God, the guide of youth. Briefly open'd and urg'd in a sermon preached with a special relation to young persons, January 1st. 1694/5 And at the earnest intreaty of several of the hearers published. By T. Cruso.
so that as their hearts had foolishly walked after their Eyes, their Eyes might now justly affect their Hearts. But yet to quicken them the more, God manifests his Goodness in Correcting them with Judgment, and sends his Rod to make them hearken to his Word;
so that as their hearts had foolishly walked After their Eyes, their Eyes might now justly affect their Hearts. But yet to quicken them the more, God manifests his goodness in Correcting them with Judgement, and sends his Rod to make them harken to his Word;
2. The Language which God teaches them to speak, as he bids Israel to take with them words, and then tells them what they should say, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously; so here, he puts them upon Crying to him,
2. The Language which God Teaches them to speak, as he bids Israel to take with them words, and then tells them what they should say, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously; so Here, he puts them upon Crying to him,
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The time of their coming up out of the Land of Egypt, is often set forth by the day of their Youth; and then it was, that God led them forth, and guided them by his strength, both through the Sea,
The time of their coming up out of the Land of Egypt, is often Set forth by the day of their Youth; and then it was, that God led them forth, and guided them by his strength, both through the Sea,
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This may suffice for the opening of the words, as they carry in them a particular respect to the Jews. My present design and work is to accommodate and improve them to another purpose.
This may suffice for the opening of the words, as they carry in them a particular respect to the jews. My present Design and work is to accommodate and improve them to Another purpose.
The days wherein we live, are extremely Evil; but yet we have a sad and doleful Prospect of the next Age becoming worse, if God do not by some effectual means stop the wicked Course of the Rising Generation. We see such Crowds and Swarms of young Ones continually posting down to Hell,
The days wherein we live, Are extremely Evil; but yet we have a sad and doleful Prospect of the next Age becoming Worse, if God do not by Some effectual means stop the wicked Course of the Rising Generation. We see such Crowds and Swarms of young Ones continually posting down to Hell,
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Ans. A Deep sense of the Foolishness, Falseness, Weakness, and Unruliness of our own Spirits. 1. We must be seriously convinc't of the Foolishness of our own Spirits.
Ans. A Deep sense of the Foolishness, Falseness, Weakness, and Unruliness of our own Spirits. 1. We must be seriously convinced of the Foolishness of our own Spirits.
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and nevertheless the thing it self remains secret and unperceived to the persons themselves. Tho' we be really Fools, yet we are hardly brought to believe we are so,
and nevertheless the thing it self remains secret and unperceived to the Persons themselves. Though we be really Fools, yet we Are hardly brought to believe we Are so,
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It is most unquestionably true, that no one ever expected any good from himself, but that he hath been disappointed and deceiv'd therein. It is of great use to us, to believe and remember this;
It is most unquestionably true, that no one ever expected any good from himself, but that he hath been disappointed and deceived therein. It is of great use to us, to believe and Remember this;
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How weak is they heart, saith the Lord God? How unable to withstand any small Temptation, or to perform any acceptable Service? How unable to bear up against it's own Corruptions, or to hold out in the exercise of Grace? How unable to prevent the inrodes of the Devil,
How weak is they heart, Says the Lord God? How unable to withstand any small Temptation, or to perform any acceptable Service? How unable to bear up against it's own Corruptions, or to hold out in the exercise of Grace? How unable to prevent the inroads of the devil,
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or to forbear running forth to polluting Objects? What a Spirit of infirmity is it possest and bowed down with? How wretchedly feeble does it appear to be, upon the least Tryal of it's strength? This should be known and considered by us,
or to forbear running forth to polluting Objects? What a Spirit of infirmity is it possessed and bowed down with? How wretchedly feeble does it appear to be, upon the least Trial of it's strength? This should be known and considered by us,
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We naturally break all Yokes, and burst all bonds; are impatient of just restraint, and frowardly pursue our own sinful Inclinations, how mischievous soever they be.
We naturally break all Yokes, and burst all bonds; Are impatient of just restraint, and frowardly pursue our own sinful Inclinations, how mischievous soever they be.
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than to rule our Spirits; the Notion of Self-Government is but a Notion, and impossible to be put in Practice, till we come out of our state of Nature.
than to Rule our Spirits; the Notion of Self-Government is but a Notion, and impossible to be put in Practice, till we come out of our state of Nature.
That which undoes us, is not God's unwillingness to instruct us, but our own unteachableness; there is a Voice behind us, but we refuse to hearken, and this perverts our way.
That which undoes us, is not God's unwillingness to instruct us, but our own Unteachableness; there is a Voice behind us, but we refuse to harken, and this perverts our Way.
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We are to assure our own hearts, that 'tis impossible to walk in a way which is not good, if we walk after the Lord; that if we follow God fully, we can never follow him to our disadvantage.
We Are to assure our own hearts, that it's impossible to walk in a Way which is not good, if we walk After the Lord; that if we follow God Fully, we can never follow him to our disadvantage.
No man chuses such a Guide, as he thinks will carry him out of his Road, or into Danger. All such unbelieving fears, must therefore be banish'd from our hearts, with reference to God, that we may be entirely and chearfully given up to him.
No man chooses such a Guide, as he thinks will carry him out of his Road, or into Danger. All such unbelieving fears, must Therefore be banished from our hearts, with Referente to God, that we may be entirely and cheerfully given up to him.
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3. There is a committing of our selves to the Power of God for our Security and Protection, and for our Assistance and Support. This is one part of the Office of a Guide, to guard those that are under his Care,
3. There is a committing of our selves to the Power of God for our Security and Protection, and for our Assistance and Support. This is one part of the Office of a Guide, to guard those that Are under his Care,
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We do not heartily Consent to the Conduct of God, unless we agree to be under his Dominion. So that if we deal truly in this Case, we must look upon him as our Holy Soveraign, and account that all his Commandments are Righteousness, as the Holy Ghost affirms them to be.
We do not heartily Consent to the Conduct of God, unless we agree to be under his Dominion. So that if we deal truly in this Case, we must look upon him as our Holy Sovereign, and account that all his commandments Are Righteousness, as the Holy Ghost affirms them to be.
1. A strict regard to the Motions of the Spirit, this is styled in Scripture, walking after the Spirit, and walking in the Spirit. The Enquiry therefore will be,
1. A strict regard to the Motions of the Spirit, this is styled in Scripture, walking After the Spirit, and walking in the Spirit. The Enquiry Therefore will be,
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whether we omit or delay it, or whether we set about it instantly with all our might? When we feel a Divine impulse in our selves, are we wrought upon, influenc'd and determin'd by it,
whither we omit or Delay it, or whither we Set about it instantly with all our might? When we feel a Divine impulse in our selves, Are we wrought upon, influenced and determined by it,
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or not? do we gratifie the Spirit of God by a ready Compliance, or do we grieve him by a sullen resistance? According as we can answer hereunto, God is or is not our real Guide,
or not? do we gratify the Spirit of God by a ready Compliance, or do we grieve him by a sullen resistance? According as we can answer hereunto, God is or is not our real Guide,
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3. A just respect to your Instructors in Christ, especially to spiritual Fathers. They who will not obey their VVord, are plainly not under the Guidance of God;
3. A just respect to your Instructors in christ, especially to spiritual Father's. They who will not obey their Word, Are plainly not under the Guidance of God;
for Ministerial Conduct is Subordinate to his, and Ministers are called Shepherds, because they are under the chief, and it is their special Province to lead the flock. God does no where enjoyn or countenance fordid Slavery to Roman Priests, (or any like them) but on the other hand he is as far from allowing or tolerating the prophane Contempt of his own Messengers, that are Pastors after his heart. It is no better than mocking of God, to sit under any Gospel Ministry,
for Ministerial Conduct is Subordinate to his, and Ministers Are called Shepherd's, Because they Are under the chief, and it is their special Province to led the flock. God does no where enjoin or countenance fordid Slavery to Roman Priests, (or any like them) but on the other hand he is as Far from allowing or tolerating the profane Contempt of his own Messengers, that Are Pastors After his heart. It is no better than mocking of God, to fit under any Gospel Ministry,
and therefore in despising them, you set him at nought. When you have chosen one to inspect, and watch for your Souls, you ought to submit your selves to him.
and Therefore in despising them, you Set him At nought. When you have chosen one to inspect, and watch for your Souls, you ought to submit your selves to him.
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4. Regular obedience to natural Parents, or such as are in their stead to you. It is very becoming to take their Advice in all weighty and eminent Cases;
4. Regular Obedience to natural Parents, or such as Are in their stead to you. It is very becoming to take their advice in all weighty and eminent Cases;
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and Goid hath interested himself so much in their Quarrel, that he hath threatned disobedient Children with having their Eyes pickt out and devour'd by Ravens and Eagles.
and Goid hath interested himself so much in their Quarrel, that he hath threatened disobedient Children with having their Eyes picked out and devoured by Ravens and Eagles.
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The Second Head is to shew, in what regards Youth does particularly stand in need of such a Guide as the Text here commends to our Choice. To this purpose consider,
The Second Head is to show, in what regards Youth does particularly stand in need of such a Guide as the Text Here commends to our Choice. To this purpose Consider,
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First, We are all born out of the way. Young and old, Fathers and Children, are are all gone aside. We are not made Sinners by imitation, but by the Apostacy of the first Man. We do not meerly learn the Road to Hell from the bad examples of other persons,
First, We Are all born out of the Way. Young and old, Father's and Children, Are Are all gone aside. We Are not made Sinners by imitation, but by the Apostasy of the First Man. We do not merely Learn the Road to Hell from the bad Examples of other Persons,
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We inherit this spiritual infirmity from the Womb, that the Windows of the Soul are darkned. Tho' we are brought forth in the Gospel-day, yet our true Character is, Children of the night. Whatever arrogant opinion young ones may have of themselves, the Holy Ghost hath link't the Touths and the simple Ones together, and hath set forth the young man as one void of understanding; void of it, we truly are,
We inherit this spiritual infirmity from the Womb, that the Windows of the Soul Are darkened. Though we Are brought forth in the Gospel day, yet our true Character is, Children of the night. Whatever arrogant opinion young ones may have of themselves, the Holy Ghost hath linked the Touths and the simple Ones together, and hath Set forth the young man as one void of understanding; void of it, we truly Are,
Why then should the youngest say in their heart, the time of returning to God is not yet come? What an Honour is it to young ones to be taught of God, so as to be able to say with David, I understand more than the Ancients, because I keep thy Precepts.
Why then should the youngest say in their heart, the time of returning to God is not yet come? What an Honour is it to young ones to be taught of God, so as to be able to say with David, I understand more than the Ancients, Because I keep thy Precepts.
Youth is a season for the fixing of Habits and Customs, good or bad; and if they be bad, it will mightily increase the difficulties of saving Repentance.
Youth is a season for the fixing of Habits and Customs, good or bad; and if they be bad, it will mightily increase the difficulties of Saving Repentance.
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Men are strangely rivetted and confirm'd in their disobedience, if it outlives that time of Life. If we bear the Devils yoke in our youth, it grows so easie, pleasant and familiar to us, that there must be so much more labour to break it off. A way which we are used to,
Men Are strangely riveted and confirmed in their disobedience, if it outlives that time of Life. If we bear the Devils yoke in our youth, it grows so easy, pleasant and familiar to us, that there must be so much more labour to break it off. A Way which we Are used to,
as he did to Elijah in the Cave, and say, What dost thou here? What Employment can we put our reasonable Faculties to, which is truly worthy of them? What Childish toys do we run after,
as he did to Elijah in the Cave, and say, What dost thou Here? What Employment can we put our reasonable Faculties to, which is truly worthy of them? What Childish toys do we run After,
but do harm and mischief in them, while we live without God. When Youth is growing up to Manhood, it is the usual time, wherein Persons think of disposing themselves some way or other in the world;
but do harm and mischief in them, while we live without God. When Youth is growing up to Manhood, it is the usual time, wherein Persons think of disposing themselves Some weigh or other in the world;
if you are not under Divine Conduct? If you should live to be Heads of Families, or have any share of influence upon larger Societies, what a wretched condition will they be in, that are placed under you? How unfit will you be to be Guides to others, that have not chosen God to be your own? When there are blind Leaders of the Blind, our Lord hath told us, whither both of them must fall.
if you Are not under Divine Conduct? If you should live to be Heads of Families, or have any share of influence upon larger Societies, what a wretched condition will they be in, that Are placed under you? How unfit will you be to be Guides to Others, that have not chosen God to be your own? When there Are blind Leaders of the Blind, our Lord hath told us, whither both of them must fallen.
The Third thing propounded, is to shew, Why this is a Duty of so great importance, to chuse God as the Guide of our Youth? Much of the Reason of it hath been already hinted,
The Third thing propounded, is to show, Why this is a Duty of so great importance, to choose God as the Guide of our Youth? Much of the Reason of it hath been already hinted,
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Secondly, We are under multiplied numberless engagements to God, before we arrive at our youthful period. There is not a moment between that and our first coming into the world,
Secondly, We Are under multiplied numberless engagements to God, before we arrive At our youthful Period. There is not a moment between that and our First coming into the world,
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The time would fail to speak of the vast variety of mercies which attend us throughout our Infancy and Childhood. God loved Israel when he was a child;
The time would fail to speak of the vast variety of Mercies which attend us throughout our Infancy and Childhood. God loved Israel when he was a child;
but from the oversight of this vigilant Eye, that every Child does not, like that lunatick son in the Gospel, fall oft-times into the fire, and oft into the water!
but from the oversight of this vigilant Eye, that every Child does not, like that lunatic son in the Gospel, fallen ofttimes into the fire, and oft into the water!
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who hath bound and strengthned your tender arms; who hath made you to increase in wisdom and stature, which you cannot add a cubit to, but only God? Consider seriously the riches of goodness spent upon you,
who hath bound and strengthened your tender arms; who hath made you to increase in Wisdom and stature, which you cannot add a cubit to, but only God? Consider seriously the riches of Goodness spent upon you,
as David boldly does, This God will be our guide even unto death, unless he be freely and delightfully chosen now? How can you expect that he should carry you to your hoary hairs, (as he graciously promiseth to do) if your youthful heads be not found in the way of righteousness? Shall God remember mercy to you,
as David boldly does, This God will be our guide even unto death, unless he be freely and delightfully chosen now? How can you expect that he should carry you to your hoary hairs, (as he graciously promises to do) if your youthful Heads be not found in the Way of righteousness? Shall God Remember mercy to you,
when life is run out to the very dregs, if you forget your duty to him all the time before? You cannot have any good grounds of hope that it will be so,
when life is run out to the very dregs, if you forget your duty to him all the time before? You cannot have any good grounds of hope that it will be so,
but rather you may reasonably fear to find God afar off, when the evil days come; and that when those unpleasant years draw nigh, he will be at the greatest distance.
but rather you may reasonably Fear to find God afar off, when the evil days come; and that when those unpleasant Years draw High, he will be At the greatest distance.
If he do not direct your Paths (which is the priviledge of those only that acknowledge him ) what expectation can you have, but that (as he did to Bilaam, whose way was perverse before him ) he should come out to withstand you? ' Tho you be placed in lawful Callings, and prosecute them with the greatest diligence, I must denounce this Sentence against you in the Name of God, That the fruit of your labour will have a blast upon it,
If he do not Direct your Paths (which is the privilege of those only that acknowledge him) what expectation can you have, but that (as he did to Bilaam, whose Way was perverse before him) he should come out to withstand you? ' Though you be placed in lawful Callings, and prosecute them with the greatest diligence, I must denounce this Sentence against you in the Name of God, That the fruit of your labour will have a blast upon it,
Nothing that you set your hand unto, shall prosper; but if you walk in the counsel of the ungodly, you shall be as the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Nothing that you Set your hand unto, shall prosper; but if you walk in the counsel of the ungodly, you shall be as the chaff which the wind drives away.
If your Voyage be successful, and you come home richly laden, yet God not being concern'd in the steering of your Course, your Misery will be the greater.
If your Voyage be successful, and you come home richly laden, yet God not being concerned in the steering of your Course, your Misery will be the greater.
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What wretched Scandals do they prove to the Names they bear, and the Families from which they spring, that have the reins thrown over their necks, and are let loose to work their own wills without controul!
What wretched Scandals do they prove to the Names they bear, and the Families from which they spring, that have the reins thrown over their necks, and Are let lose to work their own wills without control!
If therefore you would do worthily in your Generations, and secure your credit from the Stains and Blemishes which others commonly contract, you must resign your selves to God.
If Therefore you would do worthily in your Generations, and secure your credit from the Stains and Blemishes which Others commonly contract, you must resign your selves to God.
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Sixthly, We shall have very sad Reflections to make at last upon our shameful I regularities, if we do not prevent them by chusing of God to be our Guide.
Sixthly, We shall have very sad Reflections to make At last upon our shameful I Regularities, if we do not prevent them by choosing of God to be our Guide.
How comfortable would it be, if when we are near the close of our Lives, we can appeal to Heaven with David, Oh God, thou hast taught me from my youth!
How comfortable would it be, if when we Are near the close of our Lives, we can appeal to Heaven with David, O God, thou hast taught me from my youth!
Or, if we can look over the several Commands of God, any say (without any Check or Contradiction from Conscience) as that young Man in the Gospel did, All these things have I kept from my youth up!
Or, if we can look over the several Commands of God, any say (without any Check or Contradiction from Conscience) as that young Man in the Gospel did, All these things have I kept from my youth up!
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Seventhly, You know not how soon that end may come, which will make you wish that God had been the Director of your way. The Apostle Paul speaks of exhorting young men to be sober-minded;
Seventhly, You know not how soon that end may come, which will make you wish that God had been the Director of your Way. The Apostle Paul speaks of exhorting young men to be sober-minded;
Have you indeed any assurance now for a great while to come? Who can tell whether your time may not be shorter than that of the oldest Person, whom you know living? How often does the first Generation see the second go before it!
Have you indeed any assurance now for a great while to come? Who can tell whither your time may not be shorter than that of the oldest Person, whom you know living? How often does the First Generation see the second go before it!
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if God hath determined to cut you off? How loud a Passing-Bell hath God been ringing among us a few days ago, that the whole Nation might hear! To shew us, That they who are the breath of their people's nostrils, have no command of the breath in their own; but that it is as liable to go forth in the prime and flower of their years, as other mens;
if God hath determined to Cut you off? How loud a Passing-Bell hath God been ringing among us a few days ago, that the Whole nation might hear! To show us, That they who Are the breath of their people's nostrils, have no command of the breath in their own; but that it is as liable to go forth in the prime and flower of their Years, as other men's;
to shew us that Maj•sty cannot suspend or put off the stroke of Mortality; but that the Lives of Princes, like Common Person, may be snapt in the midst. How then can any of you promise your selves the Afternoon of a Summer's day?
to show us that Maj•sty cannot suspend or put off the stroke of Mortality; but that the Lives of Princes, like Common Person, may be snapped in the midst. How then can any of you promise your selves the Afternoon of a Summer's day?
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Eighthly, It must needs ba a very dreadful account which you will be forc't very shortly to give at the Tribunal of God, if you go on in an extravagant Course, walking contrary to him. It is upon this Argument, that Solomon insists,
Eighthly, It must needs ba a very dreadful account which you will be forced very shortly to give At the Tribunal of God, if you go on in an extravagant Course, walking contrary to him. It is upon this Argument, that Solomon insists,
your gracious Guide, he will be your revengeing Judge; and consequently, you will have a miserable walk through the valley of the shadow of Death to the Bar of Christ,
your gracious Guide, he will be your revenging Judge; and consequently, you will have a miserable walk through the valley of the shadow of Death to the Bar of christ,
'Tis without all Controversie, that never any Soul got to Heaven, the Habitation of God, without following the Conduct of God. We may learn this from the Psalmist, Thou shalt guide me with thy Counsel, and afterwards receive me to Glory.
It's without all Controversy, that never any Soul god to Heaven, the Habitation of God, without following the Conduct of God. We may Learn this from the Psalmist, Thou shalt guide me with thy Counsel, and afterwards receive me to Glory.
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Which that I may do in the most profitable manner that I can, I would speak a little particularly to two sorts of persons, viz. those that have not chosen God for their Guide, and those that have.
Which that I may do in the most profitable manner that I can, I would speak a little particularly to two sorts of Persons, viz. those that have not chosen God for their Guide, and those that have.
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1. To you who are young. Let me ask, and argue with you in the words of the Text, Will you not from this time cry unto God, & c.? My Heart's desire is, that this Scripture might be fulfilled this day in every one, at least in some one, or more of you.
1. To you who Are young. Let me ask, and argue with you in the words of the Text, Will you not from this time cry unto God, & c.? My Heart's desire is, that this Scripture might be fulfilled this day in every one, At least in Some one, or more of you.
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Therefore do you, that call your selves Christians, turn this day, the first of your Year, into a spiritual Festival, by consecrating your selves to God, your Deliverer from sinful Servitude.
Therefore do you, that call your selves Christians, turn this day, the First of your Year, into a spiritual Festival, by consecrating your selves to God, your Deliverer from sinful Servitude.
It will be the first day of a New Life to you, as well as a New Year. You who have been dead for so many years, will this day begin to live, partake of a Divine quickning, and a gracious Resurrection. This will vastly out-shine the day of your natural Birth; for then you were born in sin, and a Child of wrath; but now you will be in Christ, and a New Creature.
It will be the First day of a New Life to you, as well as a New Year. You who have been dead for so many Years, will this day begin to live, partake of a Divine quickening, and a gracious Resurrection. This will vastly outshine the day of your natural Birth; for then you were born in since, and a Child of wrath; but now you will be in christ, and a New Creature.
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2. To you who are elder persons, that have past the time of Youth, and attained to riper Years. It is yet more necessary for you to lay hold of this time for a resolved choice of God, and cleaving to him.
2. To you who Are elder Persons, that have passed the time of Youth, and attained to riper years. It is yet more necessary for you to lay hold of this time for a resolved choice of God, and cleaving to him.
If you do not with the conclusion of the old Year, put off the Old man, with his deeds, you are of all others the most without excuse. Think with your selves,
If you do not with the conclusion of the old Year, put off the Old man, with his Deeds, you Are of all Others the most without excuse. Think with your selves,
(1) How many opportunities you have already slipt, and therefore how much it behoves you to slip no more. You have enjoyed multitudes of seasons beyond what others have done,
(1) How many opportunities you have already slipped, and Therefore how much it behoves you to slip no more. You have enjoyed Multitudes of seasons beyond what Others have done,
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because you are most apparently nearer your last day. The more such days you have seen, the less likely it is that you should survive long enough to see another. It may be some of you are not only insensibly going to your long home, but in great measure are sensibly gone towards it.
Because you Are most apparently nearer your last day. The more such days you have seen, the less likely it is that you should survive long enough to see Another. It may be Some of you Are not only insensibly going to your long home, but in great measure Are sensibly gone towards it.
and therefore, if you felt any thing of just Emulation in your on Breasts, and were apprehensive what a foul Disparagement it is to be outstript, and exceeded by them that in respect of years, are far behind you, you would resolve this day to be the Lord's.
and Therefore, if you felt any thing of just Emulation in your on Breasts, and were apprehensive what a foul Disparagement it is to be outstripped, and exceeded by them that in respect of Years, Are Far behind you, you would resolve this day to be the Lord's.
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Mis-spend not one minute of future time, as you have done what is past, when some of your Juniors are such commendable Presidents in laying out the same Months and Years, which are now lost to you, to great advantage.
Misspend not one minute of future time, as you have done what is passed, when Some of your Juniors Are such commendable Presidents in laying out the same Months and years, which Are now lost to you, to great advantage.
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2. Renew the Solemn Dedication of your selves to God at this time. Tho you have done it heretofore, do it now again; for it cannot be done too firmly, and therefore neither can it be done too frequently. This is a Day (with many) of sending gifts one to another, even to those that have formerly partaken of their Kindness on the same occasion. Why should not we then repeat the giving of our selves to the Lord in a peculiar manner,
2. Renew the Solemn Dedication of your selves to God At this time. Though you have done it heretofore, do it now again; for it cannot be done too firmly, and Therefore neither can it be done too frequently. This is a Day (with many) of sending Gifts one to Another, even to those that have formerly partaken of their Kindness on the same occasion. Why should not we then repeat the giving of our selves to the Lord in a peculiar manner,
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as oft as this time returns upon us? It was the Laudable Custom of the Worthy and Famous Mr. Robert Fleming, to set apart this day for such a purpose, near Fifty years successively.
as oft as this time returns upon us? It was the Laudable Custom of the Worthy and Famous Mr. Robert Fleming, to Set apart this day for such a purpose, near Fifty Years successively.
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Let us go and do likewise, that we may be able, as long as we live, to look back still upon this Day, in all our Temptations for our Stability and Comfort. THE END.
Let us go and do likewise, that we may be able, as long as we live, to look back still upon this Day, in all our Temptations for our Stability and Comfort. THE END.
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