Samson a type of Christ in a sermon preached at Mr. Pomfret's meeting-house in Gravel-lane near Hounds-ditch, London: at the morning-lecture, on July 22. 1691. from Judg. xiv.5. Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Tunnath; and came to the vineyards of Timnath; and behold, a young lion roared against him. Wherein is shewed, I. In six particulars, how clearly Samson doth type forth Jesus Christ, ... II. With respect unto Samsons marriage, ... III. As Samson loved and married an uncircumcised woman, ... IV. As Samson did overcome the young lion which opposed him: so Jesus Christ doth overcome and destroy that roaring lion, the Devil, that opposeth him. Published at the request of the Congregation, for Publick Good. By D.C. an unworthy servant of Christ.
BELOVED, It is worth the serious Observation of all sincere Christians, to take notice, How God in days of old (especially in the middle Age of the World) did lead his Church and People, by Types and Figures, to the Knowledge of Jesus Christ,
BELOVED, It is worth the serious Observation of all sincere Christians, to take notice, How God in days of old (especially in the middle Age of the World) did led his Church and People, by Types and Figures, to the Knowledge of jesus christ,
SO that few Kings in, or Judges over Israel, for many hundred years together, but did in one thing or another, less or more, Typically represent Jesus Christ, in his Person, Works, or Offices;
SO that few Kings in, or Judges over Israel, for many hundred Years together, but did in one thing or Another, less or more, Typically represent jesus christ, in his Person, Works, or Offices;
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But I shall only mention six. 1. In his Birth. 2. In his Education. 3. In his Office and Government. 4. In his manner of Warfare. 5. In his Marriage. 6. In his Death. 1st. IN his Birth, 1. In that it was foretold by Angels, Judg. 13.3. Answerable to the Birth of Christ, Luke 1.31. 2. In that it was in a time of Israels so great Bondage and Captivity, Judg. 13.1.
But I shall only mention six. 1. In his Birth. 2. In his Education. 3. In his Office and Government. 4. In his manner of Warfare. 5. In his Marriage. 6. In his Death. 1st. IN his Birth, 1. In that it was foretold by Angels, Judges 13.3. Answerable to the Birth of christ, Lycia 1.31. 2. In that it was in a time of Israel's so great Bondage and Captivity, Judges 13.1.
So the Birth of Christ was in like manner when the Scepter was departed from Judah, and all the World came up to be taxed by Augustus Caesar, Luke 2.1, 2. 3. In that it was in a time of Israels so great Darkness, Blindness and wickedness, ch. 13.1.
So the Birth of christ was in like manner when the Sceptre was departed from Judah, and all the World Come up to be taxed by Augustus Caesar, Lycia 2.1, 2. 3. In that it was in a time of Israel's so great Darkness, Blindness and wickedness, changed. 13.1.
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So the Birth of Christ, of whom it is said, When he cometh, shall he find faith on earth? Luke 18.8. See also Joh. 1.10. 2dly. IN his Education, in that he was a Nazarite unto God from the Womb, devoted to the Lord from his Birth;
So the Birth of christ, of whom it is said, When he comes, shall he find faith on earth? Luke 18.8. See also John 1.10. 2dly. IN his Education, in that he was a Nazarite unto God from the Womb, devoted to the Lord from his Birth;
and that not at his Parents Discretion, as Samuel, 1 Sam. 1.11. but of the Lord's own Choice, Judg. 13.5. 3dly. IN his Office and Government, he was, 1. To be a Deliverer to Israel, Judg. 13.5. 2. A Judge over Israel, Judg. 16.31. to save and defend them from the Philistines, who then so grievously oppressed and distressed them:
and that not At his Parents Discretion, as Samuel, 1 Sam. 1.11. but of the Lord's own Choice, Judges 13.5. 3dly. IN his Office and Government, he was, 1. To be a Deliverer to Israel, Judges 13.5. 2. A Judge over Israel, Judges 16.31. to save and defend them from the philistines, who then so grievously oppressed and distressed them:
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accordingly as Christ was appointed and exalted of God to be a Prince and a Saviour in and over his Church, the Government whereof was and is upon his shoulders, Isa. 9.6. Act. 5.31.
accordingly as christ was appointed and exalted of God to be a Prince and a Saviour in and over his Church, the Government whereof was and is upon his shoulders, Isaiah 9.6. Act. 5.31.
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And him it is that is in the midst of her, and therefore she shall not be moved, Psal. 46.5. His tabernacle is in the midst of her, and he will surely plead her cause.
And him it is that is in the midst of her, and Therefore she shall not be moved, Psalm 46.5. His tabernacle is in the midst of her, and he will surely plead her cause.
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or Monarch, did we ever read or hear of, that did not so, excepting him alone? But as for him (the Spirit of the Lord first coming upon him) he always went forth in his own Person against them, generally without any Weapons but what Providence brought to his hands:
or Monarch, did we ever read or hear of, that did not so, excepting him alone? But as for him (the Spirit of the Lord First coming upon him) he always went forth in his own Person against them, generally without any Weapons but what Providence brought to his hands:
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he never Engaged, but he always Conquered, and came off Victorious, (except in the Matter of Dalilah, wherein he resembles not Christ, but a Christian, ) in all things else he was ever successful, putting whole Armies to flight,
he never Engaged, but he always Conquered, and Come off Victorious, (except in the Matter of Delilah, wherein he resembles not christ, but a Christian,) in all things Else he was ever successful, putting Whole Armies to flight,
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No, all he got from them, was by them to be delivered Bound into the Philistines hands, had not the Lord rescued him, Judg 15.11, 12, 13. which was but a fad requital for the many and great Kindnesses he had done them.
No, all he god from them, was by them to be Delivered Bound into the philistines hands, had not the Lord rescued him, Judge 15.11, 12, 13. which was but a fad requital for the many and great Kindnesses he had done them.
And now who sees not in all this, how clearly he types forth Jesus Christ, the Heavenly and Spiritual Judge of the whole Israel of God, who taking up the (otherwise Lost) Cause of fallen Man, in order to the bringing about of his Restoration and Redemption,
And now who sees not in all this, how clearly he types forth jesus christ, the Heavenly and Spiritual Judge of the Whole Israel of God, who taking up the (otherwise Lost) Cause of fallen Man, in order to the bringing about of his Restoration and Redemption,
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Against whom, upon every Engagement, he still gets the victory, and comes off victorious in spite of all Oppositions, not ceasing both to proceed and prevail till he hath compleated the work of his Peoples Redemption and Salvaaion.
Against whom, upon every Engagement, he still gets the victory, and comes off victorious in spite of all Oppositions, not ceasing both to proceed and prevail till he hath completed the work of his Peoples Redemption and Salvaaion.
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for otherwise he acknowledgeth he could do nothing, Joh. 5.30. (even as Samson without his seven Locks was weak, and but as another man, Judg. 16.17.) But Christ,
for otherwise he acknowledgeth he could do nothing, John 5.30. (even as samson without his seven Locks was weak, and but as Another man, Judges 16.17.) But christ,
and said he was satisfied, Isa. 53.11. Mat. 17.5. and thereby he stopped the mouth of devouring Justice, and took away by his Obedience, Passive and Active, all Power of Condemnation from the fiery Law, with respect to all New-Covenant Members;
and said he was satisfied, Isaiah 53.11. Mathew 17.5. and thereby he stopped the Mouth of devouring justice, and took away by his obedience, Passive and Active, all Power of Condemnation from the fiery Law, with respect to all New-covenant Members;
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subduing withall in due time all their Enemies both within and without, doth in the second place defend and preserve them in this liberty and heavenly freedom to which he hath restored them:
subduing withal in due time all their Enemies both within and without, does in the second place defend and preserve them in this liberty and heavenly freedom to which he hath restored them:
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Nay, He, as Samson, was delivered up by his Brethren, the Men of his own Nation, into the hands of heathen Infidels, to be Crucified and put to death, a sad requital to him for his kindness.
Nay, He, as samson, was Delivered up by his Brothers, the Men of his own nation, into the hands of heathen Infidels, to be crucified and put to death, a sad requital to him for his kindness.
Nay, further I may speak it, and you hear it with sorrow and shame, Where is the Christian who in a spiritual sense doth not again and again give Christ over,
Nay, further I may speak it, and you hear it with sorrow and shame, Where is the Christian who in a spiritual sense does not again and again give christ over,
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so far as lyeth in his power, to be Crucified over and over, by giving way to the Enemy to take possession of his Heart? But happy they that lay not hands upon him themselves, on purpose and in despite,
so Far as lies in his power, to be crucified over and over, by giving Way to the Enemy to take possession of his Heart? But happy they that lay not hands upon him themselves, on purpose and in despite,
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for that is the unpardonable Sin. But I haste. 5thly. SAMSON typifies Christ in his Marriage. This is the Point upon which our Text treateth, we will therefore pass it by till we come to the words. 6thly.
for that is the unpardonable Sin. But I haste. 5thly. SAMSON typifies christ in his Marriage. This is the Point upon which our Text Treateth, we will Therefore pass it by till we come to the words. 6thly.
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and did more execution among them at the day of his death, than he had done in all his life-time, Judg. 16.30. Which is more especially true in Christ Jesus;
and did more execution among them At the day of his death, than he had done in all his lifetime, Judges 16.30. Which is more especially true in christ jesus;
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Then it was that he took away the Hand-writing of Ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, nailing it to his Cross, Col. 2.14 and having spoiled Principalities and Powers, he made a Show of them, openly triumphing over them in it.
Then it was that he took away the Handwriting of Ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, nailing it to his Cross, Col. 2.14 and having spoiled Principalities and Powers, he made a Show of them, openly triumphing over them in it.
for the Redemption of the Transgressions that were under the First Covenant, they which are called might receive the promise of an Eternal Inheritance, Heb. 9.15.
for the Redemption of the Transgressions that were under the First Covenant, they which Are called might receive the promise of an Eternal Inheritance, Hebrew 9.15.
Then it was that he was once offered to bear the sins of many, and unto them that look for him, he will appear the second time without sin unto Salvation:
Then it was that he was once offered to bear the Sins of many, and unto them that look for him, he will appear the second time without since unto Salvation:
SAMSON 's falling in Love with a Woman in Timnath, a Daughter of the Philistines, ( Ver. 1.) and from hence I observe, That as Samson loved this Philistine Woman,
SAMSON is falling in Love with a Woman in Timnath, a Daughter of the philistines, (Ver. 1.) and from hence I observe, That as samson loved this Philistine Woman,
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and not only so, but whilst she was an Enemy he laid down his Life for her, Rom. 5.8. 2dly. THE oppositions he met with from his Father and his Mother in the pursuit of his Desires in taking her to be his Wife, ( ver. 3.) and hence I observe, That Persons out of a sincere Zeal, may sometimes oppose God in his most Wise and oft times various Dispensations. 3dly.
and not only so, but while she was an Enemy he laid down his Life for her, Rom. 5.8. 2dly. THE oppositions he met with from his Father and his Mother in the pursuit of his Desires in taking her to be his Wife, (for. 3.) and hence I observe, That Persons out of a sincere Zeal, may sometime oppose God in his most Wise and oft times various Dispensations. 3dly.
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so, as that it shall conduce abundantly to his Glory and his Peoples good, benefit and advantage. 4thly. I would note Samson 's Answer to his Father and Mother when by them opposed for loving of this Daughter of the Philistines, Get her for me, for she pleaseth me well.
so, as that it shall conduce abundantly to his Glory and his Peoples good, benefit and advantage. 4thly. I would note samson is Answer to his Father and Mother when by them opposed for loving of this Daughter of the philistines, Get her for me, for she Pleases me well.
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Rom. 8.38, 39. But contrariwise, the Love of Christ will move him to seperate and remove all sin, with whatever else offends him, from her, in his own time. 2. As the want of Circumcision,
Rom. 8.38, 39. But contrariwise, the Love of christ will move him to separate and remove all since, with whatever Else offends him, from her, in his own time. 2. As the want of Circumcision,
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so want of inherent Qualifications, &c. cannot hinder Christ's loving and espousing of his Church to himself, Ezek. 16.6, 7, 8. But contrariwise, his Love to her hath, doth,
so want of inherent Qualifications, etc. cannot hinder Christ's loving and espousing of his Church to himself, Ezekiel 16.6, 7, 8. But contrariwise, his Love to her hath, does,
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and adorn her so, as may render her most well-pleasing in his Eyes, Ezek. 16.9, 10, 11, 12, & 13. AND this brings me to our Text, in which I would note four things also. 1st. SAMSON 's Journey down to Timnath, a City of the Philistians, and from hence take this Proposition;
and adorn her so, as may render her most Well-pleasing in his Eyes, Ezekiel 16.9, 10, 11, 12, & 13. AND this brings me to our Text, in which I would note four things also. 1st. SAMSON is Journey down to Timnath, a city of the Philistians, and from hence take this Proposition;
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so Jesus Christ came down from Heaven into this sinful bewildered World to purchase Marriage, and Betroth unto himself his beloved Church and Spouse, Hos. 2.19. Jer. 3.14. 2dly. HIS occasion thither, which was to Marry the Woman whom Love (notwithstanding her nonconformity to the Laws and Customs of Israel ) had made so well-pleasing unto him.
so jesus christ Come down from Heaven into this sinful bewildered World to purchase Marriage, and Betrothed unto himself his Beloved Church and Spouse, Hos. 2.19. Jer. 3.14. 2dly. HIS occasion thither, which was to Marry the Woman whom Love (notwithstanding her nonconformity to the Laws and Customs of Israel) had made so Well-pleasing unto him.
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And from hence take a second Proposition, That as Love was the only impulsive or moving cause which brought Samson down to Timnath to Marry this Woman, who otherwise could not have been acceptable to, no more than she was in an Eye of reason fit, for him:
And from hence take a second Proposition, That as Love was the only impulsive or moving cause which brought samson down to Timnath to Marry this Woman, who otherwise could not have been acceptable to, no more than she was in an Eye of reason fit, for him:
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so likewise meer Love was the impulsive cause which alone moved Jesus Christ to come down upon the Earth to Marry his Church unto himself, whom had she not been so loved by him, could never have otherwise been acceptable to him, being in her fallen Estate, in an eye of reason upon all accounts so unfit for him. 3dly. HIS Company which went down with him, which was his Father and his Mother, he would do nothing in the case without their Company and Consent, which affords us this third Proposition, That as Samson, notwithstanding the ardency of his Love, would do nothing without the knowledge, advice, company and consent of his Father and Mother;
so likewise mere Love was the impulsive cause which alone moved jesus christ to come down upon the Earth to Marry his Church unto himself, whom had she not been so loved by him, could never have otherwise been acceptable to him, being in her fallen Estate, in an eye of reason upon all accounts so unfit for him. 3dly. HIS Company which went down with him, which was his Father and his Mother, he would do nothing in the case without their Company and Consent, which affords us this third Proposition, That as samson, notwithstanding the ardency of his Love, would do nothing without the knowledge, Advice, company and consent of his Father and Mother;
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Oh happy that Man or Woman among us this day, that is thus tender on, and desirous of the Heart-inriching Soul-ravishing Love, Company and Presence of Jesus Christ. But again, 4thly. LET us note the terrible opposition that Samson met with in his Journey, even when he came nigh to the place;
O happy that Man or Woman among us this day, that is thus tender on, and desirous of the Heart-inriching Soul ravishing Love, Company and Presence of jesus christ. But again, 4thly. LET us note the terrible opposition that samson met with in his Journey, even when he Come High to the place;
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a young Lion, noting strength, cruelty and fierceness, a frightful Adversary indeed, especially considering how unprepared Samson was to an eye of reason for such an Assault;
a young lion, noting strength, cruelty and fierceness, a frightful Adversary indeed, especially considering how unprepared samson was to an eye of reason for such an Assault;
which affords us this fourth and last Proposition, viz. That as Samson in going about to Marry and Espouse this Woman of Timnath, this Daughter of the Philistines to himself, met with many oppositions,
which affords us this fourth and last Proposition, viz. That as samson in going about to Marry and Espouse this Woman of Timnath, this Daughter of the philistines to himself, met with many oppositions,
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how often did this Lion, this Devil, set upon him, and not contenting himself with daily troubling, vexing and persecuting of him by his wicked Instruments the Jews, he first drives him into the Wilderness to tempt him there, where he deals with him as it were Hand to Fist, but still doth no good.
how often did this lion, this devil, Set upon him, and not contenting himself with daily troubling, vexing and persecuting of him by his wicked Instruments the jews, he First drives him into the Wilderness to tempt him there, where he deals with him as it were Hand to Fist, but still does no good.
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and taking him at the greatest disadvantage, even when under the heavy burden of his Fathers Wrath, according to Psal. 69.26. as designing, if possible, at once to strike him down to Hell for ever.
and taking him At the greatest disadvantage, even when under the heavy burden of his Father's Wrath, according to Psalm 69.26. as designing, if possible, At once to strike him down to Hell for ever.
and he carries the same mind towards Christians also, Luke 22.31, 32. Simon, Simon, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as Wheat, &c. Again,
and he carries the same mind towards Christians also, Lycia 22.31, 32. Simon, Simon, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as Wheat, etc. Again,
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secondly, when he cometh in the Spirit, in and by the Gospel, actually to call and unite his People to himself, the Devil still ceaseth not to interrupt him in his Proceedings,
secondly, when he comes in the Spirit, in and by the Gospel, actually to call and unite his People to himself, the devil still ceases not to interrupt him in his Proceedings,
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for he knows he can do no good with him, he long since overcame him upon Mount Calvary, Heb. 2.14. By death he overcame him that hath the power of Death, even the Devil.
for he knows he can do no good with him, he long since overcame him upon Mount Calvary, Hebrew 2.14. By death he overcame him that hath the power of Death, even the devil.
And truly, Beloved, the Devil hath put many a poor Christian hard to it, he hath made many a one cry out, Oh what shall I do? And I doubt not but many of you in this Congregation have met with him to your sorrow;
And truly, beloved, the devil hath put many a poor Christian heard to it, he hath made many a one cry out, O what shall I do? And I doubt not but many of you in this Congregation have met with him to your sorrow;
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BUT to all you that are labouring in this bitter warfare and hour of tryal, this day of Jacob 's trouble, let me say thus much to you, Have a care of trusting to the Arm of Flesh,
BUT to all you that Are labouring in this bitter warfare and hour of trial, this day of Jacob is trouble, let me say thus much to you, Have a care of trusting to the Arm of Flesh,
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BELOVED, time will not permit me to speak to all these Four Propositions thus raised from the words, I shall therefore make choice of the Fourth and last of them,
BELOVED, time will not permit me to speak to all these Four Propositions thus raised from the words, I shall Therefore make choice of the Fourth and last of them,
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THAT as Samson in going about to Marry and Espouse this Woman of Timnath, this Daughter of the Philistines to himself, did meet with many Oppositions, chiefly this young Lion;
THAT as samson in going about to Marry and Espouse this Woman of Timnath, this Daughter of the philistines to himself, did meet with many Oppositions, chiefly this young lion;
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Secondly, I shall consider whether the Church first seeketh unto Christ, or Christ unto the Church, in order unto the effecting of this Blessed Union or Marriage.
Secondly, I shall Consider whither the Church First seeks unto christ, or christ unto the Church, in order unto the effecting of this Blessed union or Marriage.
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Thirdly, MENTION some of the greatest Lets, Hindrances and Impediments, which do most interrupt this Blessed Union and Agreement betwixt Christ and his Church.
Thirdly, MENTION Some of the greatest Lets, Hindrances and Impediments, which do most interrupt this Blessed union and Agreement betwixt christ and his Church.
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No, for Man is wholly dead, so as that there is no Spiritual Life to Heavenly things remaining in him. 2dly, It is an Universal deadness, or a deadness throughout:
No, for Man is wholly dead, so as that there is no Spiritual Life to Heavenly things remaining in him. 2dly, It is an Universal deadness, or a deadness throughout:
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Death, saith the Apostle, Rom. 5.12. past upon all men, for that all have sinned: And as it passed upon all, so it obtained a Compleat Dominion over all;
Death, Says the Apostle, Rom. 5.12. passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: And as it passed upon all, so it obtained a Complete Dominion over all;
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like the Blood of Abel, cry to Heaven for vengeance upon him; for without Christ we can do nothing, John 15.5. that is, nothing well-pleasing to him, for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
like the Blood of Abel, cry to Heaven for vengeance upon him; for without christ we can do nothing, John 15.5. that is, nothing Well-pleasing to him, for whatsoever is not of faith is since.
then should we all fall down as one Man before the Lord, crying out as with one Voice, Oh wretched men that we are, who shall deliver us from this body of sin? Rom. 7. 24. Then should we know what Christ meaneth in that notable place, John 5. 24, 25.
then should we all fallen down as one Man before the Lord, crying out as with one Voice, O wretched men that we Are, who shall deliver us from this body of since? Rom. 7. 24. Then should we know what christ means in that notable place, John 5. 24, 25.
but on the other hand, God may call and call again, he may stand at the Door and knock day after day, he may cry aloud in our Ears by his Word, Works and Providences, he may threaten Death, Damnation and Destruction by the Law;
but on the other hand, God may call and call again, he may stand At the Door and knock day After day, he may cry aloud in our Ears by his Word, Works and Providences, he may threaten Death, Damnation and Destruction by the Law;
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and though he be posting with the greatest Expedition towards everlasting Damnation, sleeping and snoring in a Condition near equivalent to the Damned in Hell,
and though he be posting with the greatest Expedition towards everlasting Damnation, sleeping and snoring in a Condition near equivalent to the Damned in Hell,
and though he hear all this from the Scriptures and God's Ministers, yet still he remains blind and insensible, till God move upon the Heart. See Eph. 4.18.
and though he hear all this from the Scriptures and God's Ministers, yet still he remains blind and insensible, till God move upon the Heart. See Ephesians 4.18.
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they that are most with the Devil, are in the least fear of the Devil, and they that are really the greatest sinners, are the least troubled for their sins;
they that Are most with the devil, Are in the least Fear of the devil, and they that Are really the greatest Sinners, Are the least troubled for their Sins;
or else they fall a doing and working for Life, building upon their Prayers, Duties, Works and Obedience, thinking these shall stand them in some stead;
or Else they fallen a doing and working for Life, building upon their Prayers, Duties, Works and obedience, thinking these shall stand them in Some stead;
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concluding, that if they can but live Civilly, deal Justly, do their Duties orderly, and keep all God's Commandments to the utmost of their Power, according to the Law:
concluding, that if they can but live Civilly, deal Justly, do their Duties orderly, and keep all God's commandments to the utmost of their Power, according to the Law:
not minding that the Scripture saith, That there is no name given under heaven whereby we can be saved, but the name of Jesus; and that whosoever believes not in him shall be damned, for without Faith it is impossible to please him;
not minding that the Scripture Says, That there is no name given under heaven whereby we can be saved, but the name of jesus; and that whosoever believes not in him shall be damned, for without Faith it is impossible to please him;
and so I fear are too many called Gospel Ministers, else why is Free-will and Mans works and Righteousness cry'd up at such a height at this day, to the great dishonour of Christ and the Gospel in so many places and persons? and why is there such Heart-burnings against such as preach the Pure Gospel of Christ, whereby Man and his Righteousness is laid in the Dust,
and so I Fear Are too many called Gospel Ministers, Else why is Freewill and men works and Righteousness cried up At such a height At this day, to the great dishonour of christ and the Gospel in so many places and Persons? and why is there such Heartburnings against such as preach the Pure Gospel of christ, whereby Man and his Righteousness is laid in the Dust,
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and Christ and his Righteousness exalted, according to the Scriptures? But to conclude this Point, Paul most plainly tells us what all Men are by Nature:
and christ and his Righteousness exalted, according to the Scriptures? But to conclude this Point, Paul most plainly tells us what all Men Are by Nature:
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For indeed there is no difference. In the second of the Ephesians, 11, 12. 1st. Gentiles in the Flesh. 2ly. Uncircumcised in Heart. 3ly. Without Christ. 4ly. Aliens to the Commonwealth of Israel. 5ly. Strangers to the Covenant of Grace. 6ly. Void of Hope. 7ly. Without God in the World: a dreadful Condition indeed;
For indeed there is no difference. In the second of the Ephesians, 11, 12. 1st. Gentiles in the Flesh. 2ly. Uncircumcised in Heart. 3ly. Without christ. 4ly. Aliens to the Commonwealth of Israel. 5ly. Strangers to the Covenant of Grace. 6ly. Void of Hope. 7ly. Without God in the World: a dreadful Condition indeed;
As intimated by the Text, thus, viz. As Samson first sought unto, and endeavoured after this Philistine Woman, in order to the concluding of this Contract betwixt them, and not she unto him:
As intimated by the Text, thus, viz. As samson First sought unto, and endeavoured After this Philistine Woman, in order to the concluding of this Contract betwixt them, and not she unto him:
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This also is plain from many Scriptures, as from the 16th. of Eezekiel, from the 3d. Verse to the 14th. Where 1st. The Church lay in the open Field polluted in her blood. 2ly. There was no eye to pitty her. And yet, 3ly.
This also is plain from many Scriptures, as from the 16th. of Eezekiel, from the 3d. Verse to the 14th. Where 1st. The Church lay in the open Field polluted in her blood. 2ly. There was no eye to pity her. And yet, 3ly.
When she was in this condition, Jesus Christ in mercy came and passed by. And 4ly. Her time, notwithstanding her misery and shame, was to him a time of love. And 5ly. He did all this whilst she in her self was dead, as to any Affection towards him;
When she was in this condition, jesus christ in mercy Come and passed by. And 4ly. Her time, notwithstanding her misery and shame, was to him a time of love. And 5ly. He did all this while she in her self was dead, as to any Affection towards him;
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yea, when thou wast in thy blood, I said unto thee, Live. See also the 2d. of Hosea, where when the Church was backsliden from, and which is worse, (though always the issue of a backsliding Spirit,) hardned against him:
yea, when thou wast in thy blood, I said unto thee, Live. See also the 2d. of Hosea, where when the Church was Backslidden from, and which is Worse, (though always the issue of a backsliding Spirit,) hardened against him:
Then he came in Mercy (though she perhaps at the first did not so look upon it) and hedged up her way with Thorns, to the end that though she pursued after her Lovers,
Then he Come in Mercy (though she perhaps At the First did not so look upon it) and hedged up her Way with Thorns, to the end that though she pursued After her Lovers,
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and removes from her all her pleasant things, ver. 9, 10, 11, 12. 3dly. He visits upon her all the days of her former Wickedness and Idolatry, ver. 13. And, 4thly.
and removes from her all her pleasant things, ver. 9, 10, 11, 12. 3dly. He visits upon her all the days of her former Wickedness and Idolatry, ver. 13. And, 4thly.
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and there will I speak comfortably unto her, ver. 14. Alas, poor dejected, doubting Souls! whilst God is a bringing of them into the Wilderness, or into a bewildered state,
and there will I speak comfortably unto her, ver. 14. Alas, poor dejected, doubting Souls! while God is a bringing of them into the Wilderness, or into a bewildered state,
and that then they must call him no more Baali, viz. My Lord,; but that they must henceforth call him Ishi, that is to say, My Husband, v. 16. A blessed Conclusion!
and that then they must call him no more Baal, viz. My Lord,; but that they must henceforth call him Ishi, that is to say, My Husband, v. 16. A blessed Conclusion!
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Again, Observe that Text in Jer. 3.12, & 22. where the Lord most earnestly and compassionately suiteth, exhorteth and inviteth his Church, with all possible persuasions, to return from her backslidings;
Again, Observe that Text in Jer. 3.12, & 22. where the Lord most earnestly and compassionately suiteth, exhorteth and Inviteth his Church, with all possible persuasions, to return from her backslidings;
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hath not God a long time been a suiting of you by the Gospel to come unto him? and hath he not often called aloud of you, saying, Seek ye my face? I know you cannot deny this.
hath not God a long time been a suiting of you by the Gospel to come unto him? and hath he not often called aloud of you, saying, Seek you my face? I know you cannot deny this.
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had not God loved and sought after us, till we had loved and sought after him, then had we never so much as once lifted up our Eyes towards him, till with the Rich Man we had been in Hell;
had not God loved and sought After us, till we had loved and sought After him, then had we never so much as once lifted up our Eyes towards him, till with the Rich Man we had been in Hell;
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Besides, these are sufficient already laid down, the sequel whereof amounts to this, That as Samson first sought unto this Woman of Timnath, this Daughter of the Philistines, notwithstanding her Non-conformity to the Religion and Laws of Israel, and not she unto him:
Beside, these Are sufficient already laid down, the sequel whereof amounts to this, That as samson First sought unto this Woman of Timnath, this Daughter of the philistines, notwithstanding her Nonconformity to the Religion and Laws of Israel, and not she unto him:
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Institut. pag. 370. And saith Luther, Whosoever goeth about to please God with works done before Faith, goeth about to please God with Sin, which (saith he) is nothing else,
Institute. page. 370. And Says Luther, Whosoever Goes about to please God with works done before Faith, Goes about to please God with since, which (Says he) is nothing Else,
SECONDLY, From hence I inferr, That though the Church of Christ in general, and every Member thereof in particular, be brought by Sin through the Fall into a lost Estate, which,
SECONDLY, From hence I infer, That though the Church of christ in general, and every Member thereof in particular, be brought by since through the Fallen into a lost Estate, which,
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THIRDLY, From hence I would inferr, That God must condescend and come down to us, (which indeed he hath done both in Flesh and Spirit) before we can ascend to him.
THIRDLY, From hence I would infer, That God must condescend and come down to us, (which indeed he hath done both in Flesh and Spirit) before we can ascend to him.
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So Samson went down to Timnath. A Man whilst in Nature, and so consequently dead in Sin, is no more able truly and sincerely to ascend up to God, either in Affection, Faith or Practice,
So samson went down to Timnath. A Man while in Nature, and so consequently dead in since, is no more able truly and sincerely to ascend up to God, either in Affection, Faith or Practice,
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What could the dry Bones do, which the Lord saith was the House of Israel, till the Spirit of the Lord came upon them? Ezek. 37. What cause then hath every Soul amongst us to be humble before the Lord,
What could the dry Bones do, which the Lord Says was the House of Israel, till the Spirit of the Lord Come upon them? Ezekiel 37. What cause then hath every Soul among us to be humble before the Lord,
but unto thy Name be praise! and with Paul, 1 Cor. 4.7. What have we that we have not received? And with Isaiah, Chapter 26. 12. Thou, O Lord hast wrought all our works in us!
but unto thy Name be praise! and with Paul, 1 Cor. 4.7. What have we that we have not received? And with Isaiah, Chapter 26. 12. Thou, Oh Lord hast wrought all our works in us!
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truly and without Hypocrisie, to reform Mens Lives, and to work their Hearts into a godly sorrow, which would issue in it true and evangelical Repentance never to be repented of;
truly and without Hypocrisy, to reform Men's Lives, and to work their Hearts into a godly sorrow, which would issue in it true and Evangelical Repentance never to be repented of;
but there being so much Legality among Professers at this day, hath undoubtedly been a great occasion of so much lukewarmness in the World in Matters of Religion.
but there being so much Legality among Professers At this day, hath undoubtedly been a great occasion of so much lukewarmness in the World in Matters of Religion.
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TO mention some of the greatest Lets, Hindrances and Impediments which do most interrupt this blessed Union and Agreement betwixt Christ and his Church;
TO mention Some of the greatest Lets, Hindrances and Impediments which do most interrupt this blessed union and Agreement betwixt christ and his Church;
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AND the first main Let or Hinderance, is the want of a thorough sight, and a true sense of the Miserableness of the condition in which we are by Nature;
AND the First main Let or Hindrance, is the want of a thorough sighed, and a true sense of the Miserableness of the condition in which we Are by Nature;
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insomuch that a Man of whom I have heard, who deserting and forsaking the Work of the Ministry, in which he had spent much labour and travel, to take up the Practice of Physick;
insomuch that a Man of whom I have herd, who deserting and forsaking the Work of the Ministry, in which he had spent much labour and travel, to take up the Practice of Physic;
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and being asked the reason why? He returned this Answer, Because (said he) I saw People were a great deal more careful of their Bodies than of their Souls,
and being asked the reason why? He returned this Answer, Because (said he) I saw People were a great deal more careful of their Bodies than of their Souls,
The reason therefore why Christ, our great Physician of Souls, is so much slighted, is because so few are sensible of their Souls Maladies and Distempers.
The reason Therefore why christ, our great physician of Souls, is so much slighted, is Because so few Are sensible of their Souls Maladies and Distempers.
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and the World, and to be joyned and married to Jesus Christ, is because they see not the danger and misery which they lye in and under, in the Condition in which they are.
and the World, and to be joined and married to jesus christ, is Because they see not the danger and misery which they lie in and under, in the Condition in which they Are.
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But what saith the Text? Ver. 5. Well, They did not only refuse to come, but they also made light of it, and went their ways, one to his Farm, and another to his Merchandise.
But what Says the Text? Ver. 5. Well, They did not only refuse to come, but they also made Light of it, and went their ways, one to his Farm, and Another to his Merchandise.
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but it is the inordinate loving thereof. This is that which spoils all: In 1 Tim. 6.10. The Apostle tells us, That the Love of Money is the root of all Evil. Mark it;
but it is the inordinate loving thereof. This is that which spoils all: In 1 Tim. 6.10. The Apostle tells us, That the Love of Money is the root of all Evil. Mark it;
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but, I tell you, it is not Sin, but the Love of Sin, that separateth betwixt Christ and the Soul. See Rev. 22.15. Whosoever loveth and maketh a Lye, is cast out of the Holy City;
but, I tell you, it is not since, but the Love of since, that separateth betwixt christ and the Soul. See Rev. 22.15. Whosoever loves and makes a Lie, is cast out of the Holy city;
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and yet hath little or no Union with Christ, by reason of Unbelief? Yea, there are many that are weary of the World, weary of Sin, weary of the Devil,
and yet hath little or no union with christ, by reason of Unbelief? Yea, there Are many that Are weary of the World, weary of since, weary of the devil,
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And also, that without Faith it is impossible to please God, Heb. 11.6. And lastly, Let them consider, that Faith is the Gift of God, Eph. 2.8. and a Fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22.
And also, that without Faith it is impossible to please God, Hebrew 11.6. And lastly, Let them Consider, that Faith is the Gift of God, Ephesians 2.8. and a Fruit of the Spirit, Gal. 5.22.
then a blessed Union betwixt Christ and the Soul is immedily brought forth. BUT, Fourthly and lastly, For I cannot stand to mention any more Particulars;
then a blessed union betwixt christ and the Soul is immedily brought forth. BUT, Fourthly and lastly, For I cannot stand to mention any more Particulars;
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for he despairs of ever doing good of him, who hath already led him captive, and appointed him his Bounds, saying, Hitherto shalt thou go, and no further;
for he despairs of ever doing good of him, who hath already led him captive, and appointed him his Bounds, saying, Hitherto shalt thou go, and no further;
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for it is not in vain that Peter exhorteth to be sober and watchful, because the Devil went about as a roaring Lion, seeking whom he might devour, 1 Pet. 5.8.
for it is not in vain that Peter exhorteth to be Sobrium and watchful, Because the devil went about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he might devour, 1 Pet. 5.8.
And see but at your leisure what dreadful War he made against the Church in Revelat. 12. And what Joy the Saints made in Heaven, ver. 10. when he was cast from thence.
And see but At your leisure what dreadful War he made against the Church in Revelation 12. And what Joy the Saints made in Heaven, ver. 10. when he was cast from thence.
And Beloved, let me ask you, Do you not find this Devil, this Dog of Hell, do you not find him, I say, tempting, tossing and turning you over and over, to and again? Do you not find him lurking in every corner you come in;
And beloved, let me ask you, Do you not find this devil, this Dog of Hell, do you not find him, I say, tempting, tossing and turning you over and over, to and again? Do you not find him lurking in every corner you come in;
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and laying Snares in every thing you meddle with? Do you not find him rising up and lying down with you, going to Bed and Board with you, in Light and Darkness, Day and Night still with you? And for sure he designs you no Good;
and laying Snares in every thing you meddle with? Do you not find him rising up and lying down with you, going to Bed and Board with you, in Light and Darkness, Day and Night still with you? And for sure he designs you not Good;
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And pray Sirs, further, have an eye to the Son of God, our great Samson, who is come down in and by the Gospel into our Philistine Land, to marry us, notwithstanding the uncircumcision of our Hearts and Natures, to himself;
And pray Sirs, further, have an eye to the Son of God, our great samson, who is come down in and by the Gospel into our Philistine Land, to marry us, notwithstanding the uncircumcision of our Hearts and Nature's, to himself;
who, though thou canst put no Power, Goodness, Merits, nor Deserts as a Weapon into his Hand, will yet notwithstanding, by his own Almighty Power tear Satan in pieces like a Kid, in his own time,
who, though thou Canst put no Power, goodness, Merits, nor Deserts as a Weapon into his Hand, will yet notwithstanding, by his own Almighty Power tear Satan in Pieces like a Kid, in his own time,
but Time not permitting, I must pass that, and so come to the Fourth Thing premised from the general Proposition, viz. To give you some Cautions, in order to a timely prevention of the Dangers occasioned by the aforesaid Lets;
but Time not permitting, I must pass that, and so come to the Fourth Thing premised from the general Proposition, viz. To give you Some Cautions, in order to a timely prevention of the Dangers occasioned by the aforesaid Lets;
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and that you have had, as you suppose, some Tastes of this heavenly Union, and are brought not only to see your selves to be in Death and Darkness by Nature;
and that you have had, as you suppose, Some Tastes of this heavenly union, and Are brought not only to see your selves to be in Death and Darkness by Nature;
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and have seen the Day dawn, the Shadows flee away, and the Day-Star of Grace arise in your hearts, so as that you have been made to say, The Winter is past, the Rain is over and gone, the Flowers appear on the Earth, the time of the singing of Birds is come,
and have seen the Day dawn, the Shadows flee away, and the Day-Star of Grace arise in your hearts, so as that you have been made to say, The Winter is past, the Rain is over and gone, the Flowers appear on the Earth, the time of the singing of Birds is come,
therefore take Courage, (and surely well thou maist;) for what is it that God requires in his Word, that thou hast not done? thou hast mourned, prayed, repented, believed, and reformed;
Therefore take Courage, (and surely well thou Mayest;) for what is it that God requires in his Word, that thou hast not done? thou hast mourned, prayed, repented, believed, and reformed;
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Is there never an Object in it well pleasing to thee? What needest thou be so precise? Dost thou not read of a Gospel-Liberty? Thou maist safely endeavour after,
Is there never an Object in it well pleasing to thee? What Needest thou be so precise? Dost thou not read of a gospel liberty? Thou Mayest safely endeavour After,
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Who is able to express them? But in a word, Luke warmness, if it prevail, setteth open a door, forth at which all present Enjoyments of God take their Flight,
Who is able to express them? But in a word, Lycia warmness, if it prevail, sets open a door, forth At which all present Enjoyments of God take their Flight,
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CAƲTION 2. Again Secondly, If you find God delivering you from this dangerous Rock of Lukewarmness, directing your Feet from this dreadful Path, which directly leadeth down to the Pit,
CAƲTION 2. Again Secondly, If you find God delivering you from this dangerous Rock of Lukewarmness, directing your Feet from this dreadful Path, which directly leads down to the Pit,
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Then have a care on the other hand, of splitting your selves upon the no less dangerous Rock of Hypocrisie and Self-conceitedness. And to prevent this, 1st.
Then have a care on the other hand, of splitting your selves upon thee no less dangerous Rock of Hypocrisy and Self-conceitedness. And to prevent this, 1st.
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SEE that you be found in the Faith, especially in the great Article of Justification: 1. Holding Justification by Faith. 2. And that not Subjectively, but Objectively;
SEE that you be found in the Faith, especially in the great Article of Justification: 1. Holding Justification by Faith. 2. And that not Subjectively, but Objectively;
not as a bare Act in us, but as Beholding, Receiving, Imbracing and applying of Jesus Christ, according to that clear and most precious Text, Acts 13.39.
not as a bore Act in us, but as Beholding, Receiving, Embracing and applying of jesus christ, according to that clear and most precious Text, Acts 13.39.
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the Grace of God inforceth Holiness, but hateth Hypocrisie: and that you may do this, 1st. See that you expect not that Holiness should bring you to Christ, but that you should derive Holiness from Christ, being by Faith Primarily brought unto him. 2ly.
the Grace of God enforceth Holiness, but hates Hypocrisy: and that you may do this, 1st. See that you expect not that Holiness should bring you to christ, but that you should derive Holiness from christ, being by Faith Primarily brought unto him. 2ly.
but his Grace first given to you, and wrought in you, moveth you to perform good Duties, if you do them aright. 3ly. THINK not that your love to God or to Goodness, doth produce love to God towards you, which was not in him before;
but his Grace First given to you, and wrought in you, moves you to perform good Duties, if you do them aright. 3ly. THINK not that your love to God or to goodness, does produce love to God towards you, which was not in him before;
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but contrariwise, that God's Love to you manifested and revealed in you, produceth and begetteth love in you, both to God, Goodness, and Good Men; nay, to your very Enemies.
but contrariwise, that God's Love to you manifested and revealed in you, Produceth and begetteth love in you, both to God, goodness, and Good Men; nay, to your very Enemies.
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But Oh wherewith shall it be lamented, that this Godly Love, which always produceth Christian Unity, is so much wanting at this day among professors. But, 4ly. IN all your Holy Actings, do not, as it were, Act for Life, or that you may receive Life;
But O wherewith shall it be lamented, that this Godly Love, which always Produceth Christian Unity, is so much wanting At this day among professors. But, 4ly. IN all your Holy Actings, do not, as it were, Act for Life, or that you may receive Life;
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Oh examine before hand, what you will do upon your Dying Beds, when you must take your Leave of Friends and Relations, go off the Stage of this World, and pass into endless Eternity.
O examine before hand, what you will do upon your Dying Beds, when you must take your Leave of Friends and Relations, go off the Stage of this World, and pass into endless Eternity.
Christ as it were on the right hand, and the Devil on the left, and when the Soul of a Righteous Man passes the Gates of Death, Christ, whose everlasting Arms are still spread under all his, with open Heart and Hand, is there ready to receive him,
christ as it were on the right hand, and the devil on the left, and when the Soul of a Righteous Man passes the Gates of Death, christ, whose everlasting Arms Are still spread under all his, with open Heart and Hand, is there ready to receive him,
and cast off my Counsel and Reproof, thou set light by my Death and Merits, and would have none of my Salvation, I will therefore now Laugh at thy Calamities,
and cast off my Counsel and Reproof, thou Set Light by my Death and Merits, and would have none of my Salvation, I will Therefore now Laugh At thy Calamities,
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and mock when thy Fear cometh; Depart thou from me, O thou Worker of Iniquity. O consider this, all you that forget God, and while it is called to day,
and mock when thy fear comes; Depart thou from me, Oh thou Worker of Iniquity. O Consider this, all you that forget God, and while it is called to day,
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For the Devil designs nothing more, than to draw you on with one Temptation or another, in Blindness and Forgetfulness of God, till Death hath closed up your Eyes;
For the devil designs nothing more, than to draw you on with one Temptation or Another, in Blindness and Forgetfulness of God, till Death hath closed up your Eyes;
But may be you will say, But how shall I turn aright? I answer, I shall direct you to the Lord's own counsel, Jer. 4.1. If thou wilt return, O Israel, (saith the Lord) return unto me.
But may be you will say, But how shall I turn aright? I answer, I shall Direct you to the Lord's own counsel, Jer. 4.1. If thou wilt return, Oh Israel, (Says the Lord) return unto me.
and that our Sins are laid upon him, and his Righteousness imputed to us by God the Father, according to that golden Text, 2 Cor. 5.21. He hath made him to be sin for us who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him:
and that our Sins Are laid upon him, and his Righteousness imputed to us by God the Father, according to that golden Text, 2 Cor. 5.21. He hath made him to be since for us who knew no since, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him:
not for Rewards, but of a ready Mind, accounting it as our Meat and Drink to do the Will of God, according to his Word, knowing that a Free-will Offering is only acceptable unto God.
not for Rewards, but of a ready Mind, accounting it as our Meat and Drink to do the Will of God, according to his Word, knowing that a Freewill Offering is only acceptable unto God.
Whether Christ Jesus be come home to our Hearts? Whether he hath given an awakening and an effectual Call, in and by the Gospel, to our Souls, which hath brought us out of darkness into his marvellous light;
Whither christ jesus be come home to our Hearts? Whither he hath given an awakening and an effectual Call, in and by the Gospel, to our Souls, which hath brought us out of darkness into his marvellous Light;
A true sight of which doth chiefly consist in these five things. 1st. In being brought to see your selves to be the chief of Sinners, even as Paul, 1 Tim. 1.15. 2ly. In being brought to see the exceeding sinfulness of this Sin wherewith you are thus polluted, Rom. 7.13 3ly.
A true sighed of which does chiefly consist in these five things. 1st. In being brought to see your selves to be the chief of Sinners, even as Paul, 1 Tim. 1.15. 2ly. In being brought to see the exceeding sinfulness of this since wherewith you Are thus polluted, Rom. 7.13 3ly.
or deliver from the Curse, whereof you are guilty, and with the which you are attended whilst you are in this condition. 5ly. In being brought to see at what an infinite distance you stand from God in this Estate;
or deliver from the Curse, whereof you Are guilty, and with the which you Are attended while you Are in this condition. 5ly. In being brought to see At what an infinite distance you stand from God in this Estate;
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and consequently to see how far you are, 1st. From Reconciliation with God; and, 2ly. Of the Certainty of your Damnation, if you be not reconciled unto God.
and consequently to see how Far you Are, 1st. From Reconciliation with God; and, 2ly. Of the Certainty of your Damnation, if you be not reconciled unto God.
so that despairing in the first place of all power, peace and safety without Christ, you may be brought wholly and alone to confide in Christ for the same:
so that despairing in the First place of all power, peace and safety without christ, you may be brought wholly and alone to confide in christ for the same:
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then are your selves become a burthen to your selves, and you find your greatest Enemies to be them of your own House, which makes you call and cry day and hour unto the Lord your God to help, uphold and strengthen you against Self, and all its Assistants;
then Are your selves become a burden to your selves, and you find your greatest Enemies to be them of your own House, which makes you call and cry day and hour unto the Lord your God to help, uphold and strengthen you against Self, and all its Assistants;
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SECONDLY, A Second thing which I would have you to examine, is, Whether this young Lion, the great Opposer of Christ, viz. Satan, be destroyed and slain, yea or no?
SECONDLY, A Second thing which I would have you to examine, is, Whither this young lion, the great Opposer of christ, viz. Satan, be destroyed and slave, yea or no?
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crying out unto God after this manner, and saying, O Lord, how many a day and hour have I spent in wickedness and vanity, without either seeing or enjoying thee!
crying out unto God After this manner, and saying, Oh Lord, how many a day and hour have I spent in wickedness and vanity, without either seeing or enjoying thee!
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Neither will it satisfie you to enjoy Gospel-Priviledges, and Gracious Opportunities, unless you enjoy and possess Jesus Christ in all and every of those things;
Neither will it satisfy you to enjoy Gospel-Priviledges, and Gracious Opportunities, unless you enjoy and possess jesus christ in all and every of those things;
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even so in like manner God's dear Children are not content with any thing that they do possess or enjoy, wherein they do not possess and enjoy Jesus Christ: And Oh, Sirs!
even so in like manner God's dear Children Are not content with any thing that they do possess or enjoy, wherein they do not possess and enjoy jesus christ: And O, Sirs!
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SEVENTHLY and lastly, If thou be married to Jesus Christ, then art thou oftentimes in Great Trouble that thou canst keep no more faithful and true to him than thou dost;
SEVENTHLY and lastly, If thou be married to jesus christ, then art thou oftentimes in Great Trouble that thou Canst keep no more faithful and true to him than thou dost;
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yea and how often art thou taking occasion, from the observation of thy own weakness and proneness to backslide from God, to detest and abhorre thy self, to lay thy hand upon thy mouth, to admire Gods unspeakable Love,
yea and how often art thou taking occasion, from the observation of thy own weakness and proneness to backslide from God, to detest and abhor thy self, to lay thy hand upon thy Mouth, to admire God's unspeakable Love,
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and to cry out with the Church in the Lamentations, Ch. 3.22. It is of the Lords mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
and to cry out with the Church in the Lamentations, Christ 3.22. It is of the lords Mercies that we Are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not.
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And the Second is by way of Comfort, to all such as apprehending themselves to live in the Land of the Philistines, afar off from God, do long, breath, groan, pray,
And the Second is by Way of Comfort, to all such as apprehending themselves to live in the Land of the philistines, afar off from God, do long, breath, groan, pray,
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And in your turning to God, beware of this, That your outward Appearance as to Lives and Conversations, do not go before or without your Hearts and inward Inclinations:
And in your turning to God, beware of this, That your outward Appearance as to Lives and Conversations, do not go before or without your Hearts and inward Inclinations:
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But the Devil, this roaring Lyon, of whom you have spoken, doth so withstand and oppose me herein, that I am afraid that what I desire herein can never be effected:
But the devil, this roaring lion, of whom you have spoken, does so withstand and oppose me herein, that I am afraid that what I desire herein can never be effected:
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The Text therefore teacheth us thus much, That when the whole Church in general, or any Member in particular, do come before Jesus Christ, in order to Justification and Salvation in and by him,
The Text Therefore Teaches us thus much, That when the Whole Church in general, or any Member in particular, do come before jesus christ, in order to Justification and Salvation in and by him,
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and also have the Devil to bear them company, in order to the preventing of their either joyning with or confiding in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Husband, accordingly as thou sayst of thy self,
and also have the devil to bear them company, in order to the preventing of their either joining with or confiding in jesus christ as their Lord and Husband, accordingly as thou Sayest of thy self,
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See Mat. 25. from 31. to the end, where first he tells the Righteous, That they had fed him, cloathed and visited him, &c. But they cry out, Lord, when did we so and so? Alas!
See Mathew 25. from 31. to the end, where First he tells the Righteous, That they had fed him, clothed and visited him, etc. But they cry out, Lord, when did we so and so? Alas!
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AND now, Dear Friends, Time and Strength being gone, I shall conclude, commending you to our Heavenly Samson, even to him that is able to keep you from falling,
AND now, Dear Friends, Time and Strength being gone, I shall conclude, commending you to our Heavenly samson, even to him that is able to keep you from falling,
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and to present you faultless before the Face of our Fathers Glory, with exceeding Joy: To whom be ascribed endless Praise through Infinite Ages. Amen.
and to present you faultless before the Face of our Father's Glory, with exceeding Joy: To whom be ascribed endless Praise through Infinite Ages. Amen.
