The fear of God: vvhat it is, and exhorted to as one of the great lessons God calls upon men to learn by his great dispensations in the last days. In a sermon preached unto the Church of Christ meeting in Petty France London, the tenth day of the sixth month. Anno 1656. By the faithful servant of Christ John Pendarves a little before his death.
BEfore I come to speak more particularly to these words, I shall offer something in a more general way in relation to this Book of the Revelations; which wee finde commended especially, to the Churches of Christ,
BEfore I come to speak more particularly to these words, I shall offer something in a more general Way in Relation to this Book of the Revelations; which we find commended especially, to the Churches of christ,
and send it to the seven Churches, &c. You may take notice of the way, and order, wherein the Spirit of God walked in the discovery of Truth to the Saints under the Gospel:
and send it to the seven Churches, etc. You may take notice of the Way, and order, wherein the Spirit of God walked in the discovery of Truth to the Saints under the Gospel:
and it is worthy your observation, how that first the Spirit of Jesus Christ, being poured out upon the Apostles, did in the first place by them, instruct the people to whom they preached, touching those foundation truthes (as I may so call them) which did especially set forth Gospel-faith;
and it is worthy your observation, how that First the Spirit of jesus christ, being poured out upon the Apostles, did in the First place by them, instruct the people to whom they preached, touching those Foundation truths (as I may so call them) which did especially Set forth Gospel faith;
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and you may observe, how the Wisdome of God is very glorious in this way, and method, wherein the Lord did lead forth the Apostles, those Primitive Preachers of the Gospel,
and you may observe, how the Wisdom of God is very glorious in this Way, and method, wherein the Lord did led forth the Apostles, those Primitive Preachers of the Gospel,
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and doubtless that confusion that over-spread that part of the World called Christendome, hath sprung very much from those that have preached truth, in that they did not first lay down those foundations, truths of Faith, and Order.
and doubtless that confusion that overspread that part of the World called Christendom, hath sprung very much from those that have preached truth, in that they did not First lay down those foundations, truths of Faith, and Order.
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And though I would not ascribe over much to order, yet you must know it is not without infinite wisdome in God, which dispenseth his Truths in such an order to the Sons of men.
And though I would not ascribe over much to order, yet you must know it is not without infinite Wisdom in God, which dispenseth his Truths in such an order to the Sons of men.
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as Breaking of Bread; whereas the order of Jesus Christ in the Gospel, is, that the very next thing after beleeving, is, to be Baptized, in the Name of the Lord Jesus;
as Breaking of Bred; whereas the order of jesus christ in the Gospel, is, that the very next thing After believing, is, to be Baptised, in the Name of the Lord jesus;
and Order (nay it is frequently so seen of many (of whom I desire to speak tenderly, supposing they do it weakly) that they are busying themselves in the understanding of the highest discoveries of God in this Book of the Revelations ) and yet are not setled upon the foundation of the Gospel,
and Order (nay it is frequently so seen of many (of whom I desire to speak tenderly, supposing they do it weakly) that they Are busying themselves in the understanding of the highest discoveries of God in this Book of the Revelations) and yet Are not settled upon the Foundation of the Gospel,
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whether they have not unadvisedly leaped over those foundation truthes, which they should have minded in their going on to those glorious Truths, revealed in the Revelation.
whither they have not unadvisedly leapt over those Foundation truths, which they should have minded in their going on to those glorious Truths, revealed in the Revelation.
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and God bringing his people out of Babylon, will (I doubt not) lead them, to observe truth in that order wherein it was laid down, in the first dispensation of the Gospel.
and God bringing his people out of Babylon, will (I doubt not) led them, to observe truth in that order wherein it was laid down, in the First Dispensation of the Gospel.
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and order of the Gospel, I hope none will bee offended at my making choyce of a portion of Scripture in this Book of the Revelations, if any be, I may make my Apology from the eleventh verse of the first Chapter, which holds forth unto us:
and order of the Gospel, I hope none will be offended At my making choice of a portion of Scripture in this Book of the Revelations, if any be, I may make my Apology from the eleventh verse of the First Chapter, which holds forth unto us:
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that it were not the Sin of many Churches, that they are so backward in looking into the things written in this Book of the Revelations, when as God sends it especially, and particularly unto them.
that it were not the since of many Churches, that they Are so backward in looking into the things written in this Book of the Revelations, when as God sends it especially, and particularly unto them.
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or receive his Mark in their fore-heads, or in their hands; yet alas! how few Members in Churches are there, that labour to bee informed in these things,
or receive his Mark in their foreheads, or in their hands; yet alas! how few Members in Churches Are there, that labour to be informed in these things,
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and not only so, but over his Image, Mark, and the number of his Name, by a Party standing on the Sea of Glass, having the Harps of God, vers. 2. their Song follows;
and not only so, but over his Image, Mark, and the number of his Name, by a Party standing on the Sea of Glass, having the Harps of God, vers. 2. their Song follows;
and they sang the Song of Moses, the Servant of God, and the Song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy Works, Lord God Almighty, just and true are thy ways, thou King of Saints, who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorifie thy name?
and they sang the Song of Moses, the Servant of God, and the Song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous Are thy Works, Lord God Almighty, just and true Are thy ways, thou King of Saints, who shall not Fear thee, Oh Lord, and Glorify thy name?
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like those in Exod. 15. and you know upon what account it was that Moses sang that Song, it was when Gods Israel was brought out of Egypts bondage, and the Egyptians destroyed; whence it appears,
like those in Exod 15. and you know upon what account it was that Moses sang that Song, it was when God's Israel was brought out of Egypts bondage, and the egyptians destroyed; whence it appears,
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which shews that they are such as compare Gods Word, and his Works together, and have also been seriously exercised in the observation of the sins of the Enemy, that they thus justifie God in his Judgements towards them, it being what they had deserved,
which shows that they Are such as compare God's Word, and his Works together, and have also been seriously exercised in the observation of the Sins of the Enemy, that they thus justify God in his Judgments towards them, it being what they had deserved,
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Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorifie thy name? So that you see, those which shall get the victory over the Beast, are not a People of a loose and wanton conversation;
Who shall not Fear thee, Oh Lord, and Glorify thy name? So that you see, those which shall get the victory over the Beast, Are not a People of a lose and wanton Conversation;
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I take Antichrist his Power, and false Ministery, which have stood up in Christendome, (so called) for many Generations, to be the Off-spring of those, which Peter, and Jude spake of in their Epistles, which you have there described,
I take Antichrist his Power, and false Ministry, which have stood up in Christendom, (so called) for many Generations, to be the Offspring of those, which Peter, and U^de spoke of in their Epistles, which you have there described,
And therefore if you consider where these qualifications are most to be found, and who they are that oppose them, it may help you to finde out the Beast, in his most Refined Habit.
And Therefore if you Consider where these qualifications Are most to be found, and who they Are that oppose them, it may help you to find out the Beast, in his most Refined Habit.
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That this is so, you may see clearly in Revel. 14.6, 7. And I saw another Angel fly in the midst of Heaven, having the everlasting Gospel to preach to them that dwell upon the earth,
That this is so, you may see clearly in Revel. 14.6, 7. And I saw Another Angel fly in the midst of Heaven, having the everlasting Gospel to preach to them that dwell upon the earth,
But I shall briefly lay before you some things further to clear this truth, that these are the two Lessons God calls men to learn, from the Dispensation of his great Works in the last days;
But I shall briefly lay before you Some things further to clear this truth, that these Are the two Lessons God calls men to Learn, from the Dispensation of his great Works in the last days;
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Reas. 1. Because these are the two Lessons, which being learned, doe very much serve to fit and prepare men for those great designes which God hath to bring to pass in the last days;
Reas. 1. Because these Are the two Lessons, which being learned, do very much serve to fit and prepare men for those great designs which God hath to bring to pass in the last days;
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now, those qualifications God especially looks after, and requires of the Sons of men, (at any time and season) which may best fit them for the Work God hath to doe at such a season:
now, those qualifications God especially looks After, and requires of the Sons of men, (At any time and season) which may best fit them for the Work God hath to do At such a season:
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consider that counsel that was given by Jethro (the Prophet of the Lord) to Moses, Exod. 18, 21. Moreover, thou shalt provide out of all the people, able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness,
Consider that counsel that was given by Jethro (the Prophet of the Lord) to Moses, Exod 18, 21. Moreover, thou shalt provide out of all the people, able men, such as Fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness,
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(and oh that men would walk after the Laws of this blessed people, whose Laws were extolled by God above all Laws given to any Nation under heaven, Deut. 4.8.
(and o that men would walk After the Laws of this blessed people, whose Laws were extolled by God above all Laws given to any nation under heaven, Deuteronomy 4.8.
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as all this Law which I set before you this day ) and the truth is, men of great abilities, that have not the fear of God in their hearts, they are but the greater enemies to the great Designes,
as all this Law which I Set before you this day) and the truth is, men of great abilities, that have not the Fear of God in their hearts, they Are but the greater enemies to the great Designs,
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see 2 Sam. 23.2, 3. which are the words of the Spirit of the Lord by his servant David, and this is often inculcated, The Spirit of the Lord spake by mee,
see 2 Sam. 23.2, 3. which Are the words of the Spirit of the Lord by his servant David, and this is often inculcated, The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me,
And this hath been (formerly) much set upon the hearts of many, that have been great instruments, in the work of God in this Nation, that if they put any in place or office in the Nation, they should bee men fearing God;
And this hath been (formerly) much Set upon the hearts of many, that have been great Instruments, in the work of God in this nation, that if they put any in place or office in the nation, they should be men fearing God;
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And in Isaiah 11.2, 3. which is a Prophesie of Christ, it is said, The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdome and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge,
And in Isaiah 11.2, 3. which is a Prophesy of christ, it is said, The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of Wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge,
And doubtless this is a most blessed qualification, to fit a man for any work for God, hee that hath the fear of God in his heart, dares not take the gain of oppression,
And doubtless this is a most blessed qualification, to fit a man for any work for God, he that hath the Fear of God in his heart, dares not take the gain of oppression,
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neither will I accept an offering at your hand, [ Why so ] For from the rising of the Sun, to the going down of the same, my NAME shall bee great among the Gentiles, &c. as if God should say, These are not a people, which will bee seeking my Name,
neither will I accept an offering At your hand, [ Why so ] For from the rising of the Sun, to the going down of the same, my NAME shall be great among the Gentiles, etc. as if God should say, These Are not a people, which will be seeking my Name,
And this is made by God, the distinguishing difference between those that fear God, and those that fear him not, Mal. 3.14, 15, 16. you may there read of a people, that though they gave God some outward service,
And this is made by God, the distinguishing difference between those that Fear God, and those that Fear him not, Malachi 3.14, 15, 16. you may there read of a people, that though they gave God Some outward service,
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And are there not many that seem ready to serve God, and his cause? but if wee look thoroughly upon them, is not their Eye rather upon their own profit, than Gods glory?
And Are there not many that seem ready to serve God, and his cause? but if we look thoroughly upon them, is not their Eye rather upon their own profit, than God's glory?
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And thus you may see how these blessed qualifications of the Fear of God and Respect to his Name, will fit persons to bee used in the great works God hath to do in the last dayes;
And thus you may see how these blessed qualifications of the fear of God and Respect to his Name, will fit Persons to be used in the great works God hath to do in the last days;
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See Jeremiah 5.24. &c. Neither say they in their heart, Let us now fear the Lord our God, &c. And at the 29. verse, see what God saith, Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord,
See Jeremiah 5.24. etc. Neither say they in their heart, Let us now Fear the Lord our God, etc. And At the 29. verse, see what God Says, Shall I not visit for these things, Says the Lord,
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And that the judgements of God in the latter dayes shall come upon men for this, see that forecited text, Rev. 14.7. Fear God, and give glory to him, for the Hour of his Judgement is come;
And that the Judgments of God in the latter days shall come upon men for this, see that forecited text, Rev. 14.7. fear God, and give glory to him, for the Hour of his Judgement is come;
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Description, It is a precious effect of the Spirit of Christ, in the heart of a Beleever, whereby (through the discovery of the glory of God in his word,
Description, It is a precious Effect of the Spirit of christ, in the heart of a Believer, whereby (through the discovery of the glory of God in his word,
and works by Christ, and in consideration of the vast disproportion between God and the creature) he is made to think highly of God in all his Attributes,
and works by christ, and in consideration of the vast disproportion between God and the creature) he is made to think highly of God in all his Attributes,
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and there is none else, that hath this fear of God in him, the Apostle speaking of the wicked, Rom. 3.18. saith, There is no fear of God before their eyes;
and there is none Else, that hath this Fear of God in him, the Apostle speaking of the wicked, Rom. 3.18. Says, There is no Fear of God before their eyes;
and I will teach you the fear of the Lord, Psa. 34.11, and this God hath promised to give to his people, Jerem. 32.40. I will put my fear in their hearts, and they shall not depart from me.
and I will teach you the Fear of the Lord, Psa. 34.11, and this God hath promised to give to his people, Jeremiah 32.40. I will put my Fear in their hearts, and they shall not depart from me.
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1 Hee begins with his Attribute, that denotes his Soveraignty, and Dominion [ The Lord ] Salomon tells us, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdome;
1 He begins with his Attribute, that denotes his Sovereignty, and Dominion [ The Lord ] Solomon tells us, The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom;
and therefore I finde that when the Prophets of God, of old time, brought Gods Message to the Sons of men, they usually spake to them as from the Lord, saying, Thus saith the Lord; you have it sometimes twice in a verse, setting forth Gods right of Soveraignty over them to whom they delivered their Message;
and Therefore I find that when the prophets of God, of old time, brought God's Message to the Sons of men, they usually spoke to them as from the Lord, saying, Thus Says the Lord; you have it sometime twice in a verse, setting forth God's right of Sovereignty over them to whom they Delivered their Message;
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Did the Lord ever shew himself to you, as the Soveraigne Lord? and make you to lye at his feet as dust and ashes? and as clay in the hands of the Potter? for if ever God have wrought this fear in your heart this was your frame, I know many have a notional knowledge of Gods Soveraignty,
Did the Lord ever show himself to you, as the Sovereign Lord? and make you to lie At his feet as dust and Ashes? and as clay in the hands of the Potter? for if ever God have wrought this Fear in your heart this was your frame, I know many have a notional knowledge of God's Sovereignty,
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and the Earth, and before whom all Nations are but as the drop of a Bucket) should offer tenders of Grace and Mercy, to be reconciled to such a poor sinfull Creature;
and the Earth, and before whom all nations Are but as the drop of a Bucket) should offer tenders of Grace and Mercy, to be reconciled to such a poor sinful Creature;
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O how doth David admire Gods love, when he considers the great Works of God, in Psal. 8.3. When I consider the heavens, the works of thy fingers, the Moon, and the Stars which thou hast made, what is man that thou art mindful of him? and the Son of man that thou visitest him? and at vers. 9. O Lord! how excellent is thy name in all the earth.
Oh how does David admire God's love, when he considers the great Works of God, in Psalm 8.3. When I Consider the heavens, the works of thy fingers, the Moon, and the Stars which thou hast made, what is man that thou art mindful of him? and the Son of man that thou visitest him? and At vers. 9. Oh Lord! how excellent is thy name in all the earth.
and therefore you shall finde when God calls upon his people to hearken to him, hee useth such kinde of expressions as these, Thus saith the Lord, that made the heavens,
and Therefore you shall find when God calls upon his people to harken to him, he uses such kind of expressions as these, Thus Says the Lord, that made the heavens,
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and the everlasting King, at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the Nations shall not be able to abide his indignation, he hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdome,
and the everlasting King, At his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his Indignation, he hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his Wisdom,
So vers. 22. It is hee that sitteth upon the Circle of the earth, and the Inhabitants thereof are as grashoppers, that stretcheth out the Heavens as a curtain,
So vers. 22. It is he that Sitteth upon the Circle of the earth, and the Inhabitants thereof Are as grasshoppers, that Stretcheth out the Heavens as a curtain,
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and therefore if they have got a little of the fear of God upon their hearts after prayer in the morning, they quickly lose it by going out into the world;
and Therefore if they have god a little of the Fear of God upon their hearts After prayer in the morning, they quickly loose it by going out into the world;
and therefore it is of excellent use to keep the fear of God alive in the heart, to see God in every business wee are imployed in, with David, to set the Lord alwayes before us;
and Therefore it is of excellent use to keep the Fear of God alive in the heart, to see God in every business we Are employed in, with David, to Set the Lord always before us;
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and you may see in that 107. Psalm at large, how excellently the Providences of God are set forth, relating to various conditions, to raise up the hearts of persons to fear him,
and you may see in that 107. Psalm At large, how excellently the Providences of God Are Set forth, relating to various conditions, to raise up the hearts of Persons to Fear him,
and that is by the consideration of the vast disproportion which is between God and the Creature, this is that which tends much to the begetting of the fear of God in the heart, consider those expressions used by that Servant of the Lord, Abraham, in his drawing nigh to God, in Gen. 18.27. Behold! now I have [ taken upon me ] to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and ashes;
and that is by the consideration of the vast disproportion which is between God and the Creature, this is that which tends much to the begetting of the Fear of God in the heart, Consider those expressions used by that Servant of the Lord, Abraham, in his drawing High to God, in Gen. 18.27. Behold! now I have [ taken upon me ] to speak unto the Lord, which am but dust and Ashes;
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and also that fore-mentioned place, Isa. 40. sets forth the disproportion between God and the creature, Behold all Nations before him are but as the drop of a bucket,
and also that forementioned place, Isaiah 40. sets forth the disproportion between God and the creature, Behold all nations before him Are but as the drop of a bucket,
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that the consideration of Gods greatness, and that vast disproportion that is between him & us, were more upon our hearts, that so we may fear before him continually,
that the consideration of God's greatness, and that vast disproportion that is between him & us, were more upon our hearts, that so we may Fear before him continually,
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1 This fear of God is that whereby the soul is made to think highly of God in all his Attributes, it brings a soul to thinke highly of Gods Name, which is his Attributes;
1 This Fear of God is that whereby the soul is made to think highly of God in all his Attributes, it brings a soul to think highly of God's Name, which is his Attributes;
2 This fear of God causes the soul to have respect to all Gods Commandements, the man that truly fears God, he trembleth at the word of God, hath God said it, it shall be done, saith the poor humble soul, what ever it bee, that God commands,
2 This Fear of God Causes the soul to have respect to all God's commandments, the man that truly fears God, he Trembleth At the word of God, hath God said it, it shall be done, Says the poor humble soul, what ever it be, that God commands,
and why? because both those states were dangerous temptations to sin against God, and the best way to avoid the sin, is to avoid the temptation: But alas!
and why? Because both those states were dangerous temptations to since against God, and the best Way to avoid the since, is to avoid the temptation: But alas!
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Not considering that of our Saviour, How hardly shall they that have riches, enter into the Kingdome of Heaven? But the fear of God it teaches the soul to avoid the occasions of sin,
Not considering that of our Saviour, How hardly shall they that have riches, enter into the Kingdom of Heaven? But the Fear of God it Teaches the soul to avoid the occasions of since,
And thus the Fear of God teaches to abstain from what God hath forbidden, and to do what God hath required, to thinke highly of God in all his Attributes,
And thus the fear of God Teaches to abstain from what God hath forbidden, and to do what God hath required, to think highly of God in all his Attributes,
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and bee ready to say, What, are wee yet to learn this? Let mee tell you, it is much to bee feared, That many that have made a long profession of God, are yet void of this true filial fear of the Name of God;
and be ready to say, What, Are we yet to Learn this? Let me tell you, it is much to be feared, That many that have made a long profession of God, Are yet void of this true filial Fear of the Name of God;
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and some Directions, and so conclude. Motive 1. Consider the excellency of the fear of God, it is Prov. 1.7. Psal. 111.10. the beginning of wisdome; and it is good for persons to observe a method and order in what they doe;
and Some Directions, and so conclude. Motive 1. Consider the excellency of the Fear of God, it is Curae 1.7. Psalm 111.10. the beginning of Wisdom; and it is good for Persons to observe a method and order in what they do;
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for Solomon tells us, A fool is known by much laughter, Eccles. 7.6. Motive 2. Consider that this fear of God, is that which will fit Saints for that glorious state God will bring them into;
for Solomon tells us, A fool is known by much laughter, Eccles. 7.6. Motive 2. Consider that this Fear of God, is that which will fit Saints for that glorious state God will bring them into;
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and therefore to fit, and prepare persons for Christs appearing, and that familiarity, wee shall have with him at his coming, this fear of God is absolutely necessary;
and Therefore to fit, and prepare Persons for Christ appearing, and that familiarity, we shall have with him At his coming, this Fear of God is absolutely necessary;
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that soul that can trust God for his daily bread here, and for eternal life, and glory hereafter, and the carnal Professor shall then, bee distinguished, each from other;
that soul that can trust God for his daily bred Here, and for Eternal life, and glory hereafter, and the carnal Professor shall then, be distinguished, each from other;
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and I beleeve God will put such a difference between Ishmael and Isaac, and their children, between Professors and Professors, that they shall bee much discerned,
and I believe God will put such a difference between Ishmael and Isaac, and their children, between Professors and Professors, that they shall be much discerned,
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and the other seeking the inriching themselves, and onely minding their own advancement in the earth, such as these, God will manifest his displeasure against;
and the other seeking the enriching themselves, and only minding their own advancement in the earth, such as these, God will manifest his displeasure against;
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yet if this fear of God, bee not in your hearts, you will not bee able to escape, the great judgements of the great God against those that fear him not, I will be a swift witness against them that fear not mee, saith the Lord, Mal. 3.5. But to this man will hee look even to him that trembles at his word, Isa. 66.2. And therefore as a
yet if this Fear of God, be not in your hearts, you will not be able to escape, the great Judgments of the great God against those that Fear him not, I will be a swift witness against them that Fear not me, Says the Lord, Malachi 3.5. But to this man will he look even to him that trembles At his word, Isaiah 66.2. And Therefore as a
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Yea he hath his book of remembrance for such souls, hee will be sure not to forget them, Mal. 3.16, 17. And blessed is the man that feareth alwayes, Prov. 28.14.
Yea he hath his book of remembrance for such Souls, he will be sure not to forget them, Malachi 3.16, 17. And blessed is the man that fears always, Curae 28.14.
And you may further note, That the great reward that will bee given at the last day, is promised unto those that have this fear: See it in Rev. 11.18. Hee will reward his servants the Prophets, and those that fear his Name, small and great;
And you may further note, That the great reward that will be given At the last day, is promised unto those that have this Fear: See it in Rev. 11.18. He will reward his Servants the prophets, and those that Fear his Name, small and great;
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And it is for some singular goodness manifested to them that they are called upon to praise God, in Rev. 19.5. Praise our God all yee his servants, and those that fear him both small and great:
And it is for Some singular Goodness manifested to them that they Are called upon to praise God, in Rev. 19.5. Praise our God all ye his Servants, and those that Fear him both small and great:
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And are not these great priviledges, which are promised to those that fear God? And therefore let all these Motives bee usefull to work the fear of God where it is not,
And Are not these great privileges, which Are promised to those that Fear God? And Therefore let all these Motives be useful to work the Fear of God where it is not,
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Quest. But perhaps some may say, This fear of God is an excellent thing, but how shall wee come by it, wee are not able to plant this plant in our owne souls.
Quest. But perhaps Some may say, This Fear of God is an excellent thing, but how shall we come by it, we Are not able to plant this plant in our own Souls.
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but let mee say this to you, That since the fear of God is so excellent a thing, take heed that you do not sleight it, that you are not like those that in Prov. 1.29. hated knowledge, and did not chuse the fear of the Lord.
but let me say this to you, That since the Fear of God is so excellent a thing, take heed that you do not sleight it, that you Are not like those that in Curae 1.29. hated knowledge, and did not choose the Fear of the Lord.
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and practise, may bee useful by Gods blessing to work this fear in your hearts. Direct. 1. Then bee much in the consideration of Gods Sovereignty, and power over thee,
and practise, may be useful by God's blessing to work this Fear in your hearts. Direct. 1. Then be much in the consideration of God's Sovereignty, and power over thee,
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or done any sinfull action, hee can, if he pleases, send thee immediately to Hell, without giving thee leave for one moment longer to breathe in the world;
or done any sinful actium, he can, if he Pleases, send thee immediately to Hell, without giving thee leave for one moment longer to breathe in the world;
Direct. 2. That which will further conduce to the working of this fear is the serious consideration of Gods goodness, For there is mercy with him that he may be feared, Psal. 130.4.
Direct. 2. That which will further conduce to the working of this Fear is the serious consideration of God's Goodness, For there is mercy with him that he may be feared, Psalm 130.4.
And indeed the soul cannot have a true filial fear without this, but when the soul seeth the great God in whose hands he is, to invite him to be reconciled to him,
And indeed the soul cannot have a true filial Fear without this, but when the soul sees the great God in whose hands he is, to invite him to be reconciled to him,
Direct. 4. Be also much in the observation of Gods hand of Providence abroad, and at home, labour to eye God in every dispensation that befalls our selves or others;
Direct. 4. Be also much in the observation of God's hand of Providence abroad, and At home, labour to eye God in every Dispensation that befalls our selves or Others;
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And therefore all you that have any buddings of the Spirit in you, in any measure make it your continual request to God, to put this fear in your hearts,
And Therefore all you that have any buddings of the Spirit in you, in any measure make it your continual request to God, to put this Fear in your hearts,
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But perhaps some tender hearts that have the fear of God, in truth, may bee apt to say, I much question, whither yet I have the fear of God in my heart in truth?
But perhaps Some tender hearts that have the Fear of God, in truth, may be apt to say, I much question, whither yet I have the Fear of God in my heart in truth?
Answ. Now, as this question may proceed from some tender hearts, and conscientious souls that have the fear of God in them, I would apply that word in Nehemiah, which I have found much comfort in, to my own soul,
Answer Now, as this question may proceed from Some tender hearts, and conscientious Souls that have the Fear of God in them, I would apply that word in Nehemiah, which I have found much Comfort in, to my own soul,
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and would commend it unto you, it is in the first of Nehem. the last verse, Let now thy ear be attentive unto thy Servant, that [ desires ] to fear thy name;
and would commend it unto you, it is in the First of Nehemiah the last verse, Let now thy ear be attentive unto thy Servant, that [ Desires ] to Fear thy name;
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yet if thou hast desire in thy soul to fear him, and pressest after this fear of God, thou maist take comfort in the saying of this good man Nehemiah, who was one that had a desire to fear Gods name.
yet if thou hast desire in thy soul to Fear him, and pressest After this Fear of God, thou Mayest take Comfort in the saying of this good man Nehemiah, who was one that had a desire to Fear God's name.
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and endeavouring after it, and to such souls, I would commend that word in Jer. 32.40. I will put my fear in their hearts, and they shall not depart from mee;
and endeavouring After it, and to such Souls, I would commend that word in Jer. 32.40. I will put my Fear in their hearts, and they shall not depart from me;
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and particularly as to the matter in hand concerning the feare of God, say as David did in another case, Lord thou hast promised to put thy fear into my heart,
and particularly as to the matter in hand Concerning the Fear of God, say as David did in Another case, Lord thou hast promised to put thy Fear into my heart,
Surely his judgements call upon us to fear him, and his mercies call upon us to fear him, 1 Sam. 12.24. Onely fear the Lord and serve him, in truth, and with a perfect heart, for consider how great things hee hath done for you.
Surely his Judgments call upon us to Fear him, and his Mercies call upon us to Fear him, 1 Sam. 12.24. Only Fear the Lord and serve him, in truth, and with a perfect heart, for Consider how great things he hath done for you.
