A discourse of spiritual blessings or a discovery I. That every Christian is blessed with all spiritual blessings in Christ. In four sermons. II. That God hath a high account of the least grace in the saints. In three sermons. By Mr. John Cromwell, late pastor of a church of Christ in the city of Norwich.
SERMON I. Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings, in Heavenly places in Christ.
SERMON I Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings, in Heavenly places in christ.
There is nothing that Satan designs more, then either to obstruct their Right, or to Cloud their Right, to those Blessings that are Spiritual and Eternal.
There is nothing that Satan designs more, then either to obstruct their Right, or to Cloud their Right, to those Blessings that Are Spiritual and Eternal.
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I have therefore proposed to speak something to you from these words, which are a discovery of the unseen blessedness of a Christian, in and under all the Circumstances of his Condition in this Life.
I have Therefore proposed to speak something to you from these words, which Are a discovery of the unseen blessedness of a Christian, in and under all the circumstances of his Condition in this Life.
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If you should ask me what a Christian is, I would tell you as to his state that he is a Spiritual man, Blessed with all Spirituall Blessings, by the God and Father of Jesus Christ, in Jesus Christ.
If you should ask me what a Christian is, I would tell you as to his state that he is a Spiritual man, Blessed with all Spiritual Blessings, by the God and Father of jesus christ, in jesus christ.
no sooner did it begin to bubble in his Spirit, but so soon as ever it began to work in his heart, he breaks forth into Blessings of the author of it, Blessed, says he, be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath Blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly places in Christ.
no sooner did it begin to bubble in his Spirit, but so soon as ever it began to work in his heart, he breaks forth into Blessings of the author of it, Blessed, Says he, be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath Blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly places in christ.
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and therefore you may observe the Apostle here tells us, that the business is done, that the Blessings are given, Blessed be the God and Father, &c. Who hath Blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings in Christ Surely our Natural Blessings, the Blessings of our Creation were very great Blessings, our Moral Blessings were very great Blessings,
and Therefore you may observe the Apostle Here tells us, that the business is done, that the Blessings Are given, Blessed be the God and Father, etc. Who hath Blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings in christ Surely our Natural Blessings, the Blessings of our Creation were very great Blessings, our Moral Blessings were very great Blessings,
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If there be any advantage that results from the Relation that God has to Christ as a Father, that was never dishonoured by him, a Father that was never displeased nor grieved with him, this redounds also unto Christians, to illustrate the Glory of their Blessedness,
If there be any advantage that results from the Relation that God has to christ as a Father, that was never dishonoured by him, a Father that was never displeased nor grieved with him, this redounds also unto Christians, to illustrate the Glory of their Blessedness,
So that a Christian may say, the God and Father of my Lord, of my head, has Blessed me with all Spiritual Blessings, in my Lord, my head, The God and Father of my Husband has Blessed me with all Spiritual Blessings in my Husband; The God and Father of my Mediatour has Blessed me with all Spiritual Blessings in my Mediatour: So that, my Friends, you may look upon God not Blessing us as a God at large,
So that a Christian may say, the God and Father of my Lord, of my head, has Blessed me with all Spiritual Blessings, in my Lord, my head, The God and Father of my Husband has Blessed me with all Spiritual Blessings in my Husband; The God and Father of my Mediator has Blessed me with all Spiritual Blessings in my Mediator: So that, my Friends, you may look upon God not Blessing us as a God At large,
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The Propositions that lie in the words are many, but intending this only as an occasional discourse, I shall therefore confine my self to these two or three.
The Propositions that lie in the words Are many, but intending this only as an occasional discourse, I shall Therefore confine my self to these two or three.
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and all the Blessings a Saint stands in need of, to make him an Eternally Blessed Saint, these are the Blessings, that are the proper portion of Christians.
and all the Blessings a Saint Stands in need of, to make him an Eternally Blessed Saint, these Are the Blessings, that Are the proper portion of Christians.
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So he do but reserve to you these that are of a better Nature, and these you see are Blessings without Limitation, all Spiritual Blessings are bestowed upon Christians.
So he do but reserve to you these that Are of a better Nature, and these you see Are Blessings without Limitation, all Spiritual Blessings Are bestowed upon Christians.
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O! What a God have we? O what a Father have we? O! What Fatherly grace works in the heart of our Father, who has Blessed us not with some few, but with all, Spiritual Blessings, there is not a Blessing wanting, no one shall want his Blessing.
OH! What a God have we? O what a Father have we? OH! What Fatherly grace works in the heart of our Father, who has Blessed us not with Some few, but with all, Spiritual Blessings, there is not a Blessing wanting, no one shall want his Blessing.
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Christians with all the advantage of all their possible grace, on this side Glory, are not fit to be trusted, that is, to be made the sole Trustees of any one Blessing, that is wrapt up in any one promise whatsoever:
Christians with all the advantage of all their possible grace, on this side Glory, Are not fit to be trusted, that is, to be made the sole Trustees of any one Blessing, that is wrapped up in any one promise whatsoever:
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, &c. You may observe in other Scriptures, a like Introduction of the Apostles Epistles, with this, in 2 Cor. 1.3.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, etc. You may observe in other Scriptures, a like Introduction of the Apostles Epistles, with this, in 2 Cor. 1.3.
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who comforteth us, &c. Has any Christian any comfort,
Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord jesus christ, the Father of Mercies, and the God of all Comfort, who comforts us, etc. Has any Christian any Comfort,
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why it is the God and Father of Jesus, that gives them comfort, has any Christian any grace given him, Grace be to you, and Peace from the Lord Jesus Christ.
why it is the God and Father of jesus, that gives them Comfort, has any Christian any grace given him, Grace be to you, and Peace from the Lord jesus christ.
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God never estimated a Christian by any visible Blessings he gave him here, they are not always the best Christians, that are the richest or honourablest,
God never estimated a Christian by any visible Blessings he gave him Here, they Are not always the best Christians, that Are the Richest or Most honorable,
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And therefore Christians, I pray attend unto the opening of this inquiry. What are those Spiritual Blessings, wherewith God doth bless Christians in Christ Jesus?
And Therefore Christians, I pray attend unto the opening of this inquiry. What Are those Spiritual Blessings, wherewith God does bless Christians in christ jesus?
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But before I enter into the particular resolve of it, I shall only premise this in general, that whatsoever I mention, you must take it as the Lord intends it, that is, with all the advantages that are here discovered;
But before I enter into the particular resolve of it, I shall only premise this in general, that whatsoever I mention, you must take it as the Lord intends it, that is, with all the advantages that Are Here discovered;
Taking us in our whole complex consideration, taking Person and Conversation, God hath chosen us, that we should pray without blame, that we should praise him without blame, that we should love him without blame,
Taking us in our Whole complex consideration, taking Person and Conversation, God hath chosen us, that we should pray without blame, that we should praise him without blame, that we should love him without blame,
how our Lord Jesus is concerned in the manage of this, in the fifth Chapter of this same Epistle, where the Apostle (or rather the Holy-Ghost by the Apostle) proposeth the Spiritual Husband as a pattern unto Christian temporal Husbands, says he, Husbands love your Wives, even as Christ loved the Church, verse 25. But wherein doth the excellency or eminency of Christs Love, appear unto his Spouse? You shall find it in the 27. verse, He loved them, and he goes on to Love, and Love and Love;
how our Lord jesus is concerned in the manage of this, in the fifth Chapter of this same Epistle, where the Apostle (or rather the Holy ghost by the Apostle) Proposeth the Spiritual Husband as a pattern unto Christian temporal Husbands, Says he, Husbands love your Wives, even as christ loved the Church, verse 25. But wherein does the excellency or eminency of Christ Love, appear unto his Spouse? You shall find it in the 27. verse, He loved them, and he Goes on to Love, and Love and Love;
and therefore you shall find the Apostle, in his Epistle to the Galatians, giving us an account of the fruits of the Spirit, in the fifth Chapter at the 18 verse, if so be ye be led by the Spirit, ye are not under the Law.
and Therefore you shall find the Apostle, in his Epistle to the Galatians, giving us an account of the fruits of the Spirit, in the fifth Chapter At the 18 verse, if so be you be led by the Spirit, you Are not under the Law.
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unto these natural lustings, and natural workings of the flesh, for says the Apostle, v. 22. The fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, Goodness, Faith, &c. By comparing these passages together, you may raise this observation, that even as the Father and the Son are concerned for our practical as well as personal holiness,
unto these natural lustings, and natural workings of the Flesh, for Says the Apostle, v. 22. The fruit of the Spirit is Love, Joy, Peace, Long-suffering, Gentleness, goodness, Faith, etc. By comparing these passages together, you may raise this observation, that even as the Father and the Son Are concerned for our practical as well as personal holiness,
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and Long-suffering, and Gentleness, and goodness, and Faith, &c. So that this is the first particular, God has chosen us unto personal and practical holiness,
and Long-suffering, and Gentleness, and Goodness, and Faith, etc. So that this is the First particular, God has chosen us unto personal and practical holiness,
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This you have an account of, in the 5 verse, Having predestinated us to the Adoption of Children to himself, &c. I pray do but observe, what the Apostle here doth discover, concerning the Nature of this, it is the Adoption of Children to himself.
This you have an account of, in the 5 verse, Having predestinated us to the Adoption of Children to himself, etc. I pray do but observe, what the Apostle Here does discover, Concerning the Nature of this, it is the Adoption of Children to himself.
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus hath ensured our Adoption, with all the Priviledges, with all the Blessed consequents of it unto us, in Christ Jesus:
The God and Father of our Lord jesus hath insured our Adoption, with all the Privileges, with all the Blessed consequents of it unto us, in christ jesus:
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and what is the proper work of the Spirit of Adoption? You shall find what it is, Rom. 8.15. Ye have not received the Spirit of Bondage again to fear, but ye have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father.
and what is the proper work of the Spirit of Adoption? You shall find what it is, Rom. 8.15. You have not received the Spirit of Bondage again to Fear, but you have received the Spirit of Adoption, whereby we cry Abba Father.
It is as natural a Priviledge to a Child of God, and it is as Natural Language to gracious hearts to cry, Abba Father, as it is for a Child to cry to his Father, Father or Mother;
It is as natural a Privilege to a Child of God, and it is as Natural Language to gracious hearts to cry, Abba Father, as it is for a Child to cry to his Father, Father or Mother;
Why, what then? That we might receive the Adoption of Sons, and because ye are Sons, says he, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba Father.
Why, what then? That we might receive the Adoption of Sons, and Because you Are Sons, Says he, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba Father.
3. The third Spiritual Blessing that the Apostle makes mention of in this Chapter is, an universal acceptance of Christians in all cases, notwithstanding all disobligements;
3. The third Spiritual Blessing that the Apostle makes mention of in this Chapter is, an universal acceptance of Christians in all cases, notwithstanding all disobligements;
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Therefore, my friends, let me tell you, the God & Father of Jesus Christ (for still we must consider him under that notion) I say the God and father of Jesus Christ hath made us accepted in the beloved,
Therefore, my Friends, let me tell you, the God & Father of jesus christ (for still we must Consider him under that notion) I say the God and father of jesus christ hath made us accepted in the Beloved,
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yet the Lord hath made you that are Christians accepted in the beloved, not accepted in your own graces, not accepted in your selves, not accepted for this or that or the other,
yet the Lord hath made you that Are Christians accepted in the Beloved, not accepted in your own graces, not accepted in your selves, not accepted for this or that or the other,
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and thou art accepted in Jesus Christ, but how camest thou by this humility? how camest thou by this meekness? why the Spirit of the Lord hath rested upon thee in the form of a Dove,
and thou art accepted in jesus christ, but how camest thou by this humility? how camest thou by this meekness? why the Spirit of the Lord hath rested upon thee in the from of a Dove,
The same spirit that rested upon Christ, the same Spirit also hath rested upon thee: So that you see also in this third great Spiritual Blessing how far the Spirit,
The same Spirit that rested upon christ, the same Spirit also hath rested upon thee: So that you see also in this third great Spiritual Blessing how Far the Spirit,
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O my friends, that there should be such a mystery as this, and all the Priviledges & advantages of it should be ensured to all the seed in Jesus Christ!
Oh my Friends, that there should be such a mystery as this, and all the Privileges & advantages of it should be insured to all the seed in jesus christ!
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You see my Brethren, in the worst of times here is the Best of Blessings ensured, in the worst of circumstances here are the gloriousest priviledges in safe hands for you;
You see my Brothers, in the worst of times Here is the Best of Blessings insured, in the worst of Circumstances Here Are the gloriousest privileges in safe hands for you;
what can you desire more then all Spiritual Blessings of the God and Father of Jesus Christ? what can You desire more? It may be he hath Blessed such a one with temporal Blessings, such a one he hath Blessed with wisdom,
what can you desire more then all Spiritual Blessings of the God and Father of jesus christ? what can You desire more? It may be he hath Blessed such a one with temporal Blessings, such a one he hath Blessed with Wisdom,
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and such a one with strength, and such a one with riches and honour, and the like, ay but my Friends, he hath not blessed every one with all Temporal Blessings; says Esau to his Brother Jacob, I have enough my Brother:
and such a one with strength, and such a one with riches and honour, and the like, ay but my Friends, he hath not blessed every one with all Temporal Blessings; Says Esau to his Brother Jacob, I have enough my Brother:
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worldlings they have not their greatness in Christ, they have not their honour given them in Christ, they have not their Relations given them in Christ;
worldlings they have not their greatness in christ, they have not their honour given them in christ, they have not their Relations given them in christ;
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There is not a person in the world that can say, or ever could say, I have all things; Nebuchadnezzar in all his glory could not say, I have all things: But a poor Christian, a poor persecuted Paul could cry out, I have all things, and I can do all things;
There is not a person in the world that can say, or ever could say, I have all things; Nebuchadnezzar in all his glory could not say, I have all things: But a poor Christian, a poor persecuted Paul could cry out, I have all things, and I can do all things;
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SERMON II. Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings, in Heavenly places in Christ.
SERMON II Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings, in Heavenly places in christ.
the Father receives nothing from Christians, but he receives it from them in Christ; and the Father gives nothing to Christians, but he gives it to them in Christ;
the Father receives nothing from Christians, but he receives it from them in christ; and the Father gives nothing to Christians, but he gives it to them in christ;
God was always in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and he will be always in Christ a God and a Father to those that he hath chosen out of the world, and reconciled:
God was always in christ reconciling the world to himself, and he will be always in christ a God and a Father to those that he hath chosen out of the world, and reconciled:
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'Tis not below him to avouch the relation to them also, as he is the Father of our Lord Jesus, he blesses all that are in Jesus, with all Spiritual blessings in Jesus.
It's not below him to avouch the Relation to them also, as he is the Father of our Lord jesus, he Blesses all that Are in jesus, with all Spiritual blessings in jesus.
Christians have more then the world is worth in possession, but the reversions of a Christian are not to be compared, they are not to be estimated with any thing that God can give in this present world:
Christians have more then the world is worth in possession, but the reversions of a Christian Are not to be compared, they Are not to be estimated with any thing that God can give in this present world:
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It is not temporal blessings, the blessings of the land of Canaan, but it is Spiritual blessings, the blessings of the Kingdom of Heaven, that the God and Father of Jesus Christ hath stated upon all his Children in Christ Jesus.
It is not temporal blessings, the blessings of the land of Canaan, but it is Spiritual blessings, the blessings of the Kingdom of Heaven, that the God and Father of jesus christ hath stated upon all his Children in christ jesus.
Because I intend this discourse only as occasional, I shall therefore confine the resolve and the dispatch of the doctrinal part at present to this one inquiry.
Because I intend this discourse only as occasional, I shall Therefore confine the resolve and the dispatch of the doctrinal part At present to this one inquiry.
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and indeed so thou wouldst be, if God would accept thee notwithstanding all thy unprofitableness, notwithstanding all the treachery of thy heart, notwithstanding all thy opposition to,
and indeed so thou Wouldst be, if God would accept thee notwithstanding all thy unprofitableness, notwithstanding all the treachery of thy heart, notwithstanding all thy opposition to,
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why Christian, here is thy spiritual blessedness, at the 6th verse to the praise of the glory of his grace wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved Lord (may every poor Christian say) what am I? I accepted in the beloved? I accepted in the beloved Son? In the beloved Saviour? In the beloved high Priest? Lord what manner of grace is this!
why Christian, Here is thy spiritual blessedness, At the 6th verse to the praise of the glory of his grace wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved Lord (may every poor Christian say) what am I? I accepted in the Beloved? I accepted in the Beloved Son? In the Beloved Saviour? In the Beloved high Priest? Lord what manner of grace is this!
if there be any unworthiness discovered in any of your Relations or carriages to God, there is the full import of all his Relations to God to make all even.
if there be any unworthiness discovered in any of your Relations or carriages to God, there is the full import of all his Relations to God to make all even.
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God may reveal the secrets of his Providence to others (as I might instance in diverse) but his saving secrets those are made manifest only in Christ Jesus to Christians;
God may reveal the secrets of his Providence to Others (as I might instance in diverse) but his Saving secrets those Are made manifest only in christ jesus to Christians;
Now my friends, this little light, and these little glimmerings that he hath into the mysteries of the will of God, these are all given him in Christ Jesus, he sees sin in Christ,
Now my Friends, this little Light, and these little glimmerings that he hath into the Mysteres of the will of God, these Are all given him in christ jesus, he sees since in christ,
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I pray do but observe how the Apostle expresses himself in the 9th verse, Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself.
I pray do but observe how the Apostle Expresses himself in the 9th verse, Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he purposed in himself.
The Apostle in the 18th verse makes it his particular supplication to God for these Christian Ephesians, that, says he, the Eyes of your understandings being inlightned, that ye may know what is the hope of your calling.
The Apostle in the 18th verse makes it his particular supplication to God for these Christian Ephesians, that, Says he, the Eyes of your understandings being enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of your calling.
And that the Spirit of the Lord is alike concerned in this you shall observe if you do but consult the Apostles experience in 1 Cor. 2.9. Where he speaks of things that eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, nor ever entered into the heart of man to conceive:
And that the Spirit of the Lord is alike concerned in this you shall observe if you do but consult the Apostles experience in 1 Cor. 2.9. Where he speaks of things that eye hath not seen, nor ear herd, nor ever entered into the heart of man to conceive:
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The Apostle prosecutes & illustrates this mystery by that which is commonly observ'd amongst men in v. 11. For what man knoweth the things of a man save the Spirit of man which is in him? I do not know the grace that is in another mans heart, I do not know the secret purposes and devices that are in your hearts,
The Apostle prosecutes & illustrates this mystery by that which is commonly observed among men in v. 11. For what man Knoweth the things of a man save the Spirit of man which is in him? I do not know the grace that is in Another men heart, I do not know the secret Purposes and devices that Are in your hearts,
For who hath known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ Why Blessed Paul, how camest thou a persecutor to know the mind of Christ? An injurious,
For who hath known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of christ Why Blessed Paul, how camest thou a persecutor to know the mind of christ? an injurious,
and Blasphemous wretch, how camest thou to be so intimate with that Jesus whom thou persecutedst even unto death in his members? Why the Apostle tells you plainly, not by any natural advantage of learning,
and Blasphemous wretch, how camest thou to be so intimate with that jesus whom thou persecutedst even unto death in his members? Why the Apostle tells you plainly, not by any natural advantage of learning,
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So that you see here is another great Spiritual blessing, a revelation of saving secrets. 5. Another spiritual blessing that I shall superadd is this, An Ʋniversal heading under Christ, or incorporation with Jesus Christ.
So that you see Here is Another great Spiritual blessing, a Revelation of Saving secrets. 5. another spiritual blessing that I shall superadd is this, an Ʋniversal heading under christ, or incorporation with jesus christ.
A Notorious, Drunkard, a Notorious Blasphemer, and a dreadful and implacable persecutor of Christ and his ways, that ever such a one should be incorporated into and made a member of the Lord Jesus is not this a spiritual blessing indeed? A blessing wherein the Spirit of God is principally concerned;
A Notorious, Drunkard, a Notorious Blasphemer, and a dreadful and implacable persecutor of christ and his ways, that ever such a one should be incorporated into and made a member of the Lord jesus is not this a spiritual blessing indeed? A blessing wherein the Spirit of God is principally concerned;
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in the manage of this the Apostle takes notice of verse 10. That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one, all things in Christ, both which are in Heaven,
in the manage of this the Apostle Takes notice of verse 10. That in the Dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one, all things in christ, both which Are in Heaven,
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and which are on earth, even in him. And more plainly, Ephes. 4.12. Where he doth expresly give us an account of the Body of the Lord Jesus Christ;
and which Are on earth, even in him. And more plainly, Ephesians 4.12. Where he does expressly give us an account of the Body of the Lord jesus christ;
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Do but reflect upon a passage in the 2. Chapter, and there you shall see the state of sinners discovered to be as desperate and as vile as you can possibly suppose a sinners state to be, Dead in trespasses and sins, Children of disobedience in whom the Prince of the power of the Air, the Spirit of Hell.
Do but reflect upon a passage in the 2. Chapter, and there you shall see the state of Sinners discovered to be as desperate and as vile as you can possibly suppose a Sinners state to be, Dead in Trespasses and Sins, Children of disobedience in whom the Prince of the power of the Air, the Spirit of Hell.
The Wrath of God smoaked against you, and all the threatnings and denunciations of Gods wrath against sinners, belonged to you just as an inheritance belongs to a proper and right Heir;
The Wrath of God smoked against you, and all the threatenings and denunciations of God's wrath against Sinners, belonged to you just as an inheritance belongs to a proper and right Heir;
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and that is not all neither, but verse 12. Ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the World.
and that is not all neither, but verse 12. You were without christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and Strangers from the Covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the World.
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Lord shall such as these be made members of such a blessed Body as the Body of the Lord Jesus Christ is? Ay my Friends, here is the great blessing that God hath Blessed us with in Christ Jesus, that notwithstanding all this misery,
Lord shall such as these be made members of such a blessed Body as the Body of the Lord jesus christ is? Ay my Friends, Here is the great blessing that God hath Blessed us with in christ jesus, that notwithstanding all this misery,
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I tell you the Head in glory will never rest till the members of his Body that are in a vile, deplorable, forlorn condition here, be made like unto him;
I tell you the Head in glory will never rest till the members of his Body that Are in a vile, deplorable, forlorn condition Here, be made like unto him;
that those also whom thou hast given me be with me, &c. One would wonder that God should cast off the seed of Abraham, and implant Gentiles in their Room,
that those also whom thou hast given me be with me, etc. One would wonder that God should cast off the seed of Abraham, and implant Gentiles in their Room,
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and yet you see in Rom. 11. the Lord does thus, and the Apostle concludes with this, verse 33. O the depth of the Riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God.
and yet you see in Rom. 11. the Lord does thus, and the Apostle concludes with this, verse 33. Oh the depth of the Riches both of the Wisdom and knowledge of God.
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That the natural branches should be cut off, and Idolatours that had no promises, Idolatours that had no Relations at all but only of Creatures to God,
That the natural branches should be Cut off, and Idolaters that had no promises, Idolaters that had no Relations At all but only of Creatures to God,
We are blessed with this in Christ Jesus. 6. Another Spiritual Blessing is this; A reserved Inheritance of all full, and Spiritual, and comprehensive blessednesses.
We Are blessed with this in christ jesus. 6. another Spiritual Blessing is this; A reserved Inheritance of all full, and Spiritual, and comprehensive Blessednesses.
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but what is this to the inheritance, where that which is in part shall be done way, where there is no such thing as grace in part, no such thing as love in part, no such thing as joy in part, no such thing as communion in part;
but what is this to the inheritance, where that which is in part shall be done Way, where there is no such thing as grace in part, no such thing as love in part, no such thing as joy in part, no such thing as communion in part;
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I think the Apostle speaks fully to our purpose where he tells us of an inheritance reserved, 1 Pet. 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I think the Apostle speaks Fully to our purpose where he tells us of an inheritance reserved, 1 Pet. 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ.
The God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again to a lively hope, by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled,
The God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, according to his abundant mercy, hath begotten us again to a lively hope, by the Resurrection of jesus christ, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled,
and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, verse 4. Why friends what is this inheritance? Why there I shall inherit the Covenant in its fulness;
and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you, verse 4. Why Friends what is this inheritance? Why there I shall inherit the Covenant in its fullness;
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I shall not say that either I want any Law in my heart or in my Head, in my inward or in my outward man, I shall have no reason to complain that I want the least blessing of the least promise.
I shall not say that either I want any Law in my heart or in my Head, in my inward or in my outward man, I shall have no reason to complain that I want the least blessing of the least promise.
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Why Christians, this is your inheritance, and are not here Spiritual Blessings that are the proper matter of this Inheritance? Now the Apostle tells us that he hath blessed us with this in Christ, verse 11. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to •he purpose of him that worketh all things after the Counsel of his own will.
Why Christians, this is your inheritance, and Are not Here Spiritual Blessings that Are the proper matter of this Inheritance? Now the Apostle tells us that he hath blessed us with this in christ, verse 11. In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to •he purpose of him that works all things After the Counsel of his own will.
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So I say my Friends, it is not this, or that, or the other, but the Lord Jesus alone that must bring his people into the possession of this reserved inheritance;
So I say my Friends, it is not this, or that, or the other, but the Lord jesus alone that must bring his people into the possession of this reserved inheritance;
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So I may say, you have no• yet obtained the Inheritance, no more had Paul, no more had these Ephesians, but ye• he speaks as one having full assurance, in whom we have obtained;
So I may say, you have no• yet obtained the Inheritance, no more had Paul, no more had these Ephesians, but ye• he speaks as one having full assurance, in whom we have obtained;
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speaking of the Inheritance that is above, whither cur forerunner is for us entered; so that this another Spiritual Blessing wherewith we are blessed in Christ Jesus.
speaking of the Inheritance that is above, whither cur forerunner is for us entered; so that this Another Spiritual Blessing wherewith we Are blessed in christ jesus.
after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy spirit of promise, verse 14. which is the Earnest of our Inheritance until the Redemption of the purchased possession to the praise of his glory.
After that you believed, you were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, verse 14. which is the Earnest of our Inheritance until the Redemption of the purchased possession to the praise of his glory.
so that look into your hearts, and into your understandings, and upon this inquiry, whose are you? Do but make a reflection whose Seal, whose Image, whose Superscription is this? You shall find that the Spirit of the Lord is as it were Gods assuring Seal.
so that look into your hearts, and into your understandings, and upon this inquiry, whose Are you? Do but make a reflection whose Seal, whose Image, whose Superscription is this? You shall find that the Spirit of the Lord is as it were God's assuring Seal.
O what can the grace of God do? Nay Christians what is it that the grace of God cannot do? That grace that could send Christ out of his eternal mansion in the bosom of his Father, what cannot that grace do for thee? That grace that can empty (as it were) the Second person of the Trinity of his glory, doest thou think that this grace cannot empty thy heart of sin? That grace that can fill the Covenant with such a fulness of Blessings, Poor worm, doest thou think that this grace cannot fill thy heart with Blessings? I pray Christians, do but consider what the Apostle saith in the 19, and 20 verses of this Chap. And what is, says he, the exceeding greatness of his power, to us ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power.
O what can the grace of God do? Nay Christians what is it that the grace of God cannot do? That grace that could send christ out of his Eternal mansion in the bosom of his Father, what cannot that grace do for thee? That grace that can empty (as it were) the Second person of the Trinity of his glory, dost thou think that this grace cannot empty thy heart of since? That grace that can fill the Covenant with such a fullness of Blessings, Poor worm, dost thou think that this grace cannot fill thy heart with Blessings? I pray Christians, do but Consider what the Apostle Says in the 19, and 20 Verses of this Chap. And what is, Says he, the exceeding greatness of his power, to us ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power.
We have heard much of the grace of God, of the respective persons of the blessed Trinity, what has this grace done for thy Soul? Art thou able to set to thy Seal that there is an exceeding power in the grace of the Father? and an exceeding power in the grace of the Son? if thou hast not as yet experienced it,
We have herd much of the grace of God, of the respective Persons of the blessed Trinity, what has this grace done for thy Soul? Art thou able to Set to thy Seal that there is an exceeding power in the grace of the Father? and an exceeding power in the grace of the Son? if thou hast not as yet experienced it,
and for the illustration of this, do but compare this power, if thou needest as much exceeding power, to raise up thy Soul from any Spiritual Death or Deadness,
and for the illustration of this, do but compare this power, if thou Needest as much exceeding power, to raise up thy Soul from any Spiritual Death or Deadness,
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That power that raised the Son of man from the dead, and that power that set the Son of man at his own right hand in Heavenly places, thou, Christian, shalt have experience of it;
That power that raised the Son of man from the dead, and that power that Set the Son of man At his own right hand in Heavenly places, thou, Christian, shalt have experience of it;
But that you may see the reason of this great priviledge, how grace hath laid it in Christ, do but observe those passages that you have in v. 21, 22, 23. of this Chapter; at the 20 verse, and hath set him at his own right hand in heavenly places, far above all principalities,
But that you may see the reason of this great privilege, how grace hath laid it in christ, do but observe those passages that you have in v. 21, 22, 23. of this Chapter; At the 20 verse, and hath Set him At his own right hand in heavenly places, Far above all principalities,
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and hath given him to be the head over all things to the Church, head over all principalities, over all the powers of darkness, over all our Enemies in hell,
and hath given him to be the head over all things to the Church, head over all principalities, over all the Powers of darkness, over all our Enemies in hell,
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and over all our Spiritual Enemies here on Earth, and that unto his Church and People, which he calls his Body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
and over all our Spiritual Enemies Here on Earth, and that unto his Church and People, which he calls his Body, the fullness of him that fills all in all.
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I pray do but observe a passage of the Apostle in his Epistle to the Romans, chap. 8. verse• 11. compared with Verse 2. at the 11th verse, If the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodys, by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
I pray do but observe a passage of the Apostle in his Epistle to the Roman, chap. 8. verse• 11. compared with Verse 2. At the 11th verse, If the Spirit of him that raised up jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up christ from the dead shall also quicken your Mortal bodies, by his Spirit that dwells in you.
then you shall be quickened, your mortal bodys shall be disposed and influenced so by that Spirit, that they shall be readier than now they are, to serve the graces of your Souls according to the dictates of the Spirit of Jesus Christ;
then you shall be quickened, your Mortal bodies shall be disposed and influenced so by that Spirit, that they shall be Readier than now they Are, to serve the graces of your Souls according to the dictates of the Spirit of jesus christ;
and my reason for this Interpretation is this, the Apostle in the conclusion of the former Chapter had been crying out, verse 24. O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? which he had confessed had too long lodged in his members, in the former part of the Chapter.
and my reason for this Interpretation is this, the Apostle in the conclusion of the former Chapter had been crying out, verse 24. Oh wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death? which he had confessed had too long lodged in his members, in the former part of the Chapter.
and if you do but observe it, the Apostle in the Conclusion of this discourse gives such an exhortation tending to this purpose, that they would not yield up their members as instruments of unrighteousness unto Sin;
and if you do but observe it, the Apostle in the Conclusion of this discourse gives such an exhortation tending to this purpose, that they would not yield up their members as Instruments of unrighteousness unto since;
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and thus now I have taken notice of these diverse Spiritual blessings, which the Apostle doth here instance in by way of illustration of this great Gospel mystery of grace,
and thus now I have taken notice of these diverse Spiritual blessings, which the Apostle does Here instance in by Way of illustration of this great Gospel mystery of grace,
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First, Is it so my friends, that Christians are blessed with all Spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus? Then Christians should be always Spiritual in Christ Jesus.
First, Is it so my Friends, that Christians Are blessed with all Spiritual blessings in christ jesus? Then Christians should be always Spiritual in christ jesus.
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and say to you, friend, don't you hope that God hath blessed you with all Spiritual blessings in Christ? what means then this formality in duty? this is not to be Spiritual.
and say to you, friend, don't you hope that God hath blessed you with all Spiritual blessings in christ? what means then this formality in duty? this is not to be Spiritual.
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why my friends, if you be blessed with all Spiritual blessings, then I pray let all your Spiritual blessings appear more or less in your whole conversation;
why my Friends, if you be blessed with all Spiritual blessings, then I pray let all your Spiritual blessings appear more or less in your Whole Conversation;
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Christians the inference is natural, if you be blessed with all Spiritual blessings, then shew forth all your Spiritual blessings in all your duties, be Spiritual in every thing.
Christians the Inference is natural, if you be blessed with all Spiritual blessings, then show forth all your Spiritual blessings in all your duties, be Spiritual in every thing.
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The Apostle has a parallel expression to this, wherein he gives us an account of his conversation in the 3 Phil. 20. For our conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ; that is the first inference. The 2d is this;
The Apostle has a parallel expression to this, wherein he gives us an account of his Conversation in the 3 Philip 20. For our Conversation is in heaven, from whence we look for the Saviour the Lord jesus christ; that is the First Inference. The 2d is this;
Has God blessed us with all Spiritual blessings in Christ? Then let those that pretend to a being thus blessed by the God and Father of Jesus Christ, glorify the God & Father of Jesus Christ with all their blessings.
Has God blessed us with all Spiritual blessings in christ? Then let those that pretend to a being thus blessed by the God and Father of jesus christ, Glorify the God & Father of jesus christ with all their blessings.
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surely Christians, you may rejoice in that little you have, but you may more rejoice in that great deal that Christ hath for you, you have received a little from and by Christ;
surely Christians, you may rejoice in that little you have, but you may more rejoice in that great deal that christ hath for you, you have received a little from and by christ;
ay but Christ hath received a great deal more for you, and therefore balance all your secular wants and secular troubles with this, that you are blessed with unseen blessings.
ay but christ hath received a great deal more for you, and Therefore balance all your secular Wants and secular Troubles with this, that you Are blessed with unseen blessings.
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And therefore rejoice & glorify God for and in the view, & under the sense and apprehension of what you are blessed with in Christ, I will freely say this one thing,
And Therefore rejoice & Glorify God for and in the view, & under the sense and apprehension of what you Are blessed with in christ, I will freely say this one thing,
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Thirdly, Has God blessed you with all Spiritual Blessings in Christ Jesus? Then never confine and limit your expectations from God or from Jesus Christ.
Thirdly, Has God blessed you with all Spiritual Blessings in christ jesus? Then never confine and limit your Expectations from God or from jesus christ.
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This naturally follows, for why should a Christian that hath liberty to expect all, content himself with less? Christians should say upon every receipt, Lord here is not all,
This naturally follows, for why should a Christian that hath liberty to expect all, content himself with less? Christians should say upon every receipt, Lord Here is not all,
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has the grace of God been so abundant as to bless you with all, and will you shew so little grace as to be contented with a little? I do not like (neither I am perswaded does God like) the tempers of most Professors which is a modest, (I call it a modest because 'tis so generally apprehended) but it is a sinful modest contentedness with a little;
has the grace of God been so abundant as to bless you with all, and will you show so little grace as to be contented with a little? I do not like (neither I am persuaded does God like) the tempers of most Professors which is a modest, (I call it a modest Because it's so generally apprehended) but it is a sinful modest contentedness with a little;
all the meekness, &c. But I am blessed with all Spiritual Blessings. I say, Christians having received a little be still pressing after more. But then,
all the meekness, etc. But I am blessed with all Spiritual Blessings. I say, Christians having received a little be still pressing After more. But then,
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yet I appeal to you all, may not you also be a greater Spiritual blessing unto them then you are? May you not be a greater Spiritual blessing to your servants,
yet I appeal to you all, may not you also be a greater Spiritual blessing unto them then you Are? May you not be a greater Spiritual blessing to your Servants,
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hath God blessed you with all Spiritual blessings in Christ? How do you know but he hath blessed your Children with some Spiritual blessing in you? and blessed your Servants with some Spiritual blessing in you? With-hold not that from your Children which is their right,
hath God blessed you with all Spiritual blessings in christ? How do you know but he hath blessed your Children with Some Spiritual blessing in you? and blessed your Servants with Some Spiritual blessing in you? Withhold not that from your Children which is their right,
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and such a one is happy and blessed in such a Husband, what do we mean but this? that God hath blessed him with Spiritual blessings for the good of his Wife? and so in all other relations what ever.
and such a one is happy and blessed in such a Husband, what do we mean but this? that God hath blessed him with Spiritual blessings for the good of his Wife? and so in all other relations what ever.
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O blessed are that Church, and that people, and that family, in whom there is a great Emulation who shall be the greatest Spiritual blessing each to other;
O blessed Are that Church, and that people, and that family, in whom there is a great Emulation who shall be the greatest Spiritual blessing each to other;
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and if God hath blessed others in us with some Spiritual blessings, then why should we with-hold from them that which •s their own? God hath given them the •ight, God hath given them the blessing,
and if God hath blessed Others in us with Some Spiritual blessings, then why should we withhold from them that which •s their own? God hath given them the •ight, God hath given them the blessing,
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therefore Christians by the love you have to Christ, by the hopes you have •o receive out of the hands of Christ, what •s lodged there by the grace of the heart of God, what ever grace God hath lodged in our hearts, what ever Spiritual gifts God •ath lodged in your heads, improve it as a •piritual blessing to others,
Therefore Christians by the love you have to christ, by the hope's you have •o receive out of the hands of christ, what •s lodged there by the grace of the heart of God, what ever grace God hath lodged in our hearts, what ever Spiritual Gifts God •ath lodged in your Heads, improve it as a •piritual blessing to Others,
and would it not be well with you if every day you could say and every evening you could say, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed me with all Spiritual blessings in Christ?
and would it not be well with you if every day you could say and every evening you could say, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed me with all Spiritual blessings in christ?
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SERMON III. Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of o•• Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blesse• us with all Spiritual Blessings, Heavenly places, in Christ.
SERMON III. Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of o•• Lord jesus christ, who hath blesse• us with all Spiritual Blessings, Heavenly places, in christ.
for says the Apostle here, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all Spiritual blessings, in Heavenly places, in Christ.
for Says the Apostle Here, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all Spiritual blessings, in Heavenly places, in christ.
but it is a blessedness, that as to the principal Concerns of it is fixed above, in Heavenly places in Christ, not in Christians, in an earthly Paradise,
but it is a blessedness, that as to the principal Concerns of it is fixed above, in Heavenly places in christ, not in Christians, in an earthly Paradise,
Certainly Sirs, the Angels in Heaven that are privy to this transaction of grace, are filled with admiration, that we that are senseless of that grace, should yet notwithstanding be so blessed.
Certainly Sirs, the Angels in Heaven that Are privy to this transaction of grace, Are filled with admiration, that we that Are senseless of that grace, should yet notwithstanding be so blessed.
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and that we should have our measures pressed down, and running over given unto us, notwithstanding our general principles and practices are against the designs of Heaven.
and that we should have our measures pressed down, and running over given unto us, notwithstanding our general principles and practices Are against the designs of Heaven.
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It is matter of wonder to a serious Christian, a Christian that makes it his business to inquire and examine his own frame, both by Gospel promises and by Gospel priviledges; what, Lord!
It is matter of wonder to a serious Christian, a Christian that makes it his business to inquire and examine his own frame, both by Gospel promises and by Gospel privileges; what, Lord!
so the Apostle in his other Epistles, as if he seemed to take great pleasure and delight in this general Relation that he here mentions, he also seems to express it in his Preface to his other Epistles.
so the Apostle in his other Epistles, as if he seemed to take great pleasure and delight in this general Relation that he Here mentions, he also seems to express it in his Preface to his other Epistles.
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I say all the advantages of the covenant, all the blessednesses that are discovered as essential to Gods being a God to any in either Testaments, is summ'd up in this relation of his unto Jesus Christ,
I say all the advantages of the Covenant, all the Blessednesses that Are discovered as essential to God's being a God to any in either Testaments, is summed up in this Relation of his unto jesus christ,
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for there seems to be something particular, and I think the Jews in the heat of their rage mistook the Emphasis of their own language, in Mark 15.34. And at the ninth hour:
for there seems to be something particular, and I think the jews in the heat of their rage mistook the Emphasis of their own language, in Mark 15.34. And At the ninth hour:
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The Jews mistake Eloi here, say they verse 35. behold he calleth Elias, verse 36. let alone, let us see whether Elias will come to take him down, which was a thing quite of another Import and Nature.
The jews mistake Eloi Here, say they verse 35. behold he calls Elias, verse 36. let alone, let us see whither Elias will come to take him down, which was a thing quite of Another Import and Nature.
now at this time, when he was to come to give an account to him of the discharge of all his Offices and Relations, Eloi, Eloi, my God, my God, I have preached thy will;
now At this time, when he was to come to give an account to him of the discharge of all his Offices and Relations, Eloi, Eloi, my God, my God, I have preached thy will;
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why hast thou forsaken me, or why wilt thou or doest thou forsake me? As if he should appeal to God, My God thou knowest I have preached all thy heart;
why hast thou forsaken me, or why wilt thou or dost thou forsake me? As if he should appeal to God, My God thou Knowest I have preached all thy heart;
as if the Apostle should say, ye Christian Ephesians (and so I may say, ye Christians of differing apprehensions) you that are Christians indeed, all the blessednesses and advantages of Gods Relation to Christ,
as if the Apostle should say, the Christian Ephesians (and so I may say, you Christians of differing apprehensions) you that Are Christians indeed, all the Blessednesses and advantages of God's Relation to christ,
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and upon another Scripture, if you reflect upon the 2 verse of this Chap. you shall find that before the Apostle mentions Gods Relation to Christ, he mentions his Relation to us;
and upon Another Scripture, if you reflect upon the 2 verse of this Chap. you shall find that before the Apostle mentions God's Relation to christ, he mentions his Relation to us;
because he is Christs God, and hath approved himself, and carried himself towards Christ as his God, in all the circumstances wherein Christ was or is. 2. Secondly.
Because he is Christ God, and hath approved himself, and carried himself towards christ as his God, in all the Circumstances wherein christ was or is. 2. Secondly.
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1. And the first is this, That Christ Jesus's Relation to God, or Gods Relation to Christ as a Father, in which he doth so glory, is a Relation that he bears to the Humane Nature.
1. And the First is this, That christ Jesus's Relation to God, or God's Relation to christ as a Father, in which he does so glory, is a Relation that he bears to the Humane Nature.
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and the people imagine a vain thing? After he had stated the result of all their Counsels against him which is applied to him as man by the Apostle in the 4 Acts 25 verse and so on.
and the people imagine a vain thing? After he had stated the result of all their Counsels against him which is applied to him as man by the Apostle in the 4 Acts 25 verse and so on.
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and Christ solacing himself peculiarly in this Relation that he stands in to him as the Son of man, verse 7. The Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
and christ solacing himself peculiarly in this Relation that he Stands in to him as the Son of man, verse 7. The Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
That this has Relation to the Incarnation of Christ and to him as man, I pray consider a passage there in Heb. 1.5. To which of the Angels said he at any time.
That this has Relation to the Incarnation of christ and to him as man, I pray Consider a passage there in Hebrew 1.5. To which of the Angels said he At any time.
unto which of the Angels hath he said, that he should pass by all the Angels in Heaven and never say unto them or any of them, thou art my Son? But upon the appearance of the Son of Mary, the reputed Son of Joseph, the Carpenters Son,
unto which of the Angels hath he said, that he should pass by all the Angels in Heaven and never say unto them or any of them, thou art my Son? But upon the appearance of the Son of Marry, the reputed Son of Joseph, the Carpenters Son,
So that I may truly say, Christians, it was our Spiritual concern that gave being to this glorious mutual Relation between the Father and the Son of man;
So that I may truly say, Christians, it was our Spiritual concern that gave being to this glorious mutual Relation between the Father and the Son of man;
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and Daughters, of men, whom he had an eternal and an everlasting kindness for? I have sometimes with pleasure reviewed the passage that past between the Angel and the Virgin Mary about the birth of Christ, give me leave to observe one or two things out of it in Luke 1.28, 29. verses. Mary she wonders at the salutation of the Angel, and well she might;
and Daughters, of men, whom he had an Eternal and an everlasting kindness for? I have sometime with pleasure reviewed the passage that passed between the Angel and the Virgae Marry about the birth of christ, give me leave to observe one or two things out of it in Lycia 1.28, 29. Verses. Mary she wonders At the salutation of the Angel, and well she might;
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a poor Virgin espoused to Joseph, who was of the house of David; and that no meaner an Angel then Gabriel, must be sent to her, to declare the tidings;
a poor Virgae espoused to Joseph, who was of the house of David; and that no meaner an Angel then Gabriel, must be sent to her, to declare the tidings;
and what were the tidings? the tidings were that out of her Body, and in her Womb should be begotten one that should be called the Son of God, in the 35 verse.
and what were the tidings? the tidings were that out of her Body, and in her Womb should be begotten one that should be called the Son of God, in the 35 verse.
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I pray what was the business of this holy thing, and what was the Fundamental reason of this great and wonderful transaction and condescension of Christ? The Fundamental reason was this;
I pray what was the business of this holy thing, and what was the Fundamental reason of this great and wondered transaction and condescension of christ? The Fundamental reason was this;
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Christ as the Son of God became the Son of man was made the Son of man meerly and principally with a design of grace upon the Sons and Daughters of men,
christ as the Son of God became the Son of man was made the Son of man merely and principally with a Design of grace upon the Sons and Daughters of men,
and therefore you shall find the Apostle here expressing it, blessed be the God and Father of Our Lord, who hath blessed us, Our Lord, that is, God hath given him to be our Lord,
and Therefore you shall find the Apostle Here expressing it, blessed be the God and Father of Our Lord, who hath blessed us, Our Lord, that is, God hath given him to be our Lord,
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an universal Lord unto Christians in all their Christian concerns, and therefore when the Apostle preached the Gospel to Cornelius and his Friends, at their Christian Conventicle (as I may so call it) at their Christian meeting in Cornelius 's house, do but observe how he expresses himself,
an universal Lord unto Christians in all their Christian concerns, and Therefore when the Apostle preached the Gospel to Cornelius and his Friends, At their Christian Conventicle (as I may so call it) At their Christian meeting in Cornelius is house, do but observe how he Expresses himself,
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and introduces his discourse, Acts. 10. vers• 36. The word which God sent unto the Children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, he 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord of all, here is the word which God sent unto Israel; what is it? It is a word of peace;
and introduces his discourse, Acts. 10. vers• 36. The word which God sent unto the Children of Israel, preaching peace by jesus christ, he 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord of all, Here is the word which God sent unto Israel; what is it? It is a word of peace;
Lord to what end (might the disciples say) must we go? Well says Christ, I am the Lord of all the Blessings, I have an absolute power to dispose of all the Blessings of Heaven,
Lord to what end (might the Disciples say) must we go? Well Says christ, I am the Lord of all the Blessings, I have an absolute power to dispose of all the Blessings of Heaven,
Go tell sinners that I am ready to bless them, I have a heart that is willing to bless them, I have a treasure to supply them fully, according to all their necessities,
Go tell Sinners that I am ready to bless them, I have a heart that is willing to bless them, I have a treasure to supply them Fully, according to all their necessities,
and therefore if you do observe it, the commission that Christ gives to his disciples, to his Ministers, has a peculiar reference unto the Authority that he hath received, all the authority that he hath received hath a peculiar reference to them,
and Therefore if you do observe it, the commission that christ gives to his Disciples, to his Ministers, has a peculiar Referente unto the authority that he hath received, all the Authority that he hath received hath a peculiar Referente to them,
and in and over all the blessings that are to be conferred upon us, he doth mannage and execute in a way accommodated to the general and particular cases of every Christian.
and in and over all the blessings that Are to be conferred upon us, he does manage and execute in a Way accommodated to the general and particular cases of every Christian.
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As now suppose that I or any of you were made Lord of the treasures that are lodged up for the poor, It may be there is one that cannot stir out of doors,
As now suppose that I or any of you were made Lord of the treasures that Are lodged up for the poor, It may be there is one that cannot stir out of doors,
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now the Lord, he that is the Lord Treasurer, the Lord Disposer of all those blessings he can accommodate himself to the conditions of every one, he can go from house to house to see how many poor there are,
now the Lord, he that is the Lord Treasurer, the Lord Disposer of all those blessings he can accommodate himself to the conditions of every one, he can go from house to house to see how many poor there Are,
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truly so my Friends our Lord Christ can accommodate himself to every ones condition, he sees that poor creatures cannot make out unto him, one is blind,
truly so my Friends our Lord christ can accommodate himself to every ones condition, he sees that poor creatures cannot make out unto him, one is blind,
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and the Lord can accommodate himself to you, & say to you, Children, what want you? Children, what ails you? God hath made me Lord of all Spiritual blessings for you, what want you? want you wisdom? and want you strength; and want you peace;
and the Lord can accommodate himself to you, & say to you, Children, what want you? Children, what ails you? God hath made me Lord of all Spiritual blessings for you, what want you? want you Wisdom? and want you strength; and want you peace;
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It was a great offence that the Scribes, those devout & superstitious Pharisees took against Christ that he could accommodate himself to the Publicans and Harlots,
It was a great offence that the Scribes, those devout & superstitious Pharisees took against christ that he could accommodate himself to the Publicans and Harlots,
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Now my Friends, if you do but observe how the Justice of God hath stated the Method of this Salvation, you will see reason enough why God should bless us with all the Blessings of our Salvation in him, I will open this also in these two Branches.
Now my Friends, if you do but observe how the justice of God hath stated the Method of this Salvation, you will see reason enough why God should bless us with all the Blessings of our Salvation in him, I will open this also in these two Branches.
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That we should have no pardons but what should be the price of blood, that we should have no peace but what should be the price of blood, that we should have no communion,
That we should have no Pardons but what should be the price of blood, that we should have no peace but what should be the price of blood, that we should have no communion,
Now Christians, if the case be so? is there not great reason then that the Blessings that we have, we should be blessed with them in Christ? Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us in him.
Now Christians, if the case be so? is there not great reason then that the Blessings that we have, we should be blessed with them in christ? Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us in him.
Christ is Surety, that I should live like a Child of Adoption, for the substance and main, that my heart should be in a frame becoming those that are the Lords Adopted ones.
christ is Surety, that I should live like a Child of Adoption, for the substance and main, that my heart should be in a frame becoming those that Are the lords Adopted ones.
O but where is he that hath undertaken it? why it is Jesus, and therefore you shall find the Apostle fix it upon this very title Heb. 7.22. by so much was Jesus made a Surety of a better Testament; by so much was Jesus:
O but where is he that hath undertaken it? why it is jesus, and Therefore you shall find the Apostle fix it upon this very title Hebrew 7.22. by so much was jesus made a Surety of a better Testament; by so much was jesus:
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Because the Lord hath anointed me, To preach good tidings to the meek, he hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the Captives,
Because the Lord hath anointed me, To preach good tidings to the meek, he hath sent me to bind up the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to the Captives,
and the opening the Prison to them that are Bound, &c. I pray do but consider how he brings in the thing to my present purpose, all Spiritual Blessings.
and the opening the Prison to them that Are Bound, etc. I pray do but Consider how he brings in the thing to my present purpose, all Spiritual Blessings.
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SERMON IV. Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings, in Heavenly places, in Christ.
SERMON IV. Ephesians 1.3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings, in Heavenly places, in christ.
To be deprived of Temporal Blessings and exposed to Temporal Troubles and Trials, as well as Spiritual Temptations, is easily ballanced with the discovery the Apostle here makes of being Blessed with all Spiritual Blessings.
To be deprived of Temporal Blessings and exposed to Temporal Troubles and Trials, as well as Spiritual Temptations, is Easily balanced with the discovery the Apostle Here makes of being Blessed with all Spiritual Blessings.
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Before I enter upon the particular resolve of this, I will only premise this in general, that both these Relations or Titles that are here attributed to God, have an equal respect unto all the Relations under which Jesus Christ is here considered.
Before I enter upon the particular resolve of this, I will only premise this in general, that both these Relations or Titles that Are Here attributed to God, have an equal respect unto all the Relations under which jesus christ is Here considered.
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But my Friends, there is none of you, those that have the greatest advantage of parts and gifts, that can understand practically what I shall say without the Spirit of the Lord lead you into the truth, which I shall discover to you (I hope) in the Spirit.
But my Friends, there is none of you, those that have the greatest advantage of parts and Gifts, that can understand practically what I shall say without the Spirit of the Lord led you into the truth, which I shall discover to you (I hope) in the Spirit.
1. The first is this, when we say that God, as the God and Father of Jesus Christ, blesses us, this seems to be implyed in it, That all the advantages that any of the people of God in either Testament have by Gods being their God,
1. The First is this, when we say that God, as the God and Father of jesus christ, Blesses us, this seems to be employed in it, That all the advantages that any of the people of God in either Testament have by God's being their God,
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or that hangeth upon this relation, they are all summ'd up in this, that he, as the God of our Lord Jesus, blesses his people with all Spiritual blessings:
or that hangs upon this Relation, they Are all summed up in this, that he, as the God of our Lord jesus, Blesses his people with all Spiritual blessings:
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Now Sirs, I pray Consider, The man Jesus, the Lord Jesus, as betrusted with all our Spiritual blessings, lies under the advantage of this relation to God,
Now Sirs, I pray Consider, The man jesus, the Lord jesus, as betrusted with all our Spiritual blessings, lies under the advantage of this Relation to God,
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2. Secondly, This also doth discover a full assurance of an abiding ingagement of all the attributes of God to carry on the interest and the concerns of Christ,
2. Secondly, This also does discover a full assurance of an abiding engagement of all the attributes of God to carry on the Interest and the concerns of christ,
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you know the passage there in the Old Testament, where the Lord doth Covenant with Christs Type, that is, with David, and with Solomon, but principally with the Lord Jesus himself, Psalm 89.26. He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father, my God, and the Rock of my Salvation.
you know the passage there in the Old Testament, where the Lord does Covenant with Christ Type, that is, with David, and with Solomon, but principally with the Lord jesus himself, Psalm 89.26. He shall cry unto me, Thou art my Father, my God, and the Rock of my Salvation.
David glories in the Relation himself, and he speaks this by way of prophesy, to give assurance unto all the people of God, that Davids Son shall have liberty and a heart to cry unto him in all his straits:
David Glories in the Relation himself, and he speaks this by Way of prophesy, to give assurance unto all the people of God, that Davids Son shall have liberty and a heart to cry unto him in all his straits:
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Now I pray do but observe the Context, and you shall find, that the great concerns of the people of God, their great Blessings are here devolved upon him to manage, verse 19. I have laid help upon one that is mighty, I have exalted one Chosen out of the people.
Now I pray do but observe the Context, and you shall find, that the great concerns of the people of God, their great Blessings Are Here devolved upon him to manage, verse 19. I have laid help upon one that is mighty, I have exalted one Chosen out of the people.
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I know he is mighty, he is able to save, ay but lest he should be discouraged or lest any looking upon him as the Son of David should judge him insufficient for this imploy, I pray do but observe what he says in the 24 verse. But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him,
I know he is mighty, he is able to save, ay but lest he should be discouraged or lest any looking upon him as the Son of David should judge him insufficient for this employ, I pray do but observe what he Says in the 24 verse. But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him,
if the consequence of sin had seized, and that to be dismissed, says God to him, he shall cry unto me, My God; and I pray, friends, do but observe how correspondent to this prophesy,
if the consequence of since had seized, and that to be dismissed, Says God to him, he shall cry unto me, My God; and I pray, Friends, do but observe how correspondent to this prophesy,
or to this promise, was the carriage of our Lord Jesus Christ, in all his straits, in reference to the general dispensation under which he was, which was a dispensation full enough of straits,
or to this promise, was the carriage of our Lord jesus christ, in all his straits, in Referente to the general Dispensation under which he was, which was a Dispensation full enough of straits,
That the Lord Jesus Christ hath full liberty and priviledge to demand the universal assistance of all the attributes of the Divine nature in the manage of this work of Mediation as he is Man.
That the Lord jesus christ hath full liberty and privilege to demand the universal assistance of all the attributes of the Divine nature in the manage of this work of Mediation as he is Man.
What ever Relation God as God is discovered under in either Testaments, the incouragements, and all the blessednesses of that Relation, meet in this his Relation to Christ.
What ever Relation God as God is discovered under in either Testaments, the encouragements, and all the Blessednesses of that Relation, meet in this his Relation to christ.
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And yet, my Friends, the advantages that are wrapt up in this Relation, are all summ'd up in this, that he is the God and Father of our Lord, blessing Christians with all Spiritual blessings.
And yet, my Friends, the advantages that Are wrapped up in this Relation, Are all summed up in this, that he is the God and Father of our Lord, blessing Christians with all Spiritual blessings.
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O, says a poor Creature, I shall never be able to understand, nor to receive these Spiritual Mysteries, which wrap up as it were these Spiritual blessings, I am so full of Spiritual blindness, darkness, and Ignorance;
O, Says a poor Creature, I shall never be able to understand, nor to receive these Spiritual Mysteres, which wrap up as it were these Spiritual blessings, I am so full of Spiritual blindness, darkness, and Ignorance;
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ay but God that created thy understanding, and created thy understanding in light, as an understanding resembling his own, this God hath blessed thee with these Spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus;
ay but God that created thy understanding, and created thy understanding in Light, as an understanding resembling his own, this God hath blessed thee with these Spiritual blessings in christ jesus;
and as he is considered the Creator of all by Christ, so he hath blessed thee with all Spiritual blessings, The Apostle in his Epistle to the Colossians, Chap. 1. seems to argue from this principle,
and as he is considered the Creator of all by christ, so he hath blessed thee with all Spiritual blessings, The Apostle in his Epistle to the colossians, Chap. 1. seems to argue from this principle,
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ay but how shall I come to be made partaker of that fulness that dwels in Christ? my heart hath been shut so many years, who will open it? my heart hath been growing in hardness so many years who can soften it? Now observe,
ay but how shall I come to be made partaker of that fullness that dwells in christ? my heart hath been shut so many Years, who will open it? my heart hath been growing in hardness so many Years who can soften it? Now observe,
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before the discovery of this the pleasure of his grace, he brings in the discovery of this Relation of a Creator, verse 16. For by him were all things Created that are in Heaven and that are in Earth, &c, by him were all things Created,
before the discovery of this the pleasure of his grace, he brings in the discovery of this Relation of a Creator, verse 16. For by him were all things Created that Are in Heaven and that Are in Earth, etc., by him were all things Created,
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Now, my friends, this is a great advantage, the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, as the Creator hath blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings in Christ Jesus. Secondly.
Now, my Friends, this is a great advantage, the God of our Lord jesus christ, as the Creator hath blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings in christ jesus. Secondly.
Another Relation that God hath discovered himself in, as God, unto us in Scripture, it is a Relation of Supportation, importing a governing of all things that are.
another Relation that God hath discovered himself in, as God, unto us in Scripture, it is a Relation of Supportation, importing a governing of all things that Are.
you have it in the 1 of Zach. There were some grand objections that lay in the way of that mercy, that God had betrusted in the hand of Christ, to manage for and on the behalf of his poor despised & afflicted people;
you have it in the 1 of Zach There were Some grand objections that lay in the Way of that mercy, that God had betrusted in the hand of christ, to manage for and on the behalf of his poor despised & afflicted people;
You may at your leisure consult the Context, and you shall find that there was a great work here to do, great Blessings, to bestow upon a poor despised, contemned people,
You may At your leisure consult the Context, and you shall find that there was a great work Here to do, great Blessings, to bestow upon a poor despised, contemned people,
and as he is Lord of all, can be of any advantage unto us, here lies the advantage of it, that the God of our Lord Jesus is not only the great creating God,
and as he is Lord of all, can be of any advantage unto us, Here lies the advantage of it, that the God of our Lord jesus is not only the great creating God,
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Well, my friends, but who is he that hath Blessed you? Even God, the God of Christ Jesus the Lord, who is the Absolute, Soveraign Governour of all the whole Creation;
Well, my Friends, but who is he that hath Blessed you? Even God, the God of christ jesus the Lord, who is the Absolute, Sovereign Governor of all the Whole Creation;
Though the Devil and the powers of the World have cast off Gods Moral government, yet God hath no way at all, by all their sin, lessened his natural Government;
Though the devil and the Powers of the World have cast off God's Moral government, yet God hath no Way At all, by all their since, lessened his natural Government;
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The Father was never offended by the Son, and the Son was never offended by the Father, these alwaies kept a good, a perfect, a full correspondency each with other;
The Father was never offended by the Son, and the Son was never offended by the Father, these always kept a good, a perfect, a full correspondency each with other;
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My meaning plainly is this, God hath promised thee peace, Ay but this peace hath reference unto the honouring and glorifying of the man Jesus, Whose God hath Blessed thee with this peace in him.
My meaning plainly is this, God hath promised thee peace, Ay but this peace hath Referente unto the honouring and glorifying of the man jesus, Whose God hath Blessed thee with this peace in him.
Though they may sometimes interpose between them and some of the means of their Blessings, yet I say, vain are the attempts of their enemies against their Blessings;
Though they may sometime interpose between them and Some of the means of their Blessings, yet I say, vain Are the attempts of their enemies against their Blessings;
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and therefore the Psalmist eyeing the Lord Jesus, and eying by faith, this blessedness, wherewith the God of the man Jesus should bless Christians, he cryes out in the 2 Psal. 1. Why do the heathen Rage,
and Therefore the Psalmist Eying the Lord jesus, and Eyeing by faith, this blessedness, wherewith the God of the man jesus should bless Christians, he cries out in the 2 Psalm 1. Why do the heathen Rage,
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and the people imagine a vain thing? Their great design was to keep the people of God from those Blessings that God had designed by promise to give to them, There they were imagining and consulting,
and the people imagine a vain thing? Their great Design was to keep the people of God from those Blessings that God had designed by promise to give to them, There they were imagining and consulting,
but observe it that very thing, that they thought would be the compleatment of all their designes, tending to this purpose, was the greatest in-let to all these Blessings.
but observe it that very thing, that they Thought would be the completement of all their designs, tending to this purpose, was the greatest inlet to all these Blessings.
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Then methinks, Christians, you should look unto God, as the God and Father of Christ, under all the discouragements, that arise upon your own Spirits, from your own violations of the obligations of his Relation to you.
Then methinks, Christians, you should look unto God, as the God and Father of christ, under all the discouragements, that arise upon your own Spirits, from your own violations of the obligations of his Relation to you.
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and thy heart is shut against the word, even from thy Child-hood, and in thy Child-hood, the Devil shuts up thy heart and the World shuts up thy heart,
and thy heart is shut against the word, even from thy Childhood, and in thy Childhood, the devil shuts up thy heart and the World shuts up thy heart,
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Therefore, Christians, under all your discouragements, that arise from the sense of your own unworthiness, let this be your way, to look upon God as the God of Christ,
Therefore, Christians, under all your discouragements, that arise from the sense of your own unworthiness, let this be your Way, to look upon God as the God of christ,
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Doth God bless us with all Spiritual Blessings as the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ? Then, my friends, you may here take occasion to magnify the Mystery of the Gospel.
Does God bless us with all Spiritual Blessings as the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ? Then, my Friends, you may Here take occasion to magnify the Mystery of the Gospel.
No wonder the Apostle breaks out, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus-Christ, And can your hearts hold from breaking out in the praises of God? O Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath Blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings!
No wonder the Apostle breaks out, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus christ, And can your hearts hold from breaking out in the praises of God? Oh Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord jesus christ, who hath Blessed us with all Spiritual Blessings!
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By this you may understand Blessings, or distinguish between those that are pretended to be Spiritual blessings and those that are really so, many pretend to great parts and gifts,
By this you may understand Blessings, or distinguish between those that Are pretended to be Spiritual blessings and those that Are really so, many pretend to great parts and Gifts,
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Why? Because the tendency of these Blessings is not to conform you to the God of Christ Jesus? Do you find your hearts ingaged to the God of the Lord Jesus Christ? Do you find the tendency of that, which you call a Spiritual Blessing, is to make you more like to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Why? Because the tendency of these Blessings is not to conform you to the God of christ jesus? Do you find your hearts engaged to the God of the Lord jesus christ? Do you find the tendency of that, which you call a Spiritual Blessing, is to make you more like to the Lord jesus christ.
If so, then there is something in it, then it is one of the Blessings of the God and Father, of our Lord Jesus Christ, wherewith he hath Blessed you in Christ.
If so, then there is something in it, then it is one of the Blessings of the God and Father, of our Lord jesus christ, wherewith he hath Blessed you in christ.
But if the tendency of that which you call a Spiritual Blessing be not to make you like to the God and Father of Jesus Christ, do not miscal it and honour it with the name of a Spiritual Blessing;
But if the tendency of that which you call a Spiritual Blessing be not to make you like to the God and Father of jesus christ, do not miscall it and honour it with the name of a Spiritual Blessing;
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Jesus tells his disciple Peter, that Satan would fain have been fingering at this work, he would fain have had him in his own hand, he would have had Christ to have left him to him;
jesus tells his disciple Peter, that Satan would fain have been fingering At this work, he would fain have had him in his own hand, he would have had christ to have left him to him;
So God is more concerned for his people then to give an Absolute, Soveraign, Uncontrouble Power to his Enemies over and about their concerns, I, says God, will sift the House of Israel among all nations.
So God is more concerned for his people then to give an Absolute, Sovereign, Uncontrouble Power to his Enemies over and about their concerns, I, Says God, will sift the House of Israel among all Nations.
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Though God turn his people, as it were, from sieve to sieve, yet he will not suffer the least grain under all these sifting dispensations to fall to the ground.
Though God turn his people, as it were, from sieve to sieve, yet he will not suffer the least grain under all these sifting dispensations to fallen to the ground.
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The Command not of his word, but a Providential Command, when God speaks threatning Language and Terrour to his people Israel in other Prophesies, he tells them that he will hiss for the fly,
The Command not of his word, but a Providential Command, when God speaks threatening Language and Terror to his people Israel in other prophecies, he tells them that he will hiss for the fly,
He will call them and imploy them. So here, saies he, Lo I will Command, &c. That God will have the managing of all his adversaries malice and the ordering and bounding of all his adversaries power.
He will call them and employ them. So Here, Says he, Lo I will Command, etc. That God will have the managing of all his Adversaries malice and the ordering and bounding of all his Adversaries power.
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That both the Commission given and the restriction or limitation of the Commission reserved, is matter of a Christians observation, of Israel's observation.
That both the Commission given and the restriction or limitation of the Commission reserved, is matter of a Christians observation, of Israel's observation.
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and the largest wheat, but even the least grain though there be abundance of chaff, & abundance of mixture yet the least grain shall not fall to the ground:
and the Largest wheat, but even the least grain though there be abundance of chaff, & abundance of mixture yet the least grain shall not fallen to the ground:
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You will say to me then, Why or whence is it that such special care is taken of such inconsiderable Christians? One whom ministers it may be make nothing of, one whom private Christians disregard;
You will say to me then, Why or whence is it that such special care is taken of such inconsiderable Christians? One whom Ministers it may be make nothing of, one whom private Christians disregard;
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no great matter if that afflictions sweep away and such a Professour, from the Ordinances and from communion & fellowship with God in his own appointments.
no great matter if that afflictions sweep away and such a Professor, from the Ordinances and from communion & fellowship with God in his own appointments.
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The Lord he observeth what there is within, and the Lord doth not act nor carry it either under general or particular judgments, according to our observation or sense,
The Lord he observeth what there is within, and the Lord does not act nor carry it either under general or particular Judgments, according to our observation or sense,
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if there be grace though under very great disadvantages and under great discouragements, yet an all-searching Eye can espy a grain of Corn in a heap of Chaff.
if there be grace though under very great disadvantages and under great discouragements, yet an All-searching Eye can espy a grain of Corn in a heap of Chaff.
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God from all eternity, before the foundations of the world were laid, did elect and choose thee to receive such a measure of grace in such a little proportion,
God from all eternity, before the foundations of the world were laid, did elect and choose thee to receive such a measure of grace in such a little proportion,
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God did not only choose those that were inriched with more then ordinary Grace, those that are full of the Holy-Ghost, were not the only Persons that were in the Eye & upon the Heart of God from all Eternity,
God did not only choose those that were enriched with more then ordinary Grace, those that Are full of the Holy ghost, were not the only Persons that were in the Eye & upon the Heart of God from all Eternity,
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& therefore, my Friends if so then, this must needs be clear, that either God must look after this little grace or must lose the resolve of his Eternal Love.
& Therefore, my Friends if so then, this must needs be clear, that either God must look After this little grace or must loose the resolve of his Eternal Love.
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2. That this little hath the nature of the whole, Jesus Christ compares the Kingdom of Heaven in hearts unto a grain of must and Seed, which is the least of all grains.
2. That this little hath the nature of the Whole, jesus christ compares the Kingdom of Heaven in hearts unto a grain of must and Seed, which is the least of all grains.
Therefore, says God, the house of Israel, this perverse, this rebelliuos house, this is a frothy and chaffy house of Israel; yet I will not lose the least grain,
Therefore, Says God, the house of Israel, this perverse, this rebelliuos house, this is a frothy and chaffy house of Israel; yet I will not loose the least grain,
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& there are, on the other hand, many Christians who have least at first, and yet afterwards do attain to a great deal more then those that had most at first.
& there Are, on the other hand, many Christians who have least At First, and yet afterwards do attain to a great deal more then those that had most At First.
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& he that had least now hath most so that I say, considering the greatness of the designment, the unlimited designment, that relate to those that have little, may give a reason why the Lord will look after the least grace,
& he that had least now hath most so that I say, considering the greatness of the designment, the unlimited designment, that relate to those that have little, may give a reason why the Lord will look After the least grace,
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Ay but, Christians, you do not know under what designment this little is, what great things the Lord hath to manage by this little grace, Daniel, when the Lord shewed him the great revolutions that were to be in the world, he shewed him a Mountain, a mighty mountain;
Ay but, Christians, you do not know under what designment this little is, what great things the Lord hath to manage by this little grace, daniel, when the Lord showed him the great revolutions that were to be in the world, he showed him a Mountain, a mighty mountain;
so Christ is compared, he promised but little, there was but a very slender appearance of Jesus at the first, that ever he should be the man in whom all the Promises and Prophecies should center.
so christ is compared, he promised but little, there was but a very slender appearance of jesus At the First, that ever he should be the man in whom all the Promises and Prophecies should centre.
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A Carpenters Son, this is but the Son of a Carpenter, say they, an unlikely thing, that all the Promises and Prophecies of the Messiah should center in him,
A Carpenters Son, this is but the Son of a Carpenter, say they, an unlikely thing, that all the Promises and Prophecies of the Messiah should centre in him,
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Truly these men, as I may say, were men of little stature, and the Kingdom of Heaven in them, during that time they lived with Christ and heard the Lord Christ, was but as a grain of Mustard Seed;
Truly these men, as I may say, were men of little stature, and the Kingdom of Heaven in them, during that time they lived with christ and herd the Lord christ, was but as a grain of Mustard Seed;
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that is, God may design a Person for the greatest enjoyments, that hath now but the least grace, Many times Children, that are weakest, have most of the manifestations of the tender affections of the Mother.
that is, God may Design a Person for the greatest enjoyments, that hath now but the least grace, Many times Children, that Are Weakest, have most of the manifestations of the tender affections of the Mother.
if I have a right to an Estate wrapt up in a scroul of paper, it is as much as the right that another hath to his Estate that is written or enlarged upon in a sheet:
if I have a right to an Estate wrapped up in a Scroll of paper, it is as much as the right that Another hath to his Estate that is written or enlarged upon in a sheet:
I pray turn to that passage of our Lord in the first Sermon that ever he preached upon the Mount, in Mat. 5. Blessed, say he, are the poor in Spirit,
I pray turn to that passage of our Lord in the First Sermon that ever he preached upon the Mount, in Mathew 5. Blessed, say he, Are the poor in Spirit,
and yet their Right is the same, thy promise is my promise, and the Blessing that is a Christians by Covenant, that hath attained to the greatest measures of grace, these very Blessings,
and yet their Right is the same, thy promise is my promise, and the Blessing that is a Christians by Covenant, that hath attained to the greatest measures of grace, these very Blessings,
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2. The same grace that gives the right makes the difference, the gradual difference: Though there be a gradual difference in the receipt, yet it is the same grace:
2. The same grace that gives the right makes the difference, the gradual difference: Though there be a gradual difference in the receipt, yet it is the same grace:
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He that gave thee a right to five Talents, gave thy Brother as good and as equal a right to one, he that gave thy Neighbour a Possession of a great measure of grace,
He that gave thee a right to five Talents, gave thy Brother as good and as equal a right to one, he that gave thy Neighbour a Possession of a great measure of grace,
as he that hath more, he is as surely born of God, as he that hath the greatest degree of grace, here is one that, it may be, can fill a Prayer with grace,
as he that hath more, he is as surely born of God, as he that hath the greatest degree of grace, Here is one that, it may be, can fill a Prayer with grace,
I tell you, God will take care of the one as well as of the other, the least grain shall not fall to the ground, because the least grain gives a discovery of an interest in the greatest relations;
I tell you, God will take care of the one as well as of the other, the least grain shall not fallen to the ground, Because the least grain gives a discovery of an Interest in the greatest relations;
A Member of Jesus Christ is that man whose grace is flourishing, Ay, and that man is also a Member of Jesus Christ, whose grace lies under the ashes, there are no Flamings forth as yet, Ay but, my Friends, there is a spark under the Embers:
A Member of jesus christ is that man whose grace is flourishing, Ay, and that man is also a Member of jesus christ, whose grace lies under the Ashes, there Are no Flamings forth as yet, Ay but, my Friends, there is a spark under the Embers:
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1. The first is this, Greatest relations do not depend upon the proportions of the graces of the relations, nay let me tell you, that those relations, that do discover the greatest intimacy,
1. The First is this, Greatest relations do not depend upon the proportions of the graces of the relations, nay let me tell you, that those relations, that do discover the greatest intimacy,
8. Cant. v. 1. So I may say, it is many times with the Lords People, they cry out, O that Jesus Christ would reveal himself to me, O he discovers himself to such and such, O that he were as my Brother!
8. Cant v. 1. So I may say, it is many times with the lords People, they cry out, Oh that jesus christ would reveal himself to me, Oh he discovers himself to such and such, Oh that he were as my Brother!
the least degree of grace doth discover an interest in the greatest relations, and greatness of relation, doth not bear proportion to greatness of enjoyment.
the least degree of grace does discover an Interest in the greatest relations, and greatness of Relation, does not bear proportion to greatness of enjoyment.
2 Secondly, That those relations that a Christian stands in unto God, immediately up-his entring into the relation, all the blessings of the relation lye before him:
2 Secondly, That those relations that a Christian Stands in unto God, immediately up-his entering into the Relation, all the blessings of the Relation lie before him:
and now being admitted, all the blessedness, all the glory, all the sweetness, all the comfort, all the happiness of the Relation, lye before this man,
and now being admitted, all the blessedness, all the glory, all the sweetness, all the Comfort, all the happiness of the Relation, lie before this man,
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You will say, what is the glory of the Relation? Nay what glory is there that is not in any relation that belongs to the Gospel? In every Gospel Relation there is a fulness of glory, and a fulness of Blessedness.
You will say, what is the glory of the Relation? Nay what glory is there that is not in any Relation that belongs to the Gospel? In every Gospel Relation there is a fullness of glory, and a fullness of Blessedness.
If you have but little breathings of heart after God and Christ, Jesus in your heart, do not deny it, do not say, It is not likely that these should be regarded;
If you have but little breathings of heart After God and christ, jesus in your heart, do not deny it, do not say, It is not likely that these should be regarded;
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1. Seeing God makes a great account of that little that thou hast, Let me only ask you this Question, Whether it be not better for you to follow the example of God,
1. Seeing God makes a great account of that little that thou hast, Let me only ask you this Question, Whither it be not better for you to follow the Exampl of God,
than to follow the Devils example? The devil would have you to make nothing of a little, God and Jesus Christ would have you to make great account of a little;
than to follow the Devils Exampl? The Devil would have you to make nothing of a little, God and jesus christ would have you to make great account of a little;
I will not lose the least grain, no not for all the Assyrians, for all the Babylonians, no not for all the Devils in Hell, I will not lose the least grain.
I will not loose the least grain, no not for all the Assyrians, for all the Babylonians, no not for all the Devils in Hell, I will not loose the least grain.
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It is the hypothesis of our Lords arguing, says he, since thou hast not been faithful in a little, who will trust thee with more? So I say, on the other hand,
It is the hypothesis of our lords arguing, Says he, since thou hast not been faithful in a little, who will trust thee with more? So I say, on the other hand,
& give it to him that had five even so the Lord may come and say, here is a poor creature, his heart leapt within him for Joy because I have given him a little grace, this Soul is always blessing me for a little, I will give him more.
& give it to him that had five even so the Lord may come and say, Here is a poor creature, his heart leapt within him for Joy Because I have given him a little grace, this Soul is always blessing me for a little, I will give him more.
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Therefore my friends in observance of God, and in imitation of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray set your eye and your heart upon that little, let there be a great value and esteem put upon your little grace,
Therefore my Friends in observance of God, and in imitation of the Lord jesus christ, I pray Set your eye and your heart upon that little, let there be a great valve and esteem put upon your little grace,
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Under all shakings, when great storms are up, and when wrath hath hold of the the Sieve & shakes it in the hand of the malicious Assyrian, or of the malicious Babylonian, when the wrath of God shakes the Sieve,
Under all shakings, when great storms Are up, and when wrath hath hold of thee the Sieve & shakes it in the hand of the malicious assyrian, or of the malicious Babylonian, when the wrath of God shakes the Sieve,
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and the first is, That it is a gracious Promise, succeeding the dreadfulest threatnings; Israel had offended, and the Lord of Israel takes to the offence;
and the First is, That it is a gracious Promise, succeeding the Dreadfullest threatenings; Israel had offended, and the Lord of Israel Takes to the offence;
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and therefore in a more than ordinary manner, the whole concern of the threatning is usher'd in by the Prophet, in verse 1. I saw (says he) the Lord standing upon the Altar, and he says, Smite the Lintel, smite the Lintel of the door, that the posts may shake;
and Therefore in a more than ordinary manner, the Whole concern of the threatening is ushered in by the Prophet, in verse 1. I saw (Says he) the Lord standing upon the Altar, and he Says, Smite the Lintel, smite the Lintel of the door, that the posts may shake;
and I ground this Observation upon a passage in the 11th verse. In that day (says he) will I raise up the Tabernacle of David that is fallen. When will God shew this distinguishing kindness? and when will God glorifie himself in fulfilling the Promise? in that day when God will raise up the Tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches; in that day.
and I ground this Observation upon a passage in the 11th verse. In that day (Says he) will I raise up the Tabernacle of David that is fallen. When will God show this distinguishing kindness? and when will God Glorify himself in fulfilling the Promise? in that day when God will raise up the Tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the Breaches; in that day.
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Afterward I will return, and build the Tabernacle of David that is fallen: So that here is an Old-Testament Promise fulfill'd, not only upon the Jews, but upon the Gentiles.
Afterwards I will return, and built the Tabernacle of David that is fallen: So that Here is an Old-Testament Promise fulfilled, not only upon the jews, but upon the Gentiles.
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Though he commands, and though he sifts the house of Israel according to the Spirit in the Sieve of the Nations, yet then shall not the least grain fall to the Earth.
Though he commands, and though he sifts the house of Israel according to the Spirit in the Sieve of the nations, yet then shall not the least grain fallen to the Earth.
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That which I laid as the foundation of the whole Discourse was this, That even in the worst of times, God will take especial care of the least of Christians.
That which I laid as the Foundation of the Whole Discourse was this, That even in the worst of times, God will take especial care of the least of Christians.
there is the nature of Christ, and the nature of a Christian, in the meanest Christian that breaths upon the face of the Earth, (as he was in the form of a Servant) and I pray observe, that the express Image of his Fathers glory (as you have it) Heb. 1. The brightness of his Glory,
there is the nature of christ, and the nature of a Christian, in the Meanest Christian that breathes upon the face of the Earth, (as he was in the from of a Servant) and I pray observe, that the express Image of his Father's glory (as you have it) Hebrew 1. The brightness of his Glory,
truly, my Friends, so I may say, take a poor Christian under the greatest disadvantages, suppose driven into the Wilderness, tempted of the Devil, you may look on him and say, There goes one that is the express Image of Jesus Christ,
truly, my Friends, so I may say, take a poor Christian under the greatest disadvantages, suppose driven into the Wilderness, tempted of the devil, you may look on him and say, There Goes one that is the express Image of jesus christ,
and another that hath divers temptations and afflictions surrounding him, you may say, there lies one upon his Bed, there sits another in his Corner, that is the express Image of Jesus;
and Another that hath diverse temptations and afflictions surrounding him, you may say, there lies one upon his Bed, there sits Another in his Corner, that is the express Image of jesus;
why shew me the penny, whose is the Image? So my Friends, if you bring your own hearts to the Lord, the Lord will ask the question, Whose Image, whose Superscription is it? and will answer himself, it is my own;
why show me the penny, whose is the Image? So my Friends, if you bring your own hearts to the Lord, the Lord will ask the question, Whose Image, whose Superscription is it? and will answer himself, it is my own;
What think you? Was Peter like Christ? And did he express any thing of the Image of Christ? when he knew that his Lord could have commanded Angels for his security,
What think you? Was Peter like christ? And did he express any thing of the Image of christ? when he knew that his Lord could have commanded Angels for his security,
pray, when did God ingage himself to proportion thy grace to thy Brothers? yet though it be in a lesser proportion, it is as truly New-Covenant writing,
pray, when did God engage himself to proportion thy grace to thy Brother's? yet though it be in a lesser proportion, it is as truly New-covenant writing,
Do but turn if you please to that passage in the New Testament, Heb. 8. ver. 8. Behold the dayes come that I will make a New Covenant, with the House of Israel, and the House of Judah;
Do but turn if you please to that passage in the New Testament, Hebrew 8. ver. 8. Behold the days come that I will make a New Covenant, with the House of Israel, and the House of Judah;
I pray Christians, is it not a more Substantial promise, that you shall be eternally filled with joy in the house of your Father in the Kingdom of glory,
I pray Christians, is it not a more Substantial promise, that you shall be eternally filled with joy in the house of your Father in the Kingdom of glory,
than to be filled with joy while you live here at the footstool? for my part I think if I should never have comfortable day while I live, it would be a great happiness, to have secret assurance that I shall have an eternal day of Blessedness;
than to be filled with joy while you live Here At the footstool? for my part I think if I should never have comfortable day while I live, it would be a great happiness, to have secret assurance that I shall have an Eternal day of Blessedness;
but what then? (Saies the Apostle) (that I think had his share in Sufferings,) These light afflictions work for us a far more exceeding, and eternal weight of glory.
but what then? (Says the Apostle) (that I think had his share in Sufferings,) These Light afflictions work for us a Far more exceeding, and Eternal weight of glory.
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I shall pass to the improvement, and deliver my sense as to the improveableness of it, in these five or six practical Conclusions. And the first is this;
I shall pass to the improvement, and deliver my sense as to the improveableness of it, in these five or six practical Conclusions. And the First is this;
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Will God in the siftings of Israel take care that the least grain do not fall to the Earth? Then let every one look upon themselves as greatly concerned to be made Gods grains.
Will God in the siftings of Israel take care that the least grain do not fallen to the Earth? Then let every one look upon themselves as greatly concerned to be made God's grains.
It may be you will say, will God look upon me? If I were as David (may the poor Soul say) and (may another say) if I were as the Angel of the Lord, the Lord would find me out; nay, stay proud Soul;
It may be you will say, will God look upon me? If I were as David (may the poor Soul say) and (may Another say) if I were as the Angel of the Lord, the Lord would find me out; nay, stay proud Soul;
it is enough if thou beest but weak, & let grace take it's own time to make thee as David, the weak shall be as David and David as the Angel of the Lord.
it is enough if thou Best but weak, & let grace take it's own time to make thee as David, the weak shall be as David and David as the Angel of the Lord.
Friends, I would beg of you, that you would not live without a little grace, and that you would live chearfully with a little grace until God give more. 2. The Second is this.
Friends, I would beg of you, that you would not live without a little grace, and that you would live cheerfully with a little grace until God give more. 2. The Second is this.
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Art thou but a small grain? Pray who made thee a small grain? Hath not he also the residue of the Spirit? Cannot he make the dry Tree to grow out of the dry ground? Cannot he make a little one a Nation? Surely he hath the residue of the Spirit.
Art thou but a small grain? prey who made thee a small grain? Hath not he also the residue of the Spirit? Cannot he make the dry Tree to grow out of the dry ground? Cannot he make a little one a nation? Surely he hath the residue of the Spirit.
Will not the Lord suffer the least grain to fall to the Earth in all the siftings? Then you may see the vast differences that are between the righteous and the wicked,
Will not the Lord suffer the least grain to fallen to the Earth in all the siftings? Then you may see the vast differences that Are between the righteous and the wicked,
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It may be such a one hath great parts, well, and what does he do for God? and another, he hath a great bulk of gifts, what can he do for God? What can he do? Truly all he can do is only this, to dissemble with God, and to dishonour God.
It may be such a one hath great parts, well, and what does he do for God? and Another, he hath a great bulk of Gifts, what can he do for God? What can he do? Truly all he can do is only this, to dissemble with God, and to dishonour God.
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but where is your grace? One saies, I am of Paul, and another I am of Apollos, and what then? Where's the Image of Christ? you may be of Paul while you live,
but where is your grace? One Says, I am of Paul, and Another I am of Apollos, and what then? Where's the Image of christ? you may be of Paul while you live,
alas Sirs, what is there in our hearts, that hath most, that we should talk of securing our selves? Let him that stands (saies the Apostle) take heed lest he fall.
alas Sirs, what is there in our hearts, that hath most, that we should talk of securing our selves? Let him that Stands (Says the Apostle) take heed lest he fallen.
than you have wisdom, or power to manage your Grace against their wickedness. The Devil hath more wickedness in his nature, than you have grace in your nature; it is top-full of wickedness;
than you have Wisdom, or power to manage your Grace against their wickedness. The devil hath more wickedness in his nature, than you have grace in your nature; it is topful of wickedness;
the least grain shall not fall, ay but the Chaff God casts away; he will throughly purge his floor, and the Chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.
the least grain shall not fallen, ay but the Chaff God Cast away; he will thoroughly purge his floor, and the Chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.
but my business is to enquire after the least grace, and to discover unto you whether you have attained unto that blessedness, to be one of God's grains, the grain that is here in the Promise;
but my business is to inquire After the least grace, and to discover unto you whither you have attained unto that blessedness, to be one of God's grains, the grain that is Here in the Promise;
1. Then in the first place, I pray inquire, how stands your hearts affected? how stand your hearts affected to more? and to those in whom there is more? Those that have a natural life, they naturally incline to manifest their love,
1. Then in the First place, I pray inquire, how Stands your hearts affected? how stand your hearts affected to more? and to those in whom there is more? Those that have a natural life, they naturally incline to manifest their love,
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How stands your hearts affected to those that have a great deal of grace? How stand you affected to him that hath the Treasures of all grace? He that hath a little, loves Jesus Christ;
How Stands your hearts affected to those that have a great deal of grace? How stand you affected to him that hath the Treasures of all grace? He that hath a little, loves jesus christ;
How stand they affected to Christ? How stand they affected to such Ordinances, where God does most ordinarily work grace? Says God to Ezekiel, Thou art to this people as a lovely Song; O poor people!
How stand they affected to christ? How stand they affected to such Ordinances, where God does most ordinarily work grace? Says God to Ezekielem, Thou art to this people as a lovely Song; O poor people!
and consider with your selves, what thing it is that your hearts, and that your affections and minds are mostly working towards? My meaning is plainly this;
and Consider with your selves, what thing it is that your hearts, and that your affections and minds Are mostly working towards? My meaning is plainly this;
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but a heart that hath true grace, though it be never so little, though it doth know it hath enough to save it, cannot be satisfied without it hath more:
but a heart that hath true grace, though it be never so little, though it does know it hath enough to save it, cannot be satisfied without it hath more:
Is it so, That not one grain shall fall to the Earth in all these shakings? Then I pray carry and demean your selves as if you were in the hands of God, as persons that are now under the Lord's Hand, under the Lord's Eye, and under the Lord's Promise.
Is it so, That not one grain shall fallen to the Earth in all these shakings? Then I pray carry and demean your selves as if you were in the hands of God, as Persons that Are now under the Lord's Hand, under the Lord's Eye, and under the Lord's Promise.
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Can you find that Love in your hearts, that was some years ago? Can you discover that Faith, that you had some while since in the Lord Jesus still abiding? O Sirs!
Can you find that Love in your hearts, that was Some Years ago? Can you discover that Faith, that you had Some while since in the Lord jesus still abiding? O Sirs!
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I will tell you one thing (which I think is the design of the day) that God is taking his People off from trusting to their own grace, that they might trust more to, and acknowledge his grace.
I will tell you one thing (which I think is the Design of the day) that God is taking his People off from trusting to their own grace, that they might trust more to, and acknowledge his grace.
Now Sirs, what say your hearts? will they, or will they not? What answer must I give to God? He tells you, he will keep the least grain, what return shall be made to God? Are you willing to return this, that you will not improve the little? Shall the Lord receive this return from your hearts at this time? I tell you that Jesus Christ is expecting the answers of your hearts;
Now Sirs, what say your hearts? will they, or will they not? What answer must I give to God? He tells you, he will keep the least grain, what return shall be made to God? are you willing to return this, that you will not improve the little? Shall the Lord receive this return from your hearts At this time? I tell you that jesus christ is expecting the answers of your hearts;
You say to me in your heart, I hope, O what shall we do? How shall we carry it as becomes those that are kept as the smallest of Gods graines? Now I tell you, you that are the least, it becomes you to cry mightily to God that you may be more,
You say to me in your heart, I hope, Oh what shall we do? How shall we carry it as becomes those that Are kept as the Smallest of God's grains? Now I tell you, you that Are the least, it becomes you to cry mightily to God that you may be more,
The Nation is but a sieve (as I may say) pray, while God would have you there, keep there, don't step out of the Lords way till the Lord hath done all his work.
The nation is but a sieve (as I may say) pray, while God would have you there, keep there, don't step out of the lords Way till the Lord hath done all his work.
And now I pray Sirs, having thus stretch't forth my hand to you, what is the return I shall make, to him that sent me? Are you willing to abide in Gods way? And let God alone in his own way? Christians should be willing that God should sift, till the grain be clean.
And now I pray Sirs, having thus stretched forth my hand to you, what is the return I shall make, to him that sent me? are you willing to abide in God's Way? And let God alone in his own Way? Christians should be willing that God should sift, till the grain be clean.
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The greatest discovery of wrath that ordinarily we meet withal, and yet the greatest reserve of grace and mercy that ordinarily we meet withal in the Scripture.
The greatest discovery of wrath that ordinarily we meet withal, and yet the greatest reserve of grace and mercy that ordinarily we meet withal in the Scripture.
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That your presence with, or your relation, to a Religious People, cannot secure you from the dreadful threatnings that are denounced against the Irreligious, by a Holy God.
That your presence with, or your Relation, to a Religious People, cannot secure you from the dreadful threatenings that Are denounced against the Irreligious, by a Holy God.
in the 8. v. he concludes with a reserve of grace, and indeed it is the manner of God, in the Old Testament, to wind up his dreadful threatnings in the most incouraging promises of absolute grace, saving, that I will not utterly destroy the House of Jacob, saith the Lord. I will only observe this one thing to you, that whenever you meet with the word Jacob in Scripture, you may conclude that the Holy Ghost doth intend a discovery both of the Politick,
in the 8. v. he concludes with a reserve of grace, and indeed it is the manner of God, in the Old Testament, to wind up his dreadful threatenings in the most encouraging promises of absolute grace, Saving, that I will not utterly destroy the House of Jacob, Says the Lord. I will only observe this one thing to you, that whenever you meet with the word Jacob in Scripture, you may conclude that the Holy Ghost does intend a discovery both of the Politic,
and of the Spiritual weakness of that People, and when you meet with the word Israel, then it hath relation to that name which the Angel of the Lord gave to Jacob upon his wrestling with him,
and of the Spiritual weakness of that People, and when you meet with the word Israel, then it hath Relation to that name which the Angel of the Lord gave to Jacob upon his wrestling with him,
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and the kindness and grace of God doth extend unto the least grain; and therefore notwithstanding the enmity of Hell, and of those that are spirited by Hell,
and the kindness and grace of God does extend unto the least grain; and Therefore notwithstanding the enmity of Hell, and of those that Are spirited by Hell,
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yet God hath said, Lo, I will command and I will sift, he will command and he will secure, he will secure the least grain, that it falls not to the Earth.
yet God hath said, Lo, I will command and I will sift, he will command and he will secure, he will secure the least grain, that it falls not to the Earth.
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Brethren, you that have attained to greater measures of grace, think not your selves unconcerned in this word, the time may come you may see little enough,
Brothers, you that have attained to greater measures of grace, think not your selves unconcerned in this word, the time may come you may see little enough,
What a poor thing was it, that all the Roman Empire, and all the state of the People of Israel, the Jews, should be concerned against a Carpenters Son,
What a poor thing was it, that all the Roman Empire, and all the state of the People of Israel, the jews, should be concerned against a Carpenters Son,
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The Prophet Isaiah, in the 53 Chap. of his prophecy, gives us an account of the first sense of the People of Israel, which was the grand practical principle of theirs,
The Prophet Isaiah, in the 53 Chap. of his prophecy, gives us an account of the First sense of the People of Israel, which was the grand practical principle of theirs,
and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him Is this the Messiah (as if they should say) which is the matter of all the promises and prophecies, of the Old Testament? No this is not he;
and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him Is this the Messiah (as if they should say) which is the matter of all the promises and prophecies, of the Old Testament? No this is not he;
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is not this, say they (when he did appear) the Carpenters Son, the poor Child of the contemptible Carpenter, whose Father and Mother is with us? We know him well enough,
is not this, say they (when he did appear) the Carpenters Son, the poor Child of the contemptible Carpenter, whose Father and Mother is with us? We know him well enough,
so take a Christian that hath but a little light, and but a little grace, plant him in a wicked family, amongst a company of wicked Neighbours, you will think he is not likely to make any thing of his Christianity there:
so take a Christian that hath but a little Light, and but a little grace, plant him in a wicked family, among a company of wicked Neighbours, you will think he is not likely to make any thing of his Christianity there:
as it were, in full communion and fellow ship with God, you once stood at an equal distance with others, what have you to boast of? When the Lord would cut off all occasion of boasting from the People of Israel, says he, thy Father was an Ammorite,
as it were, in full communion and fellow ship with God, you once stood At an equal distance with Others, what have you to boast of? When the Lord would Cut off all occasion of boasting from the People of Israel, Says he, thy Father was an Amorite,
and thy Mother an Hitite, and thy Birth and Nativity were of the Land of Canaan, here I pray consider in the sequel of this discourse of his, in the 16 of Ezekiel, the general State of every professor from first to last, I found thee in thy Blood, says he, cast out to the loathing of thy Person.
and thy Mother an Hitite, and thy Birth and Nativity were of the Land of Canaan, Here I pray Consider in the sequel of this discourse of his, in the 16 of Ezekielem, the general State of every professor from First to last, I found thee in thy Blood, Says he, cast out to the loathing of thy Person.
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As if the Lord should say, and would have us to understand, that all his dealings with us should be acknowledged by us to be the Issues of his free grace, afterwards you shall find how the Lord deckt her with Ornaments,
As if the Lord should say, and would have us to understand, that all his dealings with us should be acknowledged by us to be the Issues of his free grace, afterwards you shall find how the Lord decked her with Ornament,
So that you see here, Christians, that the Lords design is to make us conformable to Christ and he will take care of us & about us in our low condition,
So that you see Here, Christians, that the lords Design is to make us conformable to christ and he will take care of us & about us in our low condition,
and this is his design that neither those that are weak Christians, nor those that are strong Christians, should ascribe any thing to themselves but that we should cry, grace, grace, to every little work of grace and to the smallest gifts of grace.
and this is his Design that neither those that Are weak Christians, nor those that Are strong Christians, should ascribe any thing to themselves but that we should cry, grace, grace, to every little work of grace and to the Smallest Gifts of grace.
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2. The Lord will take care of the meanest grace, because he will deal by them as he dealt by his own Son that so their hearts may be more united unto Christ, That their hearts may be more encouraged under all their Spiritual discouragements to fall in with Christ.
2. The Lord will take care of the Meanest grace, Because he will deal by them as he dealt by his own Son that so their hearts may be more united unto christ, That their hearts may be more encouraged under all their Spiritual discouragements to fallen in with christ.
but, my friends, here lay the design of God concerning you, that you also may be encouraged to come to Christ who was lookt upon as the least grain in all Gods. Sieve, He grew, as I observed, as a root out of a dry ground, he was despised of the nations,
but, my Friends, Here lay the Design of God Concerning you, that you also may be encouraged to come to christ who was looked upon as the least grain in all God's Sieve, He grew, as I observed, as a root out of a dry ground, he was despised of the Nations,
the Lord hath a good end in it, and what is the end of the Lord but to bring you nearer unto the Lord Jesus Christ? Why, Christians, let me tell you, the meanest of you may say in some sense, Lord, thou wert even as we are the despised of the nations, thou wast abhorred of the people even as we are, thou wert tempted as we are.
the Lord hath a good end in it, and what is the end of the Lord but to bring you nearer unto the Lord jesus christ? Why, Christians, let me tell you, the Meanest of you may say in Some sense, Lord, thou Wertenberg even as we Are the despised of the Nations, thou wast abhorred of the people even as we Are, thou Wertenberg tempted as we Are.
So that you may observe from hence the meaning of that expression that he learned obedience, that is, he learned a Gospel carriage by the things that he suffered, as you have it in the 5 Heb. 8. A Gospel carriage,
So that you may observe from hence the meaning of that expression that he learned Obedience, that is, he learned a Gospel carriage by the things that he suffered, as you have it in the 5 Hebrew 8. A Gospel carriage,
This is the advantage of all that I have said in the opening of this, that the meanest Christian may look upon Christ as once in a meaner condition than himself;
This is the advantage of all that I have said in the opening of this, that the Meanest Christian may look upon christ as once in a meaner condition than himself;
and yet he may look upon Christ, notwithstanding the meanness of his condition as to externals, as under a present sense and an overruleing engagment to look after and also to receive them that are so mean.
and yet he may look upon christ, notwithstanding the meanness of his condition as to externals, as under a present sense and an overruleing engagement to look After and also to receive them that Are so mean.
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2. The second reason why the Lord will not suffer the least grain, or the Christian that hath the least grace, to miscarry, notwithstanding all its shakings and siftings,
2. The second reason why the Lord will not suffer the least grain, or the Christian that hath the least grace, to miscarry, notwithstanding all its shakings and siftings,
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though in the sieve of the Nations, is, because the Lord hath taken, under both Testaments, a peculiar and primary cognizance of those that are least in grace:
though in the sieve of the nations, is, Because the Lord hath taken, under both Testaments, a peculiar and primary cognizance of those that Are least in grace:
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Ay, but there are Lambs, and those that are new faln Lambs, that are weak, that cannot go, that want cherishing, that they are falne in a stormy day, that is,
Ay, but there Are Lambs, and those that Are new fallen Lambs, that Are weak, that cannot go, that want cherishing, that they Are fallen in a stormy day, that is,
as I conceive, Christians begotten under Persecution for Christianity's sake, young ones not in respect of their natural but their Spiritual Birth, what shall become of them.
as I conceive, Christians begotten under Persecution for Christianity's sake, young ones not in respect of their natural but their Spiritual Birth, what shall become of them.
and carry them in his Bosome, and shall gently lead those that are with young, you shall find the like care expressed by our Lord after his resurrection, John 21.15.
and carry them in his Bosom, and shall gently led those that Are with young, you shall find the like care expressed by our Lord After his resurrection, John 21.15.
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then go and die for me, then go and renounce thy forswearing of me, he doth not say if thou lovest me go and expose thy self to all hazzards for my names sake,
then go and die for me, then go and renounce thy forswearing of me, he does not say if thou Lovest me go and expose thy self to all hazards for my names sake,
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and the great injunctions that are laid upon those that are concerned in the administration of both Testaments, is, to look after the meanest Christians, which must needs discover this great truth, that the meanest Christian, that is a Christian indeed, shall not miscarry,
and the great injunctions that Are laid upon those that Are concerned in the administration of both Testaments, is, to look After the Meanest Christians, which must needs discover this great truth, that the Meanest Christian, that is a Christian indeed, shall not miscarry,
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why what is the Kingdom of Heaven but the Administration of the Gospel, according to the Eternal Counsels of God, that are past in Heaven? Now, saies he, The Kingdom of Heaven is as a grain of mustard seed.
why what is the Kingdom of Heaven but the Administration of the Gospel, according to the Eternal Counsels of God, that Are passed in Heaven? Now, Says he, The Kingdom of Heaven is as a grain of mustard seed.
after its full growth, there is a real and a comprehensive resemblance of it in the least seed of grace, that is sown in thy heart, there is the Grace of the Kingdom manifested in thee;
After its full growth, there is a real and a comprehensive resemblance of it in the least seed of grace, that is sown in thy heart, there is the Grace of the Kingdom manifested in thee;
I tell you, there is a substantial manifestation of all the blessednesses of the Kingdom of Heaven, in the least work of grace that is wrought upon any Heart.
I tell you, there is a substantial manifestation of all the Blessednesses of the Kingdom of Heaven, in the least work of grace that is wrought upon any Heart.
3. A Third Proposition is this, That the greatest and dreadfullest threatnings are denounced against discouraging carriages towards those that have least grace,
3. A Third Proposition is this, That the greatest and Dreadfullest threatenings Are denounced against discouraging carriages towards those that have least grace,
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yet their Relation to God doth heightenthem, as aggravations of their enemies carriage towards them. I find not a greater threatning ever came out of the mouth of Christ Jesus,
yet their Relation to God does heightenthem, as aggravations of their enemies carriage towards them. I find not a greater threatening ever Come out of the Mouth of christ jesus,
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The design of the Jews was to lay stumbling blocks before the little ones, that is, those that had a little love to Christ, those that had a little Faith on Christ, those whose hearts were engaged by that little fire of grace that was in them, to follow the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Design of the jews was to lay stumbling blocks before the little ones, that is, those that had a little love to christ, those that had a little Faith on christ, those whose hearts were engaged by that little fire of grace that was in them, to follow the Lord jesus christ.
As for instance, you know God threatned that he would have perpetual War with Amaleck, and why with Ameleck more then with Moab, or with Edom, or the other Nations that gave disturbance to his People? you shall find the reason to be,
As for instance, you know God threatened that he would have perpetual War with Amalek, and why with Amalek more then with Moab, or with Edom, or the other nations that gave disturbance to his People? you shall find the reason to be,
because they watched their opportunity, and smote the hinmost of the People; they did not march upon the front of the People, but they watched their advantage,
Because they watched their opportunity, and smote the hindmost of the People; they did not march upon the front of the People, but they watched their advantage,
and this lay as it were reserved in the Bosom of God, till the first King that ever appeared upon the Throne of Israel. Saul was not commanded to rally his Forces and go against Egypt, that Old Enemy, that Old Oppressor,
and this lay as it were reserved in the Bosom of God, till the First King that ever appeared upon the Throne of Israel. Saul was not commanded to rally his Forces and go against Egypt, that Old Enemy, that Old Oppressor,
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nor against Moab, and those that inveigled them, and inticed them in the matter of Baal Peor, but go, says God to Saul, and utterly destroy Amalek, 1 Sam. 15. from off the face of the Earth.
nor against Moab, and those that inveigled them, and enticed them in the matter of Baal Peor, but go, Says God to Saul, and utterly destroy Amalek, 1 Sam. 15. from off the face of the Earth.
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And Saul he did spare none but poor King Agag, and God was so incensed against him, that he sent Samuel his Prophet to him, to tell him, that God had rent the Kingdom of Israel from him, at the 28. v. because he did not execute the fierceness of his wrath against Amalek, for smiting the hindmost of the People,
And Saul he did spare none but poor King Agag, and God was so incensed against him, that he sent Samuel his Prophet to him, to tell him, that God had rend the Kingdom of Israel from him, At the 28. v. Because he did not execute the fierceness of his wrath against Amalek, for smiting the hindmost of the People,
And for my part I do think, that this will be one of the greatest aggravations of the sin of the Devils, that they have Tempted the little ones that have followed Jesus Christ.
And for my part I do think, that this will be one of the greatest aggravations of the since of the Devils, that they have Tempted the little ones that have followed jesus christ.
I pray take notice of another passage, concerning the poor and weak condition, the people of Israel were in, the time of Obadiah; you shall find in that Prophecy that the Assyrians came upon them,
I pray take notice of Another passage, Concerning the poor and weak condition, the people of Israel were in, the time of Obadiah; you shall find in that Prophecy that the Assyrians Come upon them,
or it may be more in a company, that skulkt away, from his force and cruelty, into by ways and by places, endeavouring to shift for themselves, and save their lives.
or it may be more in a company, that skulked away, from his force and cruelty, into by ways and by places, endeavouring to shift for themselves, and save their lives.
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I pray do but observe now how the Lord comes upon Edom, that was the Off-spring of Esau, Jacobs Brother, in the 10. v. of that prophecy, for thy violence against thy Brother Jacob, shame hath covered thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.
I pray do but observe now how the Lord comes upon Edom, that was the Offspring of Esau, Jacobs Brother, in the 10. v. of that prophecy, for thy violence against thy Brother Jacob, shame hath covered thee, and thou shalt be Cut off for ever.
Lord, might Edom say, didst not thou say, thou wouldst utterly destroy this People from the Earth? and I will hiss for the Assyrian, and, Lord, hast thou not said that Assyria is the rod of thine anger in thy hand? well, my Friends, notwithstanding all that could be objected in a way of reason, see how God treats with Edom, v. 1.4. neither shouldst thou have stood in the cross way, to cut off those of his that did escape, &c. This I only produce to discover to you the severity of Gods threatning against those, that offer disturbance and discouragement to his People in their weakest capacities and conditions:
Lord, might Edom say, didst not thou say, thou Wouldst utterly destroy this People from the Earth? and I will hiss for the assyrian, and, Lord, hast thou not said that Assyria is the rod of thine anger in thy hand? well, my Friends, notwithstanding all that could be objected in a Way of reason, see how God treats with Edom, v. 1.4. neither Shouldst thou have stood in the cross Way, to Cut off those of his that did escape, etc. This I only produce to discover to you the severity of God's threatening against those, that offer disturbance and discouragement to his People in their Weakest capacities and conditions:
though your grace be little, and your discouragements great, yet let me tell you, there are greater promises in the word, proportionally considered, made to you, than to others.
though your grace be little, and your discouragements great, yet let me tell you, there Are greater promises in the word, proportionally considered, made to you, than to Others.
I pray observe what the Psalmist say's, in the 72. Psa. 16. v. There shall be a handful of Corn in the Earth, upon the top of the Mountain, the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon, and they of the City shall flourish like the Grass of the Earth, They are, in a prosperous condition, shall flourish like the Grass of the Earth;
I pray observe what the Psalmist say's, in the 72. Psa. 16. v. There shall be a handful of Corn in the Earth, upon the top of the Mountain, the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon, and they of the city shall flourish like the Grass of the Earth, They Are, in a prosperous condition, shall flourish like the Grass of the Earth;
Yet, says the Lord, when they of the City shall flourish like the Grass, then the handful of Corn that is upon the top of the Mountain, (that is exposed to wind and weather) the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon, they shall grow like the Cedars in Lebanon;
Yet, Says the Lord, when they of the city shall flourish like the Grass, then the handful of Corn that is upon the top of the Mountain, (that is exposed to wind and weather) the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon, they shall grow like the Cedars in Lebanon;
so that you see, my Friends, those that are unlikely, those that are meanest, that are but as a handful of Corn cast upon the Mountains, yet I tell you, you are under as great a promise,
so that you see, my Friends, those that Are unlikely, those that Are Meanest, that Are but as a handful of Corn cast upon the Mountains, yet I tell you, you Are under as great a promise,
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the first shall be in relation to those that are the least Christians, the second, shall have relation to those of a bigger size, and the third Inference shall have relation to those that are neither great nor little Christians, but no Christians at all.
the First shall be in Relation to those that Are the least Christians, the second, shall have Relation to those of a bigger size, and the third Inference shall have Relation to those that Are neither great nor little Christians, but no Christians At all.
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and those that have enjoyed least of God, those that have observed least of Gods goings in his Sanctuary, that have experienced least of Gods workings upon their Spirits;
and those that have enjoyed least of God, those that have observed least of God's goings in his Sanctuary, that have experienced least of God's workings upon their Spirits;
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and within the reach of his grace, to make the glory of that little grace, that is in your Heart, far exceed the Glory of that great deal, that you observe to break forth in the Hearts of others, and therefore be not discouraged.
and within the reach of his grace, to make the glory of that little grace, that is in your Heart, Far exceed the Glory of that great deal, that you observe to break forth in the Hearts of Others, and Therefore be not discouraged.
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therefore be not discouraged because it is little. I pray do but observe a passage in Zach. 12.8. In that day shall the Lord defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem:
Therefore be not discouraged Because it is little. I pray do but observe a passage in Zach 12.8. In that day shall the Lord defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem:
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the word signifies he that is so feeble that he is faln amongst them faln among the Croud, by reason of his feebleness, he that is feeble among them,) At that day, shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God, as the Angel of the Lord before them.
the word signifies he that is so feeble that he is fallen among them fallen among the Crowd, by reason of his feebleness, he that is feeble among them,) At that day, shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God, as the Angel of the Lord before them.
Now, Christian, I pray what is the discouragement that lieth upon thee? thou sayest thou art feeble and thou art weak and thou art poor & thou art empty, thy heart is empty,
Now, Christian, I pray what is the discouragement that lies upon thee? thou Sayest thou art feeble and thou art weak and thou art poor & thou art empty, thy heart is empty,
And I pray in whose hand is the custody or keeping of the Blessing that is wrapt up in this promise? Is it not in the hand of Christ? All this courage and all this strength and all these parts and all this grace that must make thee like David, A man after Gods own heart to fulfil actually all his will, all this is in the hands of Christ:
And I pray in whose hand is the custody or keeping of the Blessing that is wrapped up in this promise? Is it not in the hand of christ? All this courage and all this strength and all these parts and all this grace that must make thee like David, A man After God's own heart to fulfil actually all his will, all this is in the hands of christ:
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And therefore I pray, Sirs, though you see but little in your own hearts, yet be not discouraged, you do not see all that is in the heart and hand of Christ for you. That is the first.
And Therefore I pray, Sirs, though you see but little in your own hearts, yet be not discouraged, you do not see all that is in the heart and hand of christ for you. That is the First.
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That little grace that is in you hath a seminal vertue in it, God knoweth, saith the Apostle, who are his: Those that are born of God, that have the seed of God in them God knows them.
That little grace that is in you hath a seminal virtue in it, God Knoweth, Says the Apostle, who Are his: Those that Are born of God, that have the seed of God in them God knows them.
Now I say if it be but a little, thou hast reason the more to be putting forth that little: And let me tell you Jesus Christ doth expect that you should be putting forth your little, that it may appear that you are wheat indeed, that you are Christians indeed,
Now I say if it be but a little, thou hast reason the more to be putting forth that little: And let me tell you jesus christ does expect that you should be putting forth your little, that it may appear that you Are wheat indeed, that you Are Christians indeed,
if you be but a grain you may do more than others, that are behind you, that have not the least grain of grace wrought in them, you may do more than they do.
if you be but a grain you may do more than Others, that Are behind you, that have not the least grain of grace wrought in them, you may do more than they do.
though you can do but little, yet do a little for the Lord Jesus Christ, do a little for him in your hearts, do a little for him in your families amongst yours Children and Servants:
though you can do but little, yet do a little for the Lord jesus christ, do a little for him in your hearts, do a little for him in your families among yours Children and Servants:
and that, in all the Commontions and Revolutions of affairs, when God is sifting his people in the sieve of the Nations, that he knows do hate them wh … perfect hatred? then methinks, This should speak encouragement unto the little ones not only to put forth a little for Christ,
and that, in all the Commontions and Revolutions of affairs, when God is sifting his people in the sieve of the nations, that he knows do hate them Where … perfect hatred? then methinks, This should speak encouragement unto the little ones not only to put forth a little for christ,
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but this also should lay an engagment upon them to be willing to suffer any thing, rather than to part with the care and protection of God and Christ.
but this also should lay an engagement upon them to be willing to suffer any thing, rather than to part with the care and protection of God and christ.
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or will you stick to him? Methings you should be willing to suffer a little for Christ, rather than to part with that great security that is betrusted with Christ for you.
or will you stick to him? Methings you should be willing to suffer a little for christ, rather than to part with that great security that is betrusted with christ for you.
it may be you have but little grace in the world, and God calls you to little sufferings, in comparison with those thut are truly and formally great sufferings;
it may be you have but little grace in the world, and God calls you to little sufferings, in comparison with those thut Are truly and formally great sufferings;
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And men of great attainments, that think their heads are full, and I could wish their Hearts were fuller than their heads, there are many that have full heads,
And men of great attainments, that think their Heads Are full, and I could wish their Hearts were fuller than their Heads, there Are many that have full Heads,
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and by the Lord, that you would carry it as becomes you, towards those that are little, those that have but a little grace, do what in you ly's to increase that little, to cherish that little.
and by the Lord, that you would carry it as becomes you, towards those that Are little, those that have but a little grace, do what in you ly's to increase that little, to cherish that little.
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I should urge this with diverse considerations, I will only say this, Christians, the encrease of their little will be also your encrease, their blessing will be your blessing,
I should urge this with diverse considerations, I will only say this, Christians, the increase of their little will be also your increase, their blessing will be your blessing,
but there comes a poor Christian, that hath but little, and he falls of inquiring, O how shall I get more grace? and discovers an earnestness and zeal of spirit after more grace;
but there comes a poor Christian, that hath but little, and he falls of inquiring, Oh how shall I get more grace? and discovers an earnestness and zeal of Spirit After more grace;
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I pray, Christians, you that have a great deal of grace, how came you by that great deal? was it not all by grace? did not other Christians help you? did they discourage you? did they cast stumbling blocks of iniquity before your face? did they receive you to doubtful disputations? No, no, they were ready to cherish and encourage you,
I pray, Christians, you that have a great deal of grace, how Come you by that great deal? was it not all by grace? did not other Christians help you? did they discourage you? did they cast stumbling blocks of iniquity before your face? did they receive you to doubtful disputations? No, no, they were ready to cherish and encourage you,
neither more nor less, I have three words to say to you, 1. Suppose, that the Lord should now begin this sifting work among you, I pray what promise have you to secure you? For ought I know, you may be sifted out of the sieve, the Tempest may come,
neither more nor less, I have three words to say to you, 1. Suppose, that the Lord should now begin this sifting work among you, I pray what promise have you to secure you? For ought I know, you may be sifted out of the sieve, the Tempest may come,
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therefore, I beseech you, consider, there are ten thousand times ten thousand that have been baptized in the name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost, that are damned in the name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost,
Therefore, I beseech you, Consider, there Are ten thousand times ten thousand that have been baptised in the name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost, that Are damned in the name of the Father Son and Holy Ghost,
to morrow I could say, and say it in the name of the Lord, come what will come, God and Christ will look after this Soul. Is it not better for you then to day,
to morrow I could say, and say it in the name of the Lord, come what will come, God and christ will look After this Soul. Is it not better for you then to day,
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and Christ, and the Spirit come to pass judgment and to give in evidence against you, what will you be able to answer? What will you say that grace was never offered to you? I must be forced to appear,
and christ, and the Spirit come to pass judgement and to give in evidence against you, what will you be able to answer? What will you say that grace was never offered to you? I must be forced to appear,
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one after another with all the Sermons that have been preached in your hearing, to be brought in as an evidence against you? And not only so but for God to come in against you,
one After Another with all the Sermons that have been preached in your hearing, to be brought in as an evidence against you? And not only so but for God to come in against you,
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I beseech you, sirs, consider ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 do not speak these things to spend time, bu• this is that my Soul longs after that I might perswade every sinner to become a saint,
I beseech you, Sirs, Consider ▪ 〈 ◊ 〉 do not speak these things to spend time, bu• this is that my Soul longs After that I might persuade every sinner to become a saint,
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If, sinners, you will now come in and close with Christ to day, while it is called to day, (Be you young or old I value it not, be you what you will be, whatsoever your condition be,) As soon as ever you come in,
If, Sinners, you will now come in and close with christ to day, while it is called to day, (Be you young or old I valve it not, be you what you will be, whatsoever your condition be,) As soon as ever you come in,
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and get the least grace, all the Trinity that is concerned in the promise will, according to their respective Relations, pursue the design and intendment of the promise upon you and for you, in all the succeeding circumstances of your lives.
and get the least grace, all the Trinity that is concerned in the promise will, according to their respective Relations, pursue the Design and intendment of the promise upon you and for you, in all the succeeding Circumstances of your lives.
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when God comes a sifting, I pray who can keep you in the Sieve? Who can keep you out of Hell? can all your rich friends and great friends, can all the powers of the World, keep you out of everlasting burnings? No, It is only God can do it,
when God comes a sifting, I pray who can keep you in the Sieve? Who can keep you out of Hell? can all your rich Friends and great Friends, can all the Powers of the World, keep you out of everlasting burnings? No, It is only God can do it,
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For my part I think that one promise made by the Blessed God is better then to have a thousand promises (though they were in a capacity to fulfil them) made by the greatest Powers in the the World.
For my part I think that one promise made by the Blessed God is better then to have a thousand promises (though they were in a capacity to fulfil them) made by the greatest Powers in the the World.
The sooner you get grace the sooner you will have the security of grace. Great are the distractions of the minds of men under various apprehensions of approaching dangers; and, my friends;
The sooner you get grace the sooner you will have the security of grace. Great Are the distractions of the minds of men under various apprehensions of approaching dangers; and, my Friends;
