desire to the work of thine hands:
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Wherein is hinted the reason of Gods affection to us, not any worth in us, but his right to us;
Wherein is hinted the reason of God's affection to us, not any worth in us, but his right to us;
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it is his free grace which makes him owne that his right, and the same free grace in the heart of a man reflects on God the same work;
it is his free grace which makes him own that his right, and the same free grace in the heart of a man reflects on God the same work;
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that soule affects more Christ's person then any or all the things that come by him:
that soul affects more Christ's person then any or all the things that come by him:
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It is but a kind of whorish spirit to love him onely for what he hath, and to get by him;
It is but a kind of whorish Spirit to love him only for what he hath, and to get by him;
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that Spouse that loves her Husband's person as shee ought, will love him when he is poore as well as rich,
that Spouse that loves her Husband's person as she ought, will love him when he is poor as well as rich,
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when sick as well, will cleave to him in his necessity, content to live in prison with him, to goe a begging and be banished with him:
when sick as well, will cleave to him in his necessity, content to live in prison with him, to go a begging and be banished with him:
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so where saving grace is, the heart loves Christs person so impotently, as shee will cleave to him in all his necessities;
so where Saving grace is, the heart loves Christ person so impotently, as she will cleave to him in all his necessities;
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when naked and poore, shee will love him as well as when rich and bravely attired with outward pompe;
when naked and poor, she will love him as well as when rich and bravely attired with outward pomp;
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if he goe to prison shee will goe too, rather then part with her best beloved shee will go a begging with him, into banishment with him, into the midst of fire any faggot,
if he go to prison she will go too, rather then part with her best Beloved she will go a begging with him, into banishment with him, into the midst of fire any faggot,
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yea into hell too rather then leave him; for shee knowes hell would be no hell to her if he be with her,
yea into hell too rather then leave him; for she knows hell would be no hell to her if he be with her,
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and that a heaven would be a hell if he be not in it, or shee find him not therein.
and that a heaven would be a hell if he be not in it, or she find him not therein.
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A sixth Reason why such a heart as hath saving grace doth prize Christ above all in matter of Sanctification, is,
A sixth Reason why such a heart as hath Saving grace does prize christ above all in matter of Sanctification, is,
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because it knowes and feeles as great a want of Gods free grace therein as in matter of Justification:
Because it knows and feels as great a want of God's free grace therein as in matter of Justification:
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For we are as unable to sanctifie our selves as to justifie our selves; yea we can doe more to procure sanctification to our selves then to obtaine justification;
For we Are as unable to sanctify our selves as to justify our selves; yea we can do more to procure sanctification to our selves then to obtain justification;
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wherefore as we find the good work of sanctification in us ascribed to the Lord, both for the beginning and perfecting of it in Phil. 1.6. so we find it attributed to his good pleasure, that is, his free grace, Phil. 2.13.
Wherefore as we find the good work of sanctification in us ascribed to the Lord, both for the beginning and perfecting of it in Philip 1.6. so we find it attributed to his good pleasure, that is, his free grace, Philip 2.13.
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and indeed if we doe seriously weigh things, Gods free grace seems to abound more in the sanctification of a soule,
and indeed if we do seriously weigh things, God's free grace seems to abound more in the sanctification of a soul,
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then in his justification of it;
then in his justification of it;
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for by justification he doth onely acquit it of the guilt of sinne committed, but by sanctification he doth not onely purge it from the filth of sinne committed, (wich equallizeth the guilt) but also strengthens the soule against sinne not committed;
for by justification he does only acquit it of the guilt of sin committed, but by sanctification he does not only purge it from the filth of sin committed, (which equallizeth the guilt) but also strengthens the soul against sin not committed;
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Sanctification d•th not onely heale sinne in us, but preserves us from the infection thereof,
Sanctification d•th not only heal sin in us, but preserves us from the infection thereof,
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and it is a greater mercy to be preserved from a misery, then to be delivered out of it;
and it is a greater mercy to be preserved from a misery, then to be Delivered out of it;
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wherefore such as pin Gods free grace onely to our justification, seem to me, without warrant from the Word, too much to straight-lace the full Breasts of Gods free grace, from whence a poor soule may such as much comfort for its sanctification as for its justification,
Wherefore such as pin God's free grace only to our justification, seem to me, without warrant from the Word, too much to straight-lace the full Breasts of God's free grace, from whence a poor soul may such as much Comfort for its sanctification as for its justification,
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and that in regard of his daily failings, which shew him his wants thereof, and drive him to the Throne of Grace for a continuall supply;
and that in regard of his daily failings, which show him his Wants thereof, and drive him to the Throne of Grace for a continual supply;
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now Christ is the Store-house of Gods free grace, what measure soever we have of it, it is conveyed to us in and through him, not onely that free grace of Justification, but also our Sanctification;
now christ is the Storehouse of God's free grace, what measure soever we have of it, it is conveyed to us in and through him, not only that free grace of Justification, but also our Sanctification;
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he is made both to us one as well as the other, 1 Cor. 1.30. and as he willingly laid downe his life for to justifie us, so he did as willingly sanctifie himself that we might be sanctified by him in truth, John 17.19. which doth plainly intimate that a soule can no more be sanctified without Christ, then it can be justified without him;
he is made both to us one as well as the other, 1 Cor. 1.30. and as he willingly laid down his life for to justify us, so he did as willingly sanctify himself that we might be sanctified by him in truth, John 17.19. which does plainly intimate that a soul can no more be sanctified without christ, then it can be justified without him;
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and this the soule that hath saving grace, doth know very well, and therefore prizeth Christ above all in sanctification as well as in justification.
and this the soul that hath Saving grace, does know very well, and Therefore prizeth christ above all in sanctification as well as in justification.
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Lastly, saving grace puts the soule wherein it is, upon getting an assurance of its Justification;
Lastly, Saving grace puts the soul wherein it is, upon getting an assurance of its Justification;
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such a soule will not beleeve every report of the deceitfull heart, but will examine the truth of it:
such a soul will not believe every report of the deceitful heart, but will examine the truth of it:
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Before saving grace comes, all that the heart saith, is taken to be as true as the Gospell,
Before Saving grace comes, all that the heart Says, is taken to be as true as the Gospel,
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and thence it is that men before conversion dreame of Heaven and happinesse; and hell, they are quite out of any feare of it:
and thence it is that men before conversion dream of Heaven and happiness; and hell, they Are quite out of any Fear of it:
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it is otherwise after conversion, and therefore the converted soule will still be searching its evidence for Heaven,
it is otherwise After conversion, and Therefore the converted soul will still be searching its evidence for Heaven,
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and his chiefest work is to make: that sure to him:
and his chiefest work is to make: that sure to him:
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This is easily collected from the Apostles Exhortations hereto, Worke out your salvation (saith he) that is, the assurance of it to your selves;
This is Easily collected from the Apostles Exhortations hereto, Work out your salvation (Says he) that is, the assurance of it to your selves;
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and give al diligence think no pains too much to make your calling and election sure; and give all diligence think no pains too much to make your calling and election sure;
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not in themselves for that they are already, but sure to you, which as yet they are not,
not in themselves for that they Are already, but sure to you, which as yet they Are not,
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or at least not so fully as they may and ought to be; But no assurance can we have of our Justification but by our Sanctification;
or At least not so Fully as they may and ought to be; But no assurance can we have of our Justification but by our Sanctification;
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truly they that perswade men to goe first to Justificrtion to get assurance of God's free grace to them, doe set them to unwind that fathomelesse bottome at the wrong end,
truly they that persuade men to go First to Justificrtion to get assurance of God's free grace to them, do Set them to unwind that fathomelesse bottom At the wrong end,
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and so makes the poore soules to coster matters together as they cannot cleere their assurance to themselves:
and so makes the poor Souls to coster matters together as they cannot clear their assurance to themselves:
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You know that when you would unwind a bottome of threed, you must begin at the last end that is outmost, next to you, and visible to your sight;
You know that when you would unwind a bottom of thread, you must begin At the last end that is outmost, next to you, and visible to your sighed;
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and by following that, you shall come to the first end, which at the first lay hid from your eyes,
and by following that, you shall come to the First end, which At the First lay hid from your eyes,
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& you could not come at;
& you could not come At;
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thus must you deale with a bottome of God's free grace, in working out the assurance of your salvation to your own souls;
thus must you deal with a bottom of God's free grace, in working out the assurance of your salvation to your own Souls;
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and to make it more perspicuous to your understandings, I shall briefly unfold the whole mystery thereof:
and to make it more perspicuous to your understandings, I shall briefly unfold the Whole mystery thereof:
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Free grace in the worke of salvation runs in three channels, the severall effects thereof (which are many) are reduceable to these three heads.
Free grace in the work of salvation runs in three channels, the several effects thereof (which Are many) Are reduceable to these three Heads.
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First, The separation of Gods people from the wicked. Secondly, the freeing of them from sinne.
First, The separation of God's people from the wicked. Secondly, the freeing of them from sin.
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And thirdly, the infeofeing them to the inheritance:
And Thirdly, the infeofeing them to the inheritance:
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each of these are carried about with many successive acts of free grace, but the first & the last are in each particular most remarkable:
each of these Are carried about with many successive acts of free grace, but the First & the last Are in each particular most remarkable:
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In the separation of them from the wicked, the first link of the chain is Election, the last is Vocation;
In the separation of them from the wicked, the First link of the chain is Election, the last is Vocation;
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in the freeing of them from sinne: The first is Justification, the last is Sanctification; and concerning the Inheritance, the first is Adoption, and the last is Glorification:
in the freeing of them from sin: The First is Justification, the last is Sanctification; and Concerning the Inheritance, the First is Adoption, and the last is Glorification:
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Now of these six, three are in God, and three in us;
Now of these six, three Are in God, and three in us;
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the first three are in God from all eternity, the last three are wrought in us, in time after we have a being,
the First three Are in God from all eternity, the last three Are wrought in us, in time After we have a being,
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and it is worth your diligence to observe how the first and last three doe sweetly answer to each other;
and it is worth your diligence to observe how the First and last three doe sweetly answer to each other;
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for as by election we are separated in Gods purpose from the wretched Masse of the Reprobates,
for as by election we Are separated in God's purpose from the wretched Mass of the Reprobates,
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so by effectuall vocation we are separated actually from the prophane Masse of the sinfull world:
so by effectual vocation we Are separated actually from the profane Mass of the sinful world:
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And as by Justification we are freed from the guilt and condemnation of sinne, so by Sanctification from the fact and pollution of it;
And as by Justification we Are freed from the guilt and condemnation of sin, so by Sanctification from the fact and pollution of it;
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and as by Adoption we are made heirs and sonnes, so by Glorification (begun here and perfected hereafter) we are put into actuall possession of our glorious Inheritance:
and as by Adoption we Are made Heirs and Sons, so by Glorification (begun Here and perfected hereafter) we Are put into actual possession of our glorious Inheritance:
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Thus have you a Breviate of that great work of our salvation, and by it you may easily perceive where you must begin in the work of assuring any of the three generall heads;
Thus have you a Breviate of that great work of our salvation, and by it you may Easily perceive where you must begin in the work of assuring any of the three general Heads;
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as would you assure your selfe of the first generall, whose first and last ends were Election and Vocation;
as would you assure your self of the First general, whose First and last ends were Election and Vocation;
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would you begin at Election? No, that end which is first to God-ward must be last to us,
would you begin At Election? No, that end which is First to Godward must be last to us,
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as that which is first to us is last to God in working;
as that which is First to us is last to God in working;
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where God ends there we must begin, and that is in this particular at our Vocation;
where God ends there we must begin, and that is in this particular At our Vocation;
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and this the Apostle plainly intimates in saying, Make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10.
and this the Apostle plainly intimates in saying, Make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10.
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Why puts he calling before election? why did he not say election and calling,
Why puts he calling before election? why did he not say election and calling,
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since election is farre long before calling? The reason is, because though election is first in being,
since election is Far long before calling? The reason is, Because though election is First in being,
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yet it is last in existing and appearing to be to us: Our Vocation appeares first to us, though in order of being it is indeed last;
yet it is last in existing and appearing to be to us: Our Vocation appears First to us, though in order of being it is indeed last;
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and therefore in seeking out our election, the Apostle implies we should begin at our Vocation,
and Therefore in seeking out our election, the Apostle Implies we should begin At our Vocation,
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and so from what we best know to proceed to that we least know:
and so from what we best know to proceed to that we least know:
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So for the second Generall, the freedome from sin, whose first and last links are Justification and Sanctification;
So for the second General, the freedom from since, whose First and last links Are Justification and Sanctification;
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shall we begin at Justification? No, that end is the first end which is hid in God from our eyes, till we have unreaved the bottome;
shall we begin At Justification? No, that end is the First end which is hid in God from our eyes, till we have unreaved the bottom;
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we must begin at that end which is next us, which is outmost and visible to us, and that is Sanctification;
we must begin At that end which is next us, which is outmost and visible to us, and that is Sanctification;
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God's free grace to us is assured only by his free grace in us:
God's free grace to us is assured only by his free grace in us:
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We cannot be assured of the freedome from the guilt of sinne, till we be find a freedome from the fact, filthinesse and power of sinne;
We cannot be assured of the freedom from the guilt of sin, till we be find a freedom from the fact, filthiness and power of sin;
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and the reason is, because whom he justifies he sanctifies, and both by one and the same meanes, not at one and the same time;
and the reason is, Because whom he Justifies he Sanctifies, and both by one and the same means, not At one and the same time;
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for he justifies us to God from all eternity, and therefore is called the Lambe that was slaine from (that is, before) the beginning of the World;
for he Justifies us to God from all eternity, and Therefore is called the Lamb that was slain from (that is, before) the beginning of the World;
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but we are sanctified by him in time after we have a being; but the meanes which he imployes in both our Justification and Sanctification are the same;
but we Are sanctified by him in time After we have a being; but the means which he employs in both our Justification and Sanctification Are the same;
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for as we justified by his Active and Passive Obedience, by his death and sufferings, by his resurrection, &c. so we are sanctified by them;
for as we justified by his Active and Passive obedience, by his death and sufferings, by his resurrection, etc. so we Are sanctified by them;
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for the vertue of them (as Paul in our Text cals it) doth work in us, to the killing of sinne in us,
for the virtue of them (as Paul in our Text calls it) does work in us, to the killing of sin in us,
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and quickning of us to new Obedience:
and quickening of us to new obedience:
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as they take away the guilt of sinne, so they free us from the filth and dominion of sinne; as they take away the guilt of sin, so they free us from the filth and dominion of sin;
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so that you must know this for a truth, that you cannot be assured of Christ's living to you in your Justification,
so that you must know this for a truth, that you cannot be assured of Christ's living to you in your Justification,
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untill you can find him living in you by Sanctification:
until you can find him living in you by Sanctification:
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Our Apostle knew so much, and therefore when he would have the Corinthians to get assurance of their salvation by Christ, he sends them home into themselves, saying, prove your selves, examine your selves whether you be in the Faith, that is, in the estate of the faithfull, which we call Salvatione And how shall they know this? He tels them by adding,
Our Apostle knew so much, and Therefore when he would have the Corinthians to get assurance of their salvation by christ, he sends them home into themselves, saying, prove your selves, examine your selves whither you be in the Faith, that is, in the estate of the faithful, which we call Salvation And how shall they know this? He tells them by adding,
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for know you not that except Christ be in you, you are Reprobates, that is, such as are excluded from that happinesse:
for know you not that except christ be in you, you Are Reprobates, that is, such as Are excluded from that happiness:
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Now by Christ being in us is meant our Sanctification, as (to speak strictly) our being in Christ looks at, and chiefly implies our Justification;
Now by christ being in us is meant our Sanctification, as (to speak strictly) our being in christ looks At, and chiefly Implies our Justification;
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though indeed this phrase in Christ is used sometimes in a large sense for both,
though indeed this phrase in christ is used sometime in a large sense for both,
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but to draw this particular to a close, the Apostle sends the Corinthians to their sanctification for a proofe justification;
but to draw this particular to a close, the Apostle sends the Corinthians to their sanctification for a proof justification;
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and till they can find Christ in them by his sanctifying them, they cannot conclude any thing but that for all they know as yet they are Reprobates;
and till they can find christ in them by his sanctifying them, they cannot conclude any thing but that for all they know as yet they Are Reprobates;
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and hence it is that a good soule earnestly lahouring for assurance (which is the very soule and life of a Christians comfort here) doth so highly prize Christ for sanctification;
and hence it is that a good soul earnestly lahouring for assurance (which is the very soul and life of a Christians Comfort Here) does so highly prize christ for sanctification;
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and thus you have the truth confirmed in both parts: come we now to Application.
and thus you have the truth confirmed in both parts: come we now to Application.
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The Use that at this time I shall desire you with me to make of that truth we have heard, is to goe to a tryall of our selves,
The Use that At this time I shall desire you with me to make of that truth we have herd, is to go to a trial of our selves,
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whether we have saving grace or no:
whither we have Saving grace or no:
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Truly (my Beloved) self-examination is a duty of great consequence, and necessary to the wel-being,
Truly (my beloved) self-examination is a duty of great consequence, and necessary to the well-being,
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yea to the very being of a Christian indeed; it is the very key of the work of assurance:
yea to the very being of a Christian indeed; it is the very key of the work of assurance:
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Hence the Apostle when he sets them about the work of assurance, first directs them to take examination of themselves in hand.
Hence the Apostle when he sets them about the work of assurance, First directs them to take examination of themselves in hand.
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Let us not then trust to the reports of our deceitfull hearts who will be ready enough to sooth us up with a vain and fruitlesse hrpe of God's free grace in Christ:
Let us not then trust to the reports of our deceitful hearts who will be ready enough to sooth us up with a vain and fruitless hrpe of God's free grace in christ:
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Alas, how many are gone to hell with this hope that Christ dyed for them!
Alas, how many Are gone to hell with this hope that christ died for them!
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their salfe hearts told them they should be saved, and they beleeving them sate down in security and sought no further till it was too late,
their salfe hearts told them they should be saved, and they believing them sat down in security and sought no further till it was too late,
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so late as Heaven gate was shut against them, as the foolish Virgins, Mat. 25.10, 11. But this is a truth, that if we be in the state of salvation (and so may assure our selves we shall be saved for ever) then there is saving grace in us;
so late as Heaven gate was shut against them, as the foolish Virgins, Mathew 25.10, 11. But this is a truth, that if we be in the state of salvation (and so may assure our selves we shall be saved for ever) then there is Saving grace in us;
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and if we have saving grace in us, we prize Christ above all things both for Justification and Sanctification:
and if we have Saving grace in us, we prize christ above all things both for Justification and Sanctification:
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so then the point whereof we are to examine our selves, is our prizing of Christ above all in the particulars before mentioned;
so then the point whereof we Are to examine our selves, is our prizing of christ above all in the particulars before mentioned;
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and for the cleerer discovery of the truth therein, we will draw up the rules of our examination into two ranks, answerable to the proofe of the position delivered: As
and for the clearer discovery of the truth therein, we will draw up the rules of our examination into two ranks, answerable to the proof of the position Delivered: As
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First, whether we prize Christ above all. Secondly, whether we prize Christ above all both in Justification and Sanctification. First
First, whither we prize christ above all. Secondly, whither we prize christ above all both in Justification and Sanctification. First
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Whether we prize Christ above all:
Whither we prize christ above all:
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If saving grace be in us, so will we esteem of Christ as more worth then all;
If Saving grace be in us, so will we esteem of christ as more worth then all;
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we have not time to instance in every particular saving grace;
we have not time to instance in every particular Saving grace;
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we shall therefore at this time but mention one, which is accounted as a Mother grace, and that is faith.
we shall Therefore At this time but mention one, which is accounted as a Mother grace, and that is faith.
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Have we but that saving grace, Christ will be a Pearle of great price in our eye;
Have we but that Saving grace, christ will be a Pearl of great price in our eye;
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and you have a cleare proofe thereof by the Testimony of Peter, who sayth, To you that beleeve he (Christ) is precious, but to them that beleeve not he is a stone of offence, 1 Pet. 2.7. Now to beleeve, is to receive Christ, John 1.12. and by the rule of contraries, not to beleeve is not to receive Cstrist;
and you have a clear proof thereof by the Testimony of Peter, who say, To you that believe he (christ) is precious, but to them that believe not he is a stone of offence, 1 Pet. 2.7. Now to believe, is to receive christ, John 1.12. and by the Rule of contraries, not to believe is not to receive Christ;
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wherefore the Apostles words hold forth to us, that Christ is precious onely to such as have received him;
Wherefore the Apostles words hold forth to us, that christ is precious only to such as have received him;
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and to such as have not received him he is but as a peble stone,
and to such as have not received him he is but as a pebble stone,
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nay which is worse, a rock of offence, whereon they strike in despight, and make an utter shipwrack of their soules:
nay which is Worse, a rock of offence, whereon they strike in despite, and make an utter shipwreck of their Souls:
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So then, if we prize Christ, we have received him; now the Question will be, whether we have received Christ or no;
So then, if we prize christ, we have received him; now the Question will be, whither we have received christ or no;
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to determine this case, we will onely consider the manner of our receiving him;
to determine this case, we will only Consider the manner of our receiving him;
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for that is so remarkable as it will resolve this doubt if we can find it to have beene in us.
for that is so remarkable as it will resolve this doubt if we can find it to have been in us.
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If you ask, what is the true manner of receiving Christ? I answer, that the soule which receives Christ truly and savingly, takes him with a holy kind of greedinesse;
If you ask, what is the true manner of receiving christ? I answer, that the soul which receives christ truly and savingly, Takes him with a holy kind of greediness;
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we receive him with so much earnestnesse of affection, as they which took Heaven by violence, Mat. 11.12. as if we took Christ by force out of the armes of his Father even when he freely holds him out to us;
we receive him with so much earnestness of affection, as they which took Heaven by violence, Mathew 11.12. as if we took christ by force out of the arms of his Father even when he freely holds him out to us;
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a kind of behaviour displeasing to men, but herein most acceptable to God: We are like hunger-starven men, whose hot appetite doth make them so earnest after victuals,
a kind of behaviour displeasing to men, but herein most acceptable to God: We Are like hunger-starven men, whose hight appetite does make them so earnest After victuals,
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as when offered by a charitable hand, they doe take them with such earnestnesse, as they seeme rather violently to snatch then civilly to receive them;
as when offered by a charitable hand, they do take them with such earnestness, as they seem rather violently to snatch then civilly to receive them;
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such a disposition God loves to see in us, and therefore hath called such persons blessed,
such a disposition God loves to see in us, and Therefore hath called such Persons blessed,
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and prommised them a full satisfaction, Matth. 5.6.
and prommised them a full satisfaction, Matthew 5.6.
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Yea, he knowes that till we be such, we will not truly receive him, and therefore he cals onely such to take him, Isa. 55.1.
Yea, he knows that till we be such, we will not truly receive him, and Therefore he calls only such to take him, Isaiah 55.1.
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But least you should wonder at this, I will briefly shew you how it comes to passe:
But lest you should wonder At this, I will briefly show you how it comes to pass:
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The Lord poures the healing Oyle of saving grace into none but broken Vessels, he brings down such as he intends to exalt,
The Lord pours the healing Oil of Saving grace into none but broken Vessels, he brings down such as he intends to exalt,
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and before he bestowes his Christ on any soule, he will make that soul know and feel his want of Christ:
and before he bestows his christ on any soul, he will make that soul know and feel his want of christ:
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And why? because the sight of his want of Christ will make him prize Christ, seeke Christ,
And why? Because the sighed of his want of christ will make him prize christ, seek christ,
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and to praise his free grace for Christ given to him.
and to praise his free grace for christ given to him.
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Now to make a soule see his want of Christ, he sets all his sinnes in order before him, reckons with him to the utmost farthing,
Now to make a soul see his want of christ, he sets all his Sins in order before him, reckons with him to the utmost farthing,
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and so shewes him how much he is endebted to his justice, which cals for execution on him, to bind him here with great manacles and fetters of temporall and spirituall plagues and judgements,
and so shows him how much he is indebted to his Justice, which calls for execution on him, to bind him Here with great manacles and fetters of temporal and spiritual plagues and Judgments,
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and so to lead him to the infernall prison of hell.
and so to led him to the infernal prison of hell.
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He makes him see that he is not able to answer one of a thousand, much lesse to cleer his scores with him;
He makes him see that he is not able to answer one of a thousand, much less to clear his scores with him;
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and therefore he must get him a Surety to discharge the debt for him, or else he must be committed to the Goaler;
and Therefore he must get him a Surety to discharge the debt for him, or Else he must be committed to the Goalkeeper;
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and he finds no creature worth any thing neere the matter to be able to pay off for him the least farthing of his debt;
and he finds no creature worth any thing near the matter to be able to pay off for him the least farthing of his debt;
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so that the poor soul is followed with fears and terrours, as it is even ready to give up all hope;
so that the poor soul is followed with fears and terrors, as it is even ready to give up all hope;
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but then the Lord reveales Christ to the soule and his fulnesse of riches, whereby he is able to discharge all his debts,
but then the Lord reveals christ to the soul and his fullness of riches, whereby he is able to discharge all his debts,
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and make him not onely a free man, but also a rich man;
and make him not only a free man, but also a rich man;
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that Christ hath sufficient to set him out of debt and to set him up again,
that christ hath sufficient to Set him out of debt and to Set him up again,
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yea & to keep him from being a bankrupt with his God again;
yea & to keep him from being a bankrupt with his God again;
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and withall the Lord seems to whisper in the eare of the soule, that this rich Christ may be his;
and withal the Lord seems to whisper in the ear of the soul, that this rich christ may be his;
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he doth not say aloud and openly at the first, I will give thee my Christ for thy Surety,
he does not say aloud and openly At the First, I will give thee my christ for thy Surety,
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though he be fully and really minded so to doe;
though he be Fully and really minded so to do;
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but Christ is offered more hiddenly at the first, by way of an overture (as we say) and this glimpse of Christ sets the heart on longing for him,
but christ is offered more hiddenly At the First, by Way of an overture (as we say) and this glimpse of christ sets the heart on longing for him,
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and his desire of Christ makes him labour for Christ, and the more he seeks him, the more he sees him and the abundancy in him, which still sharpens his affection and quickens his endeavours:
and his desire of christ makes him labour for christ, and the more he seeks him, the more he sees him and the abundancy in him, which still sharpens his affection and quickens his endeavours:
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The more he feels Christ comming, the more he hales and puls at Christ;
The more he feels christ coming, the more he Hales and puls At christ;
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faine would he now have his fill of this full Christ, and when once he layes hold on him by faith, with what greedinesse sucks he him in? when a man that is so thirsty,
feign would he now have his fill of this full christ, and when once he lays hold on him by faith, with what greediness sucks he him in? when a man that is so thirsty,
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as that he thinks his heart will cone for dright, and he shall be choakt, doth take the bottle, wich what greedinesse doth he swallow downe,
as that he thinks his heart will cone for dright, and he shall be choked, does take the Bottle, which what greediness does he swallow down,
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as if he could never have enough? So doth the soule take down Christ that hunger and thirsts after him;
as if he could never have enough? So does the soul take down christ that hunger and thirsts After him;
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it seems insatiable of Christ, and that he can never have enough of Christ; and therefore he layes aside all to get Christ.
it seems insatiable of christ, and that he can never have enough of christ; and Therefore he lays aside all to get christ.
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For the purpose consider the carriage of the Samaritane woman in Joh• 4. Christ who went about doing good, with his continuall travaile had wearied his weak flesh (which was subject to the same infirmities that ours is excepting sinne) and therefore he sate downe on the Well an• was thirsty,
For the purpose Consider the carriage of the Samaritan woman in Joh• 4. christ who went about doing good, with his continual travail had wearied his weak Flesh (which was Subject to the same infirmities that ours is excepting sin) and Therefore he sat down on the Well an• was thirsty,
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yet he was not so weary but he would be doing good, as opportunity was offered;
yet he was not so weary but he would be doing good, as opportunity was offered;
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and therefore when the woman came (to whom he meant to give himselfe) to awaken her and let her see her sinnes, he examines her,
and Therefore when the woman Come (to whom he meant to give himself) to awaken her and let her see her Sins, he examines her,
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yea, and tels her of her Adulteries, and of living waters which he had to give,
yea, and tells her of her Adulteries, and of living waters which he had to give,
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yea, he reveals himself to her, and then shee presently left her water-pots:
yea, he reveals himself to her, and then she presently left her water-pots:
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So when any soule receiv•s Christ, all the affections thereof seeme to runne altogether as in one full streame to him;
So when any soul receiv•s christ, all the affections thereof seem to run altogether as in one full stream to him;
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Water-pots, outward and worldly imployments must stand by a while; the soule hath no leizure as yet to mind them:
Water-pots, outward and worldly employments must stand by a while; the soul hath no leizure as yet to mind them:
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As if all things then were to the soul (as indeed they are) nothing in comparison of Christ;
As if all things then were to the soul (as indeed they Are) nothing in comparison of christ;
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profit, pleasure, credit, and such like worldly friends must stand aside now, the soule hath do leizure to talk with them for giving Christ entertainment:
profit, pleasure, credit, and such like worldly Friends must stand aside now, the soul hath doe leizure to talk with them for giving christ entertainment:
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nothing will goe downe with this soule but Christ;
nothing will go down with this soul but christ;
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he takes up all his thoughts and affections, he cannot but think of his Christ, all the talk he loves, is of and with his Christ. In Deut. 24.5.
he Takes up all his thoughts and affections, he cannot but think of his christ, all the talk he loves, is of and with his christ. In Deuteronomy 24.5.
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the new married man was freed to stay at home the first yeere from going forth to warre,
the new married man was freed to stay At home the First year from going forth to war,
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or bearing any publike office, that he might rejoyce himselfe with his wife, knowing that all the Jewish ceremonies were types;
or bearing any public office, that he might rejoice himself with his wife, knowing that all the Jewish ceremonies were types;
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I have often considered what this ceremony might signifie, and truly I can find nothing that answers thereto more fitly then the freedome a poore soule new married to Christ must and will have from all worldly imployments for to enjoy her Christ,
I have often considered what this ceremony might signify, and truly I can find nothing that answers thereto more fitly then the freedom a poor soul new married to christ must and will have from all worldly employments for to enjoy her christ,
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and to solace herselfe with him;
and to solace herself with him;
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and if the indigent flesh necessitate her to earthly affaires, shee goes about them as one deep in love, scarce minding the worke he is about, his heart is elswhere,
and if the indigent Flesh necessitate her to earthly affairs, she Goes about them as one deep in love, scarce minding the work he is about, his heart is elsewhere,
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and he cannot follow his work, he must goe see his Beloved:
and he cannot follow his work, he must go see his beloved:
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And in her absence will sit down and think on her, if friends come, he will talk of her to them;
And in her absence will fit down and think on her, if Friends come, he will talk of her to them;
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was it not just so with Paul? there was no sooner the match made between Christ and him,
was it not just so with Paul? there was no sooner the match made between christ and him,
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but he was wholy taken up with Christ, he minded nothing but Christ, breathed nothing but Christ, all his discourse was of Christ;
but he was wholly taken up with christ, he minded nothing but christ, breathed nothing but christ, all his discourse was of christ;
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How full of Christ are all his Epistles? How much was he delighted even with the very name of Christ Jesus, that in so few leaves he repeats it many hundred times? It was sugar in his mouth,
How full of christ Are all his Epistles? How much was he delighted even with the very name of christ jesus, that in so few leaves he repeats it many hundred times? It was sugar in his Mouth,
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and he loved the sweet relish it had: Nothing so sweet to him as Christ; nay, in comparison of him, all things else were more bitter then wormwood to him;
and he loved the sweet relish it had: Nothing so sweet to him as christ; nay, in comparison of him, all things Else were more bitter then wormwood to him;
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his very best and most gainfull commodities (which were so precious once to him) are now but losse and dung too;
his very best and most gainful commodities (which were so precious once to him) Are now but loss and dung too;
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Christ is the onely sweet and profitable:
christ is the only sweet and profitable:
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Thus also Mary Magdalen when shee knew Christ as her Christ, with what aflection received shee him? shee loved him exceeding much;
Thus also Marry Magdalen when she knew christ as her christ, with what aflection received she him? she loved him exceeding much;
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shee thought nothing too much for him, he shall have her box of precious Oyntment; shee washes his feet with her teares which shee wept for joy of him.
she Thought nothing too much for him, he shall have her box of precious Ointment; she washes his feet with her tears which she wept for joy of him.
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The soule that hath Christ is even overjoyed (as I may say) when but come to touch his very feet;
The soul that hath christ is even overjoyed (as I may say) when but come to touch his very feet;
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so strong is her desires of him:
so strong is her Desires of him:
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So when the Merchant had found the Pearle of great price, the strength of his affection thereto took him off from all other things,
So when the Merchant had found the Pearl of great price, the strength of his affection thereto took him off from all other things,
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and carried him with an earnestnesse thereto:
and carried him with an earnestness thereto:
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So then the soule that prizeth Christ, hath received him with such greedinesse, as to think he can never have enough of him,
So then the soul that prizeth christ, hath received him with such greediness, as to think he can never have enough of him,
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and therefore he can neither take too much paines, nor be at too much cost for Christ;
and Therefore he can neither take too much pains, nor be At too much cost for christ;
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such a soule will run through thick and thin for Christ, and leap over all hinderances to get more of him:
such a soul will run through thick and thin for christ, and leap over all hindrances to get more of him:
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and this is the first signe of our prizing of Christ.
and this is the First Signen of our prizing of christ.
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The second mark shall be the temper of our soules when we have lost the sight and sense of Christ, after we have received him;
The second mark shall be the temper of our Souls when we have lost the sighed and sense of christ, After we have received him;
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for so it comes to passe very often, that the soule seems to have lost his Christ;
for so it comes to pass very often, that the soul seems to have lost his christ;
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and, to say truth, Christ hath just cause many times to hide himselfe from a soule;
and, to say truth, christ hath just cause many times to hide himself from a soul;
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as when the soule begins to set loose from him, which the soule is apt to doe after the heat of its first love is over;
as when the soul begins to Set lose from him, which the soul is apt to do After the heat of its First love is over;
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like as hungry and thirsty men set light by victuals when their hunger and thirst is killed and they filled;
like as hungry and thirsty men Set Light by victuals when their hunger and thirst is killed and they filled;
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in such a case, Christ doth like a tender Parent that finds his child regardlesse of him, leaving him to runne after this and that flower in the field, will hide himselfe and put his child in a feare that he hath left him to himselfe,
in such a case, christ does like a tender Parent that finds his child regardless of him, leaving him to run After this and that flower in the field, will hide himself and put his child in a Fear that he hath left him to himself,
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and he must shift for himselfe, which he cannot doe:
and he must shift for himself, which he cannot do:
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So dealt the Lord with David in Psal. 30.6, 7. The Sunne of God's favour was risen to a great hight,
So dealt the Lord with David in Psalm 30.6, 7. The Sun of God's favour was risen to a great hight,
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and shined so hot on him, as it warmed him to his very heart, so that he grew frolicke againe,
and shined so hight on him, as it warmed him to his very heart, so that he grew frolic again,
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and dreamt that this his merry world would last ever: He thought this Heaven would be alwayes cleere to him without clouds;
and dreamed that this his merry world would last ever: He Thought this Heaven would be always clear to him without Clouds;
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but his Sunne set even at noon-day to him:
but his Sun Set even At noonday to him:
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His frolicknesse was but against a storme which was at hand, for in the next words he addes, But thou didst bids thy face:
His frolicknesse was but against a storm which was At hand, for in the next words he adds, But thou didst bids thy face:
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Againe, we doe often make great clouds which doe eclipse the Sunne of righteousnesse to us, that we neither see him,
Again, we do often make great Clouds which do eclipse the Sun of righteousness to us, that we neither see him,
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nor feele any heat and warmth from him: These clouds are our iniquities, which make a seperation between him and us, Isa. 59.2.
nor feel any heat and warmth from him: These Clouds Are our iniquities, which make a separation between him and us, Isaiah 59.2.
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Now in this case when Christ hath given us the slip, and on the sudden hath conveyed himselfe from us, let us consider how our soules behave themselves,
Now in this case when christ hath given us the slip, and on the sudden hath conveyed himself from us, let us Consider how our Souls behave themselves,
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and by their behaviour now, we may know whether they prize Christ as they ought: David tels you he was troubled;
and by their behaviour now, we may know whither they prize christ as they ought: David tells you he was troubled;
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think not (Beloved) that he was troubled but a little, for he was fore troubled,
think not (beloved) that he was troubled but a little, for he was before troubled,
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as the word is translated in 1 Sam. 28.21. It is a terrible trouble, as the Word indeed fully signifies;
as the word is translated in 1 Sam. 28.21. It is a terrible trouble, as the Word indeed Fully signifies;
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for then it is with the soule, as it is with a man that hath lost a Jewell wherein all his wealth consisted;
for then it is with the soul, as it is with a man that hath lost a Jewel wherein all his wealth consisted;
c-acp cs pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1, c-acp pn31 vbz p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvn dt n1 c-crq d po31 n1 vvd;
(6) application (DIV2)
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O how is the poore man troubled!
Oh how is the poor man troubled!
uh q-crq vbz dt j n1 vvn!
(6) application (DIV2)
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how doth terrour and feare seize on him, that he quivers and shakes againe? how doth he hunt up and downe and seek every corner for it? he turnes all upside downe,
how does terror and Fear seize on him, that he quivers and shakes again? how does he hunt up and down and seek every corner for it? he turns all upside down,
q-crq vdz n1 cc n1 vvb p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vvz cc vvz av? q-crq vdz pns31 vvi a-acp cc a-acp cc vvi d n1 c-acp pn31? pns31 vvz d av a-acp,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and cannot be quiet till he hath it, for he knowes he is utterly undone if he find it not againe:
and cannot be quiet till he hath it, for he knows he is utterly undone if he find it not again:
cc vmbx vbi j-jn p-acp pns31 vhz pn31, c-acp pns31 vvz pns31 vbz av-j vvn cs pns31 vvb pn31 xx av:
(6) application (DIV2)
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so the soule that hath lost her Christ, her Pearle, is exceedingly troubled, and doth not rest contented with any thing till shee hath found him againe, shee must have Christ or else shee is undone for ever:
so the soul that hath lost her christ, her Pearl, is exceedingly troubled, and does not rest contented with any thing till she hath found him again, she must have christ or Else she is undone for ever:
av dt n1 cst vhz vvn pno31 np1, po31 n1, vbz av-vvg vvn, cc vdz xx n1 vvn p-acp d n1 c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31 av, pns31 vmb vhi np1 cc av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp av:
(6) application (DIV2)
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See this cleared by the example of the Spouse in Cant. 5.4, 5. you may see her rejoycing in Christ;
See this cleared by the Exampl of the Spouse in Cant 5.4, 5. you may see her rejoicing in christ;
vvb d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1 crd, crd pn22 vmb vvi pno31 vvg p-acp np1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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O how sweet is he to her! but in the sixt Verse you find her at a losse;
Oh how sweet is he to her! but in the sixt Verse you find her At a loss;
uh q-crq j vbz pns31 p-acp pno31! cc-acp p-acp dt ord n1 pn22 vvb pno31 p-acp dt n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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Her wel-beloved hath withdrawn himselfe and is gone from her; and mark (I pray you) how heavily shee takes it;
Her well-beloved hath withdrawn himself and is gone from her; and mark (I pray you) how heavily she Takes it;
po31 j vhz vvn px31 cc vbz vvn p-acp pno31; cc vvb (pns11 vvb pn22) q-crq av-j pns31 vvz pn31;
(6) application (DIV2)
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Her heart went with him, shee faints, shee laments, shee seeks him, shee cals him, shee enquires after him, shee goes to the Watch-men, the Ministers of the Gospell,
Her heart went with him, she faints, she laments, she seeks him, she calls him, she enquires After him, she Goes to the Watchmen, the Ministers of the Gospel,
po31 n1 vvd p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz pno31, pns31 vvz pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and to her Sisters, common Christians, to ask after him, shee cryes him in the streets, Did you see my beloved O when you see him tell him I am sicke of love;
and to her Sisters, Common Christians, to ask After him, she cries him in the streets, Did you see my Beloved O when you see him tell him I am sick of love;
cc p-acp po31 n2, j np1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, pns31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt n2, vdd pn22 vvi po11 j-vvn np1 c-crq pn22 vvb pno31 vvi pno31 pns11 vbm j pp-f n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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so strong was her love to him, that shee was sicke for him, and shee never left seeking him till shee found him, in chap. 6. ver. 7. where shee embraceth him againe.
so strong was her love to him, that she was sick for him, and she never left seeking him till she found him, in chap. 6. ver. 7. where she Embraceth him again.
av j vbds po31 n1 p-acp pno31, cst pns31 vbds j p-acp pno31, cc pns31 av-x vvd vvg pno31 c-acp pns31 vvd pno31, p-acp n1 crd fw-la. crd c-crq pns31 vvz pno31 av.
(6) application (DIV2)
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Thus it is with every poore soule that hath once had Christ, and Union and Communion with him,
Thus it is with every poor soul that hath once had christ, and union and Communion with him,
av pn31 vbz p-acp d j n1 cst vhz a-acp vhd np1, cc n1 cc n1 p-acp pno31,
(6) application (DIV2)
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when he doth hide himselfe therefrom; all the rattles and tinkling comforts of this world will not quiet him;
when he does hide himself therefrom; all the rattles and tinkling comforts of this world will not quiet him;
c-crq pns31 vdz vvi px31 av; d dt vvz cc j-vvg n2 pp-f d n1 vmb xx vvi pno31;
(6) application (DIV2)
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he must have his Christ, or else he cryes, Undone, Undone: As Rachel said, give me children or else I dye;
he must have his christ, or Else he cries, Undone, Undone: As Rachel said, give me children or Else I die;
pns31 vmb vhi po31 np1, cc av pns31 vvz, vvn, vvn: c-acp n1 vvd, vvb pno11 n2 cc av pns11 vvb;
(6) application (DIV2)
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so he cryes, O if you love me give me Christ, Christ, or else I dye, I dye eternally:
so he cries, Oh if you love me give me christ, christ, or Else I die, I die eternally:
av pns31 vvz, uh cs pn22 vvb pno11 vvi pno11 np1, np1, cc av pns11 vvb, pns11 vvb av-j:
(6) application (DIV2)
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If he meet not Christ in prayer, at a Sermon, at a Sacrament, in an Ordinance, how doth he hunt after his Christ? He seeks not for Christs,
If he meet not christ in prayer, At a Sermon, At a Sacrament, in an Ordinance, how does he hunt After his christ? He seeks not for Christ,
cs pns31 vvb xx np1 p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1, q-crq vdz pns31 vvi p-acp po31 np1? pns31 vvz xx p-acp npg1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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but for Christ himselfe, and therefore he could be content to goe a begging for Christ,
but for christ himself, and Therefore he could be content to go a begging for christ,
cc-acp p-acp np1 px31, cc av pns31 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg p-acp np1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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if Christ were in the fiery furnace, yea in hell, this soule that hath once had him, will be content to goe thither for him;
if christ were in the fiery furnace, yea in hell, this soul that hath once had him, will be content to go thither for him;
cs np1 vbdr p-acp dt j n1, uh p-acp n1, d n1 cst vhz a-acp vhn pno31, vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi av p-acp pno31;
(6) application (DIV2)
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so much is he troubled for Christ, as he thinks himselfe in hell already without him:
so much is he troubled for christ, as he thinks himself in hell already without him:
av d vbz pns31 vvn p-acp np1, c-acp pns31 vvz px31 p-acp n1 av p-acp pno31:
(6) application (DIV2)
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Let us now (Beloved) look home, and see whether we have at any time been thus troubled for our Christ;
Let us now (beloved) look home, and see whither we have At any time been thus troubled for our christ;
vvb pno12 av (vvn) vvb av-an, cc vvb cs pns12 vhb p-acp d n1 vbn av vvn p-acp po12 np1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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alas, have we not been much more troubled and terrified with the losse of a kind Husband, a loving Wife, a good child, a neere and deere friend,
alas, have we not been much more troubled and terrified with the loss of a kind Husband, a loving Wife, a good child, a near and deer friend,
uh, vhb pns12 xx vbn av-d av-dc j-vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, dt j-vvg n1, dt j n1, dt j cc j-jn n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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then for the losse of Christ? Have we not been more troubled at outward crosses,
then for the loss of christ? Have we not been more troubled At outward Crosses,
av p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? vhb pns12 xx vbn av-dc vvn p-acp j n2,
(6) application (DIV2)
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when the world hath frowned on us, then when our Christ hath turned away his face from us? Have we not been more inquisitive after our Gold and Silver,
when the world hath frowned on us, then when our christ hath turned away his face from us? Have we not been more inquisitive After our Gold and Silver,
c-crq dt n1 vhz vvn p-acp pno12, av c-crq po12 np1 vhz vvn av po31 n1 p-acp pno12? vhb pns12 xx vbn av-dc j p-acp po12 n1 cc n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and tooke more paines to regaine the same, then ever we did for a lost Christ? Thus if it have been with us,
and took more pains to regain the same, then ever we did for a lost christ? Thus if it have been with us,
cc vvd dc n2 pc-acp vvi dt d, av av pns12 vdd p-acp dt j-vvn np1? av cs pn31 vhb vbn p-acp pno12,
(6) application (DIV2)
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then Christ is not precious in our eyes;
then christ is not precious in our eyes;
cs np1 vbz xx j p-acp po12 n2;
(6) application (DIV2)
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for to such a soule as prizeth Christ truly, the losse of Christ is more to him,
for to such a soul as prizeth christ truly, the loss of christ is more to him,
c-acp p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vvz np1 av-j, dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz av-dc p-acp pno31,
(6) application (DIV2)
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then the losse of all Husbands, wives, children, friends, gold, silver, and what else is in the world of any worth and value in the eyes of men;
then the loss of all Husbands, wives, children, Friends, gold, silver, and what Else is in the world of any worth and valve in the eyes of men;
cs dt n1 pp-f d n2, n2, n2, n2, n1, n1, cc q-crq av vbz p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2;
(6) application (DIV2)
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and so you have a second marke to try your selves by.
and so you have a second mark to try your selves by.
cc av pn22 vhb dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp.
(6) application (DIV2)
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A third Token of our prizing Christ above all, is taken from the affection of such a soule to Christ,
A third Token of our prizing christ above all, is taken from the affection of such a soul to christ,
dt ord n1 pp-f po12 j-vvg np1 p-acp d, vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f d dt n1 p-acp np1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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after shee hath lost him and sought him, but he will not be found;
After she hath lost him and sought him, but he will not be found;
c-acp pns31 vhz vvn pno31 cc vvd pno31, cc-acp pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn;
(6) application (DIV2)
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for this you must know (Beloved) that when Christ is gone, he will stay his owne time;
for this you must know (beloved) that when christ is gone, he will stay his own time;
p-acp d pn22 vmb vvi (vvn) cst c-crq np1 vbz vvn, pns31 vmb vvi po31 d n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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like as the Father which hath hid himselfe from his child, will stay so long as he sees good,
like as the Father which hath hid himself from his child, will stay so long as he sees good,
av-j c-acp dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn px31 p-acp po31 n1, vmb vvi av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz j,
(6) application (DIV2)
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though his child cry never so loud, and call Father father never so often;
though his child cry never so loud, and call Father father never so often;
cs po31 n1 vvi av-x av j, cc vvb n1 n1 av-x av av;
(6) application (DIV2)
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so Christ when he hath withdrawne himselfe, will stay so long as he pleaseth, though the poor soule cry for him and to him never so much:
so christ when he hath withdrawn himself, will stay so long as he Pleases, though the poor soul cry for him and to him never so much:
av np1 c-crq pns31 vhz vvn px31, vmb vvi av av-j c-acp pns31 vvz, cs dt j n1 vvb p-acp pno31 cc p-acp pno31 av-x av av-d:
(6) application (DIV2)
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Now in this sad condition when Christ seems not to love the poor soul in any the lest measure,
Now in this sad condition when christ seems not to love the poor soul in any the lest measure,
av p-acp d j n1 c-crq np1 vvz xx pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp d dt ds n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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when he will not accept of any of her love tokens, but flings back prayers and performances, and will none of them;
when he will not accept of any of her love tokens, but flings back Prayers and performances, and will none of them;
c-crq pns31 vmb xx vvi pp-f d pp-f po31 n1 n2, cc-acp vvz av n2 cc n2, cc vmb pix pp-f pno32;
(6) application (DIV2)
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that soule which prizeth Christ above all, loves Christ still for all this; though Christ seem to forsake her, yet shee will not forsake Christ;
that soul which prizeth christ above all, loves christ still for all this; though christ seem to forsake her, yet she will not forsake christ;
d n1 r-crq vvz np1 p-acp d, vvz np1 av p-acp d d; cs np1 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31, av pns31 vmb xx vvi np1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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shee will not let her hold goe of him; shee will owne Christ, though Christ will not owne her;
she will not let her hold go of him; she will own christ, though christ will not own her;
pns31 vmb xx vvi pno31 vvi vvi pp-f pno31; pns31 vmb vvi np1, cs np1 vmb xx vvi pno31;
(6) application (DIV2)
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shee will tell Christ, I will love thee Christ, though thou wilt not love me;
she will tell christ, I will love thee christ, though thou wilt not love me;
pns31 vmb vvi np1, pns11 vmb vvi pno21 np1, cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno11;
(6) application (DIV2)
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I see worth in thee that thou shouldest be beloved, though thou seest no worth in me;
I see worth in thee that thou Shouldst be Beloved, though thou See no worth in me;
pns11 vvb n1 p-acp pno21 cst pns21 vmd2 vbi vvn, cs pns21 vv2 dx n1 p-acp pno11;
(6) application (DIV2)
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thou art the fairest of ten thousand, the most beautiful that ever I laid mine eye on, I cannot but love thee,thou art the Fairest of ten thousand, the most beautiful that ever I laid mine eye on, I cannot but love thee,
pns21 n1 dt js pp-f crd crd, dt av-ds j cst av pns11 vvd po11 n1 p-acp, pns11 vmbx p-acp vvi pno21,
(6) application (DIV2)
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though I am so black and deformed in thy sight, as thou wilt not love me;
though I am so black and deformed in thy sighed, as thou wilt not love me;
cs pns11 vbm av j-jn cc vvn p-acp po21 n1, c-acp pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno11;
(6) application (DIV2)
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thou art a good Husband, and blessed is that soule that getteth thee for her Husband:
thou art a good Husband, and blessed is that soul that gets thee for her Husband:
pns21 vb2r dt j n1, cc j-vvn vbz d n1 cst vvz pno21 p-acp po31 n1:
(6) application (DIV2)
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Ah my Christ, make me but as one of thy hired servants, if thou wilt not make me thy Spouse, or one of thy children:
Ah my christ, make me but as one of thy hired Servants, if thou wilt not make me thy Spouse, or one of thy children:
uh po11 np1, vvb pno11 p-acp p-acp crd pp-f po21 j-vvn n2, cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno11 po21 n1, cc crd pp-f po21 n2:
(6) application (DIV2)
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Such a soule will say to Christ, tell me my Christ why thou hast thus withdrawne thy selfe from me, let me know mine offence which I have committed against thee,
Such a soul will say to christ, tell me my christ why thou hast thus withdrawn thy self from me, let me know mine offence which I have committed against thee,
d dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp np1, vvb pno11 po11 np1 c-crq pns21 vh2 av vvn po21 n1 p-acp pno11, vvb pno11 vvi po11 n1 r-crq pns11 vhb vvn p-acp pno21,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and made thee thus to leave me;
and made thee thus to leave me;
cc vvd pno21 av pc-acp vvi pno11;
(6) application (DIV2)
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and if thou wilt have me I will goe to Hell to avenge my selfe on my selfe on my selfe for it:
and if thou wilt have me I will go to Hell to avenge my self on my self on my self for it:
cc cs pns21 vm2 vhi pno11 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp pn31:
(6) application (DIV2)
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I take it as a great favour that thou sufferest me to board with thy children,
I take it as a great favour that thou sufferest me to board with thy children,
pns11 vvb pn31 p-acp dt j n1 cst pns21 vv2 pno11 pc-acp vvi p-acp po21 n2,
(6) application (DIV2)
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though thou wilt not owne me as one of thine;
though thou wilt not own me as one of thine;
cs pns21 vm2 xx vvi pno11 p-acp crd pp-f png21;
(6) application (DIV2)
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it glads my heart to see the feast of fat things, the banquet of thy Ordinances which thou providest for thy people,
it glads my heart to see the feast of fat things, the banquet of thy Ordinances which thou providest for thy people,
pn31 vvz po11 n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f j n2, dt n1 pp-f po21 n2 r-crq pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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though I taste not the sweetnesse of them, I will not raile on thee in Hell,
though I taste not the sweetness of them, I will not rail on thee in Hell,
cs pns11 vvb xx dt n1 pp-f pno32, pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp pno21 p-acp n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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for thou art a good Christ, and I shall thank none but my foolish selfe for my losse of thee;
for thou art a good christ, and I shall thank none but my foolish self for my loss of thee;
c-acp pns21 vb2r dt j np1, cc pns11 vmb vvi pix cc-acp po11 j n1 p-acp po11 n1 pp-f pno21;
(6) application (DIV2)
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thus will the soule that prizeth Christ above all hold fast by Christ still, and clasp him in her affections,
thus will the soul that prizeth christ above all hold fast by christ still, and clasp him in her affections,
av vmb dt n1 cst vvz np1 p-acp d n1 av-j p-acp np1 av, cc vvb pno31 p-acp po31 n2,
(6) application (DIV2)
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though he seeme to neglect her altogether; this you may see evidently in David in such a condition;
though he seem to neglect her altogether; this you may see evidently in David in such a condition;
cs pns31 vvb pc-acp vvi pno31 av; d pn22 vmb vvi av-j p-acp np1 p-acp d dt n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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mark his words in Psal. 22.1, 2. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me,
mark his words in Psalm 22.1, 2. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me,
vvb po31 n2 p-acp np1 crd, crd po11 np1, po11 np1, q-crq vh2 pns21 vvn pno11,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and art so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? O my God I cry in the day time but thou hearest not,
and art so Far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? O my God I cry in the day time but thou Hearst not,
cc vb2r av av-j p-acp vvg pno11, cc p-acp dt n2 pp-f po11 n-vvg? sy po11 np1 pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 n1 cc-acp pns21 vv2 xx,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and in the night season I am not silent: and in the night season I am not silent:
cc p-acp dt n1 n1 pns11 vbm xx j:
(6) application (DIV2)
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wherein you have David to his owne sense in a lost condition, because he had lost his God:
wherein you have David to his own sense in a lost condition, Because he had lost his God:
c-crq pn22 vhb np1 p-acp po31 d n1 p-acp dt j-vvn n1, c-acp pns31 vhd vvn po31 n1:
(6) application (DIV2)
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and three things are observable in his words:
and three things Are observable in his words:
cc crd n2 vbr j p-acp po31 n2:
(6) application (DIV2)
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First, the great anguish and griefe of his heart, which appeares by the loudnesse of his complaint, and the continuance thereof;
First, the great anguish and grief of his heart, which appears by the loudness of his complaint, and the Continuance thereof;
ord, dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f po31 n1, r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 av;
(6) application (DIV2)
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He roares, he cries day and night for his God.
He roars, he cries day and night for his God.
pns31 vvz, pns31 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp po31 n1.
(6) application (DIV2)
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540
Secondly, and yet God seems to him to stop both his eares, he will not heare him, he makes him no answer,
Secondly, and yet God seems to him to stop both his ears, he will not hear him, he makes him no answer,
ord, cc av np1 vvz p-acp pno31 pc-acp vvi d po31 n2, pns31 vmb xx vvi pno31, pns31 vvz pno31 dx n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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but lets him goe on roaring and crying for and after him:
but lets him go on roaring and crying for and After him:
cc-acp vvz pno31 vvi p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp cc p-acp pno31:
(6) application (DIV2)
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542
And for all this in the third place mark how the good soule cleaves fast to God;
And for all this in the third place mark how the good soul cleaves fast to God;
cc p-acp d d p-acp dt ord n1 vvb c-crq dt j n1 vvz av-j p-acp np1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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543
he will have God to be his God still, though God seems to reject him out of the number of his people;
he will have God to be his God still, though God seems to reject him out of the number of his people;
pns31 vmb vhi n1 pc-acp vbi po31 n1 av, cs np1 vvz pc-acp vvi pno31 av pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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and this is apparent by his calling God his God, saying, My God, and that not once,
and this is apparent by his calling God his God, saying, My God, and that not once,
cc d vbz j p-acp po31 n1 np1 po31 n1, vvg, po11 np1, cc cst xx a-acp,
(6) application (DIV2)
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but againe and againe, my God. Truly they are the words of a saving faith that prizeth the Lord above all,
but again and again, my God. Truly they Are the words of a Saving faith that prizeth the Lord above all,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and therefore will by no tentation be beaten off from him;
and Therefore will by no tentation be beaten off from him;
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but where this high esteeme of him is not, there you shall find the quite contrary;
but where this high esteem of him is not, there you shall find the quite contrary;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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as between two men that have no great estimation of each other, if one slight the other, he shall be slighted as much againe;
as between two men that have no great estimation of each other, if one slight the other, he shall be slighted as much again;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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so when the soule prizeth not Christ, if he cast it off, that is, bring it into judgement, crosses and losses, that soul will cast off Christ and his service:
so when the soul prizeth not christ, if he cast it off, that is, bring it into judgement, Crosses and losses, that soul will cast off christ and his service:
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(6) application (DIV2)
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All frownes drive this soule off from Christ;
All frowns drive this soul off from christ;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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for this soul loves Christs more then Christ himselfe, and when Christ wil let her have no more of his Love-tokens he shall have no more of her love;
for this soul loves Christ more then christ himself, and when christ will let her have no more of his Love-tokens he shall have no more of her love;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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then as they said of David, who is the sonne of Jesse? so they of Christ, who is this Jesus? is he not the Carpenters sonne? and with that wicked King, This evill commeth of the Lord,
then as they said of David, who is the son of Jesse? so they of christ, who is this jesus? is he not the Carpenters son? and with that wicked King, This evil comes of the Lord,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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why should I wait for the Lord any longer? 2 Kin. 6.33. This springs from that bitter root of undervaluing the Lord and overvaluing our selves;why should I wait for the Lord any longer? 2 Kin. 6.33. This springs from that bitter root of undervaluing the Lord and overvaluing our selves;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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but where there is a true esteeme of God, there is this waiting and seeking spirit, as in Micah 7.7.
but where there is a true esteem of God, there is this waiting and seeking Spirit, as in micah 7.7.
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(6) application (DIV2)
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the Church of God sayth, I will looke unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God (mark that) will heare me: Beloved, let us aske our selves this question, in these dark times wherein our Sunne seems to be setting,
the Church of God say, I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation, my God (mark that) will hear me: beloved, let us ask our selves this question, in these dark times wherein our Sun seems to be setting,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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for the wild beasts of all sorts, that prey on God's servants and his truth, come apace out of their Dens,
for the wild beasts of all sorts, that prey on God's Servants and his truth, come apace out of their Dens,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and we have fasted and prayed many times, many and great cryes have we made to our God for his returne, and yet he answers not;
and we have fasted and prayed many times, many and great cries have we made to our God for his return, and yet he answers not;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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how is it now with our hearts? how stand they affected towards God? doth his absence coole our affection to him? doth his delay of answer dishearten us from calling to him? doe we set loose from him,
how is it now with our hearts? how stand they affected towards God? does his absence cool our affection to him? does his Delay of answer dishearten us from calling to him? do we Set lose from him,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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because we see him setting loose from us? then we never loved nor prized him as we ought:
Because we see him setting lose from us? then we never loved nor prized him as we ought:
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(6) application (DIV2)
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But if his going from us make us runne after him, if the sense of his losse quicken our love to him,
But if his going from us make us run After him, if the sense of his loss quicken our love to him,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and the lesse he seems to heare the louder we cry, and never give over night nor day,
and the less he seems to hear the Louder we cry, and never give over night nor day,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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then we doe prize him above all; and so you have the third rule of tryall. A fourth may be this;
then we do prize him above all; and so you have the third Rule of trial. A fourth may be this;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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the soule that prizeth Christ sets him uppermost, as in his thoughts so in his actions, he is the top-end of them all: He doth all for Christ;
the soul that prizeth christ sets him uppermost, as in his thoughts so in his actions, he is the top-end of them all: He does all for christ;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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as all Rivers run unto the Ocean from whence they first came, so all the actions of a Christ-prizing soule run wholy to Christ as they came from him;
as all rivers run unto the Ocean from whence they First Come, so all the actions of a Christ-prizing soul run wholly to christ as they Come from him;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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all this soules note is, Christ must be obeyed, Christ must be pleased, Christ must be honoured;
all this Souls note is, christ must be obeyed, christ must be pleased, christ must be honoured;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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Jewels, Plate, and such like precious things are set in some eminent & pespicuous place, that they may be seen;
Jewels, Plate, and such like precious things Are Set in Some eminent & pespicuous place, that they may be seen;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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so he that prizeth Christ, holds him forth in his words and deeds to be seen of all men;
so he that prizeth christ, holds him forth in his words and Deeds to be seen of all men;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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in a word, this soule takes Christ for his Master, so that Christ is first and last to him;
in a word, this soul Takes christ for his Master, so that christ is First and last to him;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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first, as his Commander, and last as his End; he doth all by his word and to his glory;
First, as his Commander, and last as his End; he does all by his word and to his glory;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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for indeed he knowes Christ is the best Master; there is never such another: He is the wisest, most able to direct;
for indeed he knows christ is the best Master; there is never such Another: He is the Wisest, most able to Direct;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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the strongest, most able to protect, and the freest of all to his servants;
the Strongest, most able to Pact, and the Freest of all to his Servants;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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if they ask any thing of him, which is for their good, he denies them not;
if they ask any thing of him, which is for their good, he Denies them not;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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he gives the best wages and the fairest livery too, for it is even the same cloth that himselfe weares of,
he gives the best wages and the Fairest livery too, for it is even the same cloth that himself wears of,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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so that God his Father sees but little difference betwixt Master and Servant.
so that God his Father sees but little difference betwixt Master and Servant.
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(6) application (DIV2)
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But happily some poore soule will say, alas, wooe's me, I thought I had prized Christ aright,
But happily Some poor soul will say, alas, woo's me, I Thought I had prized christ aright,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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but now I see I doe not, for I find other things mixt with Christ, Christ is not my only mover.
but now I see I do not, for I find other things mixed with christ, christ is not my only mover.
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(6) application (DIV2)
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A weak soule will stumble, and may fall at a little stone in its way, such as this is,
A weak soul will Stumble, and may fallen At a little stone in its Way, such as this is,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and therefore I must take it up and remove it;
and Therefore I must take it up and remove it;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and so to doe, I must entreat the poore soule that hath stumbled at this signe, to consider what is the first Wheele that moves in his actions;
and so to do, I must entreat the poor soul that hath stumbled At this Signen, to Consider what is the First Wheel that moves in his actions;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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let him find out the (primum mobile) first mover, for he it is that gives the denomination to this act,
let him find out the (primum mobile) First mover, for he it is that gives the denomination to this act,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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though many other things fall in with it by the way:
though many other things fallen in with it by the Way:
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(6) application (DIV2)
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If love of Christ be the first Wheele that moves, then though other wheeles may move together with him,
If love of christ be the First Wheel that moves, then though other wheels may move together with him,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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yet he is thy Master, thy head and Jewell;
yet he is thy Master, thy head and Jewel;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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like as a jurney to London is so called, because a desire to see that famous City,
like as a journey to London is so called, Because a desire to see that famous city,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and an intent to goe thereunto, moved first to the setting forth thereon, though by the way a man doe many other businesses;
and an intent to go thereunto, moved First to the setting forth thereon, though by the Way a man do many other businesses;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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so our actions may be truly said to be for Christ, if our love of,
so our actions may be truly said to be for christ, if our love of,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and obedience to him first moved us thereunto, though by the way we see and meet with many conveniences to our selves.
and Obedience to him First moved us thereunto, though by the Way we see and meet with many conveniences to our selves.
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(6) application (DIV2)
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My Beloved, the doing of duty is compared to sowing of Corne, Eccl. 11.6. and Jer. 4.4. Gal. 6.8. The sower soweth the purest seed he can, to have pure Corne againe, and yet the purest will have husks if not other soyle;
My beloved, the doing of duty is compared to sowing of Corn, Ecclesiastes 11.6. and Jer. 4.4. Gal. 6.8. The sour Soweth the Purest seed he can, to have pure Corn again, and yet the Purest will have husks if not other soil;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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so when a soule doth duty, he would doe it as purely, as cleanly as he can,
so when a soul does duty, he would do it as purely, as cleanly as he can,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and yet thou findest some husks cleaving thereto, a husk of pride, ostentation, self-seeking, &c. In this case you must sift your heart over, till you find out the first mover, thy first intent and purpose in the same,
and yet thou Findest Some husks cleaving thereto, a husk of pride, ostentation, self-seeking, etc. In this case you must sift your heart over, till you find out the First mover, thy First intent and purpose in the same,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and if Christ were that, then is he thy Master;
and if christ were that, then is he thy Master;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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but if he were not first, but the second, then he is none of thy Master:
but if he were not First, but the second, then he is none of thy Master:
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(6) application (DIV2)
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Divide the ends of thy action, and then see if thou wouldst have done it, if there had beene none but Cstrist as thy end;
Divide the ends of thy actium, and then see if thou Wouldst have done it, if there had been none but Christ as thy end;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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many men in these dayes have done much in shew for Christ and his Cause;
many men in these days have done much in show for christ and his Cause;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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but that they may not delude their owne soules, let them examine what was that which first set them on worke,
but that they may not delude their own Souls, let them examine what was that which First Set them on work,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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whether it were Christ, or any by-self-ends, as profit, crenit, &c. let them consider whether they could goe an end with the good work they have begun,
whither it were christ, or any by-self-ends, as profit, crenit, etc. let them Consider whither they could go an end with the good work they have begun,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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if that profit, credit, &c. faile therefrom:
if that profit, credit, etc. fail therefrom:
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(6) application (DIV2)
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Beloved, this will tell us the truth concerning our actions which we say are for Christ;
beloved, this will tell us the truth Concerning our actions which we say Are for christ;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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to whom bring we forth? if to Christ, then he is our Master;
to whom bring we forth? if to christ, then he is our Master;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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but if to our selves, all we doe is voyd of goodnesse and worth in his account, Hos. 10.1. Fiftly, he that prizeth Christ above all, can and will part with all for him;
but if to our selves, all we do is void of Goodness and worth in his account, Hos. 10.1. Fifty, he that prizeth christ above all, can and will part with all for him;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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this may seeme a riddle to a carnall heart, but the beleeving soule can both read it and doe it:
this may seem a riddle to a carnal heart, but the believing soul can both read it and do it:
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(6) application (DIV2)
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That in Mat. 13.45, 46. makes it cleere: Every may that comes into the world is a Merchant for something or other;
That in Mathew 13.45, 46. makes it clear: Every may that comes into the world is a Merchant for something or other;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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some trade for profit, some for credit, others for pleasure;
Some trade for profit, Some for credit, Others for pleasure;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and truly these three take up the imploymenss of all men before conversion, because they know of no better commodities;
and truly these three take up the imploymenss of all men before conversion, Because they know of no better commodities;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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but when a man is converted, his eyes are enlightned to see the vanity and emptinesse of them,
but when a man is converted, his eyes Are enlightened to see the vanity and emptiness of them,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and the excellency of Christ, and thereupon he leaves off his old trade, and now trafiques onely for Christ,
and the excellency of christ, and thereupon he leaves off his old trade, and now trafiques only for christ,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and for him he parts with all that cannot stand with him, or his having of him;
and for him he parts with all that cannot stand with him, or his having of him;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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his affections are tooke off from all things here below, and set on things above; Christ is all in all in his eye;
his affections Are took off from all things Here below, and Set on things above; christ is all in all in his eye;
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and therefore if Christ will have his Husband, Wife, Isaac, he shall;
and Therefore if christ will have his Husband, Wife, Isaac, he shall;
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if Christ will have his Goods, his Liberty, yea, and life too, he shall, and he will thank Christ also for accepting of them;
if christ will have his Goods, his Liberty, yea, and life too, he shall, and he will thank christ also for accepting of them;
cs np1 vmb vhi po31 n2-j, po31 n1, uh, cc n1 av, pns31 vmb, cc pns31 vmb vvi np1 av p-acp vvg pp-f pno32;
(6) application (DIV2)
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he will rejoyce (with the Apostles in Acts 5.41.) that he was accounted worthy to suffer for his Christ;
he will rejoice (with the Apostles in Acts 5.41.) that he was accounted worthy to suffer for his christ;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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so did the beleeving Hebrewes take the spoyling of their goods (for Christ) joyfully, Heb. 10.34. These are spoyling times, wherein happily some of you here have suffered for Christ, and in the defence of his cause;
so did the believing Hebrews take the spoiling of their goods (for christ) joyfully, Hebrew 10.34. These Are spoiling times, wherein happily Some of you Here have suffered for christ, and in the defence of his cause;
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how doe you take the plundering of your goods by sea, or by land for Christ's sake? doe you rejoyce at it,
how do you take the plundering of your goods by sea, or by land for Christ's sake? do you rejoice At it,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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or doe you murmure and repine? is it a griefe and a vexation to you? then thou prizest thy goods above Christ,
or do you murmur and repine? is it a grief and a vexation to you? then thou prizest thy goods above christ,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and hast indeed no saving grace in thee. Sixtly, he that prizeth Christ aright, highly esteemes all that doth but smell of Christ;
and hast indeed no Saving grace in thee. Sixty, he that prizeth christ aright, highly esteems all that does but smell of christ;
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if any thing look but toward Christ, as having the least relation to him, such a soule will make exceeding much thereof:
if any thing look but towards christ, as having the least Relation to him, such a soul will make exceeding much thereof:
cs d n1 vvb p-acp p-acp np1, c-acp vhg dt ds n1 p-acp pno31, d dt n1 vmb vvi vvg d av:
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If any of you have a noble friend that you highly reverence and esteeme, you will bid welcome and give free entertainment to the meanest of his followers;
If any of you have a noble friend that you highly Reverence and esteem, you will bid welcome and give free entertainment to the Meanest of his followers;
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so if you prize Christ as you ought, you wil not shut out of doors and that belongs to him,
so if you prize christ as you ought, you will not shut out of doors and that belongs to him,
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but in it shall come, and be bid heartily welcome for his Masters sake as well,
but in it shall come, and be bid heartily welcome for his Masters sake as well,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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yea more then for its owne;
yea more then for its own;
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yet for its owne sake too, because such a soule sees an excellency in every thing that is Christs and hath a dependency on him;
yet for its own sake too, Because such a soul sees an excellency in every thing that is Christ and hath a dependency on him;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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for as when a servant is bound Apprentice, his Master then discovers to him the mystery of his trade, the worth and price of every commodity he deales in;
for as when a servant is bound Apprentice, his Master then discovers to him the mystery of his trade, the worth and price of every commodity he deals in;
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so when a soule hath given up it selfe to Christ, he teacheth him the mystery of godlinesse, his trade,
so when a soul hath given up it self to christ, he Teaches him the mystery of godliness, his trade,
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and the worth of every spirituall commodity, so that such a soule knowes what a Sabbath is worth, what a Sacrament is worth, what a good Sermon is worth, what a poore Saint is worth, &c. I.
and the worth of every spiritual commodity, so that such a soul knows what a Sabbath is worth, what a Sacrament is worth, what a good Sermon is worth, what a poor Saint is worth, etc. I.
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As for the Sabbath that will be a delight to such a soule as prizeth Christ,
As for the Sabbath that will be a delight to such a soul as prizeth christ,
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and it will be honourable in his sight because it is Christ's day, and he loves it for Christ's sakes because it is a day of Christ's appearing to his holy ones;
and it will be honourable in his sighed Because it is Christ's day, and he loves it for Christ's sakes Because it is a day of Christ's appearing to his holy ones;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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like as you see amongst earthly Kings and Princes, they have their set festivall times wherein they shew themselves to their people, bestowing upon them great largesses, throwing among them plenty of gold and silver;
like as you see among earthly Kings and Princes, they have their Set festival times wherein they show themselves to their people, bestowing upon them great largesses, throwing among them plenty of gold and silver;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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so the King of Kings, and Lord of Lord hath his owne appointed day, which is now the first of the seven, which he hath set apart therein to manifest himselfe to his chosen ones,
so the King of Kings, and Lord of Lord hath his own appointed day, which is now the First of the seven, which he hath Set apart therein to manifest himself to his chosen ones,
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and bestow his grace on them in a more abundant measure, then at other times, as is evident from Exod. 31.13. such a soule therefore as prizeth Christ, prizeth the Sabbath highly, because he shall meet Christ then according to his promise in his Ordinances:
and bestow his grace on them in a more abundant measure, then At other times, as is evident from Exod 31.13. such a soul Therefore as prizeth christ, prizeth the Sabbath highly, Because he shall meet christ then according to his promise in his Ordinances:
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Truly Beloved, if any of you prize not the day of the Lord, you doe not prize the Lord of the day,
Truly beloved, if any of you prize not the day of the Lord, you do not prize the Lord of the day,
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neither have you any saving grace in you.
neither have you any Saving grace in you.
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II. The Word of Christ is very precious to such a soule, for it is to him the lively picture of his Beloved;
II The Word of christ is very precious to such a soul, for it is to him the lively picture of his beloved;
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he is much in hearing and reading of it, because of his love to Christ, who lies wrapt up therein;
he is much in hearing and reading of it, Because of his love to christ, who lies wrapped up therein;
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that he may conferre with his Christ, and behold the beauty of his Christ;
that he may confer with his christ, and behold the beauty of his christ;
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when friends are parted, they love to hear of one another, and their Letters are much set by for that purpose;
when Friends Are parted, they love to hear of one Another, and their Letters Are much Set by for that purpose;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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so the soule that accounteth Christ his best friend, loves to heare of Christ now in his absence,
so the soul that accounteth christ his best friend, loves to hear of christ now in his absence,
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and therefore he reads his Love-letter to him, peruseth it often, for so Christ hath bid him to search the Scriptures, because they testifie of him;
and Therefore he reads his Love-letter to him, peruseth it often, for so christ hath bid him to search the Scriptures, Because they testify of him;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and as he loves to read Christ in his Word; so to heare Christ preached out of his Word;
and as he loves to read christ in his Word; so to hear christ preached out of his Word;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and truly he prizeth Christ preached more then Christ read, because there is usually more in the former then in the latter, more of the life,
and truly he prizeth christ preached more then christ read, Because there is usually more in the former then in the latter, more of the life,
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and light, and quickning power of Christ;
and Light, and quickening power of christ;
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and what hath most of Christ, hath most of this soules love, because he loves and prizeth Christ most of all;
and what hath most of christ, hath most of this Souls love, Because he loves and prizeth christ most of all;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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is there any here that slights the reading or hearing of the Word of Christ, that soule prizeth not Christ;
is there any Here that slights the reading or hearing of the Word of christ, that soul prizeth not christ;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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for such a soule as prizeth Christ, will delight therein, yea and to have it dwell richly in him, he looks at it, for such a soul as prizeth christ, will delight therein, yea and to have it dwell richly in him, he looks At it,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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as a rich Word, because his Pearle is treasured up therein. III. The Sacraments are precious to him;
as a rich Word, Because his Pearl is treasured up therein. III. The Sacraments Are precious to him;
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each Sacrament is to him a rich Cabinet, because his Jewell Christ crucified is in it:
each Sacrament is to him a rich Cabinet, Because his Jewel christ Crucified is in it:
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A Diamond is rich in it selfe, but when cut most precious;
A Diamond is rich in it self, but when Cut most precious;
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and so Christ most precious to a soule that hath saving grace, because cut, and indeed cut with the sense of his Fathers wrath for his sake;
and so christ most precious to a soul that hath Saving grace, Because Cut, and indeed Cut with the sense of his Father's wrath for his sake;
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truly he had beene of little price to us if not so cut; and therefore Paul saith, he was determined not to know any thing but Jesus Christ, and him crucified;
truly he had been of little price to us if not so Cut; and Therefore Paul Says, he was determined not to know any thing but jesus christ, and him Crucified;
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marke, and him crucified, as if therein lay the excellency of Christ to a poore soule:
mark, and him Crucified, as if therein lay the excellency of christ to a poor soul:
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Now his crucifying is lively represented in both Sacraments, and therefore the soule that prizeth Christ, prizeth both;
Now his crucifying is lively represented in both Sacraments, and Therefore the soul that prizeth christ, prizeth both;
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he loves the Sacrament of Baptisme, and to see it duly administred, because it recals to him the benefit of shedding his blood, the washing away of his sinnes:
he loves the Sacrament of Baptism, and to see it duly administered, Because it recalls to him the benefit of shedding his blood, the washing away of his Sins:
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The Sacrament of his Supper he loves, because therein he feeds on his Christ, and finding his daily want of sustainance from him, his desire is often to be at that spirituall Feast, according to Christ's direction of often receiving it by the hand of his Apostle Paul, 1 Cor. 11.26.
The Sacrament of his Supper he loves, Because therein he feeds on his christ, and finding his daily want of sustainance from him, his desire is often to be At that spiritual Feast, according to Christ's direction of often receiving it by the hand of his Apostle Paul, 1 Cor. 11.26.
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(6) application (DIV2)
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And indeed Christ at his departure hence, left this as a speciall token of his love to be remembred of us thereby, Luke 22.19. which makes it the more precious to a soule that prizeth Christ above all, such therefore as neglect and undervalue any of the Sacraments, despise Christ the Author and giver of them.
And indeed christ At his departure hence, left this as a special token of his love to be remembered of us thereby, Lycia 22.19. which makes it the more precious to a soul that prizeth christ above all, such Therefore as neglect and undervalue any of the Sacraments, despise christ the Author and giver of them.
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(6) application (DIV2)
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IV. Lastly, the soule that prizeth Christ above all, prizeth the poorest man or worman who is rich in Christ;
IV. Lastly, the soul that prizeth christ above all, prizeth the Poorest man or worman who is rich in christ;
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and good reason, for God himselfe prizeth such;
and good reason, for God himself prizeth such;
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doth not James say, hearken my beloved Brethren, hath not God chosen the poore of this world, rich in faith? &c. Now they that be rich in faith, are rich in Christ,
does not James say, harken my Beloved Brothers, hath not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith? etc. Now they that be rich in faith, Are rich in christ,
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for so much faith so much Christ;
for so much faith so much christ;
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the Apostle James reproves in the beginning of that chapter, the preferring of rich worldlings before poore christians, which shewes you that saving grace prizeth the poorest soule that hath Christ before the greatest King and Emperour,
the Apostle James reproves in the beginning of that chapter, the preferring of rich worldlings before poor Christians, which shows you that Saving grace prizeth the Poorest soul that hath christ before the greatest King and Emperor,
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for such a soule is heire to a greater Kingdome;
for such a soul is heir to a greater Kingdom;
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is a precious Stone the worse because not set in Gold? is Christ this Jewell the lesse worse to thee because wrapt up in a leatherne Jacket,
is a precious Stone the Worse Because not Set in Gold? is christ this Jewel the less Worse to thee Because wrapped up in a leathern Jacket,
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or a threed-bare coat? Surely then thou judgest of Christ by the out-side, and judgest falsly of him, thou neither knowest no• prizest him aright:
or a threadbare coat? Surely then thou Judges of christ by the outside, and Judges falsely of him, thou neither Knowest no• prizest him aright:
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(6) application (DIV2)
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Is there any here that prize and preferre i• their hearts and outward respects, the great rich men of this world more then a poore soule rich in Christ? that soule doth not priz• Christ as he ought;
Is there any Here that prize and prefer i• their hearts and outward respects, the great rich men of this world more then a poor soul rich in christ? that soul does not priz• christ as he ought;
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is there any here that delight more in the society & company of such persons as are drest up with gold Rings, silk Gowns, more then in Christ attired in a russet coat? that soule prizeth not Christ above all,
is there any Here that delight more in the society & company of such Persons as Are dressed up with gold Rings, silk Gowns, more then in christ attired in a russet coat? that soul prizeth not christ above all,
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neither hath saving grace in his heart.
neither hath Saving grace in his heart.
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A seventh rule of tryall of our prizing Christ above all is this a not-envying the men of this world, their abundance of Gold and Silver, houses, lands, honours, preferments,
A seventh Rule of trial of our prizing christ above all is this a not-envying the men of this world, their abundance of Gold and Silver, houses, Lands, honours, preferments,
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and such like knacks for to such a soule as prizeth Christ above all, the world is crucified and dead, Gal. 6.14.
and such like knacks for to such a soul as prizeth christ above all, the world is Crucified and dead, Gal. 6.14.
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And he looks at the rich men as the heirs and executors thereof;
And he looks At the rich men as the Heirs and Executors thereof;
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and they indeed rejoyce and pride themselves much in their large Inventories, but a Christ-prizing soule pitties their poore and miserable condition, which is comming on them,
and they indeed rejoice and pride themselves much in their large Inventories, but a Christ-prizing soul pities their poor and miserable condition, which is coming on them,
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for when death comes, he strips them of all;
for when death comes, he strips them of all;
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if their supposed riches take not their leave of them before (which many times they doe, by making themselves wings) yet they can accompany them no farther then to the holes mouth, and then how naked are they in the sight of this soul? who saith thus to himselfe;
if their supposed riches take not their leave of them before (which many times they do, by making themselves wings) yet they can accompany them no farther then to the holes Mouth, and then how naked Are they in the sighed of this soul? who Says thus to himself;
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Fret not at their prosperity for they shall soone be cut downe like the grasse, and wither as the green hearb; Fret not At their Prosperity for they shall soon be Cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb;
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they shall leave all behind them, but thou shalt carry thy treasure, or rather thy treasure and Treasurer Christ, shall carry thee hence to a better place, to a place of eternall happinesse, when they goe downe to the pit of endlesse misery.
they shall leave all behind them, but thou shalt carry thy treasure, or rather thy treasure and Treasurer christ, shall carry thee hence to a better place, to a place of Eternal happiness, when they go down to the pit of endless misery.
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Finally, the soule that prizeth above all, will still be labouring to win others to Christ:
Finally, the soul that prizeth above all, will still be labouring to win Others to christ:
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Beloved, I pray mark the difference betweene a soule rich in Christ, and a man rich in this world:
beloved, I pray mark the difference between a soul rich in christ, and a man rich in this world:
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The rich worldling he would be rich alone, Eccles. 5.8. he would have all the world to himselfe alone if he could;
The rich worldling he would be rich alone, Eccles. 5.8. he would have all the world to himself alone if he could;
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but he that is rich in Christ, would faine have others as rich as himselfe;
but he that is rich in christ, would feign have Others as rich as himself;
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our Apostle's example makes it plaine, saying to Agrippa; I would to God not onely thou,
our Apostle's Exampl makes it plain, saying to Agrippa; I would to God not only thou,
po12 ng1 n1 vvz pn31 j, vvg p-acp np1; pns11 vmd p-acp np1 xx av-j pns21,
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but also all that heare me this day, were both almost and altogether such as I am, except these bonds, Acts 26.29.but also all that hear me this day, were both almost and altogether such as I am, except these bonds, Acts 26.29.
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Marke the large extent of his desire in this kind, in two particulars: First, he did wish all men this Christ of his;
Mark the large extent of his desire in this kind, in two particulars: First, he did wish all men this christ of his;
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and secondly, as large a measure of Christ as he had himselfe; every soule that prizeth Christ is still motioning of him to others;
and secondly, as large a measure of christ as he had himself; every soul that prizeth christ is still motioning of him to Others;
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he would make a match between Christ and his Wife, and shee between Christ and her Husband,
he would make a match between christ and his Wife, and she between christ and her Husband,
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and both would faine hang this their Jewell on their children to adorne them in God's fight:
and both would feign hang this their Jewel on their children to adorn them in God's fight:
cc d vmd av-j vvi d po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp npg1 n1:
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They labour to kindle in their friends a love of Christ, and therefore in their company they are still praising of Christ, and setting forth his excellencies;
They labour to kindle in their Friends a love of christ, and Therefore in their company they Are still praising of christ, and setting forth his excellencies;
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look you, say they, is not Christ a lovely Christ, the fairest of ten thousand? you never saw such a beauty as his is;
look you, say they, is not christ a lovely christ, the Fairest of ten thousand? you never saw such a beauty as his is;
vvb pn22, vvb pns32, vbz xx np1 dt j np1, dt js pp-f crd crd? pn22 av-x vvd d dt n1 p-acp po31 vbz;
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he is a loving Christ that will not see thee want, he will be tender over thee in all thy sicknesses and distresses, he will comfort thee at thy heart when none else can;
he is a loving christ that will not see thee want, he will be tender over thee in all thy Sicknesses and Distresses, he will Comfort thee At thy heart when none Else can;
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he is a rich Christ, get him for thy Spouse, and thou art provided for ever:
he is a rich christ, get him for thy Spouse, and thou art provided for ever:
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Thus will such a soule as prizeth Christ be wooing others to Christ;
Thus will such a soul as prizeth christ be wooing Others to christ;
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he would not goe to Heaven alone, for he knowes it is not there as it is here;
he would not go to Heaven alone, for he knows it is not there as it is Here;
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but there as the more the merrier, so the beteer cheere too;
but there as the more the merrier, so the beteer cheer too;
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and that he shall not have the lesse, but the more, by bringing in others to be sharers with him in his Christ;
and that he shall not have the less, but the more, by bringing in Others to be sharers with him in his christ;
cc cst pns31 vmb xx vhi dt av-dc, cc-acp dt av-dc, p-acp vvg p-acp n2-jn pc-acp vbi n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 np1;
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Christ multiplies to such a soule as thus divides him to others;
christ multiplies to such a soul as thus divides him to Others;
np1 vvz p-acp d dt n1 c-acp av vvz pno31 p-acp n2-jn;
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and therefore the soule that prizeth Christ, labours all he can to draw other unto Christ;
and Therefore the soul that prizeth christ, labours all he can to draw other unto christ;
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and beside, he knowes it is an honour to Christ to have many servants attending him,
and beside, he knows it is an honour to christ to have many Servants attending him,
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and this prevailes exceedingly with the soule which doth all to the glory of Christ.
and this prevails exceedingly with the soul which does all to the glory of christ.
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Thus having finished the tryall of the first part of the Question in hand, whether we prize Christ above all things, we come to exmine
Thus having finished the trial of the First part of the Question in hand, whither we prize christ above all things, we come to exmine
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The second part, whether we prize Christ above all both for Justification and Sanctification. First for Justification, and for this take these two Rules.
The second part, whither we prize christ above all both for Justification and Sanctification. First for Justification, and for this take these two Rules.
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First, examine thine owne heart, whether thou thinkest thy person is accepted in God's sight for thy performances,
First, examine thine own heart, whither thou Thinkest thy person is accepted in God's sighed for thy performances,
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whether they prevaile in thy account with God, to prize thee more then others:
whither they prevail in thy account with God, to prize thee more then Others:
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Thus did the proud Pharisee conceive, and therefore he was so bold as to thank God that he was not as this man, the poore Publican;
Thus did the proud Pharisee conceive, and Therefore he was so bold as to thank God that he was not as this man, the poor Publican;
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but a soule that prizeth Christ-above all, looks at all those Pharisaicall Robes of legall righteousnesse in this point but as ragges,
but a soul that prizeth Christ-above all, looks At all those Pharisaical Robes of Legal righteousness in this point but as rags,
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yea as filthy ragges, and therefore he puls them over his ears, and by no meanes would be found of God in them;
yea as filthy rags, and Therefore he puls them over his ears, and by no means would be found of God in them;
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onely Christ's righteousnesse is the Robe that he would have to goe in before God: He looks at the Lord Jesus as the onely Garment that can please God's sight,
only Christ's righteousness is the Robe that he would have to go in before God: He looks At the Lord jesus as the only Garment that can please God's sighed,
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and therefore he labours every day to put him on more and more;
and Therefore he labours every day to put him on more and more;
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if therefore thou pridest thy selfe in, and deckest thy selfe up with thine owne righteousnesse, thou prizest not Christ at all for Justification.
if Therefore thou pridest thy self in, and deckest thy self up with thine own righteousness, thou prizest not christ At all for Justification.
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Secondly, aske thine owne heart what opinion it hath of thy good works, in procuring thy pardon from God's Justice:
Secondly, ask thine own heart what opinion it hath of thy good works, in procuring thy pardon from God's justice:
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if they be thy gaine, then Christ is losse to thee;
if they be thy gain, then christ is loss to thee;
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if thou thinkest, with the Papist, to merit and gaine Heaven, or the least part of Heaven by them, Christ is nothing worth to thee:
if thou Thinkest, with the Papist, to merit and gain Heaven, or the least part of Heaven by them, christ is nothing worth to thee:
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I know the Papists say, they exclude not Christ by including their works in matter of Justification;
I know the Papists say, they exclude not christ by including their works in matter of Justification;
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but what they say not, that they doe;
but what they say not, that they do;
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for by their making of works to be sharers with Christ, they doe really exclude Christ, and so themselves from Justification:
for by their making of works to be sharers with christ, they do really exclude christ, and so themselves from Justification:
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If you cry up works in Justification, you cry downe Christ;
If you cry up works in Justification, you cry down christ;
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the Apostle Paul in our Text prizing Christ above all for Justification, beats downe works to the ground;
the Apostle Paul in our Text prizing christ above all for Justification, beats down works to the ground;
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for indeed therein Christ must be alone all in all, or else nothing at all;
for indeed therein christ must be alone all in all, or Else nothing At all;
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as all sound and learned Protestants have and doe continually maintaine against the Popish Doctrine of Merit;
as all found and learned Protestants have and do continually maintain against the Popish Doctrine of Merit;
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and therefore I shall not need to insist any further on this particular.
and Therefore I shall not need to insist any further on this particular.
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716
The second is more necessary for us who take that for granted among us, but little think of this latter, which yet is as necessary to be knowne and learned as the former, as hath been proved:
The second is more necessary for us who take that for granted among us, but little think of this latter, which yet is as necessary to be known and learned as the former, as hath been proved:
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and whether we have learned to prize Christ above all for Sanctification, if we deale truly with our owne soules, we may know by these Rules of examination.
and whither we have learned to prize christ above all for Sanctification, if we deal truly with our own Souls, we may know by these Rules of examination.
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(6) application (DIV2)
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First, see how thine heart stands affected with the dishonour of Christ;
First, see how thine heart Stands affected with the dishonour of christ;
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is Christ's disgrace and losse more to thee then thine own? for what we desire most, we shall grieve most for, if we fall short thereof;
is Christ's disgrace and loss more to thee then thine own? for what we desire most, we shall grieve most for, if we fallen short thereof;
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never was Christ more dishonoured by his own people then in these times, both in private and publike;
never was christ more dishonoured by his own people then in these times, both in private and public;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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in families, in churches and Kingdomes;
in families, in Churches and Kingdoms;
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feele therefore the pulse of thy soule, in these diseased times, wherein the world seemes to draw nigh apace unto its end;
feel Therefore the pulse of thy soul, in these diseased times, wherein the world seems to draw High apace unto its end;
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Christ is dishonoured in thy family, this church and Kingdome, and how doest thou take it? doest thou not see his Gospell neglected,
christ is dishonoured in thy family, this Church and Kingdom, and how dost thou take it? dost thou not see his Gospel neglected,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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yea opposed? are not his Sacraments even by such as goe for his servants, cast behind their backs,
yea opposed? Are not his Sacraments even by such as go for his Servants, cast behind their backs,
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and laid aside as of no use? are not his Sabbaths prophaned, his Name blasphemed, his servants abused,
and laid aside as of no use? Are not his Sabbaths Profaned, his Name blasphemed, his Servants abused,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and many more horrid indignities put on him? and how takest thou it to heart? It may be thou wilt say, it doth much break your heart to see things so much disordered;
and many more horrid indignities put on him? and how Takest thou it to heart? It may be thou wilt say, it does much break your heart to see things so much disordered;
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but be advised here, that you may not be mistaken in your griefe, see whether it be not more for thy selfe, then for Christ's sake;
but be advised Here, that you may not be mistaken in your grief, see whither it be not more for thy self, then for Christ's sake;
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now thou seest the ship of the State crackt, and sinking to a ship-wrack, yea and Church too, by the many rents in it (if the Lord save not both) it may well be thought that thou art deeply affected;
now thou See the ship of the State cracked, and sinking to a shipwreck, yea and Church too, by the many rends in it (if the Lord save not both) it may well be Thought that thou art deeply affected;
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(6) application (DIV2)
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but I pray weigh the matter throughly in your own soul;
but I pray weigh the matter thoroughly in your own soul;
cc-acp pns11 vvb vvi dt n1 av-j p-acp po22 d n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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is it not because thou art a passenger therein, and thou hast a venture in this Barke that is split,
is it not Because thou art a Passenger therein, and thou hast a venture in this Bark that is split,
vbz pn31 xx c-acp pns21 vb2r dt n1 av, cc pns21 vh2 dt n1 p-acp d n1 cst vbz vvn,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and thou knowest if that sink thou canst not escape, but thou and all that is thine must be quite lost,
and thou Knowest if that sink thou Canst not escape, but thou and all that is thine must be quite lost,
cc pns21 vv2 cs cst n1 pns21 vm2 xx vvi, cc-acp pns21 cc d cst vbz png21 vmb vbi av vvn,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and therefore thou settest thy hand to help save the Barke, that thou and thine may be saved therein? But if thou wert out of the ship and embarqued in another Kingdome and church with all thy venture, wouldst thou be so much troubled for the losse of Christ's Vessell here? would it come so neer to thy heart then, to heare of all the dishonour that Christ suffers, by broaching of Errours and Heresies, to the great impeachment of his truth,
and Therefore thou settest thy hand to help save the Bark, that thou and thine may be saved therein? But if thou Wertenberg out of the ship and embarked in Another Kingdom and Church with all thy venture, Wouldst thou be so much troubled for the loss of Christ's Vessel Here? would it come so near to thy heart then, to hear of all the dishonour that christ suffers, by broaching of Errors and Heresies, to the great impeachment of his truth,
cc av pns21 vv2 po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pns21 cc png21 vmb vbi vvn av? p-acp cs pns21 vbd2r av pp-f dt n1 cc vvd p-acp j-jn n1 cc n1 p-acp d po21 n1, vmd2 pns21 vbi av av-d vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1 av? vmd pn31 vvi av av-j p-acp po21 n1 av, pc-acp vvi pp-f d dt n1 cst np1 vvz, p-acp vvg pp-f n2 cc n2, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po31 n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and by the great dissention between his best servants? Then it is a signe thou prizest Christ above all in Sanctification;
and by the great dissension between his best Servants? Then it is a Signen thou prizest christ above all in Sanctification;
cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 js n2? cs pn31 vbz dt n1 pns21 vv2 np1 p-acp d p-acp n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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for a soule that doth so, seeks to advance Christ's glory most of all, and that Christ may be more and more served by him and all others.
for a soul that does so, seeks to advance Christ's glory most of all, and that christ may be more and more served by him and all Others.
p-acp dt n1 cst vdz av, vvz pc-acp vvi npg1 n1 av-ds pp-f d, cc cst np1 vmb vbi av-dc cc av-dc vvn p-acp pno31 cc d n2-jn.
(6) application (DIV2)
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735
Secondly, consider how thy heart standeth affected towards sin:
Secondly, Consider how thy heart Stands affected towards since:
ord, vvb c-crq po21 n1 vvz vvn p-acp n1:
(6) application (DIV2)
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If thou seek Christ above all for holinesse thou wilt be at utter emnity with the greatest enemy thereto, and that is sinne;
If thou seek christ above all for holiness thou wilt be At utter Enmity with the greatest enemy thereto, and that is sin;
cs pns21 vvi np1 p-acp d c-acp n1 pns21 vm2 vbi p-acp j n1 p-acp dt js n1 av, cc d vbz n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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every sinne, even thy bosome-sin, thy darling-sin will become as odious to thee as the foulest Toad;
every sin, even thy bosome-sin, thy Darling-sin will become as odious to thee as the Foulest Toad;
d n1, av po21 n1, po21 n1 vmb vvi p-acp j p-acp pno21 p-acp dt js n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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neither wilt thou be at defiance onely with outward actuall sinnes, but also with those that are more hidden and inward; the sinnes of thy nature;
neither wilt thou be At defiance only with outward actual Sins, but also with those that Are more hidden and inward; the Sins of thy nature;
av-d vm2 pns21 vbi p-acp n1 av-j p-acp j j n2, cc-acp av p-acp d cst vbr av-dc j-vvn cc j; dt n2 pp-f po21 n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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yea, and truly these will be most offensive to thee, because they are as fountaines of iniquity,
yea, and truly these will be most offensive to thee, Because they Are as fountains of iniquity,
uh, cc av-j d vmb vbi av-ds j p-acp pno21, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp n2 pp-f n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and roots of bitternesse in thee;
and roots of bitterness in thee;
cc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp pno21;
(6) application (DIV2)
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thus we find David more complaining of his naughty and corrupt heart, then of his actuall transgressions of murther, adultery, drunkennesse and idlenesse;
thus we find David more complaining of his naughty and corrupt heart, then of his actual transgressions of murder, adultery, Drunkenness and idleness;
av pns12 vvb np1 av-dc vvg pp-f po31 j cc j n1, av pp-f po31 j n2 pp-f n1, n1, n1 cc n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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and Paul cryes out of the body of death in him, Rom. 7. a soul that seeks Christ for Sanctification, would digge up sinne by the roots, another man may top and lop lust in the branches thereof:
and Paul cries out of the body of death in him, Rom. 7. a soul that seeks christ for Sanctification, would dig up sin by the roots, Another man may top and lop lust in the branches thereof:
cc np1 vvz av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno31, np1 crd dt n1 cst vvz np1 p-acp n1, vmd vvi a-acp n1 p-acp dt n2, j-jn n1 vmb vvi cc vvi n1 p-acp dt n2 av:
(6) application (DIV2)
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try therefore your selves by this rule.
try Therefore your selves by this Rule.
vvb av po22 n2 p-acp d n1.
(6) application (DIV2)
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Thirdly, examine your selves what entertainment the doctrine of walking exactly and precisely finds with your hearts;
Thirdly, examine your selves what entertainment the Doctrine of walking exactly and precisely finds with your hearts;
ord, vvb po22 n2 r-crq n1 dt n1 pp-f vvg av-j cc av-j vvz p-acp po22 n2;
(6) application (DIV2)
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truly if you seek Christ above all for holinesse, you will prize his strictest lawes at the highest rate;
truly if you seek christ above all for holiness, you will prize his Strictest laws At the highest rate;
av-j cs pn22 vvb np1 p-acp d c-acp n1, pn22 vmb vvi po31 js n2 p-acp dt js n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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if Christ's Commandements be grievous to thee, and thou wouldest cast off his lawes as bonds with them in Psal. 2. thou hast no esteem of Christ at all for Sanctification.
if Christ's commandments be grievous to thee, and thou Wouldst cast off his laws as bonds with them in Psalm 2. thou hast no esteem of christ At all for Sanctification.
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(6) application (DIV2)
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His Yoake is light and easie to such as seeke Christ for holinesse.
His Yoke is Light and easy to such as seek christ for holiness.
po31 vvb vbz j cc j p-acp d c-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1.
(6) application (DIV2)
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Fourthly, he that prizeth Christ above all for Sanctification, doth not only prize his strictest commands, but also practice them;
Fourthly, he that prizeth christ above all for Sanctification, does not only prize his Strictest commands, but also practice them;
ord, pns31 cst vvz np1 p-acp d c-acp n1, vdz xx av-j vvi po31 js n2, cc-acp av vvi pno32;
(6) application (DIV2)
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he loves to walk in the strictest way his best Beloved hath chalked out to him;
he loves to walk in the Strictest Way his best beloved hath chalked out to him;
pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp dt js n1 po31 js vvn vhz vvn av p-acp pno31;
(6) application (DIV2)
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bring therefore your lives and conversations and lay them to that rule in Titus 2.12.
bring Therefore your lives and conversations and lay them to that Rule in Titus 2.12.
vvb av po22 n2 cc n2 cc vvd pno32 p-acp d n1 p-acp np1 crd.
(6) application (DIV2)
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doe you deny ungodlinesse and worldly lusts? doe you live godly, righteously and soberly in this present world? is this your endeavour to give both God and man his due,
do you deny ungodliness and worldly Lustiest? do you live godly, righteously and soberly in this present world? is this your endeavour to give both God and man his endue,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and to keep your selves from being overcharged with surfetting and drunkennesse, and the cares of this life? Then thou doest seek Christ for holinesse;
and to keep your selves from being overcharged with surfeiting and Drunkenness, and the Cares of this life? Then thou dost seek christ for holiness;
cc pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp vbg vvn p-acp vvg cc n1, cc dt n2 pp-f d n1? cs pns21 vd2 vvi np1 p-acp n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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for such a soules desire is to walk altogether in the wayes of holinesse, doing of duty in a newnesse of life is all its delight;
for such a Souls desire is to walk altogether in the ways of holiness, doing of duty in a newness of life is all its delight;
p-acp d dt ng1 n1 vbz pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, vdg pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz d po31 n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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and why? because this is the readiest way to grow up in holinesse, and to become more and more like to Christ, whom he desires above all for this very purpose, that he might be perfect in holinesse.
and why? Because this is the Readiest Way to grow up in holiness, and to become more and more like to christ, whom he Desires above all for this very purpose, that he might be perfect in holiness.
cc q-crq? c-acp d vbz dt js n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp n1, cc pc-acp vvi dc cc av-dc av-j p-acp np1, ro-crq pns31 vvz p-acp d c-acp d j n1, cst pns31 vmd vbi j p-acp n1.
(6) application (DIV2)
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Lastly, take a scantling of your Humiliations, Fastings and Prayers, and thereby you may judge of your selves concerning your estimation of Christ for holinesse;
Lastly, take a scantling of your Humiliations, Fastings and Prayers, and thereby you may judge of your selves Concerning your estimation of christ for holiness;
ord, vvb dt n1 pp-f po22 n2, n2-vvg cc n2, cc av pn22 vmb vvi pp-f po22 n2 vvg po22 n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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we have fasted and prayed often, humbled our selves publikely and privately many times, once a moneth at the least,
we have fasted and prayed often, humbled our selves publicly and privately many times, once a Monn At the least,
pns12 vhb vvd cc vvd av, vvn po12 n2 av-j cc av-j d n2, c-acp dt n1 p-acp dt ds,
(6) application (DIV2)
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for the space of three yeers almost;
for the Molle of three Years almost;
p-acp dt n1 pp-f crd n2 av;
(6) application (DIV2)
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but let us try wherefore we have been so often in humiliation, fasting and prayer, what hath been the first wheel that hath moved therein:
but let us try Wherefore we have been so often in humiliation, fasting and prayer, what hath been the First wheel that hath moved therein:
cc-acp vvb pno12 vvi c-crq pns12 vhb vbn av av p-acp n1, vvg cc n1, r-crq vhz vbn dt ord n1 cst vhz vvn av:
(6) application (DIV2)
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Have we sought Christ for our Sanctification in all our Fastdayes? what bottome hath our sorrow stood upon? no other ground but the sense of God's wrath, a feare of that great judgement of the sword, destruction here,
Have we sought christ for our Sanctification in all our Fastdays? what bottom hath our sorrow stood upon? no other ground but the sense of God's wrath, a Fear of that great judgement of the sword, destruction Here,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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and damnation hereafter? truly if our humiliation hath sprung from no other cause then this we have not prized Christ above all for our Sanctification;
and damnation hereafter? truly if our humiliation hath sprung from no other cause then this we have not prized christ above all for our Sanctification;
cc n1 av? av-j cs po12 n1 vhz vvn p-acp dx j-jn n1 av d pns12 vhb xx vvn np1 p-acp d c-acp po12 n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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for if holinesse (whereby we might serve God better then we doe) were our aime,
for if holiness (whereby we might serve God better then we do) were our aim,
c-acp cs n1 (c-crq pns12 vmd vvi np1 av-jc cs pns12 vdb) vbdr po12 vvb,
(6) application (DIV2)
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when we fast and pray and humble our selves, our sinnes and corruptions, not our afflictions, move us first thereto.
when we fast and pray and humble our selves, our Sins and corruptions, not our afflictions, move us First thereto.
c-crq pns12 av-j cc vvi cc vvi po12 n2, po12 n2 cc n2, xx po12 n2, vvb pno12 ord av.
(6) application (DIV2)
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Indeed judgements and corrections are instructions, they open our eyes to see our errours, and then a love of holinesse brings us on our knees for our sinnes, to beg a pardon for them, and a cleansing of them;
Indeed Judgments and corrections Are instructions, they open our eyes to see our errors, and then a love of holiness brings us on our knees for our Sins, to beg a pardon for them, and a cleansing of them;
np1 n2 cc n2 vbr n2, pns32 vvb po12 n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n2, cc av dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz pno12 p-acp po12 n2 p-acp po12 n2, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32, cc dt vvg pp-f pno32;
(6) application (DIV2)
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saving grace teacheth a soul to begin at the right end of his work;
Saving grace Teaches a soul to begin At the right end of his work;
vvg n1 vvz dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po31 n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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he that thinks to take judgement away before his sinne, and therefore fasteth and prayeth, he begins at the wrong end of the businesse;
he that thinks to take judgement away before his sin, and Therefore fasteth and Prayeth, he begins At the wrong end of the business;
pns31 cst vvz pc-acp vvi n1 av p-acp po31 n1, cc av vvz cc vvz, pns31 vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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he must take away the cause and then the effect will follow of it selfe;
he must take away the cause and then the Effect will follow of it self;
pns31 vmb vvi av dt n1 cc av dt n1 vmb vvi pp-f pn31 n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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dig up sinne by the root, and that bitter fruit of judgement which growes on its branches will wither and come to nothing;
dig up sin by the root, and that bitter fruit of judgement which grows on its branches will wither and come to nothing;
vvb a-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc cst j n1 pp-f n1 r-crq vvz p-acp po31 n2 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp pix;
(6) application (DIV2)
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to humble, fast and pray, and doe such like duties for no other end but out of a desire of peace, which we want,
to humble, fast and pray, and do such like duties for no other end but out of a desire of peace, which we want,
p-acp j, av-j cc vvb, cc vdb d j n2 p-acp dx j-jn n1 cc-acp av pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, r-crq pns12 vvb,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and to escape the plagues we have deserved, is onely to prize Christ above all for Justification, whereby we are discharged and acquitted from the guilt of our offences,
and to escape the plagues we have deserved, is only to prize christ above all for Justification, whereby we Are discharged and acquitted from the guilt of our offences,
cc pc-acp vvi dt n2 pns12 vhb vvn, vbz av-j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp d c-acp n1, c-crq pns12 vbr vvn cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and consequently from the punishment due to us for the same;
and consequently from the punishment due to us for the same;
cc av-j p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp pno12 p-acp dt d;
(6) application (DIV2)
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771
but to humble our selves out of sense of our sinnes, the filthinesse of them, their magnitude, multitude and power;
but to humble our selves out of sense of our Sins, the filthiness of them, their magnitude, multitude and power;
cc-acp pc-acp vvi po12 n2 av pp-f n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt n1 pp-f pno32, po32 n1, n1 cc n1;
(6) application (DIV2)
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and we begge Christ that he may come and reigne in the midst of his and our enemies that are in us, that he would wash and cleanse us, wash our feet, hands, head and all over, that we might doe his service more decently and in order,
and we beg christ that he may come and Reign in the midst of his and our enemies that Are in us, that he would wash and cleanse us, wash our feet, hands, head and all over, that we might do his service more decently and in order,
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(6) application (DIV2)
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as becomes his servants, then we prize Christ for Sanctification:
as becomes his Servants, then we prize christ for Sanctification:
c-acp vvz po31 n2, cs pns12 vvb np1 p-acp n1:
(6) application (DIV2)
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774
And truly it is to be feared, that we have not humbled, fasted and prayed in this kind,
And truly it is to be feared, that we have not humbled, fasted and prayed in this kind,
cc av-j pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn, cst pns12 vhb xx vvn, vvd cc vvd p-acp d n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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because the Lord hath not heard and answered all this while, it seems more probable we have sought the Lord onely in the former way,
Because the Lord hath not herd and answered all this while, it seems more probable we have sought the Lord only in the former Way,
c-acp dt n1 vhz xx vvn cc vvd d d n1, pn31 vvz av-dc j pns12 vhb vvn dt n1 av-j p-acp dt j n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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for benefit by him, out of meere self-love, and therefore we have been despised as self-seekers;
for benefit by him, out of mere Self-love, and Therefore we have been despised as self-seekers;
p-acp n1 p-acp pno31, av pp-f j n1, cc av pns12 vhb vbn vvn p-acp j;
(6) application (DIV2)
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the Lord hath seen we have brought forth all unto our selves, and therefore he hath made all returne empty and vaine to us:
the Lord hath seen we have brought forth all unto our selves, and Therefore he hath made all return empty and vain to us:
dt n1 vhz vvn pns12 vhb vvn av av-d p-acp po12 n2, cc av pns31 vhz vvn d n1 j cc j p-acp pno12:
(6) application (DIV2)
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we shall never find Christ justifying us, till we desire him sanctifying us:
we shall never find christ justifying us, till we desire him sanctifying us:
pns12 vmb av-x vvi np1 vvg pno12, c-acp pns12 vvb pno31 vvg pno12:
(6) application (DIV2)
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779
the Lord gives his Christ not onely to save a soule, but also that the soule may by Christ serve him;
the Lord gives his christ not only to save a soul, but also that the soul may by christ serve him;
dt n1 vvz po31 np1 xx av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc-acp av cst dt n1 vmb p-acp np1 vvi pno31;
(6) application (DIV2)
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indeed the Lord may give peace, plenty, and such like outward things he may heap on wicked men,
indeed the Lord may give peace, plenty, and such like outward things he may heap on wicked men,
av dt n1 vmb vvi n1, n1, cc d av-j j n2 pns31 vmb vvi p-acp j n2,
(6) application (DIV2)
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781
but there is no Christ in them, and therefore they more hurt then do good to them,
but there is no christ in them, and Therefore they more hurt then do good to them,
cc-acp pc-acp vbz dx np1 p-acp pno32, cc av pns32 n1 vvi av vdb j p-acp pno32,
(6) application (DIV2)
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782
yea and the Word doe with them more evill then good;
yea and the Word do with them more evil then good;
uh cc dt n1 vdb p-acp pno32 av-dc j-jn av j;
(6) application (DIV2)
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but to a soule that hath saving grace, and prizeth Christ above all for holinesse, the Lord give him Christ in all his gifts and tokens, of what kind soever they be;
but to a soul that hath Saving grace, and prizeth christ above all for holiness, the Lord give him christ in all his Gifts and tokens, of what kind soever they be;
cc-acp p-acp dt n1 cst vhz vvg n1, cc vvz np1 p-acp d c-acp n1, dt n1 vvb pno31 np1 p-acp d po31 n2 cc n2, pp-f r-crq n1 av pns32 vbb;
(6) application (DIV2)
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whether of his left or of his right hand, and therefore they all doe him good, he is the better and not the worse for them,
whither of his left or of his right hand, and Therefore they all do him good, he is the better and not the Worse for them,
cs pp-f po31 j cc pp-f po31 j-jn n1, cc av pns32 d vdb pno31 j, pns31 vbz dt jc cc xx dt av-jc p-acp pno32,
(6) application (DIV2)
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785
yea and he makes a good use of them, to the glory of God and benefit of others;
yea and he makes a good use of them, to the glory of God and benefit of Others;
uh cc pns31 vvz dt j n1 pp-f pno32, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc n1 pp-f n2-jn;
(6) application (DIV2)
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wherefore (to turne this signe into a motive) as we would obtaine our desire,
Wherefore (to turn this Signen into a motive) as we would obtain our desire,
c-crq (pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp dt n1) c-acp pns12 vmd vvi po12 n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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and see peace and truth setled amongst us, and as we would have good and no hurt by them,
and see peace and truth settled among us, and as we would have good and no hurt by them,
cc vvi n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp pno12, cc c-acp pns12 vmd vhi j cc dx n1 p-acp pno32,
(6) application (DIV2)
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when they come, let us learne in all our Humiliations, Fastings, Prayers, and all duty to prize and seek Christ above all for sanctification, that is, that we may not onely lead a quiet and a peaceable life, but also that we live in all godlinesse and honesty,
when they come, let us Learn in all our Humiliations, Fastings, Prayers, and all duty to prize and seek christ above all for sanctification, that is, that we may not only led a quiet and a peaceable life, but also that we live in all godliness and honesty,
c-crq pns32 vvb, vvb pno12 vvi p-acp d po12 n2, n2-vvg, n2, cc d n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi np1 p-acp d c-acp n1, cst vbz, cst pns12 vmb xx av-j vvi dt j-jn cc dt j n1, p-acp av cst pns12 vvb p-acp d n1 cc n1,
(6) application (DIV2)
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for this indeed is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.
for this indeed is good and acceptable in the sighed of God our Saviour.
p-acp d av vbz j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 po12 n1.
(6) application (DIV2)
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790
Let me conclude with a word of reproofe of all such as doe not prize Christ above all for sanctification so well as for justification;
Let me conclude with a word of reproof of all such as do not prize christ above all for sanctification so well as for justification;
vvb pno11 vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pp-f d d c-acp vdb xx vvi np1 p-acp d c-acp n1 av av c-acp p-acp n1;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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791
these persons have no saving grace in them, and no true love to Christ; they love happinesse, but care not for holinesse;
these Persons have no Saving grace in them, and no true love to christ; they love happiness, but care not for holiness;
d n2 vhb dx vvg n1 p-acp pno32, cc dx j n1 p-acp np1; pns32 vvb n1, cc-acp vvb xx p-acp n1;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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792
so they could be saved by Christ, let who will serve Christ for them; they have all their desire, and so no more need of Christ:
so they could be saved by christ, let who will serve christ for them; they have all their desire, and so no more need of christ:
av pns32 vmd vbi vvn p-acp np1, vvb r-crq vmb vvi np1 p-acp pno32; pns32 vhb d po32 n1, cc av dx dc n1 pp-f np1:
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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793
Ah, let such poore soules take heed of their King; there is more need of Christ in justification then sanctification:
Ah, let such poor Souls take heed of their King; there is more need of christ in justification then sanctification:
uh, vvb d j n2 vvb n1 pp-f po32 n1; pc-acp vbz dc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp n1 cs n1:
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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794
Truly Beloved, it is one of the devil's master-pieces in these times, to take men off from sanctification to cry up free grace onely in justification;
Truly beloved, it is one of the devil's masterpieces in these times, to take men off from sanctification to cry up free grace only in justification;
av-j vvn, pn31 vbz crd pp-f dt ng1 n2 p-acp d n2, pc-acp vvi n2 a-acp p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp j n1 av-j p-acp n1;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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795
when as there is as great if not greater free grace, and therefore a greater need of it in sanctification then in justification, as hath been shewne:
when as there is as great if not greater free grace, and Therefore a greater need of it in sanctification then in justification, as hath been shown:
c-crq c-acp pc-acp vbz p-acp j cs xx jc vvi vvi, cc av dt jc n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp n1 av p-acp n1, c-acp vhz vbn vvn:
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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796
such therefore as seek not Christ above all for holinesse as well as happinesse are justly to be blamed.
such Therefore as seek not christ above all for holiness as well as happiness Are justly to be blamed.
d av c-acp vvb xx np1 p-acp d c-acp n1 c-acp av c-acp n1 vbr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn.
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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797
What blame then are they worthy of who desire Christ to be a cloke of their unholinesse? beleeve me, a Church-Protestant is worse then a Church-Papist;
What blame then Are they worthy of who desire christ to be a cloak of their unholiness? believe me, a Church-Protestant is Worse then a Church-papist;
q-crq vvb av vbr pns32 j pp-f r-crq n1 np1 pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f po32 n1? vvb pno11, dt n1 vbz jc cs dt j;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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798
doe you not see what bribers they are? see how they bribe their owne consciences and their brethrens eyes with an out-side of Christ;
do you not see what bribers they Are? see how they bribe their own Consciences and their Brothers' eyes with an outside of christ;
vdb pn22 xx vvi r-crq n2 pns32 vbr? vvb c-crq pns32 vvb po32 d n2 cc po32 ng2 n2 p-acp dt n1-an pp-f np1;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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mark you not how they be at a see with prayer, hearing of Sermons, repetitions, &c. that they may keep a bosome-sinne? Are there not many Protestants (I could wish there were none here) that weare a glistering garment of profession uppermost,
mark you not how they be At a see with prayer, hearing of Sermons, repetitions, etc. that they may keep a bosome-sinne? are there not many Protestants (I could wish there were none Here) that wear a glistering garment of profession uppermost,
vvb pn22 xx c-crq pns32 vbb p-acp dt vvb p-acp n1, vvg pp-f n2, n2, av cst pns32 vmb vvi dt n1? vbr pc-acp xx d n2 (pns11 vmd vvi a-acp vbdr pix av) cst vvb dt j-vvg n1 pp-f n1 j,
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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800
as if they had put on that glorious Diadem the Lord Jesus? Put alas! that soule which hath put on Christ indeed is all glorious within;
as if they had put on that glorious Diadem the Lord jesus? Put alas! that soul which hath put on christ indeed is all glorious within;
c-acp cs pns32 vhd vvn p-acp d j n1 dt n1 np1? vvb uh! d n1 r-crq vhz vvn p-acp np1 av vbz d j p-acp;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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801
the fairest part of its beauty is in the heart; this soul hath a better in-side then out-side;
the Fairest part of its beauty is in the heart; this soul hath a better inside then outside;
dt js n1 pp-f po31 n1 vbz p-acp dt n1; d n1 vhz dt jc n1-an cs n1-an;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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802
there is no true judgement can be given of him by his outward appearance;
there is no true judgement can be given of him by his outward appearance;
pc-acp vbz dx j n1 vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno31 p-acp po31 j n1;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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803
and the truth is, such a man is most carefull about his heart, to adorn that, to approve that to God:
and the truth is, such a man is most careful about his heart, to adorn that, to approve that to God:
cc dt n1 vbz, d dt n1 vbz av-ds j p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi d, pc-acp vvi cst p-acp np1:
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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804
But such as have not truly put on Christ, all their care is to trick and trim up their outward man, their visible outside;
But such as have not truly put on christ, all their care is to trick and trim up their outward man, their visible outside;
cc-acp d c-acp vhb xx av-j vvn p-acp np1, d po32 n1 vbz p-acp n1 cc vvi a-acp po32 j n1, po32 j n1-an;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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805
they put the best side outmost:
they put the best side outmost:
pns32 vvd dt js n1 j:
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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How many under their brave coversluts, wear next to their hearts garments nasty both for coursnesse & foulnesse;
How many under their brave coversluts, wear next to their hearts garments nasty both for coursnesse & foulness;
c-crq d p-acp po32 j n2, vvb ord p-acp po32 n2 n2 j av-d p-acp n1 cc n1;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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807
doth not this man put on covetousnesse? that man envy? another malice? a fourth hypocrisie? &c. doe these serve Christ in any of their performances? nothing lesse;
does not this man put on covetousness? that man envy? Another malice? a fourth hypocrisy? etc. do these serve christ in any of their performances? nothing less;
vdz xx d n1 vvn p-acp n1? cst n1 n1? j-jn n1? dt ord n1? av vdb d vvi np1 p-acp d pp-f po32 n2? pix av-dc;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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808
they serve o•ly themselves by him; they doe but make him their shooing-horne to pull on their self-ends;
they serve o•ly themselves by him; they do but make him their shooinghorn to pull on their self-ends;
pns32 vvb j px32 p-acp pno31; pns32 vdb p-acp vvi pno31 po32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n2;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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809
so long as Christ goes their way, he shall have their company, yea so long as the chariot of self-love lasteth, they will march as furiously for Christ,
so long as christ Goes their Way, he shall have their company, yea so long as the chariot of Self-love lasteth, they will march as furiously for christ,
av av-j c-acp np1 vvz po32 n1, pns31 vmb vhi po32 n1, uh av av-j c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz, pns32 vmb vvi c-acp av-j c-acp np1,
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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810
as Jehn did for Jehovah, Baal shall downe, and all his Priests too; but if selfe and Christ come in competition, and so must part, then farewell Christ;
as Jehn did for Jehovah, Baal shall down, and all his Priests too; but if self and christ come in competition, and so must part, then farewell christ;
c-acp np1 vdd p-acp np1, np1 vmb a-acp, cc d po31 n2 av; cc-acp cs n1 cc np1 vvn p-acp n1, cc av vmb vvi, cs n1 np1;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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these mens way now lyes quite contrary to Christ's;
these men's Way now lies quite contrary to Christ's;
d ng2 n1 av vvz av j-jn p-acp npg1;
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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812
and let them goe, they are not worthy the society of a christian that thus slight and abuse Christ, whom Paul and every poore soule that hath saving grace doth prize Christ above all both for Justification and Sanctification. FINIS.
and let them go, they Are not worthy the society of a christian that thus slight and abuse christ, whom Paul and every poor soul that hath Saving grace does prize christ above all both for Justification and Sanctification. FINIS.
cc vvb pno32 vvi, pns32 vbr xx j dt n1 pp-f dt njp cst av j cc vvi np1, r-crq np1 cc d j n1 cst vhz vvg n1 vdz vvi np1 p-acp d d p-acp n1 cc n1. fw-la.
(7) conclusion (DIV2)
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