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JOHN XII. VIII. For the Poore alwayes yee have with you, but me yee have not alwayes.
JOHN XII. VIII. For the Poor always ye have with you, but me ye have not always.
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Mee-thinks I see a sad concourse of people before me this day;
Methinks I see a sad concourse of people before me this day;
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and truly who can be here and not bee sad? A great man and a good man is fallen this day:
and truly who can be Here and not be sad? A great man and a good man is fallen this day:
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He lived amiable, and dyed desirable;
He lived amiable, and died desirable;
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I am perswaded, you could all finde in your hearts to wish him into life againe,
I am persuaded, you could all find in your hearts to wish him into life again,
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but that you are loath to displease God;
but that you Are loath to displease God;
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Wee must submit and kisse the hand of providence in the death of our dearest Friends and Saints:
we must submit and kiss the hand of providence in the death of our dearest Friends and Saints:
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We are now to performe our last office to him, wee have brought him from his house to his house, I meane his grave, which must house him up till the great day of the Resurrection.
We Are now to perform our last office to him, we have brought him from his house to his house, I mean his grave, which must house him up till the great day of the Resurrection.
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You see what Death doth, it plucks up the tree by the roots. You see what Death does, it plucks up the tree by the roots.
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the Cedar as well as the Shrub: To day we are green, within a little while we are not seen:
the Cedar as well as the Shrub: To day we Are green, within a little while we Are not seen:
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Stay but a few dayes, and such a day as this will be thy day:
Stay but a few days, and such a day as this will be thy day:
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And therefore that we may make a serious and spirituall use of this occasion, turne your eye and cast your thoughts upon the words of my Text. For the poore ye have alwayes with you,
And Therefore that we may make a serious and spiritual use of this occasion, turn your eye and cast your thoughts upon the words of my Text. For the poor you have always with you,
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but me yee have not alwayes.
but me ye have not always.
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These words are the words of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and they are an Apology or Defence which he makes for a poor Saint, who having done a good worke (an act of love to Jesus Christ ) was censured for it.
These words Are the words of our Lord and Saviour jesus christ, and they Are an Apology or Defence which he makes for a poor Saint, who having done a good work (an act of love to jesus christ) was censured for it.
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1 The worke which was done, you shall see in the third ver. Then tooke Mary a pound of ointment, of Spikenard, very costly,
1 The work which was done, you shall see in the third for. Then took Marry a pound of ointment, of Spikenard, very costly,
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and annointed the feet of Jesus, And wiped his feet with her hair, and the House was filled with the odour of the ointment: Observe,and anointed the feet of jesus, And wiped his feet with her hair, and the House was filled with the odour of the ointment: Observe,
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1 The dear Saints are full of love to Jesus Christ: 2 Love will spare no cost:
1 The dear Saints Are full of love to jesus christ: 2 Love will spare no cost:
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the Saints will spend the Spikenard of their credit, and the oyle of their life upon Jesus Christ: where we dearly love Christ, nothing is too dear for him.
the Saints will spend the Spikenard of their credit, and the oil of their life upon jesus christ: where we dearly love christ, nothing is too dear for him.
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2 You shall finde this worke of love ecclipsed, and censured in th 4th. ver. Then saith one of his Disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simons Son which should betray him,
2 You shall find this work of love eclipsed, and censured in that 4th. ver. Then Says one of his Disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simons Son which should betray him,
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Why was not this sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poore? There is no action so good, but some or other will be quarrelling with it,Why was not this sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor? There is no actium so good, but Some or other will be quarreling with it,
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and finde some fault in it: The best actions are capable of censure and disallowance: The noblest actions may have a scarre of reproach and censure put upon them:
and find Some fault in it: The best actions Are capable of censure and disallowance: The Noblest actions may have a scar of reproach and censure put upon them:
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And this he said (saith the 6. verse) not that he cared for the poor,
And this he said (Says the 6. verse) not that he cared for the poor,
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but because he was a Thiefe, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein. Avarice wants not beautifull pretences:but Because he was a Thief, and had the bag, and bore what was put therein. Avarice Wants not beautiful pretences:
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Hypocrites carry foul sins under a fair vail.
Hypocrites carry foul Sins under a fair Vail.
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3 Now follows Christs Apology and Defence of her, v. 7. Then said Jesus, Let her alo ne
3 Now follows Christ Apology and Defence of her, v. 7. Then said jesus, Let her alo ne
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Jesus Christ will take his Saints part and plead their cause against the wicked. The Lord Christ pleads and justifies her action by two arguments. jesus christ will take his Saints part and plead their cause against the wicked. The Lord christ pleads and Justifies her actium by two Arguments.
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1 The one Argument, from the end of the action, The honour of Jesus Christ, ver. 7. [ Against the day of my burying hath she kept this ] That is, yee doe willingly allow sweet balmes and rich perfumes for the dead:
1 The one Argument, from the end of the actium, The honour of jesus christ, ver. 7. [ Against the day of my burying hath she kept this ] That is, ye do willingly allow sweet balms and rich perfumes for the dead:
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Now I am within a little of death;
Now I am within a little of death;
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Behold this woman hath herein reached beyond your conceit, she hath done this (as her last office) toward my buriall:
Behold this woman hath herein reached beyond your conceit, she hath done this (as her last office) towards my burial:
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I hope you will affoord me those solemnities of honour which are given to others at their buriall;
I hope you will afford me those solemnities of honour which Are given to Others At their burial;
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now, against the day of my Buriall hath she kept this. 2 The other Argument of defence he takes from the opportunity of it;
now, against the day of my Burial hath she kept this. 2 The other Argument of defence he Takes from the opportunity of it;
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she hath now an opportunity to shew me kindnesse, which within a little while will be taken from her [ For the poor alwayes you have with you,
she hath now an opportunity to show me kindness, which within a little while will be taken from her [ For the poor always you have with you,
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but me yee have not alwayes ] and therefore let her shew me kindnesse while she may:but me ye have not always ] and Therefore let her show me kindness while she may:
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Yee have not me alwayes with you: that is, yee shall not have me alwayes with you:Ye have not me always with you: that is, ye shall not have me always with you:
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Indeed, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world, in respect of my divine presence, but me yee have not alwayes with you, in respect of my humane presence. Six dayes hence I dye,
Indeed, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world, in respect of my divine presence, but me ye have not always with you, in respect of my humane presence. Six days hence I die,
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and goe to Heaven, I goe quite away from you, and you shall neither seeme, nor have me againe among you to performe any such offices of respect to me,
and go to Heaven, I go quite away from you, and you shall neither seem, nor have me again among you to perform any such Offices of respect to me,
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and therefore as for this action, she doth well to take the opportunity, which will be taken from her.
and Therefore as for this actium, she does well to take the opportunity, which will be taken from her.
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Observe, and 'tis the point I shall discourse of at this time;
Observe, and it's the point I shall discourse of At this time;
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There is an opportunity for good, which if we neglect, we may never have the like againe. There is an opportunity for good, which if we neglect, we may never have the like again.
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And therefore Marke rendreth it thus, for you have the poore with you alwayes, and whensoever you will you may doe them good, [ i. e.
And Therefore Mark rendereth it thus, for you have the poor with you always, and whensoever you will you may do them good, [ i. e.
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at any time ] but me (saith Christ) yee have not alwayes. That is, you shall never want the opportunity of shewing kindnesse to the poor,
At any time ] but me (Says christ) ye have not always. That is, you shall never want the opportunity of showing kindness to the poor,
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for yee shall never want poor among you;
for ye shall never want poor among you;
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the poor that want, you shall not want among you, they shall always dwell among you, some poor or other as objects of your Charity:
the poor that want, you shall not want among you, they shall always dwell among you, Some poor or other as objects of your Charity:
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but you cannot always performe service to me in my body, for you shall not have mee always in this visible forme and presence with you.
but you cannot always perform service to me in my body, for you shall not have me always in this visible Form and presence with you.
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And therefore be not angry with this woman, in that whilst I am present in body, shee hath done this service to my body;
And Therefore be not angry with this woman, in that while I am present in body, she hath done this service to my body;
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The houre is comming you shall wish to doe the like, but cannot;
The hour is coming you shall wish to do the like, but cannot;
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The opportunity will be gone, when I am gone, ye shall desire to see one of the dayes of the Son of man,
The opportunity will be gone, when I am gone, you shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man,
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and ye shall not see it: And therefore I say,
and you shall not see it: And Therefore I say,
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There is an opportunity of good, which if we neglect we may never have the like againe. Time and opportunity differ:There is an opportunity of good, which if we neglect we may never have the like again. Time and opportunity differ:
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Time is the duration or succession of hours;
Time is the duration or succession of hours;
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days, or years, opportunity is a concurrence of all other helps with time to crowne your desires,
days, or Years, opportunity is a concurrence of all other helps with time to crown your Desires,
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and give birth to your designes:
and give birth to your designs:
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opportunity is a meeting of time and means together to effect the end, when time and the means are married and lodged together they beget opportunity.
opportunity is a meeting of time and means together to Effect the end, when time and the means Are married and lodged together they beget opportunity.
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As the Marriner that intends a voyage, Riggs his Ship, lyeth ready in the Haven, and waits the winde, his time is all the time he stayes there: As the Mariner that intends a voyage, Riggs his Ship, lies ready in the Haven, and waits the wind, his time is all the time he stays there:
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His opportunity is when time, and tide, and winde, and all other accommodations meet together to send him away.
His opportunity is when time, and tide, and wind, and all other accommodations meet together to send him away.
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If you would speak with a man upon such a day, your time is any hour in the day,
If you would speak with a man upon such a day, your time is any hour in the day,
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but your opportunity to speak with him is, when he is at home, and can be at leisure,
but your opportunity to speak with him is, when he is At home, and can be At leisure,
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and will afford you his company: When all these claspe together, that's your opportunity:
and will afford you his company: When all these clasp together, that's your opportunity:
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So suppose thy businesse be-to speake with God, and seek him for grace or comfort, thy time to speake with God is all thy life time,
So suppose thy business be-to speak with God, and seek him for grace or Comfort, thy time to speak with God is all thy life time,
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but thy opportunity to speak with God is, when he is at home, and can be found;
but thy opportunity to speak with God is, when he is At home, and can be found;
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when he gives thee a heart to speak to him, and hath a heart to speak with thee,
when he gives thee a heart to speak to him, and hath a heart to speak with thee,
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and therefore saith the Prophet, Seek yee the Lord while he may be found, call yee upon him while he is neer:
and Therefore Says the Prophet, Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
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when all these are twisted together, that's the thread of thine opportunity.
when all these Are twisted together, that's the thread of thine opportunity.
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Time without opportunity is like a body without the Soule, a dead thing and meer inanimate carcasse,
Time without opportunity is like a body without the Soul, a dead thing and mere inanimate carcase,
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and as the body is left without the Soul, so is time many times left without her opportunity.
and as the body is left without the Soul, so is time many times left without her opportunity.
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So that time may stay, when opportunity is lost: time may be present when opportunity Is past:
So that time may stay, when opportunity is lost: time may be present when opportunity Is past:
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the tree of time may stand when the leaves of opportunity are dropt of:
the tree of time may stand when the leaves of opportunity Are dropped of:
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The stump of time may stick fast in the root, when the branches of opportunity are cut down:
The stump of time may stick fast in the root, when the branches of opportunity Are Cut down:
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the head of time may stand, when the golden haires of opportunity are fallen off: when opportunitie is gone, the head of time is bald.
the head of time may stand, when the golden hairs of opportunity Are fallen off: when opportunity is gone, the head of time is bald.
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And therefore I say, that there is an opportunity for good, which if we neglect, we may never have the like againe.
And Therefore I say, that there is an opportunity for good, which if we neglect, we may never have the like again.
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And this I will shew you in two things.
And this I will show you in two things.
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1 There is an opportunity of receiving good, which if we neglect, we may never have the like againe.
1 There is an opportunity of receiving good, which if we neglect, we may never have the like again.
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2 There is an opportunity of doing good, which if we neglect, we may never have the like againe;
2 There is an opportunity of doing good, which if we neglect, we may never have the like again;
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There is an opportunity to get, and an opportunity to act;
There is an opportunity to get, and an opportunity to act;
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an opportunity to lay up, and an opportunity to lay out spiritual treasures, which if we neglect we may never have the like again.
an opportunity to lay up, and an opportunity to lay out spiritual treasures, which if we neglect we may never have the like again.
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1 I say there is an opportunity of receiving good, which if we neglect, may be we shall never have the like againe.
1 I say there is an opportunity of receiving good, which if we neglect, may be we shall never have the like again.
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1. Sometimes there is an opportunity to beget faith in us, which if we neglect we may never have the like againe;
1. Sometime there is an opportunity to beget faith in us, which if we neglect we may never have the like again;
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as you may see in Esai. And the Lord spake againe unto Ahaz, saying, Ask thee a signe of the Lord thy God, aske it either in the depth beneath, or in the height above:
as you may see in Isaiah. And the Lord spoke again unto Ahaz, saying, Ask thee a Signen of the Lord thy God, ask it either in the depth beneath, or in the height above:
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But Ahaz said, I will not aske, neither will I tempt the Lord. Ask a Signe, where thou wilt, where thou thinkest it may be the greatest miracle,But Ahaz said, I will not ask, neither will I tempt the Lord. Ask a Signen, where thou wilt, where thou Thinkest it may be the greatest miracle,
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and give thee the greatest satisfaction, either in the depth, or in the height, on earth, or in heaven.
and give thee the greatest satisfaction, either in the depth, or in the height, on earth, or in heaven.
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Ah what an opportunity had Ahaz here offered to inspire him with faith! A miracle where he would, and what he would;
Ah what an opportunity had Ahaz Here offered to inspire him with faith! A miracle where he would, and what he would;
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for the Prophet prescribes not what signe Ahaz should ask, lest haply the truth of the miracle might be suspected;
for the Prophet prescribes not what Signen Ahaz should ask, lest haply the truth of the miracle might be suspected;
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but leaves it to the Kings owne option and free choice, whether he will have it towards the depth or height, in earth or heaven,
but leaves it to the Kings own option and free choice, whither he will have it towards the depth or height, in earth or heaven,
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if earth were too low for a miracle, to heigh then his faith, he should have one as high as heaven. Ah sweet opportunity!
if earth were too low for a miracle, to heigh then his faith, he should have one as high as heaven. Ah sweet opportunity!
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ah strong opportunity to worke such a faith in Ahaz, as to trust God for ever!
ah strong opportunity to work such a faith in Ahaz, as to trust God for ever!
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here was an opportunity for him to try God, to put the word of God to an experience; and ah!
Here was an opportunity for him to try God, to put the word of God to an experience; and ah!
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what scope had he? Aske a Signe in earth or Heaven, where thou wilt,
what scope had he? Ask a Signen in earth or Heaven, where thou wilt,
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and what thou wilt, I will not grudge•t, any thing to mount thy faith beyond the Region of feare and doubting;
and what thou wilt, I will not grudge•t, any thing to mount thy faith beyond the Region of Fear and doubting;
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to make thee and my people Israel beleeve in me, thy faith shall want for nothing to support it;
to make thee and my people Israel believe in me, thy faith shall want for nothing to support it;
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God gave him leave to be his owne Carver.
God gave him leave to be his own Carver.
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As when a great friend comes to your house, you entertain him in this Language, Sir, command all thats here, aske what you'l have, 'tis yours:
As when a great friend comes to your house, you entertain him in this Language, Sir, command all thats Here, ask what You'll have, it's yours:
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So did God be speak Ahaz, all that's in heaven or earth is, for this minute, at thy service, the choicest miracle that heaven or earth can yeeld to banquet thy faith, command it, 'tis thine:
So did God be speak Ahaz, all that's in heaven or earth is, for this minute, At thy service, the Choicest miracle that heaven or earth can yield to banquet thy faith, command it, it's thine:
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what a rich table of opportunity did God spread for him? What variety of dishes [ a sign from Heaven or earth ] did the Lord set before him, to entertaine and feast his faith? Thus doth God condescend to sinners;
what a rich table of opportunity did God spread for him? What variety of Dishes [ a Signen from Heaven or earth ] did the Lord Set before him, to entertain and feast his faith? Thus does God condescend to Sinners;
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when they will not come up to him, he comes downe to them: This was kindnes enough to strike the fire of Faith out of the hardest flint:
when they will not come up to him, he comes down to them: This was kindness enough to strike the fire of Faith out of the Hardest flint:
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Ah what an opportunity was here lost! and once lost, 'twas lost for ever:
Ah what an opportunity was Here lost! and once lost, 'twas lost for ever:
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we read not that the like was ever offered Ahaz any more, but he grew worse:
we read not that the like was ever offered Ahaz any more, but he grew Worse:
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when men despise Gods opportunities, they grow worse and worse.
when men despise God's opportunities, they grow Worse and Worse.
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So againe, you have another sad instance in the second of Kings; where Elisha prophecied in a time of scarcity, Thus saith the Lord, tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flowre be sold for a Shekel,
So again, you have Another sad instance in the second of Kings; where Elisha prophesied in a time of scarcity, Thus Says the Lord, tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flower be sold for a Shekel,
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and two measures of barley for a shekel in the gate of Samaria;
and two measures of Barley for a shekel in the gate of Samaria;
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then a Lord on whose hand the King leaned, answered the man of God, and said,
then a Lord on whose hand the King leaned, answered the man of God, and said,
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Behold, If the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? and he said,
Behold, If the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? and he said,
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Behold Thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof: And see this verified.Behold Thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof: And see this verified.
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And the King gave the Lord, on whose hand he leaned, the charge of the gate, and the people trod upon him in the gate, And the King gave the Lord, on whose hand he leaned, the charge of the gate, and the people trod upon him in the gate,
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and he dyed as the man of God had sayd. and he died as the man of God had said.
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He seeth the plenty for conviction of his unbelief, but he dyeth and tastes it not,
He sees the plenty for conviction of his unbelief, but he Dies and tastes it not,
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as a punishment of his unbeliefe.
as a punishment of his unbelief.
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2. Sometimes an opportunity of repentance, and so of receiving pardon, is given to a man, which if he neglect, he may never have the like againe: Such an opportunity Judas had:
2. Sometime an opportunity of Repentance, and so of receiving pardon, is given to a man, which if he neglect, he may never have the like again: Such an opportunity Judas had:
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Judas had conceived a plot in the wombe of his intention to betray Jesus Christ, and form'd it up into a conspiracy with the Pharisees to deliver him to them,Judas had conceived a plot in the womb of his intention to betray jesus christ, and formed it up into a Conspiracy with the Pharisees to deliver him to them,
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yet Jesus Christ gives him an opportunity once more to repent and recall himselfe before it be too late;
yet jesus christ gives him an opportunity once more to Repent and Recall himself before it be too late;
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Verily I say unto you, one of you shall betray me, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. Verily I say unto you, one of you shall betray me, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
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The Son of man goeth, as it is written, but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed, it had been good for that man if he had not been borne. The Son of man Goes, as it is written, but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed, it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
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Ah Judas! What a thunder-clap is here sent from heaven to awake thee? what a warning-piece goeth off to scare thy soule out of sin? 'Twas a providence thou shouldst sit at table once more with Christ, to heare something fall from his lipps that might melt thy heart;
Ah Judas! What a thunderclap is Here sent from heaven to awake thee? what a warning-piece Goes off to scare thy soul out of since? 'Twas a providence thou Shouldst fit At table once more with christ, to hear something fallen from his lips that might melt thy heart;
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Ah, what an opportunity hadst thou now put into thine hand, to repent, and retract thy purpose? for the Lord Jesus doth discover his sin,
Ah, what an opportunity Hadst thou now put into thine hand, to Repent, and retract thy purpose? for the Lord jesus does discover his since,
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and doth disswade him from his sin. 1 He doth discover the Sin, But not the person, yet.
and does dissuade him from his since. 1 He does discover the since, But not the person, yet.
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I say, He doth discover the sin [ one of you shall betray me ] the Lord Jesus discovers the sin that he might recover the sinner, He shewed him his sin, that he might not sin, he shewed him his sin before hand, that he might not sin underhand:
I say, He does discover the since [ one of you shall betray me ] the Lord jesus discovers the since that he might recover the sinner, He showed him his since, that he might not sin, he showed him his since before hand, that he might not sin underhand:
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he did strike the sin that he might open a veine of confession in Judas, and make him bleed kindly:
he did strike the since that he might open a vein of Confessi in Judas, and make him bleed kindly:
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Ah what an opportunity was here for Judas to confesse and be forgiven? 2 But he doth not discover the person yet:
Ah what an opportunity was Here for Judas to confess and be forgiven? 2 But he does not discover the person yet:
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he doth not name him that he might not shame him:
he does not name him that he might not shame him:
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he opens the sin but not the person, that he might thaw him and not harden him:
he Opens the since but not the person, that he might thaw him and not harden him:
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that he might winne him, but not irritate and provoke him: Jesus is yet tender of his credit, how much more of his Soul:
that he might win him, but not irritate and provoke him: jesus is yet tender of his credit, how much more of his Soul:
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what an heavenly dew of opportunity drops it self upon Judas to moysten his heart?
what an heavenly due of opportunity drops it self upon Judas to moisten his heart?
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In like manner, what an opportunity hast thou (O Sinner) to repent when God shall reprove thy secret Adulteries,
In like manner, what an opportunity hast thou (Oh Sinner) to Repent when God shall reprove thy secret Adulteries,
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and unjust dealings, and hypocrisie in a Sermon, and not discover yet? 2 He doth disswade him from his sin by two arguments. By Love, and Terrour;
and unjust dealings, and hypocrisy in a Sermon, and not discover yet? 2 He does dissuade him from his since by two Arguments. By Love, and Terror;
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1 By Love, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me:
1 By Love, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me:
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which words were not spoken to discover Judas by this signe, but to aggravate his sin;
which words were not spoken to discover Judas by this Signen, but to aggravate his since;
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as if he should say, my fellow-commoner, one of my familiar friends, that eats of the same dish with me, shall betray me.
as if he should say, my fellow-commoner, one of my familiar Friends, that eats of the same dish with me, shall betray me.
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And here Christ endeavours to melt the heart of Judas, and cause him to forbeare, by an argument fetcht from all the kindnesse and intimacy that had been so long between them:
And Here christ endeavours to melt the heart of Judas, and cause him to forbear, by an argument fetched from all the kindness and intimacy that had been so long between them:
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what, my friend? my familiar? who doth not onely sit at the same Table with me,
what, my friend? my familiar? who does not only fit At the same Table with me,
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but eat of the same dish with me, will he betray me? will that hand that hath been with me in the same dish, dip and dye it selfe into a Crimson colour in my blood? he disswades him by love, by the law of love and friendship.
but eat of the same dish with me, will he betray me? will that hand that hath been with me in the same dish, dip and die it self into a Crimson colour in my blood? he dissuades him by love, by the law of love and friendship.
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2 He disswades him by Terror:
2 He dissuades him by Terror:
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The Son of man goes as it is written of him, but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed, it had been good for that man if he had not been born: where observe, The Son of man Goes as it is written of him, but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed, it had been good for that man if he had not been born: where observe,
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1 The Lord Jesus Christ be wayles not himself, but Judas, even whilst he threatens Judas, he pities Judas: woe unto that man by wom the Son of man is betrayed.
1 The Lord jesus christ be wails not himself, but Judas, even while he threatens Judas, he pities Judas: woe unto that man by woman the Son of man is betrayed.
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2 He doth not yet unmaske and disclose Judas: he carries the person yet in the clouds, he doth not as yet say in individuo, Woe to thee O Judas; but speaks still in the general, Woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betraied:
2 He does not yet unmask and disclose Judas: he carries the person yet in the Clouds, he does not as yet say in Individuo, Woe to thee Oh Judas; but speaks still in the general, Woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed:
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the individual discovery of Judas comes in afterwards, and here Jesus Christ does with this threatning way-lay Judas, to make him retreat, seeking his salvation, It had been good for that man if he had not been borne:
the Individu discovery of Judas comes in afterwards, and Here jesus christ does with this threatening waylay Judas, to make him retreat, seeking his salvation, It had been good for that man if he had not been born:
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as if he had said, if nothing else yet will, if nothing that hath been said yet can recall the Traytor from his purpose of sinning,
as if he had said, if nothing Else yet will, if nothing that hath been said yet can Recall the Traitor from his purpose of sinning,
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yet let this one thing bespeak him, and turne his heart quite about, his owne safety, his owne fearfull condition which will follow upon his sin, let that put a stop to his progresse:
yet let this one thing bespeak him, and turn his heart quite about, his own safety, his own fearful condition which will follow upon his since, let that put a stop to his progress:
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Woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed, it had been good for that man if he had not been borne. Woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed, it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
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Here the door of opportunity stood open to Judas, and Jesus Christ stood in the door to invite Judas, but he had not an heart to goe in,
Here the door of opportunity stood open to Judas, and jesus christ stood in the door to invite Judas, but he had not an heart to go in,
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and the opportunity was presently shut against him, and he never had the like againe: he goes away, and becomes his own Executioner;
and the opportunity was presently shut against him, and he never had the like again: he Goes away, and becomes his own Executioner;
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Judas betrayes Christ, and after betrayes himselfe, when Christ called him, he would not repent kindly,Judas betrays christ, and After betrays himself, when christ called him, he would not Repent kindly,
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and now he meets with an unkind repentance that Swallows him up in the gulph of despaire.
and now he meets with an unkind Repentance that Swallows him up in the gulf of despair.
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3 A man may have an opportunity given him to save his life, and so by consequent to save his soule, which if he neglects he may never have the like againe.
3 A man may have an opportunity given him to save his life, and so by consequent to save his soul, which if he neglects he may never have the like again.
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I will give you two sad instances, the one is Lots children in Sodome; Then the men said unto Lot, whom hast thou yet here, either Son in Law,
I will give you two sad instances, the one is Lots children in Sodom; Then the men said unto Lot, whom hast thou yet Here, either Son in Law,
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or thy sons or thy daughters, or what soever thou hast in the City, bring it out of this place for we will destroy this place,
or thy Sons or thy daughters, or what soever thou hast in the city, bring it out of this place for we will destroy this place,
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because the cry of them is great before the Lord, and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it. Because the cry of them is great before the Lord, and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.
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The Saints are so neer to God, that he will save those that are neer to them, for their sakes;
The Saints Are so near to God, that he will save those that Are near to them, for their sakes;
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God would be a friend to Lots friends, a father to his children. And Lot went out and spake unto his sons in law which married his daughters,
God would be a friend to Lots Friends, a father to his children. And Lot went out and spoke unto his Sons in law which married his daughters,
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and said, Ʋp, get yee out of this place, for the Lord will destroy this City: Behold, here's their opportunity!and said, Ʋp, get ye out of this place, for the Lord will destroy this city: Behold, here's their opportunity!
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an opportunity to save their lives from fire and brimstone, and for ought I know, their soules from the fire of hell; O golden opportunity!
an opportunity to save their lives from fire and brimstone, and for ought I know, their Souls from the fire of hell; Oh golden opportunity!
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for a mans life is his Treasure, an opportunity to save ones life is the life of all opportunities,
for a men life is his Treasure, an opportunity to save ones life is the life of all opportunities,
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and therefore poore Lot goeth to them, Grace doth not extinguish nature:
and Therefore poor Lot Goes to them, Grace does not extinguish nature:
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he flyeth upon wings of love to them, and tels them, he warnes them like a Prophet,
he flies upon wings of love to them, and tells them, he warns them like a Prophet,
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and bespeaks them like a Father:
and bespeaks them like a Father:
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but what say they? he seemed as one that mocked to his sons in Law;
but what say they? he seemed as one that mocked to his Sons in Law;
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and so he leaves them, for his time was short, and now their opportunity is gone, and they are gone too:
and so he leaves them, for his time was short, and now their opportunity is gone, and they Are gone too:
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Farewell now, you are all dead men and women:
Farewell now, you Are all dead men and women:
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God first raines downe the golden drops of opportunity upon them to save their lives, which they neglect,
God First reins down the golden drops of opportunity upon them to save their lives, which they neglect,
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and presently he raines downe showres of fire and brimstone on them, and takes away their lives.
and presently he reins down showers of fire and brimstone on them, and Takes away their lives.
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Another instance is Ahab in the first of the Kings, Wilt thou goe with me to battel to Ramoth Gilead? and Jehoshaphat said to the King of I Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses, another instance is Ahab in the First of the Kings, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth Gilead? and Jehoshaphat said to the King of I Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my Horses as thy Horses,
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and Jehoshaphat said unto the King of Israel, enquire I pray thee at the word of the Lord to day,
and Jehoshaphat said unto the King of Israel, inquire I pray thee At the word of the Lord to day,
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And Jehoshaphat said, is there not here a Prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him? And the King of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man Michaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the Lord,
And Jehoshaphat said, is there not Here a Prophet of the Lord beside, that we might inquire of him? And the King of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man Michaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may inquire of the Lord,
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but I hate him, for he doth not prophecie good concerning me, but evill: And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the King say so.
but I hate him, for he does not prophecy good Concerning me, but evil: And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the King say so.
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And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills as sheep that have not a Sheapheard,
And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills as sheep that have not a Shepherd,
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and the Lord said these have no Master, let them returne every to his house in peace:
and the Lord said these have no Master, let them return every to his house in peace:
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And Michaiah said, if thou returne at all in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me. And Michaiah said, if thou return At all in peace, the Lord hath not spoken by me.
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Here was his opportunity to save his life:
Here was his opportunity to save his life:
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but goe he will, his opportunity expires, and his life too, for he never returnes alive againe, for a certaine man drew a Bow at a venture,
but go he will, his opportunity expires, and his life too, for he never returns alive again, for a certain man drew a Bow At a venture,
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and smote the King of Israel between the joynts of the harnesse, wherefore he said unto the driver of his Chariot, Turne thine hand and carry me out of the Host, for I am wounded. and smote the King of Israel between the Joints of the harness, Wherefore he said unto the driver of his Chariot, Turn thine hand and carry me out of the Host, for I am wounded.
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[ certaine man drew a bow at a venture ] the man shot the Arrow, but God aimed it:
[ certain man drew a bow At a venture ] the man shot the Arrow, but God aimed it:
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the man shot at a venture, but God leveld it at Ahab: the man shot at he knew not who,
the man shot At a venture, but God leveled it At Ahab: the man shot At he knew not who,
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but Ahab in the whole Army was Gods marks-man; Carry me away saith Ahab out of the Host for I am wounded:
but Ahab in the Whole Army was God's marksman; Carry me away Says Ahab out of the Host for I am wounded:
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Oh Ahab; What thinkest thou now of Gods opportunities!
O Ahab; What Thinkest thou now of God's opportunities!
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What saist thou now of Micaihas words? I am wounded; saith Ahab, I beleeve thee,
What Sayest thou now of Micaihas words? I am wounded; Says Ahab, I believe thee,
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and the losse of thine opportunity wounds thee more; ther's death wounds in thy Soule, as well as in thy body.
and the loss of thine opportunity wounds thee more; ther's death wounds in thy Soul, as well as in thy body.
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4 When an hypocrite will not obey Gods expresse command, he may lose his heart, and his restraining grace for ever after;
4 When an hypocrite will not obey God's express command, he may loose his heart, and his restraining grace for ever After;
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when a man loves a sin better then Gods command, God leaves him to his sin:
when a man loves a since better then God's command, God leaves him to his since:
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When a man gives up himselfe to a lust, God finds a time to give him up also,
When a man gives up himself to a lust, God finds a time to give him up also,
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and sets him a going faster:
and sets him a going faster:
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he opens the sluces, and puls downe the bankes, that the mans lust may run in a full stream,
he Opens the sluices, and puls down the banks, that the men lust may run in a full stream,
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and have nothing to check it. Sinner!
and have nothing to check it. Sinner!
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God will one time or other try thee secretly, with a casting command, a command that shall have the casting voice,
God will one time or other try thee secretly, with a casting command, a command that shall have the casting voice,
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and ther's thine opportunity to make or marr thy selfe for ever. The Glasse of Balaams story will shew you the face of this truth in it,
and ther's thine opportunity to make or mar thy self for ever. The Glass of Balaams story will show you the face of this truth in it,
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when King Balak sent for Balaam to curse the people Israel, God denyes him leave to goe, he sets his command before before him, Thou shalt not goe with them, thou shalt not curse the people, for they are blessed: Here's Balaams opportunity:
when King Balak sent for balaam to curse the people Israel, God Denies him leave to go, he sets his command before before him, Thou shalt not go with them, thou shalt not curse the people, for they Are blessed: Here's Balaams opportunity:
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the command is set before him to try him to try him, and Balaam stands now upon the turning point,
the command is Set before him to try him to try him, and balaam Stands now upon the turning point,
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But what's the issue? When the Messengers came again, Balaam sollicits God againe for leave to goe, Balack promises him transcendent and high rewards,
But what's the issue? When the Messengers Come again, balaam solicits God again for leave to go, Balak promises him transcendent and high rewards,
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and they seal a deep impression upon the soft wax of his covetous heart, he is upon the wing to be gone,
and they seal a deep impression upon the soft wax of his covetous heart, he is upon the wing to be gone,
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and what then? God now in judgement gives him leave to goe;
and what then? God now in judgement gives him leave to go;
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God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, It the men come to call thee, rise up and goe with them. God Come unto balaam At night, and said unto him, It the men come to call thee, rise up and go with them.
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But how can these stand together? in the 12 verse God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not goe with them;
But how can these stand together? in the 12 verse God said unto balaam, Thou shalt not go with them;
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But in the 20. Verse, If the men come to call thee, rise up and goe with them;
But in the 20. Verse, If the men come to call thee, rise up and go with them;
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Why did God bid him what before he did forbid him? At the first time,
Why did God bid him what before he did forbid him? At the First time,
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when he told him, Thou shall not goe with them, God shewed him the will of his approbation,
when he told him, Thou shall not go with them, God showed him the will of his approbation,
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but when at the second time God said to him, Rise up, and goe with them, 'twas a command with indignation.
but when At the second time God said to him, Rise up, and go with them, 'twas a command with Indignation.
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Some things God permits with indignation, not for that he gives leave to the act, but that he gives a man over to his fin in the act:
some things God permits with Indignation, not for that he gives leave to the act, but that he gives a man over to his fin in the act:
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This sufferance implyes not favour, but judgement; God never liked Balaams Journey, he displeasedly gives way to it.
This sufferance Implies not favour, but judgement; God never liked Balaams Journey, he displeasedly gives Way to it.
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And now Balaam thine opportunity is lost, and thou a lost man: God will now give thee up to thine owne heart;
And now balaam thine opportunity is lost, and thou a lost man: God will now give thee up to thine own heart;
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Balaam after this grows worse and worse; balaam After this grows Worse and Worse;
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his heart is given up and hardned, 'tis steept in sottishnesse, for an Angel stops him with a drawn sword in the way,
his heart is given up and hardened, it's steeped in sottishness, for an Angel stops him with a drawn sword in the Way,
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yet he hath a minde to goe, his Asse doth by miracle speak, and yet he hath a minde to goe, ah Balaam! wher's thine understanding? I see now thou art a gone man,
yet he hath a mind to go, his Ass does by miracle speak, and yet he hath a mind to go, ah balaam! where's thine understanding? I see now thou art a gone man,
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for thine Asse is wiser then his Rider, the Asse becomes rationall, Balaam becomes brutish, when men repell Gods opportunities they become more brutish then the beasts.
for thine Ass is Wiser then his Rider, the Ass becomes rational, balaam becomes brutish, when men repel God's opportunities they become more brutish then the beasts.
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5 A man may by one short act of sin bring a long curse upon himselfe and his posterity:
5 A man may by one short act of since bring a long curse upon himself and his posterity:
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As Ham when he saw his Father Noah drunke, and uncovered in his Tent, Ah what an opportunity lost he now? had he veiled his fathers nakednesse,
As Ham when he saw his Father Noah drunk, and uncovered in his Tent, Ah what an opportunity lost he now? had he veiled his Father's nakedness,
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and throwne a cloud over it, he had received a blessing:
and thrown a cloud over it, he had received a blessing:
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but he goeth and proclaimes it to his brethren, and they doe what he should have done;
but he Goes and proclaims it to his brothers, and they do what he should have done;
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they covered their Faterhs nakednesse, and would not turn their eys to see it.
they covered their Faterhs nakedness, and would not turn their eyes to see it.
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And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him, And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him,
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and he said, Cursed is Canaan, a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.
and he said, Cursed is Canaan, a servant of Servants shall he be unto his brothers.
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Canaan was Hams son, Noah ( as Gods mouth) prophecieth a curse upon the son, for the fathers sin; Canaan was Hams son, Noah (as God's Mouth) Prophesieth a curse upon the son, for the Father's since;
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although some thinke that Canaan first saw Noah naked, and deriding him alone, called his father to bear him company in that contempt;
although Some think that Canaan First saw Noah naked, and deriding him alone, called his father to bear him company in that contempt;
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Here Ham is cursed in his son Canaan, and a curse entailed not onely to Canaan, but to his posterity.
Here Ham is cursed in his son Canaan, and a curse entailed not only to Canaan, but to his posterity.
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Noah prophecies a long series, and chaine of curses upon Canaan and his children:Noah prophecies a long series, and chain of curses upon Canaan and his children:
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he makes the curse hereditary to the name and nation of the Canaanites, NONLATINALPHABET A servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren; that is, the vilest servant:
he makes the curse hereditary to the name and Nation of the Canaanites, A servant of Servants shall he be unto his brothers; that is, the Vilest servant:
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for the Hebrews expresse the superlative degree by such a duplication, as [ vanity of vanities ] that is, most vaine, a [ song of songs ] a most excellent song:
for the Hebrews express the superlative degree by such a duplication, as [ vanity of vanities ] that is, most vain, a [ song of songs ] a most excellent song:
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So here, A servant of servants, that is, the vilest servant: Ah heavy and prodigious curse!
So Here, A servant of Servants, that is, the Vilest servant: Ah heavy and prodigious curse!
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for the Kernel and quintessence of this curse was spirituall, whereby Canaan and his posterity are sealed up for slaves to sin,
for the Kernel and quintessence of this curse was spiritual, whereby Canaan and his posterity Are sealed up for slaves to since,
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and excommunicate from the Church of God:
and excommunicate from the Church of God:
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what a brave opportunity did Ham loose here to get a large and long blessing on himselfe and his posterity? and this opportunity he lost for ever:
what a brave opportunity did Ham lose Here to get a large and long blessing on himself and his posterity? and this opportunity he lost for ever:
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for the decree is gone forth, [ a servants of servant shalt thou be. ]
for the Decree is gone forth, [ a Servants of servant shalt thou be. ]
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Soul thy not obeying God in such a nick of time may loose thee, thou knowest not what:
Soul thy not obeying God in such a neck of time may lose thee, thou Knowest not what:
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the doing or not doing of one act may undoe thee for ever: See another instance in Saul [ And thou shalt goe downe before me to Gilgal,
the doing or not doing of one act may undo thee for ever: See Another instance in Saul [ And thou shalt go down before me to Gilgal,
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and behold I will come downe unto thee to offer burnt offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifi ces of peace-offerings, seaven dayes thou shalt tarry till I come to thee,
and behold I will come down unto thee to offer burned offerings, and to sacrifice sacrifi ces of peace-offerings, seaven days thou shalt tarry till I come to thee,
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and shew thee what thou shalt doe ] And he tarried seaven dayes according to the set time that Samuel had appointed,
and show thee what thou shalt do ] And he tarried seaven days according to the Set time that Samuel had appointed,
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but Samuel came not to Gilgal, and the people were scattered from him, and Saul said, bring hither a burnt offering to me,
but Samuel Come not to Gilgal, and the people were scattered from him, and Saul said, bring hither a burned offering to me,
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and peace-offerings, and he offered the burnt offering;
and peace-offerings, and he offered the burned offering;
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and it came to passe that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering,
and it Come to pass that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burned offering,
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behold Samuel came, and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him:
behold Samuel Come, and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him:
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Samuel had bid Saul stay seven dayes in Gilgal till he came: six dayes he stayeth,Samuel had bid Saul stay seven days in Gilgal till he Come: six days he stays,
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and part of the seaventh, he had but a little part of a day to expect longer:
and part of the Seventh, he had but a little part of a day to expect longer:
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his impatience will not give him leave, for he offereth Sacrifice before Samuel cames, and he had no sooner offered sacrifice but Samuel come:
his impatience will not give him leave, for he Offereth Sacrifice before Samuel cames, and he had no sooner offered sacrifice but Samuel come:
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As soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold Samuel came, and tels him, thou hast done foolishly, As soon as he had made an end of offering the burned offering, behold Samuel Come, and tells him, thou hast done foolishly,
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for now, marke the word [ now ] now would the Lord have established thy Kingdome upon Israel for ever: for now, mark the word [ now ] now would the Lord have established thy Kingdom upon Israel for ever:
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This one opportunity improved would have sealed thee the Kingdome; one act of obedience now, would have given thee a lasting mercy:
This one opportunity improved would have sealed thee the Kingdom; one act of Obedience now, would have given thee a lasting mercy:
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this minute of time would have got thee a Crown: scarce is Saul warme in his Kingdome when he hath even lost it:
this minute of time would have god thee a Crown: scarce is Saul warm in his Kingdom when he hath even lost it:
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how neer may we be to a mercy and misse it? Couldst thou not wait a little longer Saul? Thou wast within an inch of a Kingdome, within a haires breadth of an established fruition:
how near may we be to a mercy and miss it? Couldst thou not wait a little longer Saul? Thou wast within an inch of a Kingdom, within a hairs breadth of an established fruition:
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Saul waited till the season, and then brake off: He got nothing by all his six days waiting, because he watcht not this season:Saul waited till the season, and then brake off: He god nothing by all his six days waiting, Because he watched not this season:
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and the reason is, because though obedience at all times please God, yet there is a punctuall and peculiar season of obedience, wherein he blesseth:
and the reason is, Because though Obedience At all times please God, yet there is a punctual and peculiar season of Obedience, wherein he Blesses:
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all the other acts of obedience are but preparatory, there is a speciall nick and season of obedience which crownes with blessing:
all the other acts of Obedience Are but preparatory, there is a special neck and season of Obedience which crowns with blessing:
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perseverance is the only grace that crownes a Christian:
perseverance is the only grace that crowns a Christian:
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Methuselah lived nine hundred ninety and nine years, if he had fallen away from grace at the nine hundred ninety and nine years end, all the good that he had done or got before had been quite forgotten:Methuselah lived nine hundred ninety and nine Years, if he had fallen away from grace At the nine hundred ninety and nine Years end, all the good that he had done or god before had been quite forgotten:
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To obtaine a blessing, its not enough to obey God, but we must obey him in that point and nick of time wherein he will give the blessing;
To obtain a blessing, its not enough to obey God, but we must obey him in that point and neck of time wherein he will give the blessing;
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as to meet with a friend in a place;
as to meet with a friend in a place;
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its not eneugh to walke there often, you may walke there a week together and not meet him,
its not eneugh to walk there often, you may walk there a Week together and not meet him,
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but you must walke there in that nick of time wherein he appoints you the meeting.
but you must walk there in that neck of time wherein he appoints you the meeting.
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6 There is sometimes an opportunity given to receive some gift of the spirit, which if we neglect we shall never have the like againe:
6 There is sometime an opportunity given to receive Some gift of the Spirit, which if we neglect we shall never have the like again:
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as you may see in Elisha, when Elisah was to leave the world, and to ride in state to heaven in his Coach or bright Chariot, saith he to Elisha, Ask what I shall doe for thee before I be taken away from thee,
as you may see in Elisha, when Elisha was to leave the world, and to ride in state to heaven in his Coach or bright Chariot, Says he to Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee before I be taken away from thee,
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and Elisha said, I pray thee let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me, saith Elijah thou hast asked an bard thing;
and Elisha said, I pray thee let a double portion of thy Spirit be upon me, Says Elijah thou hast asked an barred thing;
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neverthelesse, if you see mee when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee;
nevertheless, if you see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee;
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but if not, it shall not be so:
but if not, it shall not be so:
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And it came to passe as they still went on, and talked, that behold there appeared a Chariot of fire,
And it Come to pass as they still went on, and talked, that behold there appeared a Chariot of fire,
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and horses of fire, and parted them both a sunder, and Elijah went up by a whirlewinde into heaven, and Elisha saw it, &c. Here was a ticklish opportunity, a slippery opportunity:and Horses of fire, and parted them both a sunder, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven, and Elisha saw it, etc. Here was a ticklish opportunity, a slippery opportunity:
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had Elisha missed it, he had never had the like againe:
had Elisha missed it, he had never had the like again:
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So mayst thou have some gales and rushings in of the spirit, to put thee on to duty, some breathings of the spirit to blow up thy cold heart into holy heats and desires;
So Mayest thou have Some gales and rushings in of the Spirit, to put thee on to duty, Some breathings of the Spirit to blow up thy cold heart into holy heats and Desires;
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some coruscations and beames of the spirit to enlighten thee, some joggings and provokings to heavenly - mindednesse, some strengthnings of the spirit against a lust proffered thee, which if you put off it may be thou wilt never have the like againe.
Some coruscations and beams of the Spirit to enlighten thee, Some joggings and provokings to heavenly - Mindedness, Some Strengthenings of the Spirit against a lust proffered thee, which if you put off it may be thou wilt never have the like again.
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7 So when a man doth by providence injoy the society and company of a godly man, that is, of a choice spirit;
7 So when a man does by providence enjoy the society and company of a godly man, that is, of a choice Spirit;
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here he hath an opportunity to taste fruit from him, which if he neglect, he may never have the like againe.
Here he hath an opportunity to taste fruit from him, which if he neglect, he may never have the like again.
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A man may by providence be cast upon the company and fruition of such a precious and fruitfull Christian, such an experienced Christian, that he shall hardly meet with such a one againe in all his dayes:
A man may by providence be cast upon the company and fruition of such a precious and fruitful Christian, such an experienced Christian, that he shall hardly meet with such a one again in all his days:
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Ah! now how shouldst thou improve his graces whilst thou hast him? How shouldst thou suck experiences from him? How soon he may be removed from thee,
Ah! now how Shouldst thou improve his graces while thou hast him? How Shouldst thou suck experiences from him? How soon he may be removed from thee,
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or thou from him, thou knowest not:
or thou from him, thou Knowest not:
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providence that lends thee him and his graces for a while, may carry him from thee to another place;
providence that lends thee him and his graces for a while, may carry him from thee to Another place;
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and then thou loosest thou knowest not what: Ah! how will the losse of such an opportunity afterward damp the spirit!
and then thou loosest thou Knowest not what: Ah! how will the loss of such an opportunity afterwards damp the Spirit!
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Thus Faelix, whilst Paul was in prison, enjoyed a rich opportunity: he had a rich Jewel in the Casket of opportunity:
Thus Felix, while Paul was in prison, enjoyed a rich opportunity: he had a rich Jewel in the Casket of opportunity:
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Ah what an improvement might Faelix have made of Paul all that time? he had been happy Faelix then:
Ah what an improvement might Felix have made of Paul all that time? he had been happy Felix then:
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Sometimes he sent for Paul and heard him reason of righteousnesse, temperance and judgement to come;
Sometime he sent for Paul and herd him reason of righteousness, temperance and judgement to come;
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but he might have had more of Pauls company if he would:
but he might have had more of Paul's company if he would:
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he knew not what a price he had in his hand whilst he had Paul in his custody:
he knew not what a price he had in his hand while he had Paul in his custody:
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but he lost his opportunity, for within two yeares he was removed, and never enjoyed such an opportunity againe:
but he lost his opportunity, for within two Years he was removed, and never enjoyed such an opportunity again:
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And thus I have done with. the first part.
And thus I have done with. the First part.
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2 There are opportunities of doing good, which if we neglect me may never have the like again.
2 There Are opportunities of doing good, which if we neglect me may never have the like again.
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1 When you are travelling, and fall in upon the way with a man you never saw before,
1 When you Are traveling, and fallen in upon the Way with a man you never saw before,
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and a thousand to one never shall see againe;
and a thousand to one never shall see again;
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here's an opportunity for thee to doe his soul good, to drop heaven into his soul;
here's an opportunity for thee to do his soul good, to drop heaven into his soul;
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which season thou maist hever have againe to season him with a word of grace:
which season thou Mayest hever have again to season him with a word of grace:
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Thus Philip falling in with the Eunuch whilst he was riding on his way homeward from Jerusalem, closed with him and preached Christ unto him,
Thus Philip falling in with the Eunuch while he was riding on his Way homeward from Jerusalem, closed with him and preached christ unto him,
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and was an instrument to save the soule of him whom he never saw before, nor ever after saw againe.
and was an Instrument to save the soul of him whom he never saw before, nor ever After saw again.
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2 When thou art in an office for a time, it may be but one yeare, thou art cloathed with authority and opportunity to doe good, which thou maist never have againe.
2 When thou art in an office for a time, it may be but one year, thou art clothed with Authority and opportunity to do good, which thou Mayest never have again.
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Time will strip thee of thy robes of Authority, thou mayst lay down thy life before thou layst downe thy office;
Time will strip thee of thy robes of authority, thou Mayest lay down thy life before thou layst down thy office;
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if not, yet annuall offices expire, and fall off of themselves, and when thine authority is gone, thy opportunity is gone:
if not, yet annual Offices expire, and fallen off of themselves, and when thine Authority is gone, thy opportunity is gone:
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as a man that hath a sword or a staffe in his hand, if his staffe be wrencht out of his hand, he hath lost his opportunity to soile his enemy;
as a man that hath a sword or a staff in his hand, if his staff be wrenched out of his hand, he hath lost his opportunity to soil his enemy;
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so it is when the staffe of authority is passed out of thy hand unto another, thy time is gone.
so it is when the staff of Authority is passed out of thy hand unto Another, thy time is gone.
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Faelix whilst he was in office, was married unto a gallant opportunity to release Paul out of Prison,Felix while he was in office, was married unto a gallant opportunity to release Paul out of Prison,
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but he did not husband the opportunity, and he was divorced from it for ever, for saith the Text,
but he did not husband the opportunity, and he was divorced from it for ever, for Says the Text,
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after two years Portius Festus came into Faelix room, and Faelix willing to shew the Jewes a pleasure left Paul bound.
After two Years Portius Festus Come into Felix room, and Felix willing to show the Jews a pleasure left Paul bound.
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3 So when a man is dying, upon his death-bed, there you have an opportunity to doe his soul good, which you shall never have againe:
3 So when a man is dying, upon his deathbed, there you have an opportunity to do his soul good, which you shall never have again:
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Thus Christ dropt in grace and good counsell into the thiefe upon Crosse, the Crosse, was his death-bead, which had it been omitted, the thiefs soul had been lost within a few howres for ever, and the opportunity gone too.
Thus christ dropped in grace and good counsel into the thief upon Cross, the Cross, was his death-bead, which had it been omitted, the thieves soul had been lost within a few hours for ever, and the opportunity gone too.
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4 So when a friend is in affliction, then thou hast an opportunity to strike whilst the iron is hot, to humble him while he is humbled:
4 So when a friend is in affliction, then thou hast an opportunity to strike while the iron is hight, to humble him while he is humbled:
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to speake a word in season to him while his heart is seasoning and melting:
to speak a word in season to him while his heart is seasoning and melting:
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as the Jews and those easterne people doe plough and sow their ground when the former raine hath softned it, Ah! Sow then (for now is the opportunity) I say, sow the seed of instruction upon a sinners heart,
as the jews and those eastern people do plough and sow their ground when the former rain hath softened it, Ah! Sow then (for now is the opportunity) I say, sow the seed of instruction upon a Sinners heart,
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while the former or latter raine of affliction fals upon him, it is a softning time, a melting time;
while the former or latter rain of affliction falls upon him, it is a softening time, a melting time;
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while the raine drops, the earth is soft:
while the rain drops, the earth is soft:
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He that made a scorne of godlinesse before, will then be of another minde, and hear counsell then if ever he will hear it.
He that made a scorn of godliness before, will then be of Another mind, and hear counsel then if ever he will hear it.
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5 So when a godly man is by providence cast into a family, he hath an opportunity to distill showres and drop divine influences,
5 So when a godly man is by providence cast into a family, he hath an opportunity to distil showers and drop divine influences,
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whilst (like a star) he is fixed there, which if he omits, he may never have the like againe:
while (like a star) he is fixed there, which if he omits, he may never have the like again:
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thus Paul being in the Jaylors family preacht the Gospell to him, and to his houshold,
thus Paul being in the Jailors family preached the Gospel to him, and to his household,
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and he beleived in God (saith the Text) with all his houshold.
and he believed in God (Says the Text) with all his household.
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6 So when a Minister hath interests in the hearts of a people, let him improve it,
6 So when a Minister hath interests in the hearts of a people, let him improve it,
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and look to it, for he knows not how soon the tide may turne, and he never have the like opportunity againe.
and look to it, for he knows not how soon the tide may turn, and he never have the like opportunity again.
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7 Rich men, You that are in prosperity and have your sayles fil'd with gales of wealth, you have opportunities to honour God, which others have not,
7 Rich men, You that Are in Prosperity and have your sails filled with gales of wealth, you have opportunities to honour God, which Others have not,
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and which if you neglect you may suddenly never have the like againe. 1 You have wherewith to maintaine and encourage the Gospel, to give to the Saints;
and which if you neglect you may suddenly never have the like again. 1 You have wherewith to maintain and encourage the Gospel, to give to the Saints;
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and truly it is the highest advance of riches, to make riches an instrument to advance religion:
and truly it is the highest advance of riches, to make riches an Instrument to advance Religion:
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Oh then honour God with thy substance, lay out for God and his Gospel, least the Lord, thou knowest not how soon, send a North-wind to blow upon thee,
O then honour God with thy substance, lay out for God and his Gospel, lest the Lord, thou Knowest not how soon, send a Northwind to blow upon thee,
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and freez up thy wealth, and then thou mayest never have the like tide of opportunity againe.
and freeze up thy wealth, and then thou Mayest never have the like tide of opportunity again.
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2 Besides, you have greater opportunities for hearing the word, and praying in your secret closets,
2 Beside, you have greater opportunities for hearing the word, and praying in your secret closets,
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then poor men have, who live upon the sweat of their brows:
then poor men have, who live upon the sweat of their brows:
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you may be praying when the poor must be labouring for their living, you may be meditating,
you may be praying when the poor must be labouring for their living, you may be meditating,
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whilst, they must be getting their bread.
while, they must be getting their bred.
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If then you, rich ones, see poor men that are necessitated to work hard for a meane living, more lively, more frequent and abundant in duties then your selves are, know now you walke not by rule, where much is given, much is required;
If then you, rich ones, see poor men that Are necessitated to work hard for a mean living, more lively, more frequent and abundant in duties then your selves Are, know now you walk not by Rule, where much is given, much is required;
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and to whom God hath given much, of them he asks the more;
and to whom God hath given much, of them he asks the more;
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who are happier, they that are in the Kitchin, or they that attend upon the Prince?
who Are Happier, they that Are in the Kitchen, or they that attend upon the Prince?
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Ah, you rich and great persons!
Ah, you rich and great Persons!
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this is a high favour and transcendent honour, that God hath freed you from inferiour drudgery, to imploy you in more noble services in the Court,
this is a high favour and transcendent honour, that God hath freed you from inferior drudgery, to employ you in more noble services in the Court,
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while others must serve their occasions;
while Others must serve their occasions;
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you that have fulnesse of the world, you have fulnesse of time to injoy the Kings presence,
you that have fullness of the world, you have fullness of time to enjoy the Kings presence,
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and wait upon Christs person in holy duties, and therefore know that you should be more with God then others:
and wait upon Christ person in holy duties, and Therefore know that you should be more with God then Others:
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Holinesse is your trade, and your closets are your shops, and every day is a Sabbath day to you: Take your opportunities;
Holiness is your trade, and your closets Are your shops, and every day is a Sabbath day to you: Take your opportunities;
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that may be enough for one which is too little for another; where God gives much opportunities, they must doe much for God.
that may be enough for one which is too little for Another; where God gives much opportunities, they must do much for God.
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8 A man may have an opportunity to suffer for Christ, which if he nglect he may never have the like againe:
8 A man may have an opportunity to suffer for christ, which if he nglect he may never have the like again:
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To suffer for Christ is honorable, God will not put this honour upon every one, he puts this honour upon his vessels of honour:
To suffer for christ is honourable, God will not put this honour upon every one, he puts this honour upon his vessels of honour:
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he gives grace to a man, and casts him into a vessel of silver or gold,
he gives grace to a man, and Cast him into a vessel of silver or gold,
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and then throws him into the fire to melt, and suffer for his name: The metal of that Christian must be silver or gold that can suffer for Christ:
and then throws him into the fire to melt, and suffer for his name: The metal of that Christian must be silver or gold that can suffer for christ:
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a vessel of wood, throw him into the fire, his hoops will fly off, hee'l breake asunder, and never hold out.
a vessel of wood, throw him into the fire, his hoops will fly off, he'll break asunder, and never hold out.
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The three children that were cast into the fiery furnace, what glorious mould and metall were they made of? Had they not taken the opportunity to suffer for God, they might never have met with such a one againe.
The three children that were cast into the fiery furnace, what glorious mould and metal were they made of? Had they not taken the opportunity to suffer for God, they might never have met with such a one again.
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1. For what a spreading same and glory of God did their sufferings scatter over all the world? God is acknowledge and adored by Nebuchadnezzar, a Decree is made that every People, Nation,
1. For what a spreading same and glory of God did their sufferings scatter over all the world? God is acknowledge and adored by Nebuchadnezzar, a decree is made that every People, nation,
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and Language which speake amisse against the God of Shadrach, Mesback and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces:
and Language which speak amiss against the God of Shadrach, Mesback and Abednego, shall be Cut in Pieces:
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Then Nebuchadnezzar spake and said, blessed be the God of Shadrack Meshach and Abednego, who hath sent his Angel, Then Nebuchadnezzar spoke and said, blessed be the God of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego, who hath sent his Angel,
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and delivered his servents that trusted in him, and have changed the Kings word, and yeelded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any God, except their own God.
and Delivered his Servants that trusted in him, and have changed the Kings word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any God, except their own God.
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Therefore I make a Decree that every People, Nation or Language, which speake any thing amisse against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces,
Therefore I make a decree that every People, nation or Language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, shall be Cut in Pieces,
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and their houses shall be made a dunghill, because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort: and their houses shall be made a dunghill, Because there is no other God that can deliver After this sort:
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Here Gods glory shines out of their sufferings, even enemies acknowledge none like Israels God.
Here God's glory shines out of their sufferings, even enemies acknowledge none like Israel's God.
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Here they found a most glorious opportunity to honour God, which if they had lost, they might never have had the like againe;
Here they found a most glorious opportunity to honour God, which if they had lost, they might never have had the like again;
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had they lost this opportunity God had lost his glory. 2 To honour themselves: for 1 They were no sooner in the fire, but they met with Jesus Christ there;
had they lost this opportunity God had lost his glory. 2 To honour themselves: for 1 They were no sooner in the fire, but they met with jesus christ there;
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Then Nebuchadnezzar the King was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake and said unto his Counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? they answered and said unto the King, True O King: Then Nebuchadnezzar the King was astonished, and rose up in haste, and spoke and said unto his Counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? they answered and said unto the King, True Oh King:
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He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose walking in the midst of the fire,
He answered and said, Lo, I see four men lose walking in the midst of the fire,
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and they have no hurt, and the forme of the fourth is like the Son of God: and they have no hurt, and the Form of the fourth is like the Son of God:
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They were but three that were cast into the fire, but Nebuchadnezzar saw foure there: And the forme of the Fourth was like the Son of God:
They were but three that were cast into the fire, but Nebuchadnezzar saw foure there: And the Form of the Fourth was like the Son of God:
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Whether it were Jesus Christ the naturall Son of God, or an Angel, who are called the Sons of God, here was a great honour;
Whither it were jesus christ the natural Son of God, or an Angel, who Are called the Sons of God, Here was a great honour;
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the Angels of the Lord are present with the Saints in their sufferings, and Jesus Christ is present with the Saints in their sufferings:
the Angels of the Lord Are present with the Saints in their sufferings, and jesus christ is present with the Saints in their sufferings:
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When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the Rivers they shall not overflow thee, when thou walkest through the fire thou shall not be burnt, When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee, and through the rivers they shall not overflow thee, when thou walkest through the fire thou shall not be burned,
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neither shall the flame kindle on thee: Angels company and Christs company is a wondrous honour:neither shall the flame kindle on thee: Angels company and Christ company is a wondrous honour:
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We count it a great honour to have Princes to be our companions; the Saints in their sufferings have Princes for their companions, Jesus Christ and his Angels:
We count it a great honour to have Princes to be our Sodales; the Saints in their sufferings have Princes for their Sodales, jesus christ and his Angels:
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and thy suffering time is opportunity to enjoy the company of these Princes and great ones.
and thy suffering time is opportunity to enjoy the company of these Princes and great ones.
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2 It was an honour to them, that God should worke such a noble miracle for them,
2 It was an honour to them, that God should work such a noble miracle for them,
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as to stop the mouth of the fire, that it could not burn them;
as to stop the Mouth of the fire, that it could not burn them;
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And the Princes, Governours and Captains, and the Kings Counsellors being gathered together, saw these men upon whose bodies the fire had no power, And the Princes, Governors and Captains, and the Kings Counsellors being gathered together, saw these men upon whose bodies the fire had no power,
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nor was an haire of their heads singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them: Ah wonderfull!nor was an hair of their Heads singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them: Ah wonderful!
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So did God honour his servants: the fire still retained its property of burning, and yet could not burne them:
So did God honour his Servants: the fire still retained its property of burning, and yet could not burn them:
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the power and property of burning was not taken from the fire, for then it had been no miracle:
the power and property of burning was not taken from the fire, for then it had been no miracle:
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what miracle is it for that thing not to burne which cannot burne? The miracle therefore did not consist in taking away the naturall power of burning from the fire,
what miracle is it for that thing not to burn which cannot burn? The miracle Therefore did not consist in taking away the natural power of burning from the fire,
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but in this that when the fire had the gratest heat and power of burning, yet it could not burne them:
but in this that when the fire had the gratest heat and power of burning, yet it could not burn them:
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The fire had its full power and property to burne, but could not exercise it:
The fire had its full power and property to burn, but could not exercise it:
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what an honour was it to walke safe in the midst of the fire? How did God magnify them, that they should be in the fire and yet be safe from the fire? the fire doth not kill them but kisse them:
what an honour was it to walk safe in the midst of the fire? How did God magnify them, that they should be in the fire and yet be safe from the fire? the fire does not kill them but kiss them:
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the fire doth not consume them, but court them; and denies it self, to give them courteous entertainment:
the fire does not consume them, but court them; and Denies it self, to give them courteous entertainment:
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they walke in the fire as in a pleasant aire: what honours are these put upon poor creatures!
they walk in the fire as in a pleasant air: what honours Are these put upon poor creatures!
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they were bound hand and foot, when they were cast into the fire, and yet Nebuchadnezzar sees them walk:
they were bound hand and foot, when they were cast into the fire, and yet Nebuchadnezzar sees them walk:
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the fire had heat to burne their bonds, but not power to touch their bodies: Had they mist this opportunity of suffering they had missed of this honour.
the fire had heat to burn their bonds, but not power to touch their bodies: Had they missed this opportunity of suffering they had missed of this honour.
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3 Their suffering was the Churches honour and advantage: it won great respect and honour to the Jewish Church and Religion:
3 Their suffering was the Churches honour and advantage: it wone great respect and honour to the Jewish Church and Religion:
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Neluchadnezzar makes a Decree that no people shall speake any thing amisse of the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego: Now their God comes into request with the King himselfe,Nebuchadnezzar makes a decree that no people shall speak any thing amiss of the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego: Now their God comes into request with the King himself,
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and their deliverance flying abroad upon the wing of fame, makes their God famous, and their Religion famous,
and their deliverance flying abroad upon the wing of fame, makes their God famous, and their Religion famous,
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and their people the Jews famous:
and their people the jews famous:
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How many taunts and derisions cast daily at the Jewes for their worship, were suppressed by the severity of this Law? Without doubt this D•cree was of speciall use for the comfort of the Jewes, they had a sweet, calme,
How many taunts and derisions cast daily At the Jews for their worship, were suppressed by the severity of this Law? Without doubt this D•cree was of special use for the Comfort of the Jews, they had a sweet, Cam,
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and Halcion time of peace and serenity upon it;
and Halcion time of peace and serenity upon it;
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Ah! What honour and advantage brought they to the Church by taking this opportunity of suffering?
Ah! What honour and advantage brought they to the Church by taking this opportunity of suffering?
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4 And did not their suffering and their deliverance (think yee) strengthen the weak faith of their distressed brethren the poor Jews? Did it not inspire them with corage,
4 And did not their suffering and their deliverance (think ye) strengthen the weak faith of their distressed brothers the poor jews? Did it not inspire them with courage,
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& root them deeper in the love of their Religion? How many Heathens and Chaldeans might this great miracle of deliverance worke home to the true God? Surely Nebuchadnezzars Decree made the learning of God famous among the Gentiles, a speciall helpe to conversion;
& root them Deeper in the love of their Religion? How many heathens and Chaldeans might this great miracle of deliverance work home to the true God? Surely Nebuchadnezar's decree made the learning of God famous among the Gentiles, a special help to conversion;
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as we may see in the three Magi or wise men. Ah my beloved! your sufferings may be the conversion of others:
as we may see in the three Magi or wise men. Ah my Beloved! your sufferings may be the conversion of Others:
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How willing would we be to preach a Sermon if we knew it would be the conversion of some Soul? Let me tel you that thy suffering for Christ may be the best Sermon that ever thou preachest all thy life long,
How willing would we be to preach a Sermon if we knew it would be the conversion of Some Soul? Let me tell you that thy suffering for christ may be the best Sermon that ever thou Preachest all thy life long,
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and win more upon souls, then all the Sermons thou didst preach in all thy life:
and win more upon Souls, then all the Sermons thou didst preach in all thy life:
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as we say, that to live well is the best preaching, I say also, to suffer well is the best preaching;
as we say, that to live well is the best preaching, I say also, to suffer well is the best preaching;
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To suffer for godlinesse is the most powerfull preaching of godlinesse.
To suffer for godliness is the most powerful preaching of godliness.
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He that can suffer best for Jesus Christ is the best preacher of Jesus Christ: the best sufferer is the best Preacher. Ah you Saints!
He that can suffer best for jesus christ is the best preacher of jesus christ: the best sufferer is the best Preacher. Ah you Saints!
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this way you may all be Preachers:
this Way you may all be Preachers:
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let your lives preach, and let your sufferings preach Jesus Christ: loose not your opportunities of suffering.
let your lives preach, and let your sufferings preach jesus christ: lose not your opportunities of suffering.
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5 I am sure also they will increase your future glory:
5 I am sure also they will increase your future glory:
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every suffering will be a graine put into the scale of your heavenly glory, to make it more weighty: every suffering will be a grain put into the scale of your heavenly glory, to make it more weighty:
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For our light affliction which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory: For our Light affliction which is but for a moment, works for us a Far more exceeding and Eternal weight of glory:
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Oh! be for ever contented to have fellowship with Jesus Christ in all his sufferings;
Oh! be for ever contented to have fellowship with jesus christ in all his sufferings;
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It is said that the Saints have grace for grace with Jesus Christ, be content also to have suffering for suffering with Jesus Christ, you shall also have glory for glory with him:
It is said that the Saints have grace for grace with jesus christ, be content also to have suffering for suffering with jesus christ, you shall also have glory for glory with him:
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if you have suffering for suffering, you shall also have glory for glory with him: Ah then!
if you have suffering for suffering, you shall also have glory for glory with him: Ah then!
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Loose not your opportunities of suffering for Jesus Christ: if you loose your opportunity of suffering, you loose a part, a beame of your glory, your glory in heaven will be so much the darker.
Lose not your opportunities of suffering for jesus christ: if you lose your opportunity of suffering, you lose a part, a beam of your glory, your glory in heaven will be so much the Darker.
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9 You that are young men, that are the twigs and branches of youth, you have blossomes of opportunities growing on you, which if you neglect you shall never have the like againe:
9 You that Are young men, that Are the twigs and branches of youth, you have blossoms of opportunities growing on you, which if you neglect you shall never have the like again:
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There are opportunities that are married to youth, which if you sever can never be united againe:
There Are opportunities that Are married to youth, which if you sever can never be united again:
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you have strength to serve Christ, which old age hath not:
you have strength to serve christ, which old age hath not:
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you have yet no cares of the world in your heads to keep out heavenly contemplations:
you have yet no Cares of the world in your Heads to keep out heavenly contemplations:
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you are yet scarce in the world, and therfore have not much of the world in you:
you Are yet scarce in the world, and Therefore have not much of the world in you:
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Oh drinke in heaven, before you drinke in the cares of the world into your thoughts:
O drink in heaven, before you drink in the Cares of the world into your thoughts:
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Fill your thoughts first with God before you fill them with the world;
Fill your thoughts First with God before you fill them with the world;
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fill your Sayles with the gales of Christ, before they are filled with the aery vanities of the creature:
fill your Sails with the gales of christ, before they Are filled with the aery vanities of the creature:
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you have a great deale of your time before you, when old men have their time behind them, gone and past,
you have a great deal of your time before you, when old men have their time behind them, gone and passed,
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and but a little of it left before them.
and but a little of it left before them.
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10 So there is an opportunity sometimes to save a whole Church, which if we neglect, we may never have the like again:
10 So there is an opportunity sometime to save a Whole Church, which if we neglect, we may never have the like again:
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Such an opportunity came before Hester, which if she had not look't it in the face,
Such an opportunity Come before Esther, which if she had not looked it in the face,
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and embraced it, all the Jewes had been cut off at one blow by Hamans policy:
and embraced it, all the Jews had been Cut off At one blow by Hamans policy:
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He had got the Kings Decree that the thing should be done, If it please the King let it be written that they may be destroyed,
He had god the Kings decree that the thing should be done, If it please the King let it be written that they may be destroyed,
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and the King tooke his Ring from off his hand, and gave it unto Haman,
and the King took his Ring from off his hand, and gave it unto Haman,
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and said unto Haman, the silver is given unto thee, the people also to doe with them as it seemeth good to thee: and said unto Haman, the silver is given unto thee, the people also to do with them as it seems good to thee:
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The signet-Ring did represent the Kings authority and name;
The signet-Ring did represent the Kings Authority and name;
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and therefore when one gave his Ring to another he gave his power over to him to doe what he would in his name;
and Therefore when one gave his Ring to Another he gave his power over to him to do what he would in his name;
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as Pharaoh took his Ring off from his hand, and put it upon Josephs hand, that Joseph might in the Kings name signe Decrees as Viceroy of Egypt; and Alexander the Great when he was sick and lay speechlesse,
as Pharaoh took his Ring off from his hand, and put it upon Josephs hand, that Joseph might in the Kings name Signen Decrees as Viceroy of Egypt; and Alexander the Great when he was sick and lay speechless,
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and saw no hopes of life, took his Ring from his finger, and gave it to Perdiccas to signifie (as is thought) that 'twas his mind that Perdiccas should succeed him:
and saw no hope's of life, took his Ring from his finger, and gave it to Perdiccas to signify (as is Thought) that 'twas his mind that Perdiccas should succeed him:
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So Haman had got the Kings Ring to signe the fatall Decree, And letters were sent by post into all the Kings Provinces to destroy, to kill and to cause to perish all Jewes both young and old, little children and women in one day:
So Haman had god the Kings Ring to Signen the fatal decree, And letters were sent by post into all the Kings Provinces to destroy, to kill and to cause to perish all Jews both young and old, little children and women in one day:
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Here the poor Church was at a dead lift:
Here the poor Church was At a dead lift:
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Hamans teeming hopes were at the birth, nay (as it were) betwixt the wombe and the world;Hamans teeming hope's were At the birth, nay (as it were) betwixt the womb and the world;
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and now heres an opportunity (now or never) to step in and save the Church:
and now heres an opportunity (now or never) to step in and save the Church:
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Save Lord, now or never, Hester takes the opportunity, Who knows saith Mordecay to her,
Save Lord, now or never, Esther Takes the opportunity, Who knows Says Mordecai to her,
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whether thou art come to the Kingdome for such a time as this? Such a time, which carries nothing but death in the wombe of it: whither thou art come to the Kingdom for such a time as this? Such a time, which carries nothing but death in the womb of it:
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Such a time, wherein the Jews, as if all their necks had stood upon one shoulder, were destined to the blow:
Such a time, wherein the jews, as if all their necks had stood upon one shoulder, were destined to the blow:
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at this time Hester strangled the designe, and saved the Church by taking the opportunity, which had she neglected, a thousand to one she her selfe had never escaped to have had the like againe.
At this time Esther strangled the Design, and saved the Church by taking the opportunity, which had she neglected, a thousand to one she her self had never escaped to have had the like again.
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11 Sometimes there's an opportunity given to reforme and purge a Land, which if we neglect may never be given againe in our dayes,
11 Sometime there's an opportunity given to reform and purge a Land, which if we neglect may never be given again in our days,
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as you may see in Judges, the first and second Chapter;
as you may see in Judges, the First and second Chapter;
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in the first Chapter there you shall finde that the Children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem,
in the First Chapter there you shall find that the Children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem,
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but the Jebusiies did dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem:
but the Jebusiies did dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem:
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Neither did Manasseh drive out the inhabitants of Bethshean and her townes, and neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer:
Neither did Manasses drive out the inhabitants of Bethshan and her Towns, and neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelled in Gezer:
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and neither did Zebulun drive out the Inhabitants of Kitron, nor the Inhabitants of Nahalol,
and neither did Zebulun drive out the Inhabitants of Kitron, nor the Inhabitants of Nahalol,
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but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became Tributaries, and what then? see Judges 2. 1, 2, 3. An Angel of the Lord came up from Gilgall to Bochim,
but the Canaanites dwelled among them, and became Tributaries, and what then? see Judges 2. 1, 2, 3. an Angel of the Lord Come up from Gilgal to Bochim,
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and said, I made you to goe up out of Egypt, and have brought you into the Land which I sware unto your Fathers,
and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you into the Land which I sware unto your Father's,
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and I said, I will never breake my Covenant with you, and you shall make no league with the Inhabitants of this Land, you shall throw downe their Alters,
and I said, I will never break my Covenant with you, and you shall make no league with the Inhabitants of this Land, you shall throw down their Alters,
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but you have not obeyed my voice [ you have not apprehended the season and opportunity, what then? tis lost in your dayes,but you have not obeyed my voice [ you have not apprehended the season and opportunity, what then? this lost in your days,
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and in your sons dayes, for many generations ] For now I will not drive them out from before you: I have said it;
and in your Sons days, for many generations ] For now I will not drive them out from before you: I have said it;
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it is now past cure, but they shall be as thornes in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you,
it is now past cure, but they shall be as thorns in your sides, and their God's shall be a snare unto you,
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And when the Angel of the Lord spake these words unto all the children of Israel, the people lift up their voice,
And when the Angel of the Lord spoke these words unto all the children of Israel, the people lift up their voice,
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and wept, & they called the name of that place Bochin, that is Weepers: they wept so much,and wept, & they called the name of that place bochim, that is Weepers: they wept so much,
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because they had let slip their opportunity, but all their floods of teares could not bring back the opportunity again, nor turne the tide:
Because they had let slip their opportunity, but all their floods of tears could not bring back the opportunity again, nor turn the tide:
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I pray God this be not Englands case;
I pray God this be not Englands case;
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time was when we had the opportunity to destroy the Canaanites, Heresie, Error, Prophanenesse out of land:
time was when we had the opportunity to destroy the Canaanites, Heresy, Error, Profaneness out of land:
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but now the bird of opportunity is fled out of our hand: She hath taken wing, is fled away and gone:
but now the bird of opportunity is fled out of our hand: She hath taken wing, is fled away and gone:
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and I feare me we shall not see her againe in our days:
and I Fear me we shall not see her again in our days:
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the Scepter of Jesus Christ is the primum mobile of all good government, set him up,
the Sceptre of jesus christ is the primum mobile of all good government, Set him up,
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and his government right, and he will set Stat•s right:
and his government right, and he will Set Stat•s right:
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till this great wheel be set right, all the lesser are like enough to goe wrong:
till this great wheel be Set right, all the lesser Are like enough to go wrong:
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Ah England! I am afraid of that Text concerning thee, Because I would have purged thee,
Ah England! I am afraid of that Text Concerning thee, Because I would have purged thee,
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and thou wast not purged, thou shall not be purged from thy filthinesse any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee. Let us now make application; And first then,and thou wast not purged, thou shall not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee. Let us now make application; And First then,
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Neglect not your opportunities of heaven; make the best of your souls opportunities: loose not opportunity for (a world:
Neglect not your opportunities of heaven; make the best of your Souls opportunities: lose not opportunity for (a world:
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you have a world of opportunities, loose not one opportunity for a world: O you that have souls to save, save your opportunities: oh your soules! oh your souls!
you have a world of opportunities, lose not one opportunity for a world: Oh you that have Souls to save, save your opportunities: o your Souls! o your Souls!
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I am afraid of your souls.
I am afraid of your Souls.
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1 you loose your souls, wee Ministers loose all our labour, and Christ looseth all his blood that he hath shed for your soules,
1 you lose your Souls, we Ministers lose all our labour, and christ loses all his blood that he hath shed for your Souls,
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and what account can you give to God for so much cost? Most of you doe not value your souls worth the saving:
and what account can you give to God for so much cost? Most of you do not valve your Souls worth the Saving:
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Many a man doth prize his Oxe or his Asse more then some men prize their soules.
Many a man does prize his Ox or his Ass more then Some men prize their Souls.
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2 The Devils have lost their opportunities, will you not take warning by the Devils? if you will not take your opportunities you will shortly be as irrecoverable as the Devils.
2 The Devils have lost their opportunities, will you not take warning by the Devils? if you will not take your opportunities you will shortly be as irrecoverable as the Devils.
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3 Opportunities iost cannot be bought againe for gold:
3 Opportunities Lost cannot be bought again for gold:
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As Ahab could not buy Naboths Vineyard of him, Naboth would take no money for it;
As Ahab could not buy Naboth's Vineyard of him, Naboth would take no money for it;
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so opportunities lost cannot be bought back againe for money;
so opportunities lost cannot be bought back again for money;
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if thou wouldst bid never so high for them, thou canst not have them upon any price;
if thou Wouldst bid never so high for them, thou Canst not have them upon any price;
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thou canst not pray thine opportunities back againe, thou canst not weep thine opportunities back againe,
thou Canst not pray thine opportunities back again, thou Canst not weep thine opportunities back again,
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as you may see by Esau, he lost his opportunity, and When afterwards he would have inheritedHeb. 12. 17. the blessing, he could finde no place of repentance,
as you may see by Esau, he lost his opportunity, and When afterwards he would have inheritedHeb. 12. 17. the blessing, he could find no place of Repentance,
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though he sought it with tears:
though he sought it with tears:
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Jacob was no sooner gone away with the blessing, but Esau comes in with hope of the blessing, the blessing was gone but one minute, and yet cannot be recovered.Jacob was no sooner gone away with the blessing, but Esau comes in with hope of the blessing, the blessing was gone but one minute, and yet cannot be recovered.
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4 Every opportunity thou loosest thou growest worse and worse:
4 Every opportunity thou loosest thou Growest Worse and Worse:
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thou art bad to day, if thou loosest this opportunity, thou shalt be worse to morrow:
thou art bad to day, if thou loosest this opportunity, thou shalt be Worse to morrow:
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as Cain, God conversed with him (as it were) to day, Why art thou wroth? why is thy countenance fallen,
as Cain, God conversed with him (as it were) to day, Why art thou wroth? why is thy countenance fallen,
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if thou doe well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well sin lyeth at the door: if thou do well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou dost not well since lies At the door:
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but he was not bettered by this opportunity, and presently he grew worse upon it, for the next thing he did was, he talked with his brother Abel, and slew him.
but he was not bettered by this opportunity, and presently he grew Worse upon it, for the next thing he did was, he talked with his brother Abel, and slew him.
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5 Salvation, which these opportunities carry in their wombe, is a transcendent birth, a blessing of the first magnitude:
5 Salvation, which these opportunities carry in their womb, is a transcendent birth, a blessing of the First magnitude:
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who would not be saved? all things else are but shadows and trifles, to this reality called Salvation.
who would not be saved? all things Else Are but shadows and trifles, to this reality called Salvation.
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Those are the sons of wisedome that contend for substance, for God, for heaven: God is not a thing indifferent, and, Jesus Christ is no circumstance:
Those Are the Sons of Wisdom that contend for substance, for God, for heaven: God is not a thing indifferent, and, jesus christ is no circumstance:
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Honors, ease, worldly profits and pleasures, all these, these I say, are in their nature things indifferent,
Honours, ease, worldly profits and pleasures, all these, these I say, Are in their nature things indifferent,
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and being compared and put in the scale with Christ, are lesse then things indifferent,
and being compared and put in the scale with christ, Are less then things indifferent,
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even toyes, dreames, losse, dung, meer nothings, at best but fading things, that passe away as a picture drawn upon the Ice, which soon vanisheth:
even toys, dreams, loss, dung, mere nothings, At best but fading things, that pass away as a picture drawn upon the Ice, which soon Vanishes:
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They are meer accidents, nay separable accidents, that may be taken from the subject without its hurt, a man may spare them and yet be happy;
They Are mere accidents, nay separable accidents, that may be taken from the Subject without its hurt, a man may spare them and yet be happy;
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but God is the Essence of the Soul, the eternall Entity of our happinesse.
but God is the Essence of the Soul, the Eternal Entity of our happiness.
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This is life eternall to know thee the onely true God and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. This is life Eternal to know thee the only true God and jesus christ whom thou hast sent.
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6 It may be (O Sinner) that art now in thy sins, it may be this very day,
6 It may be (Oh Sinner) that art now in thy Sins, it may be this very day,
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even this particular Sermon, may be thy day, that if thou repent not at this very Sermon thou loosest eternall life for ever.
even this particular Sermon, may be thy day, that if thou Repent not At this very Sermon thou loosest Eternal life for ever.
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Thus Jesus Christ ended the day of grace on the Scribes and Pharisees even in the very Sermon time whilst Christ was preaching to them, they were delivered up to hardnesse of heart.
Thus jesus christ ended the day of grace on the Scribes and Pharisees even in the very Sermon time while christ was preaching to them, they were Delivered up to hardness of heart.
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7 In a word, to passe by Jesus Christ carrieth with it the most surpassing wrath:
7 In a word, to pass by jesus christ Carrieth with it the most surpassing wrath:
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to disrespect the offer of mercy ushers in the greatest misery. How shall wee escape if wee neglect so great Salvation.
to disrespect the offer of mercy ushers in the greatest misery. How shall we escape if we neglect so great Salvation.
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That is, you shall not escape so, you shall not passe with an ordinary doome upon you. Sinners!
That is, you shall not escape so, you shall not pass with an ordinary doom upon you. Sinners!
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opportunity attends you, Christ is yours if you'I have him: the Lord Jesus is at your service, if you will imbrace him:
opportunity attends you, christ is yours if you'I have him: the Lord jesus is At your service, if you will embrace him:
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God sends up and downe the world to offer Salvation, hence that phrase [ my salvation is gone forth ] Mercy wayts on you,
God sends up and down the world to offer Salvation, hence that phrase [ my salvation is gone forth ] Mercy waits on you,
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and kneels to you, and does obeysance to your souls;
and kneels to you, and does obeisance to your Souls;
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when you are running from it, mercy runs after you to catch you and imbrace you:
when you Are running from it, mercy runs After you to catch you and embrace you:
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Ah how long hath freegrace stood at your doors, waiting your leisure when you would let her in? yet she cals and knocks againe, you may yet be saved,
Ah how long hath Free grace stood At your doors, waiting your leisure when you would let her in? yet she calls and knocks again, you may yet be saved,
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but if you will goe on still, and disrespect mercy, it brings the greatest misery; The greatest severity goes along with the Gospel:
but if you will go on still, and disrespect mercy, it brings the greatest misery; The greatest severity Goes along with the Gospel:
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greatest severity goes along with the greatest mercy.
greatest severity Goes along with the greatest mercy.
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The Gospel is the greatest mercy that ever saluted the world, and there's the greatest severity with the Gospel that ever came with any mercy into the world:
The Gospel is the greatest mercy that ever saluted the world, and there's the greatest severity with the Gospel that ever Come with any mercy into the world:
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Men shall be deeper in hell because heaven was offered them, and they would not: All they suffer here is but typicall of the wrath to come:
Men shall be Deeper in hell Because heaven was offered them, and they would not: All they suffer Here is but typical of the wrath to come:
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here they but sip of the top of Gods cup, there they must drink the dreggs,
Here they but sip of the top of God's cup, there they must drink the dregs,
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though it be eternity, to the bottome;
though it be eternity, to the bottom;
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a Sodomite in Hell shall fare better then the refuser of Jesus Christ, See the 10. Mat. 14, 15. verses, and Whosoever shall not receive you,
a Sodomite in Hell shall fare better then the refuser of jesus christ, See the 10. Mathew 14, 15. Verses, and Whosoever shall not receive you,
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nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or City, shake off the dust of your feet;
nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet;
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Verily I say unto you it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodome and Gomorah in the day of Judgement, then for that City. Verily I say unto you it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of Judgement, then for that city.
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Is not here the greatest severity with the greatest mercy? So againe in Mat. 11. 21, 22. Woe unto thee Corazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida,
Is not Here the greatest severity with the greatest mercy? So again in Mathew 11. 21, 22. Woe unto thee Chorazin, woe unto thee Bethsaida,
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for if the mighty works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sydon, they would have repented long agoe in Sackcloth and ashes;
for if the mighty works which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and Ashes;
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but I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sydon at the day of Judgement then for you. but I say unto you, it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon At the day of Judgement then for you.
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Is not here the greatest severity going along with the greatest mercy?
Is not Here the greatest severity going along with the greatest mercy?
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God can better bear any thing then the contempt of his free grace in the offers of mercy. More yet;
God can better bear any thing then the contempt of his free grace in the offers of mercy. More yet;
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When the Gospel began to be preached, faith the Text, Now is the Axe laid to the root of the Tree;
When the Gospel began to be preached, faith the Text, Now is the Axe laid to the root of the Tree;
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Jesus Christ comes with his Basket and his Axe, his Basket togather fruit, his Axe to cut downe the tree if it will not bear fruit; jesus christ comes with his Basket and his Axe, his Basket together fruit, his Axe to Cut down the tree if it will not bear fruit;
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and is not here the greatest severity with the greatest mercy? If there were a sword on Moses thigh, there is an Axe in Christs hand.
and is not Here the greatest severity with the greatest mercy? If there were a sword on Moses thigh, there is an Axe in Christ hand.
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Now is the Axe laid to the root of the tree [ Now ] that is, your opportunity is Now,Now is the Axe laid to the root of the tree [ Now ] that is, your opportunity is Now,
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if you passe by this [ now ] you are gone; for ought I can tell, you are chopt off presently.
if you pass by this [ now ] you Are gone; for ought I can tell, you Are chopped off presently.
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Neglect not the present [ Now ] least yee be cut off for ever. 8 Consider sin is your dishonour! it doth degrade you.
Neglect not the present [ Now ] least ye be Cut off for ever. 8 Consider since is your dishonour! it does degrade you.
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The vesture of mans nature is base and beggarly since it was patched with sin:
The vesture of men nature is base and beggarly since it was patched with since:
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It is a debasing of the gold to marry it with any mettal of a courser birth,
It is a debasing of the gold to marry it with any metal of a courser birth,
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so 'tis a dishonour to man to match his golden nature (so God at first made it holy and righteous) I say, to match thy golden nature to base-borne drosse, to low-borne sin, which derives its pedigree from hell.
so it's a dishonour to man to match his golden nature (so God At First made it holy and righteous) I say, to match thy golden nature to baseborn dross, to low-borne since, which derives its pedigree from hell.
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None but Jesus Christ is a fit match for the soule of man, take the opportunity then,
None but jesus christ is a fit match for the soul of man, take the opportunity then,
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and make choice of Jesus Christ, Espouse thy soul to him, and keep the marriage knot inviolate with him, Rom. 7. 4.
and make choice of jesus christ, Espouse thy soul to him, and keep the marriage knot inviolate with him, Rom. 7. 4.
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9 Come in quickly, take the opportunity to come in presently to Jesus Christ, least your sins (before you are aware) ripen too fast,
9 Come in quickly, take the opportunity to come in presently to jesus christ, lest your Sins (before you Are aware) ripen too fast,
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and you be cut downe you know not how soon Sins multiply; one sin will shortly multiply into many;
and you be Cut down you know not how soon Sins multiply; one since will shortly multiply into many;
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they are like circles in a pond, one circle begets another, so doth one sin beget another, a lesser begets a greater,
they Are like Circles in a pond, one circle begets Another, so does one since beget Another, a lesser begets a greater,
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as in a case of staires, one staire is a step to another, so every sin is a staire to helpe up to higher and worse sins.
as in a case of stairs, one stair is a step to Another, so every since is a stair to help up to higher and Worse Sins.
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It is wonderfull to behold the great flames bred out of small sparks of sin, how one sin hatched a greater;
It is wonderful to behold the great flames bred out of small sparks of since, how one since hatched a greater;
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sin is like a whirlpool, which first sucks in one part, and then another, and never desists untill it drawes in and plungeth the wholebody.
since is like a whirlpool, which First sucks in one part, and then Another, and never desists until it draws in and plungeth the wholebody.
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10. man may performe duties of Religion after his day of grace is set upon him:
10. man may perform duties of Religion After his day of grace is Set upon him:
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you thinke that as long as a man performes duties, and doth many good things; his day of grace is not past: My beloved, òbserve me.
you think that as long as a man performs duties, and does many good things; his day of grace is not past: My Beloved, òbserve me.
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A man may come to Church, performe religious duties, doe many good things, have many meltings upon his heart,
A man may come to Church, perform religious duties, do many good things, have many meltings upon his heart,
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after his day of grace is past and gone:
After his day of grace is past and gone:
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as Saul went on in duties of Religion aswell after Samuel had pronounced the Lords doom upon him as before.
as Saul went on in duties of Religion aswell After Samuel had pronounced the lords doom upon him as before.
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How many times was he offering sacrifice to the Lord, after the Prophet had told him that he was a man rejected? How many good speeches came from him? what meltings some time fell in upon his soule? as if there were hopes of him,
How many times was he offering sacrifice to the Lord, After the Prophet had told him that he was a man rejected? How many good Speeches Come from him? what meltings Some time fell in upon his soul? as if there were hope's of him,
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and yet a lost man, his opportunities of Jesus Christ.
and yet a lost man, his opportunities of jesus christ.
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My second use shall be, to set out unto you the excellency and Majesty of Gods opportunities, that you may stand in awe and reverence of them,
My second use shall be, to Set out unto you the excellency and Majesty of God's opportunities, that you may stand in awe and Reverence of them,
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and by no means slight them or neglect them: Mysteries are dreadfull, we honor them;
and by no means slight them or neglect them: Mysteres Are dreadful, we honour them;
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There are mysteries in Gods opportunities. My beloved, there are these three characters of mysterie and excellency engraven upon Gods opportunities; There Are Mysteres in God's opportunities. My Beloved, there Are these three characters of mystery and excellency engraven upon God's opportunities;
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It may be some may thinke of and adde more, but I at present observe three characters of mysterie and excellency upon Gods opportunities.
It may be Some may think of and add more, but I At present observe three characters of mystery and excellency upon God's opportunities.
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First, they are easie, Secondly, they are sudden and unexspected, Thirdly, sometimes they come beside our
First, they Are easy, Secondly, they Are sudden and unexpected, Thirdly, sometime they come beside our
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1 First, Gods opportunities are easie, they bring great matters to birth with easie travell: they bring hard things to passe easily: Oh that this were observed.
1 First, God's opportunities Are easy, they bring great matters to birth with easy travel: they bring hard things to pass Easily: O that this were observed.
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In Gods opportunitie it is an easie thing to beleeve, to repent, to subdue a sin, and to overcome a temptation:
In God's opportunity it is an easy thing to believe, to Repent, to subdue a since, and to overcome a temptation:
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as it is an easie matter for the Ship to go when she hath the winde to fill her sayls.
as it is an easy matter for the Ship to go when she hath the wind to fill her sails.
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Every thing is done easily in Gods opportunitie, whether it be to save a soul, or to destroy a soule:
Every thing is done Easily in God's opportunity, whither it be to save a soul, or to destroy a soul:
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because God in his opportunity makes all things concur and brings circumstances together to strike up the action suddenly you shall see it.
Because God in his opportunity makes all things concur and brings Circumstances together to strike up the actium suddenly you shall see it.
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1 First, In the ruine of a man, in the destruction of a man:
1 First, In the ruin of a man, in the destruction of a man:
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when 'tis Gods opportunitie to destroy a man, what easie way will he make for't? As Saul, when Gods time came that he must perish, he slew himselfe, there was no difficulty in the worke, he fell himselfe upon his sword,
when it's God's opportunity to destroy a man, what easy Way will he make fored? As Saul, when God's time Come that he must perish, he slew himself, there was no difficulty in the work, he fell himself upon his sword,
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as the stone doth to its center:
as the stone does to its centre:
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How easily was Jericho taken? when the Priests blew the Trumpets, and the people shouted, the wals fel down flat of themselves:
How Easily was Jericho taken? when the Priests blew the Trumpets, and the people shouted, the walls fell down flat of themselves:
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How easily was Pharaoh and his Army destroyed in the red Sea? The Sea was divided,
How Easily was Pharaoh and his Army destroyed in the read Sea? The Sea was divided,
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and a way made for him, that he might not stand upon't, but run voluntary into the womb of death;
and a Way made for him, that he might not stand upon't, but run voluntary into the womb of death;
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Oh the efficacy of Gods opportunities!
O the efficacy of God's opportunities!
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How easily did Goliah fall, what stirres and blusterings did he act a little before upon the stage of pride and boasting, making a challenge to all Israel? but when Gods opportunitie comes how easily is he slaine? And therefore the Scripture speaks this with an Emphasis.
How Easily did Goliath fallen, what stirs and blusterings did he act a little before upon the stage of pride and boasting, making a challenge to all Israel? but when God's opportunity comes how Easily is he slain? And Therefore the Scripture speaks this with an Emphasis.
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So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine,
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and slew him, but there was no sword in the hand of David.and slew him, but there was no sword in the hand of David.
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2 So Gods opportunities worke good for men easily, they bring great matters of good to passe with no difficulty:
2 So God's opportunities work good for men Easily, they bring great matters of good to pass with no difficulty:
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when 'tis Gods opportunitie that David shall take possession of his Kingdome, it fals into his mouth (as it were) not onely Saul, but all his sons, (that might stand as so many screens between David and the Crowne) are taken out of the way.
when it's God's opportunity that David shall take possession of his Kingdom, it falls into his Mouth (as it were) not only Saul, but all his Sons, (that might stand as so many screens between David and the Crown) Are taken out of the Way.
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The house of Judah, they of themselves, come and annoint David King over them.
The house of Judah, they of themselves, come and anoint David King over them.
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Then Abner Sauls Generall of his whole Army, displeased with Ishbosheth revolts to David, and all the Tribes come to Hebron to annoint David King over Israel: Do you see? this great worke is done to his hand.
Then Abner Saul's General of his Whole Army, displeased with Ishbosheth revolts to David, and all the Tribes come to Hebron to anoint David King over Israel: Do you see? this great work is done to his hand.
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So in Gods opportunities it is an easie thing to beleeve and repent, Act. 16. 14. Luk. 19. 6. 1 Kin. 19. 20. Ah my beloved!
So in God's opportunities it is an easy thing to believe and Repent, Act. 16. 14. Luk. 19. 6. 1 Kin. 19. 20. Ah my Beloved!
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the ease of beleiving and repenting attends a peculiar opportunity of Gods owne vouchsafing in which he doth more readily worke then at other times.
the ease of believing and repenting attends a peculiar opportunity of God's own vouchsafing in which he does more readily work then At other times.
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How shall I know when 'tis easie for me to beleeve and repent? 1 When the light of the spirit doth flash into the eye of thy soule,
How shall I know when it's easy for me to believe and Repent? 1 When the Light of the Spirit does flash into the eye of thy soul,
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then thy worke is easie, as when the light of the day doth dart its rayes in at the windows of thy Chamber 'tis easie for thee to read a small print.
then thy work is easy, as when the Light of the day does dart its rays in At the windows of thy Chamber it's easy for thee to read a small print.
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Thus when a light from Heaven did shine upon Paul, and shine into Paul, how easie did his worke come off? Lord what wilt thou have me to doe?
Thus when a Light from Heaven did shine upon Paul, and shine into Paul, how easy did his work come off? Lord what wilt thou have me to do?
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2 When thy heart is made combustible and ready to take fire:
2 When thy heart is made combustible and ready to take fire:
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as when the tinder is dry 'tis easie to light a candle, the least sparke that fals on it takes fire,
as when the tinder is dry it's easy to Light a candle, the least spark that falls on it Takes fire,
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and when the fire is combustible, it is an easie matter to kindle a fire, it burnes presently:
and when the fire is combustible, it is an easy matter to kindle a fire, it burns presently:
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So when thy heart is softned it easily takes the impression of the seale upon it,
So when thy heart is softened it Easily Takes the impression of the seal upon it,
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and when thy thoughts are stir'd up and made combustible, 'tis an easie matter to kindle them into a fire of repentance,
and when thy thoughts Are stirred up and made combustible, it's an easy matter to kindle them into a fire of Repentance,
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as in the Acts, when they were pricked in the heart, they said, Men and brethren what shall wee doe? repent (saith Peter ) and they took presently.
as in the Acts, when they were pricked in the heart, they said, Men and brothers what shall we do? Repent (Says Peter) and they took presently.
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3 When thine affections and desires are upon the wheel, then any worke is easie,
3 When thine affections and Desires Are upon the wheel, then any work is easy,
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as when a load is upon the wheel 'tis drawne easily, whereas if you should goe about to lug it along upon the ground it comes on heavily;
as when a load is upon the wheel it's drawn Easily, whereas if you should go about to lug it along upon the ground it comes on heavily;
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and therefore the Lord pursuing Pharaoh, took off his Chariot wheels, and they drave on heavily:
and Therefore the Lord pursuing Pharaoh, took off his Chariot wheels, and they drave on heavily:
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So when God puts thine affections upon the wheel, and sets them a going, then 'tis easie for thee to doe great matters, and therefore observe thine opportunity.
So when God puts thine affections upon the wheel, and sets them a going, then it's easy for thee to do great matters, and Therefore observe thine opportunity.
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2 Gods opportunities are sudden and unexpected: they come upon us without preparation;
2 God's opportunities Are sudden and unexpected: they come upon us without preparation;
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God doth not send us word before hand, when he will visit us and come to us,
God does not send us word before hand, when he will visit us and come to us,
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as sometimes we send to a friend that we will dine with him, or speake with him at such an howre;
as sometime we send to a friend that we will dine with him, or speak with him At such an hour;
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but Gods opportunities come suddenly upon us in the twinkling of an eye, before we be aware,
but God's opportunities come suddenly upon us in the twinkling of an eye, before we be aware,
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when we know nothing of it, and the spirit rusheth in upon a man, and gives him no notice before hand,
when we know nothing of it, and the Spirit Rushes in upon a man, and gives him no notice before hand,
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Thus Christ came and called Matthew [ follow me ] on a sudden, whilst he was sitting at the receipt of Custome, And he arose and followed him.
Thus christ Come and called Matthew [ follow me ] on a sudden, while he was sitting At the receipt of Custom, And he arose and followed him.
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Some poor soules have sent up many a prayer to heaven for assurance, and it hath not come,
some poor Souls have sent up many a prayer to heaven for assurance, and it hath not come,
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and they poor creatures have thought that God hath not regarded them all the while, and then, on a sudden, assurance hath come when they look't not for it:
and they poor creatures have Thought that God hath not regarded them all the while, and then, on a sudden, assurance hath come when they looked not for it:
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Ah dear father, how many mercies from thee have come to us uninvited! thy preventing grace and mercy doth alwayes visit us uninvited:
Ah dear father, how many Mercies from thee have come to us uninvited! thy preventing grace and mercy does always visit us uninvited:
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we send not for it, it comes freely to us.
we send not for it, it comes freely to us.
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3 Gods opportunities come besides our intention, they come sometimes when we aime not at them:
3 God's opportunities come beside our intention, they come sometime when we aim not At them:
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We stumble upon heaven, when we are seeking something else;
We Stumble upon heaven, when we Are seeking something Else;
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as a man that digged in his garden only to set roots and plants, and found a pot of gold there;
as a man that dug in his garden only to Set roots and plants, and found a pot of gold there;
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and as Saul went to Samuel to enquire for his Fathers Asses, and found a Kingdome.
and as Saul went to Samuel to inquire for his Father's Asses, and found a Kingdom.
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This was besides his intention, he sought one thing and found another, his poor Asses were in his intention,
This was beside his intention, he sought one thing and found Another, his poor Asses were in his intention,
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but a Crowne was the object he met with in execution. Oh the misteries of opportunity!
but a Crown was the Object he met with in execution. O the Mysteres of opportunity!
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'Tis so many times in the matters of heaven, I am found saith God of them that sought me not.
It's so many times in the matters of heaven, I am found Says God of them that sought me not.
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Many a soul findes Heaven besides his intention:
Many a soul finds Heaven beside his intention:
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How strangely doe some meet with a Commission? they meet with heaven and grace by accident (as it were) they goe to a place onely to seek health or food, something for the body,
How strangely do Some meet with a Commission? they meet with heaven and grace by accident (as it were) they go to a place only to seek health or food, something for the body,
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and there they light upon (besides their intention) salvation for their soules, as the lame man seeing Peter and John asked an almes, there was all his intention,
and there they Light upon (beside their intention) salvation for their Souls, as the lame man seeing Peter and John asked an alms, there was all his intention,
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and met with a cure both of body and soule:
and met with a cure both of body and soul:
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and the woman of Samaria came to the Well for water, and there found a Christ.
and the woman of Samaria Come to the Well for water, and there found a christ.
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It was an accident to her to meet Christ there: Gods opportunity comes upon her besides her intention:
It was an accident to her to meet christ there: God's opportunity comes upon her beside her intention:
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Ah gracious God! that she should come for water that very houre when Christ was there, not before nor after,
Ah gracious God! that she should come for water that very hour when christ was there, not before nor After,
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but that very houre when Christ is there: shee came for water which was but puddle, and found a Spring of life;
but that very hour when christ is there: she Come for water which was but puddle, and found a Spring of life;
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So the Marriners that took Jonah into their Ship, they received him onely for the fare, he payd them, that was all their intention, their fare and pay for carriage was all their aime,
So the Mariners that took Jonah into their Ship, they received him only for the fare, he paid them, that was all their intention, their fare and pay for carriage was all their aim,
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but they met with a better fare, conversion to the true God, verse 16. Then the m•n (h•y were Heathens) feared the Lord exceedingly,
but they met with a better fare, conversion to the true God, verse 16. Then the m•n (h•y were heathens) feared the Lord exceedingly,
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and offered a sacrifice to the Lord [ that is, to the true God, not to Neptune but to the Lord ] and made vowes, So Moses went to mount Horeb onely to keep his Fathers sheep,and offered a sacrifice to the Lord [ that is, to the true God, not to Neptune but to the Lord ] and made vows, So Moses went to mount Horeb only to keep his Father's sheep,
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but there he met with God in the burning bush.
but there he met with God in the burning bush.
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Thus you see Gods opportunities are cloathed with stately robes of mystery upon them, behold them therefore with holy feare and reverence.
Thus you see God's opportunities Are clothed with stately robes of mystery upon them, behold them Therefore with holy Fear and Reverence.
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My third use shall give the meeting to tender souls, who will be ready from the breasts of this doctrine to suck in fears and scruples, giving up their opportunities for gone:
My third use shall give the meeting to tender Souls, who will be ready from the breasts of this Doctrine to suck in fears and scruples, giving up their opportunities for gone:
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If this be so, then we have lost our opportunities;
If this be so, then we have lost our opportunities;
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I am an old sinner, and have stood it out all my dayes hitherto against Jesus Christ, he hath often called me,
I am an old sinner, and have stood it out all my days hitherto against jesus christ, he hath often called me,
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and I have often refused him. Yet thou art not in hell, thou art yet on this side the grave:
and I have often refused him. Yet thou art not in hell, thou art yet on this side the grave:
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O praise mercy and free grace, that thou art not yet in the center of hell:
Oh praise mercy and free grace, that thou art not yet in the centre of hell:
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thou canst not say that the oyle of opportunity is spent, as long as thou hast a vessel more, a day,
thou Canst not say that the oil of opportunity is spent, as long as thou hast a vessel more, a day,
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or year yet more left to receive it; the widdows oyle ran still as long as there was a vessell to receive it:
or year yet more left to receive it; the Widows oil ran still as long as there was a vessel to receive it:
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Thou canst not say that opportunity is done, till life be done: God hath many opportunities, though many are lost, yet all are not past.
Thou Canst not say that opportunity is done, till life be done: God hath many opportunities, though many Are lost, yet all Are not past.
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Thou sayst thou hast lost some opportunities, but God hath many opportunities in store:
Thou Sayest thou hast lost Some opportunities, but God hath many opportunities in store:
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Indeed, if God had but one opportunity for thee and no more, thou wert gone as Esau said unto Jacob, Hast thou but one blessing oh my Father? But God hath many blessings, he hath many mercies,
Indeed, if God had but one opportunity for thee and no more, thou Wertenberg gone as Esau said unto Jacob, Hast thou but one blessing o my Father? But God hath many blessings, he hath many Mercies,
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and therefore many opportunities for lost soules, he doth not give off for many denyals; after many refusalls God comes on again, and woes afresh:
and Therefore many opportunities for lost Souls, he does not give off for many denials; After many refusals God comes on again, and woes afresh:
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he hath a treasury of opportunities, a quiver full of opportunities, and if one arrow of mercy be spent,
he hath a treasury of opportunities, a quiver full of opportunities, and if one arrow of mercy be spent,
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if more arrows of opportunitie be lost, and throwne away upon thee, he hath more yet to shoot at thee, and more yet;
if more arrows of opportunity be lost, and thrown away upon thee, he hath more yet to shoot At thee, and more yet;
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Oh that God would now draw out an arrow of conversion, and hit thy soule with it!
O that God would now draw out an arrow of conversion, and hit thy soul with it!
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What though God hath bent his bow, and shot many an arrow, many a Sermon at thee,
What though God hath bent his bow, and shot many an arrow, many a Sermon At thee,
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and missed? Yet he will shoot againe, he can shoot and hit, he is rich in mercies, and therefore rich in opportunities:
and missed? Yet he will shoot again, he can shoot and hit, he is rich in Mercies, and Therefore rich in opportunities:
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Oh, but I have left my first love;
O, but I have left my First love;
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I have abated in my flame of love to God, and his word, and the power of godlinesse;
I have abated in my flame of love to God, and his word, and the power of godliness;
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and is my opportunitie yet before me to recover? is it not lost? No, it is not lost, thine opportunity yet is not gone,
and is my opportunity yet before me to recover? is it not lost? No, it is not lost, thine opportunity yet is not gone,
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as you may see in Revel. 2. 4. 5. Neverthelesse I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
as you may see in Revel. 2. 4. 5. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, Because thou hast left thy First love.
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Observe, thou that hast decayed in the heat of thy first love, God hath somewhat against thee, he hath a quarrell with thee,
Observe, thou that hast decayed in the heat of thy First love, God hath somewhat against thee, he hath a quarrel with thee,
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and therefore awake with all speed, for God hath somewhat against thee, but yet thine opportunity is not gone:
and Therefore awake with all speed, for God hath somewhat against thee, but yet thine opportunity is not gone:
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for saith God in the next words;
for Says God in the next words;
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Remember therefore whence thou art fallen, and repent, and doe thy first works, there's yet opportunity that shines on thee, the Sun is not yet sett, though it be going downe: remember Therefore whence thou art fallen, and Repent, and do thy First works, there's yet opportunity that shines on thee, the Sun is not yet Set, though it be going down:
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and if thou wilt remember whence thou art fallen, and repent, and make haste to rise, God will rather make the Sun to stand still (as he did in Joshuahs time) The Sun of opportunity shall rather stand still in the orbe of time,and if thou wilt Remember whence thou art fallen, and Repent, and make haste to rise, God will rather make the Sun to stand still (as he did in Joshuahs time) The Sun of opportunity shall rather stand still in the orb of time,
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then that thou shalt loose thy soul, therefore looke about thee.
then that thou shalt lose thy soul, Therefore look about thee.
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Oh but I am growne luke-warme in religion, which is the worst temper of all the rest, I care not which end goes forward.
O but I am grown lukewarm in Religion, which is the worst temper of all the rest, I care not which end Goes forward.
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Christ will afford thee opportunities yet, as you may see in the Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3. 15. I know thy workes [ I know what they are and utterly dislike them ] thou art neither hot nor cold, Thou art neither an open enemy,
christ will afford thee opportunities yet, as you may see in the Church of Laodicea, Rev. 3. 15. I know thy works [ I know what they Are and utterly dislike them ] thou art neither hight nor cold, Thou art neither an open enemy,
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nor yet truly zealous of my Gospel, verse 16. Therefore because thou art luke-warm I will spew thee out of my mouth:
nor yet truly zealous of my Gospel, verse 16. Therefore Because thou art lukewarm I will spew thee out of my Mouth:
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as tepid and luke-warme water doth provoke the stomack to spew it out againe:
as tepid and lukewarm water does provoke the stomach to spew it out again:
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So will I (saith God) spew thee and thy profession out, it is so loathsome to me.
So will I (Says God) spew thee and thy profession out, it is so loathsome to me.
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Observe (thou luke-warme Christian) thou art in a sad and dangerous condition, God cannot bear with thy profession long,
Observe (thou lukewarm Christian) thou art in a sad and dangerous condition, God cannot bear with thy profession long,
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as the stomack cannot hold lukewarme water long within it, yet thine opportunities are not yet gone,
as the stomach cannot hold lukewarm water long within it, yet thine opportunities Are not yet gone,
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for saith Christ, Behold I stand at the door, and knock, if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in unto him,
for Says christ, Behold I stand At the door, and knock, if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in unto him,
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and sup with him and he with me; and sup with him and he with me;
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though thou art luke-warme and deservest with thy profession to be spewed out of my mouth, yet I stand at the door and knock:
though thou art lukewarm and deservest with thy profession to be spewed out of my Mouth, yet I stand At the door and knock:
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Christ was going. (O observe thou luke-warme Christian, and therefore saith he) I stand at the door and knock, but (saith hee) l'le pause a while before I goe, l'le stay a little and then goe, I am unwilling to leave thee yet,
christ was going. (Oh observe thou lukewarm Christian, and Therefore Says he) I stand At the door and knock, but (Says he) l'le pause a while before I go, l'le stay a little and then go, I am unwilling to leave thee yet,
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though thou shut me out I will not yet be gone, though the door be lockt against me, yet I'le knock a while;
though thou shut me out I will not yet be gone, though the door be locked against me, yet I'll knock a while;
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for this phrase shewes that Christ was stayed from entring in presently the doors being shut against him;
for this phrase shows that christ was stayed from entering in presently the doors being shut against him;
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yet he would stand there waiting, though you be all asleep within, yet I will see whether I can knock you up:
yet he would stand there waiting, though you be all asleep within, yet I will see whither I can knock you up:
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The opportunitie waited still upon them. But God seems to have cast me off into a Sea of sadnesse and desertion:
The opportunity waited still upon them. But God seems to have cast me off into a Sea of sadness and desertion:
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he hath throwne me over Ship-board out of his presence into a depth of despaire;
he hath thrown me over Shipboard out of his presence into a depth of despair;
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I sinke, I sinke under his anger, I feare me I shall never recover, I am so drowned in the Ocean of his frownes, his waves are gone over my Soule.
I sink, I sink under his anger, I Fear me I shall never recover, I am so drowned in the Ocean of his frowns, his waves Are gone over my Soul.
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A man may thinke himselfe gone, and yet his opportunitie not gone, he may thinke himself past helpe,
A man may think himself gone, and yet his opportunity not gone, he may think himself passed help,
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and yet his opportunity not past;
and yet his opportunity not past;
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he may say, God hath cast me off, I shall never recover more, never see the face of God more,
he may say, God hath cast me off, I shall never recover more, never see the face of God more,
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and yet opportunity shew its face againe, and smiles upon him.
and yet opportunity show its face again, and smiles upon him.
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I will give you a strange instance, Jonah in the Whales belly, he had sinned, highly against the Lord,
I will give you a strange instance, Jonah in the Whale's belly, he had sinned, highly against the Lord,
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like a Runagate who fled from his Masters service, and when he was upon the Sea, a tempest pursueth him, which would not give him over;
like a Runagate who fled from his Masters service, and when he was upon the Sea, a tempest pursueth him, which would not give him over;
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a Lot to discover the malefactor is cast, and it fals upon Jonas; The Marriners they cast him over Ship-board:
a Lot to discover the Malefactor is cast, and it falls upon Jonah; The Mariners they cast him over Shipboard:
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here was a fearfull case, to bee cast over Shipp-board with a guilty conscience:
Here was a fearful case, to be cast over Shipboard with a guilty conscience:
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how did he fall into the Sea, that had a Sea of terror in him? Well;
how did he fallen into the Sea, that had a Sea of terror in him? Well;
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he is cast in, and a Whale swallows him, in whose belly he is lodged for three dayes and three nights,
he is cast in, and a Whale Swallows him, in whose belly he is lodged for three days and three nights,
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after such a manner as was never heard of before: how perplexed was his state think you? a man drowned and not drowned; devoured, but not digested; alive, but yet as dead;
After such a manner as was never herd of before: how perplexed was his state think you? a man drowned and not drowned; devoured, but not digested; alive, but yet as dead;
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ah what a dying soul had he in the living Fish! expecting every minute the fearefull dissolution of his Soul from his body;
ah what a dying soul had he in the living Fish! expecting every minute the fearful dissolution of his Soul from his body;
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for he was under horror of conscience, now lying on him for his sin, and dreadfull conflict of Spirit,
for he was under horror of conscience, now lying on him for his since, and dreadful conflict of Spirit,
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as if God had forsaken him, and given sentence on him, for you shall read, some such were his expressions, Thou hast cast me into the deep, that is, the Sea;
as if God had forsaken him, and given sentence on him, for you shall read, Some such were his expressions, Thou hast cast me into the deep, that is, the Sea;
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then I said, I am cast out of thy sight, my Soul fainted within me. then I said, I am cast out of thy sighed, my Soul fainted within me.
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Here Jonah thought his opportunity was gone, but the Whale brings him safe to the shore, the Whales belly was a place of safety, a sanctuary to him, had not the Whale received him, he might have been drowned,
Here Jonah Thought his opportunity was gone, but the Whale brings him safe to the shore, the Whale's belly was a place of safety, a sanctuary to him, had not the Whale received him, he might have been drowned,
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for he could not swim to the shore. Ah thou poor dejected soul! know that God can be angry, and yet love thee;
for he could not swim to the shore. Ah thou poor dejected soul! know that God can be angry, and yet love thee;
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he can throw thee into the belly of despaire, and make thee live in it,
he can throw thee into the belly of despair, and make thee live in it,
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as the child doth in the wombe, The Mothers belly is the Babes Sanctuary, the child lyes safe in the womb,
as the child does in the womb, The Mother's belly is the Babes Sanctuary, the child lies safe in the womb,
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so shalt thou lye safe in the belly of despair, God will make the belly or womb of despair to travel in birth till thou art delivered,
so shalt thou lie safe in the belly of despair, God will make the belly or womb of despair to travel in birth till thou art Delivered,
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and therefore doe as Jonah did, beleeve in the midst of despaire, pray unto the Lord, cry unto him out of the whales belly, Out of the belly of hell (saith Jonah) I cryed and thou heardest my voice; Ah, blessed word!
and Therefore do as Jonah did, believe in the midst of despair, pray unto the Lord, cry unto him out of the Whale's belly, Out of the belly of hell (Says Jonah) I cried and thou heardest my voice; Ah, blessed word!
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God will hear thee when thou art at the worst;
God will hear thee when thou art At the worst;
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if thou couldst pray in hell, and repent in hell, wert thou in hell, if thou couldst beleeve there, God would hear thee there;
if thou Couldst pray in hell, and Repent in hell, Wertenberg thou in hell, if thou Couldst believe there, God would hear thee there;
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a sweet word to a despairing soule: Jonah in the Whales belly said, Yet I will look againe toward thy holy Temple;
a sweet word to a despairing soul: Jonah in the Whale's belly said, Yet I will look again towards thy holy Temple;
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God will give thee leave to look up to him though thou art in the bottome of destruction:
God will give thee leave to look up to him though thou art in the bottom of destruction:
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I am cast out of thy sight (said Jonah) yet I will looke againe toward thy holy Temple? A soul is never so forsaken of God but he may look up to his God;I am cast out of thy sighed (said Jonah) yet I will look again towards thy holy Temple? A soul is never so forsaken of God but he may look up to his God;
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though thou art cast out of his sight, yet he will give thee leave to look upon him: ah thou for saken soul!
though thou art cast out of his sighed, yet he will give thee leave to look upon him: ah thou for saken soul!
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a look from thee will pierce his bosom, a mournfull look from the child wounds the breast of the angry father;
a look from thee will pierce his bosom, a mournful look from the child wounds the breast of the angry father;
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though the child dares not send out a word, yet a mournfull and longing look conquers his Fathers heart:
though the child dares not send out a word, yet a mournful and longing look conquers his Father's heart:
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Art thou forsaken of God? yet thine opportunity is not gone, dart a look upon him,
Art thou forsaken of God? yet thine opportunity is not gone, dart a look upon him,
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if thou canst not pray to him, yet look upon him: God lookes to see whether thou wilt look upon him:
if thou Canst not pray to him, yet look upon him: God looks to see whither thou wilt look upon him:
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he waits to be gracious, thou waitest to be comforted, he waits to comfort thee. 5 Mans extremity is Gods opportunity:
he waits to be gracious, thou waitest to be comforted, he waits to Comfort thee. 5 men extremity is God's opportunity:
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when thou art most ready to perish, then is God most ready to save: God ordinarily doth not save in danger, but in extremity of danger;
when thou art most ready to perish, then is God most ready to save: God ordinarily does not save in danger, but in extremity of danger;
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when 'tis at the worst with thee, then 'tis Gods opportunity to help thee, as the woman that had the bloody issue, her extremity was Christs opportunity;
when it's At the worst with thee, then it's God's opportunity to help thee, as the woman that had the bloody issue, her extremity was Christ opportunity;
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She had a wasting disease upon her, and time added to it; twelve long years had she withered and languished under it;
She had a wasting disease upon her, and time added to it; twelve long Years had she withered and languished under it;
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besides the tediousnesse, her disease must needs get head by continuance, yet more to mend the matter, poverty (which is another disease) was super-added to her sicknesse (she had spent all that she had upon Physicians) her extremity now swels great, she hath two evils at once upon her, two unsuffererable evils,
beside the tediousness, her disease must needs get head by Continuance, yet more to mend the matter, poverty (which is Another disease) was superadded to her sickness (she had spent all that she had upon Physicians) her extremity now Swells great, she hath two evils At once upon her, two unsuffererable evils,
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though she were sick, yet her wealth (as long as she had it) would have maintained and succoured her in her sicknesse,
though she were sick, yet her wealth (as long as she had it) would have maintained and succored her in her sickness,
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but now want doth pinch her no lesse then her distemper, and helps to make her perfectly miserable:
but now want does pinch her no less then her distemper, and helps to make her perfectly miserable:
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she is now perfectly miserable, weak and sick, and nothing to refresh her in her weaknesse:
she is now perfectly miserable, weak and sick, and nothing to refresh her in her weakness:
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had she spent all and gained her health it had been well enough, but alas, she hath beggered her selfe, undone her state, and her body;
had she spent all and gained her health it had been well enough, but alas, she hath beggared her self, undone her state, and her body;
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never the better, her mony was wasted not her disease. Now her extremity is at the height, what then? her extremity is Christs opportunity;
never the better, her money was wasted not her disease. Now her extremity is At the height, what then? her extremity is Christ opportunity;
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when her case is most desparate she is healed. If I can but touch the hemme of his garment I shall be whole.
when her case is most desperate she is healed. If I can but touch the hem of his garment I shall be Whole.
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So the widdow of Sarepta; Elijah sent to her by God to be sustained by her:
So the widow of Sarepta; Elijah sent to her by God to be sustained by her:
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when he comes he sustaines her, she is sustained by him:
when he comes he sustains her, she is sustained by him:
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for when he comes and asks her food, bring me I pray thee a morsell of bread in thine hand, she tells him, as the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a Cake,
for when he comes and asks her food, bring me I pray thee a morsel of bred in thine hand, she tells him, as the Lord thy God lives, I have not a Cake,
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but an handfull of meal in a barrell, and a little oyle in a Cruise,
but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a Cruise,
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and behold I am gathering two sticks, that I may goe in and dresse it for me and my Son, that we may eat it and dye. and behold I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my Son, that we may eat it and die.
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She was now upon the borders of extremity:
She was now upon the borders of extremity:
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It was high time for the Lord to send the Prophet to her, for (poor Soul) she was now making her last meal;
It was high time for the Lord to send the Prophet to her, for (poor Soul) she was now making her last meal;
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after one meane morsell she was yeelding her selfe over to death; she was now going to eat her last, that she might dye:
After one mean morsel she was yielding her self over to death; she was now going to eat her last, that she might die:
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and what then? truly her extremity was Gods opportunity, Feare not said Elijah to her, goe and doe as thou hast said;
and what then? truly her extremity was God's opportunity, fear not said Elijah to her, go and do as thou hast said;
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make me a little Cake first, and bring it to me, and after make for thee and thy son;
make me a little Cake First, and bring it to me, and After make for thee and thy son;
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for thus saith the Lord God of Israel, the Barrel of meal shall not waste,
for thus Says the Lord God of Israel, the Barrel of meal shall not waste,
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neither shall the Cruise of oyle faile untill the day that the Lord sendeth raine upon the earth. neither shall the Cruise of oil fail until the day that the Lord sends rain upon the earth.
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What a showre of comfort was here? she was going to eat her last and dye,
What a shower of Comfort was Here? she was going to eat her last and die,
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and God sends the Prophet to her to provide for her the whole famine: How opportunely doth God provide succour to our distresses!
and God sends the Prophet to her to provide for her the Whole famine: How opportunely does God provide succour to our Distresses!
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It is his glory to helpe at a pinch, to begin where wee have given over, that his mercy may be so much the more welcome by how much it is the lesse look't for.
It is his glory to help At a pinch, to begin where we have given over, that his mercy may be so much the more welcome by how much it is the less looked for.
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6 Though I have lost time, yet (say) Lord thou hast not lost time, thou wert before all time,
6 Though I have lost time, yet (say) Lord thou hast not lost time, thou Wertenberg before all time,
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and canst set time yet before me: My losse of time doth not put thee to a losse.
and Canst Set time yet before me: My loss of time does not put thee to a loss.
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7 But wil God be a looser by me? I have lost him abundance of glory which I might have done him, had I improved my opportunities:
7 But will God be a looser by me? I have lost him abundance of glory which I might have done him, had I improved my opportunities:
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In my loosing my opportunities, God hath lost a great deal of his glory.
In my losing my opportunities, God hath lost a great deal of his glory.
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God will be content to sit downe by the losse if thou wilt but come in now: Oh transcendent mercy!
God will be content to fit down by the loss if thou wilt but come in now: O transcendent mercy!
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he will loose a great part of his glory rather then loose thy soul, for he knows he can bear the losse better then thou canst.
he will lose a great part of his glory rather then lose thy soul, for he knows he can bear the loss better then thou Canst.
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2 What he looseth of his glory by the one way, he gaines another way, in pardoning of thee;
2 What he loses of his glory by the one Way, he gains Another Way, in pardoning of thee;
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he counts it his glory to pardon thee: as the Holy Ghost, saith, It is a mans glory to passe over a transgression.
he counts it his glory to pardon thee: as the Holy Ghost, Says, It is a men glory to pass over a Transgression.
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In pardoning the sins thou hast lived in for a time, he will gaine glory to himselfe beyond all time;
In pardoning the Sins thou hast lived in for a time, he will gain glory to himself beyond all time;
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Thou hast sinned against him some years, and so he hath lost his glory by thee for some years,
Thou hast sinned against him Some Years, and so he hath lost his glory by thee for Some Years,
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but if he pardon thee thou wilt glorify him (wilt thou not?) for ever.
but if he pardon thee thou wilt Glorify him (wilt thou not?) for ever.
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3 What ever glory thou hast lost him, he hath it all made up in Jesus Christ:
3 What ever glory thou hast lost him, he hath it all made up in jesus christ:
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come in now then and serve him cheerfully in Christ, doe more for him in a little time,
come in now then and serve him cheerfully in christ, do more for him in a little time,
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then thou hast done against him in a long time.
then thou hast done against him in a long time.
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8 But I have prayed long, and waited a great while, and the Lord doth not hear nor answer me,
8 But I have prayed long, and waited a great while, and the Lord does not hear nor answer me,
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and therefore my opportunity is past; when God hath done hearing prayer, the opportunity is past.
and Therefore my opportunity is past; when God hath done hearing prayer, the opportunity is past.
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This doth not argue that thine opportunity is gone, but that God doth not answer thee as soon as thou askest:
This does not argue that thine opportunity is gone, but that God does not answer thee as soon as thou askest:
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Thine opportunity is not past, but onely God takes his leasure to hear thee when he pleaseth:
Thine opportunity is not past, but only God Takes his leisure to hear thee when he Pleases:
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the opportunity is not past, but God makes thee stay a while before he answers: the Lord doth not always time his answers to the swiftnesse of our expectations.
the opportunity is not past, but God makes thee stay a while before he answers: the Lord does not always time his answers to the swiftness of our Expectations.
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2 Gods delayes should make thee set on him with greater strength, and his putting thee off should make thee put on afresh with stronger violence;
2 God's delays should make thee Set on him with greater strength, and his putting thee off should make thee put on afresh with Stronger violence;
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as the cold weather makes the fire burne hotter, so Gods slacknesse should make thee more hot and earnest in prayer;
as the cold weather makes the fire burn hotter, so God's slackness should make thee more hight and earnest in prayer;
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and (by an holy Antiperistasis) be kindled from his coldnesse:
and (by an holy Antiperistasis) be kindled from his coldness:
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Thus 'tis with the men of the world, when Balak sent messengers unto Balaam to come unto him,
Thus it's with the men of the world, when Balak sent messengers unto balaam to come unto him,
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and curse the people Israel; Balaam denyed him, and sent him word back, that God would not give him leave to come:
and curse the people Israel; balaam denied him, and sent him word back, that God would not give him leave to come:
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what then? sayth the Text, Balak sent againe certaine Princes more, and more honorable then they, so little is Balak discouraged with one refusall, that he sent so much the stronger message, More Princes and more honorable;
what then? say the Text, Balak sent again certain Princes more, and more honourable then they, so little is Balak discouraged with one refusal, that he sent so much the Stronger message, More Princes and more honourable;
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ah that we could be so importunate for our good, and with our God! a denyall doth but whet the desires of vehement Suitors:
ah that we could be so importunate for our good, and with our God! a denial does but whet the Desires of vehement Suitors:
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Why are yee faint in spirituall things, when yee are not denyed but delayed? doth God put the off? send up more prayers,
Why Are ye faint in spiritual things, when ye Are not denied but delayed? does God put the off? send up more Prayers,
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and more honorable againe to him.
and more honourable again to him.
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3 And therefore when after much seeking thou meetest not with peace and assurance, do not say thine opportunity is past,
3 And Therefore when After much seeking thou meetest not with peace and assurance, do not say thine opportunity is past,
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but rather say, thine opportunity is not yet come, or thine opportunity is yet to come, For yet a little time,
but rather say, thine opportunity is not yet come, or thine opportunity is yet to come, For yet a little time,
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and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. How shall I know mine opportunity is yet to come? and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. How shall I know mine opportunity is yet to come?
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1 When thou livest in expectation when thou standest upon thy watch tower to see what he will say unto thee.
1 When thou Livest in expectation when thou Standest upon thy watch tower to see what he will say unto thee.
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2 When thou waitest in the use of means, when thou wilt not leave the use of means:
2 When thou waitest in the use of means, when thou wilt not leave the use of means:
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when thou stickest by the poole of Bethesda as the lame man did, that had a disease eight and thirty years, there he came to be healed,
when thou stickest by the pool of Bethesda as the lame man did, that had a disease eight and thirty Years, there he Come to be healed,
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but he was still prevented, because when he was going downe into the water, another alwayes stept downe before him;
but he was still prevented, Because when he was going down into the water, Another always stepped down before him;
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yet there he stayed, he knew there was the place and means of healing, and from thence he would not goe;
yet there he stayed, he knew there was the place and means of healing, and from thence he would not go;
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if he would lye any where he would lye there:
if he would lie any where he would lie there:
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and was his opportunity lost, though he had waited long, and been put by often? (this is the very doubt) No surely:
and was his opportunity lost, though he had waited long, and been put by often? (this is the very doubt) No surely:
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Christ visits him at last, there he waited in the use of meanes, and rather then fail he shall be healed without means.
christ visits him At last, there he waited in the use of means, and rather then fail he shall be healed without means.
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3 When the Fig-tree blossomes, then thine opportunity is yet to come, nay 'tis at hand:
3 When the Fig tree blossoms, then thine opportunity is yet to come, nay it's At hand:
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when any blossomes of goodnesse any buds and beginnings of a worke appear, any breathings of soul in thee after Christ,
when any blossoms of Goodness any buds and beginnings of a work appear, any breathings of soul in thee After christ,
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then thine opportunity is at hand;
then thine opportunity is At hand;
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as Christ said, Learne a Parable of the Fig-tree, when his branch is yet tender and putteth forth leaves, know that Summer is nigh;
as christ said, Learn a Parable of the Fig tree, when his branch is yet tender and putteth forth leaves, know that Summer is High;
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and therefore cherish every blossome of grace, though never so tender in thee. Let not a May - frost nip them:
and Therefore cherish every blossom of grace, though never so tender in thee. Let not a May - frost nip them:
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Be yee lift up yee everlasting doores, and the King of glory shall come in: Be ye lift up ye everlasting doors, and the King of glory shall come in:
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When your doors, your souls begin to lift up themselves ever so little after Christ, the King of glory is comming in.
When your doors, your Souls begin to lift up themselves ever so little After christ, the King of glory is coming in.
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But you bid us take the opportunity, and come in now to Jesus Christ, and beleeve in him and repent, and come out of sin:
But you bid us take the opportunity, and come in now to jesus christ, and believe in him and Repent, and come out of since:
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alas you bid us doe what we cannot doe, we cannot beleeve, nor repent, nor come out of sin:
alas you bid us doe what we cannot do, we cannot believe, nor Repent, nor come out of since:
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or come to Jesus Christ of our selves.
or come to jesus christ of our selves.
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You are to beleeve that you cannot beleeve of your selfe, or repent of your selfe,
You Are to believe that you cannot believe of your self, or Repent of your self,
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or come out of sin by your own strength:
or come out of since by your own strength:
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and you are not therefore the farther from Christ, in that you are so farr from your selves,
and you Are not Therefore the farther from christ, in that you Are so Far from your selves,
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nay you are neerer to Jesus Christ.
nay you Are nearer to jesus christ.
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The farther you goe out of your selves, and out of your owne strength, the neerer you are gone to Jesus Christ: when you seriously and feelingly say that you cannot beleeve of your selves, This is the first seed of faith, I say to beleeve that you cannot beleeve of your selves is the first seed of faith:
The farther you go out of your selves, and out of your own strength, the nearer you Are gone to jesus christ: when you seriously and feelingly say that you cannot believe of your selves, This is the First seed of faith, I say to believe that you cannot believe of your selves is the First seed of faith:
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you must first beleeve your owne weaknesse, that you may have power from Christ to beleeve in Christ:
you must First believe your own weakness, that you may have power from christ to believe in christ:
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Is there ever a poor soul then in this Congregation, that cryes out, I cannot come out of sin of my selfe? this is the first worke and step unto Jesus Christ, to receive strength from him to come out of sin:
Is there ever a poor soul then in this Congregation, that cries out, I cannot come out of since of my self? this is the First work and step unto jesus christ, to receive strength from him to come out of since:
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dost thou say thou canst not come out of sin of thy self? Now thou art the farther from thy selfe,
dost thou say thou Canst not come out of since of thy self? Now thou art the farther from thy self,
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and the neerer to Jesus Christ: They whom Christ helps, he makes them first see themselves helplesse;
and the nearer to jesus christ: They whom christ helps, he makes them First see themselves helpless;
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Jesus Christ gives strength to them, whom he makes to see their owne nothingnesse: jesus christ gives strength to them, whom he makes to see their own nothingness:
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they that say they cannot beleeve, Jesus Christ is in the way to make them beleeve:
they that say they cannot believe, jesus christ is in the Way to make them believe:
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They that say Lord I cannot overcome my sin, Jesus Christ becomes their Conquerour for them;
They that say Lord I cannot overcome my since, jesus christ becomes their Conqueror for them;
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thy nothingnesse shall set out his power, for my strength (saith he) is made perfect in weaknes.
thy nothingness shall Set out his power, for my strength (Says he) is made perfect in weakness.
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2 And againe, whereas thou sayest, I bid thee doe what thou canst not doe, thou canst not repent,
2 And again, whereas thou Sayest, I bid thee do what thou Canst not do, thou Canst not Repent,
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nor come out of sin of thy selfe, I answer and tell thee, God offers his hand with thee to the worke, he does not onely offer thee worke to doe,
nor come out of since of thy self, I answer and tell thee, God offers his hand with thee to the work, he does not only offer thee work to do,
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but he offers his hand with thee to the worke: while he bids thee beleeve, his hand shall be with thee to make thee beleeve:
but he offers his hand with thee to the work: while he bids thee believe, his hand shall be with thee to make thee believe:
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This is the excellency and kindnesse of the Covenant of grace, when the Gospel bids thee leave sin, it puts in thee a new nature, that is contrary to sin, to hate it more then hell;
This is the excellency and kindness of the Covenant of grace, when the Gospel bids thee leave since, it puts in thee a new nature, that is contrary to since, to hate it more then hell;
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If a man (to whom thou owest so much) bid thee pay him a thousand pounds,
If a man (to whom thou owest so much) bid thee pay him a thousand pounds,
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and give thee the thousand pounds in thy hand to pay him, now it is easie.
and give thee the thousand pounds in thy hand to pay him, now it is easy.
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Jesus Christ in the Gospel does not onely say to thee, pay me what thou owest mee. jesus christ in the Gospel does not only say to thee, pay me what thou owest me.
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I am thy Saviour, beleeve in me, I come downe from heaven to dye for thee, come out of sin to serve me;
I am thy Saviour, believe in me, I come down from heaven to die for thee, come out of since to serve me;
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I bought thee with a price, pay me downe thy s•lfe, thy service which thou owest me.
I bought thee with a price, pay me down thy s•lfe, thy service which thou owest me.
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I say Jesus Christ doth not onely thus bid thee (poor sinner) beleeve in him,
I say jesus christ does not only thus bid thee (poor sinner) believe in him,
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and come out of sin, but he is ready to give thee his grace and strength to make payment.
and come out of since, but he is ready to give thee his grace and strength to make payment.
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A new heart will I give thee, and a new spirit will I put into thee: A new heart will I give thee, and a new Spirit will I put into thee:
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and therefore doe not say absolutely, I cannot beleeve, or I cannot come out of sin,
and Therefore do not say absolutely, I cannot believe, or I cannot come out of since,
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for Jesus Christ is ready to give thee thy thousand pounds thou owest him, that thou mayst pay him out of his owne stock;
for jesus christ is ready to give thee thy thousand pounds thou owest him, that thou Mayest pay him out of his own stock;
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that thou mayst beleeve out of his treasury, that thou mayst come out of sin by his grace and mercy;
that thou Mayest believe out of his treasury, that thou Mayest come out of since by his grace and mercy;
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The Lord Jesus offers his hand with thee to the work:
The Lord jesus offers his hand with thee to the work:
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as Bernard tels us of Pope Eugenius, that meeting with a poor but honest Bishop, he secretly gave him certaine Jewels wherewith he might present him:
as Bernard tells us of Pope Eugenius, that meeting with a poor but honest Bishop, he secretly gave him certain Jewels wherewith he might present him:
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So Jesus Christ will give thee the Jewels of faith and repentance wherewith thou mayst present him:
So jesus christ will give thee the Jewels of faith and Repentance wherewith thou Mayest present him:
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If God did not furnish us, we should have nothing wherewith to honour him:
If God did not furnish us, we should have nothing wherewith to honour him:
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The Father that gave thee Christ wil give thee faith to receive Jesus Christ, and Jesus Christ that gave thee himselfe, will give thee his spirit to draw thee to himselfe.
The Father that gave thee christ will give thee faith to receive jesus christ, and jesus christ that gave thee himself, will give thee his Spirit to draw thee to himself.
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How shall we know our opportunities? I will lay downe but two things before you. 1 Consult with the Lord: How shall we know our opportunities? I will lay down but two things before you. 1 Consult with the Lord:
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as it is said of the children of Israel, that when the Gibeonites deceived them with a wile,
as it is said of the children of Israel, that when the Gibeonites deceived them with a wile,
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and they spared their lives, whom they should have destroyed, the Text saith, They asked not counsell at the mouth of the Lord;
and they spared their lives, whom they should have destroyed, the Text Says, They asked not counsel At the Mouth of the Lord;
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they had an opportunity here put into their hands to destroy the Gibeonites, but they missed it, they had an opportunity Here put into their hands to destroy the Gibeonites, but they missed it,
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because they did not consult with the Lord:
Because they did not consult with the Lord:
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do but compare the seventh ve•se with the fourteenth, and you shall see how right a man may g•esse of a thing sometimes,
do but compare the seventh ve•se with the fourteenth, and you shall see how right a man may g•esse of a thing sometime,
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and yet want a clear light and discovery of it ▪ because he doth not advise with the Lord;
and yet want a clear Light and discovery of it ▪ Because he does not Advice with the Lord;
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in the seventh verse, Said the men of Israel to the Hivites, peradventure you dwell amongst us,
in the seventh verse, Said the men of Israel to the Hivites, Peradventure you dwell among us,
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and how shall we make league with you? here the Israelites did guesse aright, it was past (a peradventure) for they did live among them;and how shall we make league with you? Here the Israelites did guess aright, it was passed (a Peradventure) for they did live among them;
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and therefore could not make a league with them:
and Therefore could not make a league with them:
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How right did they hi•? how true was their conjecture? Now the lock of opportunity was before them, they might have laid hold upon it,
How right did they hi•? how true was their conjecture? Now the lock of opportunity was before them, they might have laid hold upon it,
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but they were in the darke, and walkt in a cloud, not knowing who the Gibeonites were, because they asked not counsell at the mouth of the Lord, (that is) by the high Priest putting on the breast-plate of judgement wherein was the Urim and Thummim) so the reason why we know not our opportunities is because we consult not with the Lord:
but they were in the dark, and walked in a cloud, not knowing who the Gibeonites were, Because they asked not counsel At the Mouth of the Lord, (that is) by the high Priest putting on the breastplate of judgement wherein was the Urim and Thummim) so the reason why we know not our opportunities is Because we consult not with the Lord:
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as he is the maker of time, so he is the revealer of time unto us:
as he is the maker of time, so he is the revealer of time unto us:
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Nay, Gods will to worke at such a time, is that which makes an opportunity, as suppose a man in a curious Apple-tree or Plumb-tree;
Nay, God's will to work At such a time, is that which makes an opportunity, as suppose a man in a curious Apple tree or Plumb-tree;
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your opportunity to gether, and carry away fruit is, when it is his will to shake the tree,
your opportunity to gether, and carry away fruit is, when it is his will to shake the tree,
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before or after is no opportunity: you may walke, and watch about the tree, when he will shake downe the fruit,
before or After is no opportunity: you may walk, and watch about the tree, when he will shake down the fruit,
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but when he hath done shaking, your opportunity is done.
but when he hath done shaking, your opportunity is done.
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So the Lord, who is the husbandman of his Church, he hath among all his other trees, planted the tree of time,
So the Lord, who is the husbandman of his Church, he hath among all his other trees, planted the tree of time,
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and he himselfe sits upon the top of the tree (as the God of time, the disposer of time) and when it is his will to shake the tree, then is your opportunity:
and he himself sits upon the top of the tree (as the God of time, the disposer of time) and when it is his will to shake the tree, then is your opportunity:
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So that if you would know your opportunities you must consult with the Lord, Lord,
So that if you would know your opportunities you must consult with the Lord, Lord,
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when wilt thou shake thy tree? when wilt thou drop downe the fruit, that I may gather into my lap?
when wilt thou shake thy tree? when wilt thou drop down the fruit, that I may gather into my lap?
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2 If you would not loose any opportunity, apprehend every one; as Abraham by entertaining strangers, entertained Angels unawares:
2 If you would not lose any opportunity, apprehend every one; as Abraham by entertaining Strangers, entertained Angels unawares:
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As a man that keeps an Inne, by entertaining all travellers that come, oftentimes entertaines a Noble-man, or a Prince;
As a man that keeps an Inn, by entertaining all travellers that come, oftentimes entertains a Nobleman, or a Prince;
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So if thou entertaine all opportunities that come, thou shalt at last entertaine the noble opportunity, the Angel opportunity, the Prince of opportunities, the Soul-saving opportunity;
So if thou entertain all opportunities that come, thou shalt At last entertain the noble opportunity, the Angel opportunity, the Prince of opportunities, the Soul-saving opportunity;
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a thousand to one thou shalt entertain Christ at last; as the Inne at Bethlem that entertained all passengers, entertained Christ himself there.
a thousand to one thou shalt entertain christ At last; as the Inn At Bethlehem that entertained all passengers, entertained christ himself there.
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Sinners, I told you before, that God will at one hour or other come with a casting command;
Sinners, I told you before, that God will At one hour or other come with a casting command;
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one command that shall have the casting voice;
one command that shall have the casting voice;
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that if you obey not then, mercy will shut up shop, and trade with you no more,
that if you obey not then, mercy will shut up shop, and trade with you no more,
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but give you up for ever; and therefore I say now if you would not loose any opportunity, take every opportunity.
but give you up for ever; and Therefore I say now if you would not lose any opportunity, take every opportunity.
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And now give my discourse leave to cast some beams of reflection upon that worthy Gentleman whom God hath taken from us:
And now give my discourse leave to cast Some beams of reflection upon that worthy Gentleman whom God hath taken from us:
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'Tis our duty to speak something of him:
It's our duty to speak something of him:
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Though we bury his body, yet 'tis not fit we should bury his worth in a grave of silence and oblivion,
Though we bury his body, yet it's not fit we should bury his worth in a grave of silence and oblivion,
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and truly (my beloved) I doe not thinke yee can bury the sweet remembrance of him;
and truly (my Beloved) I do not think ye can bury the sweet remembrance of him;
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Hee will live a long time after his death, though he be dead, yet he cannot dye, his name cannot expire so soon:
He will live a long time After his death, though he be dead, yet he cannot die, his name cannot expire so soon:
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Oh! that what good was in him might live after him to gives us example: Hee was an exemplary patterne;
Oh! that what good was in him might live After him to gives us Exampl: He was an exemplary pattern;
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when hee's laid in this grave hee'l live above the grave, the sweet smelling spices of his lovely life and conversation will imbalme him,
when he's laid in this grave he'll live above the grave, the sweet smelling spices of his lovely life and Conversation will imbalm him,
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and keep him unperisht in your thoughts many years.
and keep him unperished in your thoughts many Years.
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I need not blazon his coat of arms (you may see them upon the sable hearse) the worth of his descent or lustre of his family, Et genus & proavos & quae not fecimus ipsi;
I need not blazon his coat of arms (you may see them upon the sable hearse) the worth of his descent or lustre of his family, Et genus & Proavos & Quae not We have done ipsi;
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you did all honour him and know him, Mr. Walcot of Walcot: besides that he was honored with the office of Justice of Peace in his Country,
you did all honour him and know him, Mr. Walcot of Walcot: beside that he was honoured with the office of justice of Peace in his Country,
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& truly I thinke the office in some measure received honour from him, for he adorned it with his vertues:
& truly I think the office in Some measure received honour from him, for he adorned it with his Virtues:
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he moved in that sphear for many years together, in which place both he and that worthy Gentleman, now with the Lord, M. Rich, More of Linley Esq. (whom for honors sake I cannot but revive and mention) In which place I say (you all know) how they two uniting their beames together, refreshed your countrey with the warmth of their influence;
he moved in that sphere for many Years together, in which place both he and that worthy Gentleman, now with the Lord, M. Rich, More of Linley Esq. (whom for honours sake I cannot but revive and mention) In which place I say (you all know) how they two uniting their beams together, refreshed your country with the warmth of their influence;
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executing Justice, relieving the poor, placing Orphans, punishing offendors, suppressing the prophanation of Sabbaths, countenancing the godly, supporting the course of godlinesse and religion, honoring and backing the faithfull Ministers of God.
executing justice, relieving the poor, placing Orphans, punishing offenders, suppressing the profanation of Sabbaths, countenancing the godly, supporting the course of godliness and Religion, honouring and backing the faithful Ministers of God.
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I well remember those times, I speak but what yee all know.
I well Remember those times, I speak but what ye all know.
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He was also (having interest in so many Churches) as great an instrument (I think) as any in the Countrey, to propagate the Gospell, and preaching of the word.
He was also (having Interest in so many Churches) as great an Instrument (I think) as any in the Country, to propagate the Gospel, and preaching of the word.
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That excellent man of God Mr. Pierson of Brompton Bryan had a large room in this Gentlemans heart,
That excellent man of God Mr. Pierson of Brompton Bryan had a large room in this Gentleman's heart,
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and kindled that pious flame in him:
and kindled that pious flame in him:
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and when M. Pierson dyed, this flame dyed not in this Gentlemans breast, till the oyle of his life wasted;
and when M. Pierson died, this flame died not in this Gentleman's breast, till the oil of his life wasted;
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surely 'twas a true worke, it lasted in him. It was his care to get as godly Ministers, and able as he could;
surely 'twas a true work, it lasted in him. It was his care to get as godly Ministers, and able as he could;
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and how dear were his Ministers to him? I dare say, next to his wife and children,
and how dear were his Ministers to him? I Dare say, next to his wife and children,
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First, he was a father to them:
First, he was a father to them:
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they were to oversee the flock, and truly he would over-see them that they should want nothing according to his ability.
they were to oversee the flock, and truly he would oversee them that they should want nothing according to his ability.
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When they came to visit him, his common quxre was, Is it comfortable with you? do you want? tell me if you doe, let me know it? I would not have you discouraged,
When they Come to visit him, his Common quxre was, Is it comfortable with you? do you want? tell me if you do, let me know it? I would not have you discouraged,
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nor goe on drooping in Gods work. I speak but truth themselves are witnesses. He was a mirrour and example of temperance to all the Gentry in the countrey.
nor go on drooping in God's work. I speak but truth themselves Are Witnesses. He was a mirror and Exampl of temperance to all the Gentry in the country.
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I know no greater infirmity did lye upon him then timerousnes, he had not that height of masculine spirit wch dwelt in some men:
I know no greater infirmity did lie upon him then timorousness, he had not that height of masculine Spirit which dwelled in Some men:
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But my beloved, he that is without sin among you let him cast the first stone.
But my Beloved, he that is without since among you let him cast the First stone.
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He was as meek as a Lamb: a child might reprove him; an inferiour might boldly tell him where (he thought) he went awry.
He was as meek as a Lamb: a child might reprove him; an inferior might boldly tell him where (he Thought) he went awry.
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I never found any like him in this, he would ever love a man for it.
I never found any like him in this, he would ever love a man for it.
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As for Covetousnes, I dare say he was not much acquainted with it;
As for Covetousness, I Dare say he was not much acquainted with it;
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for 1 when he had an opportunity to exercise covetousnesse in the disposure of the Vicarage of Clun, he gave it me as freely as the Sun shines upon me in the day time;
for 1 when he had an opportunity to exercise covetousness in the disposure of the Vicarage of Clun, he gave it me as freely as the Sun shines upon me in the day time;
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he was no mercenary Patron. 2 Covetousnes and mercy never dwell together; a covetous man cannot be a mercifull man;
he was no mercenary Patron. 2 Covetousness and mercy never dwell together; a covetous man cannot be a merciful man;
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but he was a man made up of pity and mercy to the poor; I speak but what you all know;
but he was a man made up of pity and mercy to the poor; I speak but what you all know;
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the bellies of the hungry, and the backs of the naked did every yeare proclaim his bounty and charity. 3 Besides a covetous liver is no free giver in secret:
the bellies of the hungry, and the backs of the naked did every year proclaim his bounty and charity. 3 Beside a covetous liver is no free giver in secret:
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a covetous man, when he gives, will cause his gifts to run in a visible channel to be seen of men;
a covetous man, when he gives, will cause his Gifts to run in a visible channel to be seen of men;
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but (to my knowledge) he was a secret and hidden reliever of godly widdows and others that were in want;
but (to my knowledge) he was a secret and hidden reliever of godly Widows and Others that were in want;
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he refresht their bowels with his hid treasures: he would send to know their indigencies and their straits;
he refreshed their bowels with his hid treasures: he would send to know their Indigencies and their straits;
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they need not sent to him, he would send to them. 4 Yet more, a covetous man is not a cheerfull man under losses:
they need not sent to him, he would send to them. 4 Yet more, a covetous man is not a cheerful man under losses:
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but he was sweet and smiling under all his losses.
but he was sweet and smiling under all his losses.
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'Tis well knowne, these times srown'd upon him, and made him a great looser, yet he had a most composed and contented heart under them, with a great deal of acquiescence in God. 5 Besides, no man knew the dimensions of his estate better then himself,
It's well known, these times srowned upon him, and made him a great looser, yet he had a most composed and contented heart under them, with a great deal of acquiescence in God. 5 Beside, no man knew the dimensions of his estate better then himself,
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so that knowing what I now do know, I admire at his constant liberality. He was of a meek spirit, wonderful free from the tang of revenge;
so that knowing what I now do know, I admire At his constant liberality. He was of a meek Spirit, wondered free from the tang of revenge;
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I know no man had such a rare art of forgiving injuries as he had:
I know no man had such a rare art of forgiving injuries as he had:
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if any had spoke ill of him, or done ill to him, he would be silent,
if any had spoke ill of him, or done ill to him, he would be silent,
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& passe it by with this, They are but men, they shew themselves to be men.
& pass it by with this, They Are but men, they show themselves to be men.
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He was a pattern of patience under affliction;
He was a pattern of patience under affliction;
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Surely there was much worth in this Gentleman, your faces speak such sadnesse for his losse and departure;
Surely there was much worth in this Gentleman, your faces speak such sadness for his loss and departure;
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Methinks I read a sad love — and loving sadnesse written upon your faces for him.
Methinks I read a sad love — and loving sadness written upon your faces for him.
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It may be some may think, that in setting out his graces and his works, that I place some merit in these things:
It may be Some may think, that in setting out his graces and his works, that I place Some merit in these things:
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No, I doe not, and therefore let me tell you, that when he was like to dye before, (for now God took him suddenly) he uttered this speech,
No, I do not, and Therefore let me tell you, that when he was like to die before, (for now God took him suddenly) he uttered this speech,
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when he saw his dear wife and servants weeping before him;
when he saw his dear wife and Servants weeping before him;
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Why doe yee weep thus? cannot a man dye without all this adoe? and sayth hee, I doe rely wholly upon the righteousnesse of Jesus Christ; and recovering that time;Why do ye weep thus? cannot a man die without all this ado? and say he, I do rely wholly upon the righteousness of jesus christ; and recovering that time;
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he did renounce all his own works that ever he had done, desiring to be accepted in Christ.
he did renounce all his own works that ever he had done, desiring to be accepted in christ.
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And thus I have done speaking of him, and so speaking longer to you; only I would entreat you to pray for his family:
And thus I have done speaking of him, and so speaking longer to you; only I would entreat you to pray for his family:
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He hath been an instrument of good unto the countrey, and now he is gone, pray for his Family, pray good on his Family;
He hath been an Instrument of good unto the country, and now he is gone, pray for his Family, pray good on his Family;
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that much good may still come out of that Family.
that much good may still come out of that Family.
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And what shall we say of our selves? what shall I say to you? I say againe,
And what shall we say of our selves? what shall I say to you? I say again,
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as I did before, Loose not your opportunities:
as I did before, Lose not your opportunities:
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shall we suffer the time to condemn us, that was given to save us? we must either be saved in it, or condemned in it: ah then!
shall we suffer the time to condemn us, that was given to save us? we must either be saved in it, or condemned in it: ah then!
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let us time our businesse aright for heaven: you that have no grace, get it: I say, get it;
let us time our business aright for heaven: you that have no grace, get it: I say, get it;
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you that have any grace, use it for God, and increase it: use your grace to Gods glory:
you that have any grace, use it for God, and increase it: use your grace to God's glory:
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act more grace, and get more grace. It is a sad signe when men doe not go on in grace;
act more grace, and get more grace. It is a sad Signen when men do not go on in grace;
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the righteousnesse of God (saith Paul ) is revealed from faith to faith; That is, they which have faith, shall have more faith:
the righteousness of God (Says Paul) is revealed from faith to faith; That is, they which have faith, shall have more faith:
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therefore this is a fearfull signe that we have no faith nor grace, if God doth not increase our faith and grace in us.
Therefore this is a fearful Signen that we have no faith nor grace, if God does not increase our faith and grace in us.
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Againe, If men will sleep and doe no good, God comes and takes away their gifts:
Again, If men will sleep and do no good, God comes and Takes away their Gifts:
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Take his Talent from him (saith Christ) from the unprofitable servant, in Act. 26. 18. You have God opening eyes, in Isa. 6. 10. you have God shutting eyes, in Joh. 15. 1. you have God dressing trees, in Mat. 3. 10. you have God hewing down trees,Take his Talon from him (Says christ) from the unprofitable servant, in Act. 26. 18. You have God opening eyes, in Isaiah 6. 10. you have God shutting eyes, in John 15. 1. you have God dressing trees, in Mathew 3. 10. you have God hewing down trees,
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and in Mat. 21. there you have him cursing the tree, Never fruit grow on thee hereafter:
and in Mathew 21. there you have him cursing the tree, Never fruit grow on thee hereafter:
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If thou neglect prayer God will take away the gift of prayer; if you will not exercise repentance, God will take away repentance it selfe from thee;
If thou neglect prayer God will take away the gift of prayer; if you will not exercise Repentance, God will take away Repentance it self from thee;
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thy graces shall drop away one after another, and ane vertue dye after another, untill the Soul dye too.
thy graces shall drop away one After Another, and ane virtue die After Another, until the Soul die too.
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Thus doth God smite the unprofitable servant, that crumbles away his time here, his opportunities here, and acts not for God:
Thus does God smite the unprofitable servant, that crumbles away his time Here, his opportunities Here, and acts not for God:
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Take away from him, even that which he hath; Take away from him, even that which he hath;
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and then as the figtree began to wither, so doe his gifts begin to flag and paire in him;
and then as the Fig tree began to wither, so do his Gifts begin to flag and pair in him;
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as if a worme were still gnawing at them, his knowledge looseth its rellish, like a dying mans palate;
as if a worm were still gnawing At them, his knowledge loses its relish, like a dying men palate;
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his judgement in him rusts like a sword that is not used:
his judgement in him rusts like a sword that is not used:
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His Faith withereth as if it were blasted, & the Image of death is upon all his profession;
His Faith withereth as if it were blasted, & the Image of death is upon all his profession;
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he thinks (like Sampson ) to pray as he did, & speak as he did;
he thinks (like Sampson) to pray as he did, & speak as he did;
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he shakes himself to duty as at other times, but his strength is gone from him.
he shakes himself to duty as At other times, but his strength is gone from him.
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Wo to the Soul of such a one; Soul-losses, and Soul-Judgements are the worst. In one word, Sinners, wing your hast, delay not, but home to God:
Woe to the Soul of such a one; Soul-losses, and Soul-Judgements Are the worst. In one word, Sinners, wing your haste, Delay not, but home to God:
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your opportunities are flying, fly you as fast home to God:
your opportunities Are flying, fly you as fast home to God:
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let me argue the case with you as Abraham did with God, peradventure (faith he) there be 50 righteous in Sodom, peradventue 20, peradventure but 10, and wilt thou not spare it for these? as Abraham reckoned up the righteous that might have bin in Sodom, so give me leave to number your days;
let me argue the case with you as Abraham did with God, Peradventure (faith he) there be 50 righteous in Sodom, peradventue 20, Peradventure but 10, and wilt thou not spare it for these? as Abraham reckoned up the righteous that might have been in Sodom, so give me leave to number your days;
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it may be thou hast 20 years yet to live and wilt thou not serve God 20 years for a Crown of glory? 20 years service is too little for so great a Crown of glory:
it may be thou hast 20 Years yet to live and wilt thou not serve God 20 Years for a Crown of glory? 20 Years service is too little for so great a Crown of glory:
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when thou com'st to dye, thou would'st be saved for ever, and wilt thou not serve out 20 years to be saved an eternity? It may be thou hast but 10 years yet to live,
when thou Comest to die, thou Wouldst be saved for ever, and wilt thou not serve out 20 Years to be saved an eternity? It may be thou hast but 10 Years yet to live,
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and wilt thou not serve God 10 years, who hast served a lust twice 10? It may be thou hast but 7 years yet to live,
and wilt thou not serve God 10 Years, who hast served a lust twice 10? It may be thou hast but 7 Years yet to live,
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an apprentise serves out 7 years for a trade, and wilt thou not serve 7 years for an heaven? Jacob served twice 7 for Rachel, and wilt thou not serve one 7 for Christ? It may be there are but five cards in all left in the deck,
an apprentice serves out 7 Years for a trade, and wilt thou not serve 7 Years for an heaven? Jacob served twice 7 for Rachel, and wilt thou not serve one 7 for christ? It may be there Are but five cards in all left in the deck,
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but 5 years yet to live, nay, it may be but 5 months, nay, it may be but five weeks,
but 5 Years yet to live, nay, it may be but 5 months, nay, it may be but five weeks,
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nay it may be but five days, nay, it may be but five hours, as soon as you are come home from burying the dead, you (it may be) may return your selves to be buried, ah then!
nay it may be but five days, nay, it may be but five hours, as soon as you Are come home from burying the dead, you (it may be) may return your selves to be buried, ah then!
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is it not time for you to make hast? you that have no grace,
is it not time for you to make haste? you that have no grace,
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yet a little while, and you may loose heaven, (and is it not time then for you to make hast?) and you that have grace,
yet a little while, and you may lose heaven, (and is it not time then for you to make haste?) and you that have grace,
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yet a little while and you may arrive at heaven (and is it not time also for you to make hast?) up then and be doing:
yet a little while and you may arrive At heaven (and is it not time also for you to make haste?) up then and be doing:
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you Saints, I say, up and be doing, it may be your worke is almost at an end;
you Saints, I say, up and be doing, it may be your work is almost At an end;
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be not weary, pluck up your spirits; he which is tyred can crawl a little way;
be not weary, pluck up your spirits; he which is tired can crawl a little Way;
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a little farther put on, a little farther yet, one step more for a Kingdom.
a little farther put on, a little farther yet, one step more for a Kingdom.
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Lastly, I would charge every one of you that have heard me this day, not to gather from any thing I have said, that his opportunitie is past:
Lastly, I would charge every one of you that have herd me this day, not to gather from any thing I have said, that his opportunity is past:
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for me up no such conclusion:
for me up no such conclusion:
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I doe not, I dare not say to the vilest sinner, that his opportunitie is past:
I do not, I Dare not say to the Vilest sinner, that his opportunity is past:
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Though thine opportunitie be passing away, yet I doe not say it is past away:
Though thine opportunity be passing away, yet I do not say it is passed away:
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this Sermon is not to shut any Sinner out of Heaven, but to hasten him towards heaven:
this Sermon is not to shut any Sinner out of Heaven, but to hasten him towards heaven:
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because you have lost so many opportunities, I would hasten you to come in to Christ,
Because you have lost so many opportunities, I would hasten you to come in to christ,
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whilst there are any yet left:
while there Are any yet left:
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because opportunties may be lost, I would quicken you to come in, before all are gone:
Because opportunties may be lost, I would quicken you to come in, before all Are gone:
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Sinner, yet take Christ, and God will yet receive thee; repent now, and God will save thee now.
Sinner, yet take christ, and God will yet receive thee; Repent now, and God will save thee now.
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Say not, thy opportunity is gone, for God cals thee, linger and delay no longer; because opportunity will be gone. Deo soli Gloria.
Say not, thy opportunity is gone, for God calls thee, linger and Delay no longer; Because opportunity will be gone. God soli Gloria.
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