The new covenant, or, A treatise unfolding the order and manner of the giving and receiving of the covenant of grace to the elect as also, shewing the difference between the legallist and the true Christian : being the substance of sundry sermons / preached by Mr. Cotton ...
THis blessed Servant of God, Steven, being called to account concerning what he had sayd touching Jesus Christ his destroying the Temple, it is the scope of his whole discourse throout this Chapter, to justifie the doctrine that he had taught;
THis blessed Servant of God, Steven, being called to account Concerning what he had said touching jesus christ his destroying the Temple, it is the scope of his Whole discourse throout this Chapter, to justify the Doctrine that he had taught;
before it partake in Church-fellowship, or in any Seale thereof; for Abrahams faith was throughly tryed, before he had the Seale of Church-Covenant given him.
before it partake in Church fellowship, or in any Seal thereof; for Abrahams faith was thoroughly tried, before he had the Seal of Church-covenant given him.
That in the Covenant which God made with Abraham, he gave himselfe to be a God to Abraham, and to his seed, and received Abraham and his seed to be a people unto himselfe:
That in the Covenant which God made with Abraham, he gave himself to be a God to Abraham, and to his seed, and received Abraham and his seed to be a people unto himself:
As for other parts of the Covenant, they were more properly unto Abraham himselfe, as to be exceeding fruitfull, to be the father of many Nations, those things were more peculiarly proper unto Abraham, though they have a morall and universall use and force in all the faithfull, whom the Lord doth make fruitfull,
As for other parts of the Covenant, they were more properly unto Abraham himself, as to be exceeding fruitful, to be the father of many nations, those things were more peculiarly proper unto Abraham, though they have a moral and universal use and force in all the faithful, whom the Lord does make fruitful,
where the Lord entreth into another Covenant with them, in the Land of Moab, besides the Covenant which he made with them in Horeb, and in this Covenant he doth establish them to be a people unto himselfe,
where the Lord entereth into Another Covenant with them, in the Land of Moab, beside the Covenant which he made with them in Horeb, and in this Covenant he does establish them to be a people unto himself,
Now in this gift that God gave himself unto Abraham, observe three things. 1 The Blessing given. 2 The Order in which it was given. 3 The Manner of giving it. In the Blessing given:
Now in this gift that God gave himself unto Abraham, observe three things. 1 The Blessing given. 2 The Order in which it was given. 3 The Manner of giving it. In the Blessing given:
for it is not a confused God that vanisheth away in a generall imagination, but God distinctly considered, in his Persons, Attributes, Properties, &c. Thus the Lord giveth himselfe to Abraham and to his seed, I will be a father unto you, 2. Cor. 6.18. and that is not spoken unto the Jewes onely, but unto all the Israel of God:
for it is not a confused God that Vanishes away in a general imagination, but God distinctly considered, in his Persons, Attributes, Properties, etc. Thus the Lord gives himself to Abraham and to his seed, I will be a father unto you, 2. Cor. 6.18. and that is not spoken unto the Jews only, but unto all the Israel of God:
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and my words that I have put into thy mouth shall not depart, &c. And this is it which the Apostle also saith, Gal. 4 6. Thus the Lord giveth himselfe unto his Servants from one Generation to another.
and my words that I have put into thy Mouth shall not depart, etc. And this is it which the Apostle also Says, Gal. 4 6. Thus the Lord gives himself unto his Servants from one Generation to Another.
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This therefore the Lord Jesus Christ will doe for all the elect seed of Abraham, he will open their eyes to see, that the Father did not draw them to damnation or utter desolation (though at first that be their greatest fear) but unto salvation by him.
This Therefore the Lord jesus christ will do for all the elect seed of Abraham, he will open their eyes to see, that the Father did not draw them to damnation or utter desolation (though At First that be their greatest Fear) but unto salvation by him.
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then will he convince the world of sin, of righteousnesse, and of judgement, John 16.8, to 11. and so will establish our hearts in the comforn of the Lord our God;
then will he convince the world of since, of righteousness, and of judgement, John 16.8, to 11. and so will establish our hearts in the comforn of the Lord our God;
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and give himself unto us, then also he gives unto us his Eternall Election and Redemption, and whatsoever he hath wrought for the salvation of his Elect;
and give himself unto us, then also he gives unto us his Eternal Election and Redemption, and whatsoever he hath wrought for the salvation of his Elect;
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If God be a God unto Abraham, then shall all Gods people be for him, Melchisedeck shall blesse him, Aner, Eshcot, and Mature, shall be Confederates with him;
If God be a God unto Abraham, then shall all God's people be for him, Melchisedeck shall bless him, Aner, Eshcot, and Mature, shall be Confederates with him;
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the Sea shall give way to passe through it on dry ground, What ailed you ye streams of Jordan to goe back? Why, all the Creatures of God must stoop unto the people of God wn he is in Covenant with them.
the Sea shall give Way to pass through it on dry ground, What ailed you the streams of Jordan to go back? Why, all the Creatures of God must stoop unto the people of God wn he is in Covenant with them.
This is that which the Lord promiseth unto his people, Hos. 2.18. to 22. when the Lord shall marry them to him in faithfullnesse; and 1 Cor. 3.22. This is the large gift of Gods Covenant.
This is that which the Lord promises unto his people, Hos. 2.18. to 22. when the Lord shall marry them to him in faithfulness; and 1 Cor. 3.22. This is the large gift of God's Covenant.
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Nay, and which is wonderfull and beyond all comprehension, when I say, all the Creatures and Ordinances of God are ours, the very expression of the phrase doth imply that the Lord giveth himselfe to be the staffe and strength of them;
Nay, and which is wonderful and beyond all comprehension, when I say, all the Creatures and Ordinances of God Are ours, the very expression of the phrase does imply that the Lord gives himself to be the staff and strength of them;
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here was the Covenant of Abraham, the Lord gave him the mouth, and arms, and tears of his brother Esau: what saith Jacob to all this? Gen. 33.10. I have seen thy face as though I had seen the face of God.
Here was the Covenant of Abraham, the Lord gave him the Mouth, and arms, and tears of his brother Esau: what Says Jacob to all this? Gen. 33.10. I have seen thy face as though I had seen the face of God.
and now Abraham is made the Lord of the world: and so the Apostle doth interpret it, Rom. 4.13. the Promise that he should be Heire of the world, &c. and this is that which Abraham did receive in receiving the Lord to be his God.
and now Abraham is made the Lord of the world: and so the Apostle does interpret it, Rom. 4.13. the Promise that he should be Heir of the world, etc. and this is that which Abraham did receive in receiving the Lord to be his God.
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for which of all the Creatures shall offer a Covenant unto the Mighty God? Rom. 11.35. the Lord hath the preheminence in giving, for what should Abraham give unto God, if God give not something unto him first? He is the first giver.
for which of all the Creatures shall offer a Covenant unto the Mighty God? Rom. 11.35. the Lord hath the pre-eminence in giving, for what should Abraham give unto God, if God give not something unto him First? He is the First giver.
for, doth he give the world first, or Ordinances first? or any other spirituall or temporall blessings first? No doubtlesse, the Lord is the first thing that he giveth by his Covenant,
for, does he give the world First, or Ordinances First? or any other spiritual or temporal blessings First? No doubtless, the Lord is the First thing that he gives by his Covenant,
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not Obedience first, nor Faith first, nor any thing else first, but himselfe is Donum primum & primarium, and in him, all his goodnesse, Exod. 33.19. 3 For the Manner of giving;
not obedience First, nor Faith First, nor any thing Else First, but himself is Donum primum & Primarium, and in him, all his Goodness, Exod 33.19. 3 For the Manner of giving;
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God indeed may give with a purpose to receive back againe, as God doth require this of Abraham, that he should have no other Gods before him, &c. Gen. 17.1.
God indeed may give with a purpose to receive back again, as God does require this of Abraham, that he should have no other God's before him, etc. Gen. 17.1.
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But though Abraham shall performe this and all the Commandements in an Evangelicall manner, yet God himselfe doth undertake in this Covenant to be the Author and finisher of this his faith and obedience, Heb. 12.2.
But though Abraham shall perform this and all the commandments in an Evangelical manner, yet God himself does undertake in this Covenant to be the Author and finisher of this his faith and Obedience, Hebrew 12.2.
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And this doth argue the marvelous freedome of the Covenant of Grace, for the Lord offereth it out of his grace without the foresight of faith or works,
And this does argue the marvelous freedom of the Covenant of Grace, for the Lord Offereth it out of his grace without the foresight of faith or works,
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for if Abraham did give himselfe, it was because God did take him first, and therefore it is that the Apostle telleth us that the Lord took hold of Paul that he might take hold of the Lo d, Phil. 3.12. I follow after, if that I may &c Deut. 32.6.
for if Abraham did give himself, it was Because God did take him First, and Therefore it is that the Apostle Telleth us that the Lord took hold of Paul that he might take hold of the Lo worser, Philip 3.12. I follow After, if that I may etc. Deuteronomy 32.6.
therefore he giveth him Circumcision, and giveth him the grace to circumcise his Children: I think indeed the Lord doth call for many things under a Covenant of Grace,
Therefore he gives him Circumcision, and gives him the grace to circumcise his Children: I think indeed the Lord does call for many things under a Covenant of Grace,
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so it is a small matter for us to baptize with water ▪ but who must wash us from our sins, save only the Lord our God? So that he doth secretly intimate, that what his poor servants doe outwardly, he would doe it in effect.
so it is a small matter for us to baptise with water ▪ but who must wash us from our Sins, save only the Lord our God? So that he does secretly intimate, that what his poor Servants do outwardly, he would do it in Effect.
of what use were these weapons to such an end? what would the Lord shew his people hereby? hereby he teacheth them to know by what ability and power to bring mighty things to passe, they shall doe duties as the Lord commandeth them,
of what use were these weapons to such an end? what would the Lord show his people hereby? hereby he Teaches them to know by what ability and power to bring mighty things to pass, they shall do duties as the Lord commands them,
though that be Abrahams duty, and the Lord doth intend it, yet his intendment is to imply, that he doth receive Abraham and his seed to be his people for ever. Josh. 24.3.
though that be Abrahams duty, and the Lord does intend it, yet his intendment is to imply, that he does receive Abraham and his seed to be his people for ever. Josh. 24.3.
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This is a branc• of the Covenant, when the Lord doth undertake to receive Abraham and his seed unto himself, his giving himselfe unto them doth breed a reciprocall returning of them unto him.
This is a branc• of the Covenant, when the Lord does undertake to receive Abraham and his seed unto himself, his giving himself unto them does breed a reciprocal returning of them unto him.
thus God took Abraham, and brought him from beyond the Flood, and so doth he take men off from their Countreys and Fathers houses, he seperates them from all such things that he might draw them unto himselfe:
thus God took Abraham, and brought him from beyond the Flood, and so does he take men off from their Countries' and Father's houses, he separates them from all such things that he might draw them unto himself:
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and it is the usuall manner of God to give a Covenant of Grace by leading men first into a Covenant of worke (as it is his constant manner to work by contrarie•) and so to thrust men out of doors that they may have fellowship with himselfe at length;
and it is the usual manner of God to give a Covenant of Grace by leading men First into a Covenant of work (as it is his constant manner to work by contrarie•) and so to thrust men out of doors that they may have fellowship with himself At length;
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I had a gratious father (will the poor soule say) ••t now I may goe and shake my ears like a poor wretch) for so indeed he is cast out of the Covenant and favour of God to his sense and feeling;
I had a gracious father (will the poor soul say) ••t now I may go and shake my ears like a poor wretch) for so indeed he is cast out of the Covenant and favour of God to his sense and feeling;
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It is spoken of the Ministry of John the Baptist, which did burn like an oven against all the Scribes and Pharisees, and left them neither the root of Abrahams Covenant,
It is spoken of the Ministry of John the Baptist, which did burn like an oven against all the Scribes and Pharisees, and left them neither the root of Abrahams Covenant,
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nor the branch of their own good works: he cutteth them off from the Covenant of Abraham, Mat. 3.9. Think not to say that you have Abraham to be your father, &c. and so by cutting them off from the root, he leaveth them no ground to trust on.
nor the branch of their own good works: he cutteth them off from the Covenant of Abraham, Mathew 3.9. Think not to say that you have Abraham to be your father, etc. and so by cutting them off from the root, he Leaveth them not ground to trust on.
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and therefore the Apostle saith, He is afraid of them least he hath bestowed his labour in vaine, Gal. 4.9, 10, 11. compared with ver. 21. where he saith, Tell me ye that desire to be under the Law, &c. A signe that this bondage under which they were, did not onely bind them under fear of wrath,
and Therefore the Apostle Says, He is afraid of them lest he hath bestowed his labour in vain, Gal. 4.9, 10, 11. compared with for. 21. where he Says, Tell me you that desire to be under the Law, etc. A Signen that this bondage under which they were, did not only bind them under Fear of wrath,
and to burn up all, that under a Covenant of works a man hath wrought; and this is that which the Prophet Esay speaketh of, Isa. 4.4. that the Lord will purge away the filth of the daughter of Sion with a spirit of judgement and of burning.
and to burn up all, that under a Covenant of works a man hath wrought; and this is that which the Prophet Isaiah speaks of, Isaiah 4.4. that the Lord will purge away the filth of the daughter of Sion with a Spirit of judgement and of burning.
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The one is a spirit of sanctification, and the other is a consuming fire, which forceeth them not to build any comfort upon any works that they have done.
The one is a Spirit of sanctification, and the other is a consuming fire, which forceeth them not to built any Comfort upon any works that they have done.
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and never saw the vanity of their own righteousnesse, but there are those whom the Lord doth carry further unto a spirit of burning, even unto a sensible feeling of Gods wrath burning against whatsoever is as stubble (& such is a mans own gifts,
and never saw the vanity of their own righteousness, but there Are those whom the Lord does carry further unto a Spirit of burning, even unto a sensible feeling of God's wrath burning against whatsoever is as stubble (& such is a men own Gifts,
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and now he seeth no green branch of righteousnesse remaining, but all is blasted and broken in pieces, according to what the Prophet Esay saith, Chap. 40. 6, 7. and so the Lord cometh to leave a man neither root nor branch,
and now he sees no green branch of righteousness remaining, but all is blasted and broken in Pieces, according to what the Prophet Isaiah Says, Chap. 40. 6, 7. and so the Lord comes to leave a man neither root nor branch,
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The Father giveth himself and his Son by his blessed Spirit (for the Spirit it is by which he doth visit the hearts of his people) and this is the main blessing of the Covenant of Grace.
The Father gives himself and his Son by his blessed Spirit (for the Spirit it is by which he does visit the hearts of his people) and this is the main blessing of the Covenant of Grace.
They being thus prepared, the Spirit of God taketh up his seat in the soule by making it a Temple unto himselfe, in the name of the Father and of the Son,
They being thus prepared, the Spirit of God Takes up his seat in the soul by making it a Temple unto himself, in the name of the Father and of the Son,
And look as a Talent of gold or some weighty mettall falling into a Vessell of water, dasheth out all that is in the vessell to make room for it selfe:
And look as a Talon of gold or Some weighty mettle falling into a Vessel of water, dasheth out all that is in the vessel to make room for it self:
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and this is a true saving work though the soule thinketh it selfe in a very sad condition, that he should so long live without beleeving in Jesus Christ.
and this is a true Saving work though the soul Thinketh it self in a very sad condition, that he should so long live without believing in jesus christ.
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but such as Hypocrites will quarrell for, and rise up to maintaine, as they did against John Baptist, pleading their Covenant and their righteousnesse;
but such as Hypocrites will quarrel for, and rise up to maintain, as they did against John Baptist, pleading their Covenant and their righteousness;
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with these things a poore soule is not satisfied, but unto you that feare my name shall the Sun of righteousnesse arise with healing in his wings, &c. Mal. 4.2. Herein is implyed such a reverent fear that dare not disaffect this kind of yeeldingnesse to the Son. In the old Testament it is called Fear, in the new Testament it is more generally called Faith; yet the Apostle saith, Rom. 11.20. Be not high-minded, but fear, whereby he provoketh them to live by Faith;
with these things a poor soul is not satisfied, but unto you that Fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings, etc. Malachi 4.2. Herein is employed such a reverend Fear that Dare not disaffect this kind of yeeldingnesse to the Son. In the old Testament it is called fear, in the new Testament it is more generally called Faith; yet the Apostle Says, Rom. 11.20. Be not High-minded, but Fear, whereby he provokes them to live by Faith;
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This is that faith in Jesus Christ that maketh us one with Christ, for our effectuall calling bringeth us to be one with him, 1 Cor. 1.9. God is faithfull by whom ye are called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ.
This is that faith in jesus christ that makes us one with christ, for our effectual calling brings us to be one with him, 1 Cor. 1.9. God is faithful by whom you Are called into the fellowship of his Son jesus christ.
when this stronger man cometh, we yeeld up all our Armour to him, and herein standeth our coming on to be in Christ and in God the Father, by this Spirit of God that taketh posession of the heart,
when this Stronger man comes, we yield up all our Armour to him, and herein Stands our coming on to be in christ and in God the Father, by this Spirit of God that Takes possession of the heart,
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and hath not only burnt up root and branch of our legall righteousnesse, but hath also melted us unto a soft frame to yeeld up our selves unto the Lord,
and hath not only burned up root and branch of our Legal righteousness, but hath also melted us unto a soft frame to yield up our selves unto the Lord,
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By this faith the Creature doth yeeld up it selfe unto the Lord, which is also the work of the grace of God in us, having brought us unto holy union wth himselfe:
By this faith the Creature does yield up it self unto the Lord, which is also the work of the grace of God in us, having brought us unto holy Union with himself:
Now this faith thus wrought in our effectuall calling, is not built upon any Conditionall Promise (I mean upon any Promise made to any gracious Condition penitent in us) nor can it be built upon any,
Now this faith thus wrought in our effectual calling, is not built upon any Conditional Promise (I mean upon any Promise made to any gracious Condition penitent in us) nor can it be built upon any,
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but upon the Absolute free Promise unto the soule, according to what we read, Isa. 43.32. to 2•. Thou hast not called upon me O Jacob, but thou hast been weary of me O Israel, thou hast not brought me the small Cattell, &c. In all which we see the absolute freenes of the grace of God. So Ezek. 36.26.
but upon the Absolute free Promise unto the soul, according to what we read, Isaiah 43.32. to 2•. Thou hast not called upon me Oh Jacob, but thou hast been weary of me Oh Israel, thou hast not brought me the small Cattle, etc. In all which we see the absolute freeness of the grace of God. So Ezekiel 36.26.
But you will say, Though some may be converted by such an absolute Promise, yet some mans faith may be built upon a conditionall Promise, unto a gratious condition. I pray you consider it:
But you will say, Though Some may be converted by such an absolute Promise, yet Some men faith may be built upon a conditional Promise, unto a gracious condition. I pray you Consider it:
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Was this work wrought before Conversion or after? Every Christian knoweth, that all workes wrought before Conversion are but drosse and dung, to apply Promises to such works, were indeed to build upon a sandy foundation.
Was this work wrought before Conversion or After? Every Christian Knoweth, that all works wrought before Conversion Are but dross and dung, to apply Promises to such works, were indeed to built upon a sandy Foundation.
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That faith closeth with Christ upon a Promise of free grace, otherwise (as saith Calvin) my faith would alwayes be trembling and wavering as my works be.
That faith closeth with christ upon a Promise of free grace, otherwise (as Says calvin) my faith would always be trembling and wavering as my works be.
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Upon a Promise of free grace therefore my faith is built, as upon the Promise of God in Christ reconciling the world unto himselfe, 2 Cor. 5.18, 19. The word is it may be spoken outwardly unto all Christians,
Upon a Promise of free grace Therefore my faith is built, as upon the Promise of God in christ reconciling the world unto himself, 2 Cor. 5.18, 19. The word is it may be spoken outwardly unto all Christians,
first he beleeveth this Promise of free grace, and then afterward come other Promises that doe bear witnesse unto the right application of that Promise unto the soule:
First he Believeth this Promise of free grace, and then afterwards come other Promises that do bear witness unto the right application of that Promise unto the soul:
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and they are, two of them Relative blessings, as they are called by Divines, and two of them Positive blessings: The two former are laid up in Gods owne hand,
and they Are, two of them Relative blessings, as they Are called by Divines, and two of them Positive blessings: The two former Are laid up in God's own hand,
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For how and when was Adams sin imputed unto us? Psa. 51.5. Behold I was shapen in iniquity, &c. so soon as ever there was life, it was the life of Adam, now the imputation of Adams sin falleth immediately upon the soule.
For how and when was Adams sin imputed unto us? Psa. 51.5. Behold I was shapen in iniquity, etc. so soon as ever there was life, it was the life of Adam, now the imputation of Adams since falls immediately upon the soul.
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and truly it must needs be so in the first work of God upon us. 2 Now for the Positive blessings that are wrought in us, they are: 1 Sanctification. 2 Glorification.
and truly it must needs be so in the First work of God upon us. 2 Now for the Positive blessings that Are wrought in us, they Are: 1 Sanctification. 2 Glorification.
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If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit, and by faith our hearts come to be purified, Acts 15.9. and the same Spirit quickneth us unto holy duties;
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit, and by faith our hearts come to be purified, Acts 15.9. and the same Spirit Quickeneth us unto holy duties;
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so that we live, yet not we, but Christ liveth in us, yea the Spirit sanctifying draweth us into an holy Confederacy to serve God in family, Church, & Common-wealth;
so that we live, yet not we, but christ lives in us, yea the Spirit sanctifying draws us into an holy Confederacy to serve God in family, Church, & Commonwealth;
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for as corruption of Nature springeth from the imputation of Adams unrighteousnesse, so doth sanctification spring from the imputation of Christs righteousnesse and thence floweth a pronenesse unto that which is good,
for as corruption of Nature springs from the imputation of Adams unrighteousness, so does sanctification spring from the imputation of Christ righteousness and thence flows a proneness unto that which is good,
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and a backwardnes unto that which is evill; this is Sanctification. The other Positive gift is Glorification, which we read of, Rom. 8.30. This the Apostle Peter mentioneth, 1 Pet. 5.10. as that whereunto we are called, — and in truth he hath begun the work from the time that he first began to call and sanctifie us, 2 Tim. 1.9.
and a backwardness unto that which is evil; this is Sanctification. The other Positive gift is Glorification, which we read of, Rom. 8.30. This the Apostle Peter mentioneth, 1 Pet. 5.10. as that whereunto we Are called, — and in truth he hath begun the work from the time that he First began to call and sanctify us, 2 Tim. 1.9.
Thus we see the second branch of the Doctrine opened, how the Lord doth receive Abraham and his seed unto himselfe, preparing them by a spirit of bondage and of burning, and then savingly by the inhabitation of the blessed Spirit, the same Spirit begetting Faith, we are alive in Jesus Christ,
Thus we see the second branch of the Doctrine opened, how the Lord does receive Abraham and his seed unto himself, preparing them by a Spirit of bondage and of burning, and then savingly by the inhabitation of the blessed Spirit, the same Spirit begetting Faith, we Are alive in jesus christ,
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and to breath forth into gratious desires and some holy mourning, and beginneth now to put forth such works as the Holy Ghost carryeth the soul an end in, working all our works in us and for us.
and to breath forth into gracious Desires and Some holy mourning, and begins now to put forth such works as the Holy Ghost Carrieth the soul an end in, working all our works in us and for us.
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First, by receiving Jesus Christ the Son of the Virgin Mary, to be one person with the second in Trinity, hereby laying a ground of a firm Mediation between God and us:
First, by receiving jesus christ the Son of the Virgae Marry, to be one person with the second in Trinity, hereby laying a ground of a firm Mediation between God and us:
And here is the Root of all the life and power of this M•diation, to wit, this personall Union betweene Jesus Christ and the Father, which maketh up a firm and everlasting communion between God himselfe, and Jesus Christ.
And Here is the Root of all the life and power of this M•diation, to wit, this personal union between jesus christ and the Father, which makes up a firm and everlasting communion between God himself, and jesus christ.
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Secondly, by Gods giving him to be a Covenant, Isa. 42.6. I will give thee for a Covenant of the people, &c. That is, to be a Mediator of this Covenant.
Secondly, by God's giving him to be a Covenant, Isaiah 42.6. I will give thee for a Covenant of the people, etc. That is, to be a Mediator of this Covenant.
and Prophet, all things he receiveth from the hand of the Father, Col. 1.19. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullnesse dwell, thus he becometh a plentifull Redeemer:
and Prophet, all things he receives from the hand of the Father, Col. 1.19. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell, thus he Becometh a plentiful Redeemer:
and to this end, he it is that sheddeth abroad his Spirit into our hearts, John 15.26. & 16.7. and when this blessed Spirit cometh, he applyeth unto the soule all the gratious redemption of Jesus Christ, by giving him and all the fruits of his redemption, and by working all those blessed works that the soul• of his people come to be partakers of;
and to this end, he it is that sheds abroad his Spirit into our hearts, John 15.26. & 16.7. and when this blessed Spirit comes, he Applieth unto the soul all the gracious redemption of jesus christ, by giving him and all the fruits of his redemption, and by working all those blessed works that the soul• of his people come to be partakers of;
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and in him we perform whatsoever God requireth, whether we Pray, or Preach, or hear, we doe all in the Name of Christ, going forth in his strength and power, Col. 3.17.
and in him we perform whatsoever God requires, whither we Pray, or Preach, or hear, we do all in the Name of christ, going forth in his strength and power, Col. 3.17.
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Thus is the Lord Jesus Christ a firm Surety of the better Covenant, Stablished upon better Promises, Heb. 8.6. In the first place, This may teach us a broad difference between the Covenant of works and the Covenant of Grace.
Thus is the Lord jesus christ a firm Surety of the better Covenant, Established upon better Promises, Hebrew 8.6. In the First place, This may teach us a broad difference between the Covenant of works and the Covenant of Grace.
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and If they shall keep his Lawes and obey his voyce, then they shall be a peculiar treasure unto him above all people, Exod. 19.5, 6. This also they undertake to doe, Deut. 5.27. All that the Lord our God shall speak unto thee, we will heare it and doe it;
and If they shall keep his Laws and obey his voice, then they shall be a peculiar treasure unto him above all people, Exod 19.5, 6. This also they undertake to do, Deuteronomy 5.27. All that the Lord our God shall speak unto thee, we will hear it and do it;
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but the Angel whom he sendeth with them he biddeth them beware of him, and obey his voyce and provoke him not, For he will not pardon your Transgressions for my Name is in him;
but the Angel whom he sends with them he bids them beware of him, and obey his voice and provoke him not, For he will not pardon your Transgressions for my Name is in him;
here is indeed a Conditionall Redeemer and Saviour, and so it is expressed, Isa. 63 8, 9, 10. — with many of them God was not well pleased, almost with none of them,
Here is indeed a Conditional Redeemer and Saviour, and so it is expressed, Isaiah 63 8, 9, 10. — with many of them God was not well pleased, almost with none of them,
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yet he is pleased to receive them into some kind of relative Union, expressed Jer. 32.32. Which my Covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them.
yet he is pleased to receive them into Some kind of relative union, expressed Jer. 32.32. Which my Covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them.
from this Union there springeth a kind of Faith, by which the soule cleaveth unto the Lord in some measure, else there could not be this marriage union;
from this union there springs a kind of Faith, by which the soul cleaveth unto the Lord in Some measure, Else there could not be this marriage Union;
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and this faith is that which you read Psal. 106.12, 13. They beleeved his words, they sang his praise, &c. So also Exod. 14.31. it is said, They beleeved the Lord and his servant Moses.
and this faith is that which you read Psalm 106.12, 13. They believed his words, they sang his praise, etc. So also Exod 14.31. it is said, They believed the Lord and his servant Moses.
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but all that faith was never grounded upon any free promise of grace, but all was built upon Ordinances and Duties, and upon no higher ground. In the 2 Chron. 13.8.
but all that faith was never grounded upon any free promise of grace, but all was built upon Ordinances and Duties, and upon no higher ground. In the 2 Chronicles 13.8.
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to 12. marvelously strong are the expressions of Abijah when Jeroboam came against him, You think to withstand the Kingdome of the Lord in the hand of David, &c. Where we see what faith he did expresse,
to 12. marvelously strong Are the expressions of Abijah when Jeroboam Come against him, You think to withstand the Kingdom of the Lord in the hand of David, etc. Where we see what faith he did express,
Men are affected with the word, and beleeve and find comfort, and all this springeth from that Relative Communion which they have with the Lord, they find refreshing in their way and work,
Men Are affected with the word, and believe and find Comfort, and all this springs from that Relative Communion which they have with the Lord, they find refreshing in their Way and work,
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for tho in the Covenant of works there be a semblance of Justification and Adoption, and a kind of Sanctification, yet they endure but for a season,
for though in the Covenant of works there be a semblance of Justification and Adoption, and a kind of Sanctification, yet they endure but for a season,
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They may also have pardon of sin, that is forbearance of punishment for a season, Psal. 78.37, 38, Being full of compassion he forgave their iniquity,
They may also have pardon of since, that is forbearance of punishment for a season, Psalm 78.37, 38, Being full of compassion he forgave their iniquity,
When the Servant had not wherewith to pay his Lord, he fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord have patience with me and I will pay thee all, his Lord was moved with compassion and loosed him & forgave him the debt,
When the Servant had not wherewith to pay his Lord, he fell down and worshipped him, saying, Lord have patience with me and I will pay thee all, his Lord was moved with compassion and loosed him & forgave him the debt,
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So likewise ther Sanctification is but for a moment, they come at last to tread under foot the blood of the Covenant wherewith they were sanctified, Heb. 10.29. for Christ was but a Conditionall Redeemer unto them;
So likewise their Sanctification is but for a moment, they come At last to tread under foot the blood of the Covenant wherewith they were sanctified, Hebrew 10.29. for christ was but a Conditional Redeemer unto them;
which things are not that Sanctification which is a fruit of saving Faith, but onely such gifts as doe sanctifie them unto the work of the Ministry perhaps,
which things Are not that Sanctification which is a fruit of Saving Faith, but only such Gifts as do sanctify them unto the work of the Ministry perhaps,
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and have rejected their wicked courses, but yet the swines heart remaineth in them, as a Swine when he cometh where the puddle is, will readily lye down in it:
and have rejected their wicked courses, but yet the Swine heart remains in them, as a Swine when he comes where the puddle is, will readily lie down in it:
2 There is another sort that goe far beyond these, and they are Goats, so called, Matth. 25.32, 33. and these are clean Beasts such as chew the cudd, meditate upon Ordinances,
2 There is Another sort that go Far beyond these, and they Are Goats, so called, Matthew 25.32, 33. and these Are clean Beasts such as chew the cud, meditate upon Ordinances,
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1 The Goat is of a Capricious nature, and affecteth Eminency, his gate also is stately, Prov. 30.30. Agur reckoneth the He-goat among the 4 things that are comely in going:
1 The Goat is of a Capricious nature, and affects Eminency, his gate also is stately, Curae 30.30. Agur Reckoneth the He-goat among the 4 things that Are comely in going:
they attend upon their ends, and will outshoot God in his own Bowe, and therefore when they have done many things for Christ, he will say unto them, Depart from me, ye workers of iniquity.
they attend upon their ends, and will outshoot God in his own Bow, and Therefore when they have done many things for christ, he will say unto them, Depart from me, you workers of iniquity.
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and herein he will not be perswaded of his sin, and therefore going into crooked wayes, he cometh at length to cleave unto the sins of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin;
and herein he will not be persuaded of his since, and Therefore going into crooked ways, he comes At length to cleave unto the Sins of Jeroboam the Son of Nebat, who made Israel to since;
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yet notwithstanding, you may rec•ive a Goat into Church-fellowship for all his capricious nature, and he will be a clean creature, and of much good use. The five foolish Mat. 25.2. were all of them Virgins, all of them abhorring Idolatry, and all go forth to meet the Bridegroome, and yet they are foolish and never shall you make them wise, to be all for Christ, onely hearing and obeying his voyce.
yet notwithstanding, you may rec•ive a Goat into Church fellowship for all his capricious nature, and he will be a clean creature, and of much good use. The five foolish Mathew 25.2. were all of them Virgins, all of them abhorring Idolatry, and all go forth to meet the Bridegroom, and yet they Are foolish and never shall you make them wise, to be all for christ, only hearing and obeying his voice.
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2 They are of a Rankish nature all of them, specially the old Goats will have an unsavory relish, far from that pleasant sweetnesse that is in a sheep;
2 They Are of a Rankish nature all of them, specially the old Goats will have an unsavoury relish, Far from that pleasant sweetness that is in a sheep;
and herein Hypocrites are greatly different from the sheep of Christ, as the Prophet speaketh, Ezek. 34.21. and they marre the Pastures with their feet, and will be at length mudling the faire waters of the Sanctuary also;
and herein Hypocrites Are greatly different from the sheep of christ, as the Prophet speaks, Ezekiel 34.21. and they mar the Pastures with their feet, and will be At length mudling the fair waters of the Sanctuary also;
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and in your best sanctification they fall far short of a sheep-like frame of spirit, diligently to heare the voyce of the Shepheard, this will not be found in the sanctification of the best Hypocrite under Heaven, they may goe far and yet fall away,
and in your best sanctification they fallen Far short of a sheeplike frame of Spirit, diligently to hear the voice of the Shepherd, this will not be found in the sanctification of the best Hypocrite under Heaven, they may go Far and yet fallen away,
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4 There is a fourth difference between the Covenant of works and of grace, in respect of the Mediator, Gal. 3.19. The Law was given and ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediatour.
4 There is a fourth difference between the Covenant of works and of grace, in respect of the Mediator, Gal. 3.19. The Law was given and ordained by Angels in the hand of a Mediator.
Moses was a Mediatour according to the works, and this our Saviour telleth the Jewes, John 5.45. You have one that accuseth you, even Moses in whom ye trust:
Moses was a Mediator according to the works, and this our Saviour Telleth the Jews, John 5.45. You have one that Accuseth you, even Moses in whom you trust:
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But now in the Covenant of Grace, Jesus Christ hath Obtained a more excellent Ministry, to be the Mediator of a better Covenant, established upon better Promises, Heb. 8.6.
But now in the Covenant of Grace, jesus christ hath Obtained a more excellent Ministry, to be the Mediator of a better Covenant, established upon better Promises, Hebrew 8.6.
and not forthwith to condemn them, as if there were no hope of their Salvation: For God doth not call any into fellowship with himselfe in a Covenant of Grace,
and not forthwith to condemn them, as if there were no hope of their Salvation: For God does not call any into fellowship with himself in a Covenant of Grace,
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and so fall under the Covenant of works, Gal. 4.24. to 30. So will Professors also, Gal. 4.21. yea, the Elect themselves, before their Effectuall Calling, will seek life by their works.
and so fallen under the Covenant of works, Gal. 4.24. to 30. So will Professors also, Gal. 4.21. yea, the Elect themselves, before their Effectual Calling, will seek life by their works.
nor in the earth in comparison of him, and then the Holy Ghost convinceth them of this sin above all their other sins, that they have not believed on Jesus Christ.
nor in the earth in comparison of him, and then the Holy Ghost Convinces them of this since above all their other Sins, that they have not believed on jesus christ.
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for if the Lord make them to fall down before him, and to yield up their spirits unto the Lord in holy reverence and feare, these have now received some secret smoking affections (besides a Spirit of burning) which the Lord will not quench.
for if the Lord make them to fallen down before him, and to yield up their spirits unto the Lord in holy Reverence and Fear, these have now received Some secret smoking affections (beside a Spirit of burning) which the Lord will not quench.
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It may serve in the next place to clear up our judgements in sundry passages that doe concerne the Covenant of Grace, by Answers unto these 6 Questions following.
It may serve in the next place to clear up our Judgments in sundry passages that do concern the Covenant of Grace, by Answers unto these 6 Questions following.
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But whether doth not the Lord give us some saving Preparations before Jesus Christ, for there be those that are gratious Saints, that have conceived that there are some gratious Qualifications, which the Lord giveth to prepare for Jesus Christ.
But whither does not the Lord give us Some Saving Preparations before jesus christ, for there be those that Are gracious Saints, that have conceived that there Are Some gracious Qualifications, which the Lord gives to prepare for jesus christ.
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it is true, John Baptist was sent to subdue all flesh by a spirit of burning, wch burneth up the Covenant of Abraham, I mean their carnall confidence in it,
it is true, John Baptist was sent to subdue all Flesh by a Spirit of burning, which burns up the Covenant of Abraham, I mean their carnal confidence in it,
here were indeed preparations for Christ, but these were not saving, they were still Children of wrath, Ye Serpents, ye Generation of Vipers notwithstanding all this;
Here were indeed preparations for christ, but these were not Saving, they were still Children of wrath, You Serpents, you Generation of Vipers notwithstanding all this;
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for a man is as passive in his Regeneration, as in his first generation, onely the Lord giveth us his Spirit that doth unite us unto Christ, which is received by Faith, together with Adoption and Justification.
for a man is as passive in his Regeneration, as in his First generation, only the Lord gives us his Spirit that does unite us unto christ, which is received by Faith, together with Adoption and Justification.
as unto our first Parents he did convey himselfe, wrapping up a Promise in it, as Gen. 3.15. from whence the Lord gave them to suck a sweet and comfortable Promise of his free grace:
as unto our First Parents he did convey himself, wrapping up a Promise in it, as Gen. 3.15. from whence the Lord gave them to suck a sweet and comfortable Promise of his free grace:
But now it is questioned, Whether the Promise, wherein the Lord giveth himselfe, be Absolute or Conditionall? Faith to receive Christ is ever upon an Absolute Promise,
But now it is questioned, Whither the Promise, wherein the Lord gives himself, be Absolute or Conditional? Faith to receive christ is ever upon an Absolute Promise,
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but a conditon of misery, a lost condition, or if a gratious Condition, it is a Condition subsequent, not prae existent, no Condition before it, whereby a man can close with Jesus Christ:
but a condition of misery, a lost condition, or if a gracious Condition, it is a Condition subsequent, not Prae existent, no Condition before it, whereby a man can close with jesus christ:
If the witnesse be unto Justification received, it is true indeed, a gratious Qualification, and a Promise to it, may give good Evidence of it a posteriore. And so for Sanctification,
If the witness be unto Justification received, it is true indeed, a gracious Qualification, and a Promise to it, may give good Evidence of it a Posterior. And so for Sanctification,
if the Lord come to bear witnesse unto a mans Sanctification, then he doth it from some work or other of his grace in him, as unto Abraham, Gen. 22.12.
if the Lord come to bear witness unto a men Sanctification, then he does it from Some work or other of his grace in him, as unto Abraham, Gen. 22.12.
but that I might through the good hand of God, the better clear things, that we may not stumble in our expressions in any conference about the Covenant of Grace and works.
but that I might through the good hand of God, the better clear things, that we may not Stumble in our expressions in any conference about the Covenant of Grace and works.
Now forasmuch as you heare of a Sanctification under a Covenant of works, it doth imply that there is a Sanctification that is but transitory, and not everlasting, nor immortall:
Now forasmuch as you hear of a Sanctification under a Covenant of works, it does imply that there is a Sanctification that is but transitory, and not everlasting, nor immortal:
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and let it be so far received, as we see the life, and presence, and truth of the Spirit of God revealing the doctrine of free Grace, according to the Scriptures.
and let it be so Far received, as we see the life, and presence, and truth of the Spirit of God revealing the Doctrine of free Grace, according to the Scriptures.
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That a Sanctification, which the terrors of the Law may produce (that is to say, such a Sanctification as may be found in a Covenant of works) is no evidence or witnesse of our union with Christ.
That a Sanctification, which the terrors of the Law may produce (that is to say, such a Sanctification as may be found in a Covenant of works) is no evidence or witness of our Union with christ.
and so reforme their lives and give up themselves to obey the word, and find comfort therein (and great consolation many times) in such a case as this, Christians doe much differ upon the point;
and so reform their lives and give up themselves to obey the word, and find Comfort therein (and great consolation many times) in such a case as this, Christians do much differ upon the point;
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that to distinguish in men between that Sanctification which floweth from the Law, and that which is of the Gospel, is a matter so narrow, that the Angels in Heaven have much adoe to discern who differ:
that to distinguish in men between that Sanctification which flows from the Law, and that which is of the Gospel, is a matter so narrow, that the Angels in Heaven have much ado to discern who differ:
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Now though this doe not tend to heale any difference in judgement, yet it is usefull to heale a mispri•ion o• sanctification that may be sound in all Hypocrites of this Country, and elswhere.
Now though this do not tend to heal any difference in judgement, yet it is useful to heal a mispri•ion o• sanctification that may be found in all Hypocrites of this Country, and elsewhere.
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whilst there is hope in Israel, than when it is too late. In those three things formerly mentioned, are all the differences between the sanctification of Hypocrites,
while there is hope in Israel, than when it is too late. In those three things formerly mentioned, Are all the differences between the sanctification of Hypocrites,
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& worketh Faith in Jesus Christ, and this is the root of all Christian sanctification, Ezek. 36.27. and for Faith, it is that which purifieth the heart, Acts 15.9.
& works Faith in jesus christ, and this is the root of all Christian sanctification, Ezekiel 36.27. and for Faith, it is that which Purifieth the heart, Acts 15.9.
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and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, that heavenly Gift was Faith, which the Apostle reckoneth chiefly among the Principles of Christian Religion, vers. 1. A tast they had both of Faith and the Holy Ghost,
and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, that heavenly Gift was Faith, which the Apostle Reckoneth chiefly among the Principles of Christian Religion, vers. 1. A taste they had both of Faith and the Holy Ghost,
yet from both these they fall away. You know what was said of Saul, 1 Sam. 10.10. The Spirit of God came upon him, and so did it likewise upon Judas and Demas, acting them mightily in their Administrations;
yet from both these they fallen away. You know what was said of Saul, 1 Sam. 10.10. The Spirit of God Come upon him, and so did it likewise upon Judas and Demas, acting them mightily in their Administrations;
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and as they were thus carryed along by the Spirit, so likewise the spirit of bondage will marvelously prevaile with the Sons of men to draw them on to strong works of Reformation, from whence they reap no small Consolation,
and as they were thus carried along by the Spirit, so likewise the Spirit of bondage will marvelously prevail with the Sons of men to draw them on to strong works of Reformation, from whence they reap no small Consolation,
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And as sometimes David said of himselfe, I believed, therefore I spake, so the Israelites also (Psal. 106.12.) beleeved and sang the praises of the Lord upon the red sea shore, and yet were they but an Hypocriticall Generation;
And as sometime David said of himself, I believed, Therefore I spoke, so the Israelites also (Psalm 106.12.) believed and sang the praises of the Lord upon the read sea shore, and yet were they but an Hypocritical Generation;
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and I will go no further than expresse Scriptures. Isa. 58.2. They seeke me daily; and this is spoken of hypocriticall Israelites, and for waiting, we often heare it spoken of the five foolish Virgins, that they all went out to meet the bridegroome, Mat. 25.1. though while they tarryed long, they all slumbred and slept, and so did the wise Virgins also;
and I will go no further than express Scriptures. Isaiah 58.2. They seek me daily; and this is spoken of hypocritical Israelites, and for waiting, we often hear it spoken of the five foolish Virgins, that they all went out to meet the bridegroom, Mathew 25.1. though while they tarried long, they all slumbered and slept, and so did the wise Virgins also;
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and faith to apply him, saying, My God, and faith to stay upon the God of Israel; and yet these men doe vanish away in hypocrisie; this hypocrites may doe;
and faith to apply him, saying, My God, and faith to stay upon the God of Israel; and yet these men do vanish away in hypocrisy; this Hypocrites may do;
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seeing therefore what easines of errour may befall Christians, whether this or that grace be of the right stampe or no, it will behove Christians to be wary,
seeing Therefore what easiness of error may befall Christians, whither this or that grace be of the right stamp or no, it will behove Christians to be wary,
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for the sanctified frame of Gods children, and that which seemeth to be like it in hypocrites, both of them spring from the holy Ghost, and both from faith:
for the sanctified frame of God's children, and that which seems to be like it in Hypocrites, both of them spring from the holy Ghost, and both from faith:
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whereas hypocrites and legall Christians are confident of their faith, that they can make use of it unto such and such ends, they think they need no more but look up to Christ,
whereas Hypocrites and Legal Christians Are confident of their faith, that they can make use of it unto such and such ends, they think they need no more but look up to christ,
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whereas the strongest faith even of the Thessalonians (whose faith was such, as none of all the Churches went before them) if it be not supplyed and strengthened, they know,
whereas the Strongest faith even of the Thessalonians (whose faith was such, as none of all the Churches went before them) if it be not supplied and strengthened, they know,
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& the Apostle Paul knoweth that it will warpe & shrinke. This may we see by comparing, 1 Thes. 1.3. with Chap. 3.2, 10. And the faithfull people of God, Isa. 26.12. acknowledge Him to worke all their works for them.
& the Apostle Paul Knoweth that it will warp & shrink. This may we see by comparing, 1 Thebes 1.3. with Chap. 3.2, 10. And the faithful people of God, Isaiah 26.12. acknowledge Him to work all their works for them.
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2. There is Difference also in the Rule whereby they are guided, though both seeke to the word of God & take delight in that, insomuch as you shall not be able to difference them there,
2. There is Difference also in the Rule whereby they Are guided, though both seek to the word of God & take delight in that, insomuch as you shall not be able to difference them there,
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This manner of affection we finde in David, when the Lord had brought him and his people into a sweet frame and temper of spirit to offer willingly towards the building of the Temple;
This manner of affection we find in David, when the Lord had brought him and his people into a sweet frame and temper of Spirit to offer willingly towards the building of the Temple;
And what saith Balaam; Though Balaack would give me an house full of silver and gold, I cannot goe b•yond the Commandement of the Lord, Numb. 22.18. and yet he loved the wages of iniquity;
And what Says balaam; Though Balaam would give me an house full of silver and gold, I cannot go b•yond the Commandment of the Lord, Numb. 22.18. and yet he loved the wages of iniquity;
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and indeed those that undertake so much in their owne strength, they come afterward to be weary of the Lord, and weary of his Commandements: as Amos 8.5. and they say at last, It is in vaine to serve God, and what pr•fit is it that we have kept his ordinances? Mal. 3.14.
and indeed those that undertake so much in their own strength, they come afterwards to be weary of the Lord, and weary of his commandments: as Amos 8.5. and they say At last, It is in vain to serve God, and what pr•fit is it that we have kept his ordinances? Malachi 3.14.
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and in the matter of Herodias off with John's head. Wee see what hypocrites professe, Deut. 5.27. Whatsoever the Lord commandeth us, we will heare it and doe it:
and in the matter of Herodias off with John's head. we see what Hypocrites profess, Deuteronomy 5.27. Whatsoever the Lord commands us, we will hear it and do it:
but while they hold forth universall obedience, where will the difference be discerned? Discerned it will be when the Lord leadeth them forth with workers of iniquity,
but while they hold forth universal Obedience, where will the difference be discerned? Discerned it will be when the Lord leads them forth with workers of iniquity,
but in the meane while it is much that an hypocrite will doe, and so much that a poore Christian will be put to much exercise to finde a difference between himselfe and him.
but in the mean while it is much that an hypocrite will do, and so much that a poor Christian will be put to much exercise to find a difference between himself and him.
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and when he proclaimed a sacrifice for Baal, he thought that Jehu would not pollute himselfe in the Temple of Baal. Thus therefore somtimes it cometh to passe,
and when he proclaimed a sacrifice for Baal, he Thought that Jehu would not pollute himself in the Temple of Baal. Thus Therefore sometimes it comes to pass,
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and bid farewell unto Gods glory, when his and mine lye at stake together? But may not a man perceive a plaine difference when it cometh to persecution. No:
and bid farewell unto God's glory, when his and mine lie At stake together? But may not a man perceive a plain difference when it comes to persecution. No:
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and much more themselves, when as they come to be pressed with the power of their corruptions, specially when they compare with such hypocrites as run away with more freedome of spirit than themselves;
and much more themselves, when as they come to be pressed with the power of their corruptions, specially when they compare with such Hypocrites as run away with more freedom of Spirit than themselves;
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for sometimes their corruptions doe lesse appeare, and they are more free from temptations, and not exposed to such sinfull courses, which sometimes true hearted Christians are subject unto.
for sometime their corruptions do less appear, and they Are more free from temptations, and not exposed to such sinful courses, which sometime true hearted Christians Are Subject unto.
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there is a necessity of the activenes of faith in a mans sanctification; The Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offering, Gen. 4.4. A mans person must first be accepted, otherwise all his worke will not goe beyond the worke of a legall Christian;
there is a necessity of the activeness of faith in a men sanctification; The Lord had respect to Abel, and to his offering, Gen. 4.4. A men person must First be accepted, otherwise all his work will not go beyond the work of a Legal Christian;
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and without faith it is impossible to please God; no acceptance therefore without faith. It is also necessary to the performance of all spirituall duties;
and without faith it is impossible to please God; no acceptance Therefore without faith. It is also necessary to the performance of all spiritual duties;
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or consolation, then no Christian can discerne his santification to be lively, but he must discerne his faith living in it, he must see his faith deriving strength and grace and life from Christ,
or consolation, then no Christian can discern his sanctification to be lively, but he must discern his faith living in it, he must see his faith deriving strength and grace and life from christ,
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and wanteth comfort, for this doubt remaineth, whether he be accepted or no, which (untill the Lord doe manifest a mans faith unto him by the revelation of the holy Ghost) he is still at a losse in it;
and Wants Comfort, for this doubt remains, whither he be accepted or no, which (until the Lord do manifest a men faith unto him by the Revelation of the holy Ghost) he is still At a loss in it;
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and in the word of God, and is discerned by the revelation or manifestation of the Spirit of God, both of the state and work• of good Christians; and that ordinarily also:
and in the word of God, and is discerned by the Revelation or manifestation of the Spirit of God, both of the state and work• of good Christians; and that ordinarily also:
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if therefore there be no more fellowship between Christ & a Christian, than between the branches and the vine, you may take them away and yet not hurt the vine.
if Therefore there be no more fellowship between christ & a Christian, than between the branches and the vine, you may take them away and yet not hurt the vine.
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But wherein should this relation stand? It is very hard to conceive, insomuch that those, who have been most exact and diligent to enquire into it, have professed that it is Angels worke;
But wherein should this Relation stand? It is very hard to conceive, insomuch that those, who have been most exact and diligent to inquire into it, have professed that it is Angels work;
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better leave 99 sheepe, than that one poore stray sheepe should not be sought after; and better an 100 hypocrites perish, than that one poore Christian should want his portion:
better leave 99 sheep, than that one poor stray sheep should not be sought After; and better an 100 Hypocrites perish, than that one poor Christian should want his portion:
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as Peter, Mat. 26.33, 35.) but it is out of himselfe in Christ, whereas the Legall Christian is confident of his Faith, that he can make use of it to these and these ends which are before him, he thinketh there is no more needfull,
as Peter, Mathew 26.33, 35.) but it is out of himself in christ, whereas the Legal Christian is confident of his Faith, that he can make use of it to these and these ends which Are before him, he Thinketh there is no more needful,
yet the Apostle doth not think their Faith strong enough, but prayeth for supply of something lacking in their Faith, otherwise when it is at the best, it will warpe:
yet the Apostle does not think their Faith strong enough, but Prayeth for supply of something lacking in their Faith, otherwise when it is At the best, it will warp:
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the one is confident of his comfort that he hath in the word, the other seeth need that the Lord should maintaine his comfort for him, 1 Chron. 29.18.
the one is confident of his Comfort that he hath in the word, the other sees need that the Lord should maintain his Comfort for him, 1 Chronicles 29.18.
But how then should a man seek to promote the glory of God? If it be the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ, that a man seeketh after, he will then rejoyce as much that God may be glorified by his brother, as by himself;
But how then should a man seek to promote the glory of God? If it be the glory of God in the face of jesus christ, that a man seeks After, he will then rejoice as much that God may be glorified by his brother, as by himself;
Of what use are Promises, if it be not to bring me to Christ? yea especially to what end are conditionall Promises made (that is to say, Promises to such and such Qualifications) if I may not take a Promise in one hand,
Of what use Are Promises, if it be not to bring me to christ? yea especially to what end Are conditional Promises made (that is to say, Promises to such and such Qualifications) if I may not take a Promise in one hand,
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and a Qualification in the other hand, and bring them both to God, and lay hold upon Christ with both hands, in the strength of this Promise made to this Qualification? Thus ariseth the Question,
and a Qualification in the other hand, and bring them both to God, and lay hold upon christ with both hands, in the strength of this Promise made to this Qualification? Thus arises the Question,
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if God give Jesus Christ first, before any other blessing, as we read before, to Abraham and to his seed were the Promises made (he meaneth unto Christ) and all the Promises are in him Yea, and in him Amen:
if God give jesus christ First, before any other blessing, as we read before, to Abraham and to his seed were the Promises made (he means unto christ) and all the Promises Are in him Yea, and in him Amen:
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1 They are of use for Doctrine, to teach all the people of God, what great and glorious things are laid up in Christ Jesus, even the unsearchable riches of Christ, Eph. 3.8. and this all the Promises of God doe hold forth.
1 They Are of use for Doctrine, to teach all the people of God, what great and glorious things Are laid up in christ jesus, even the unsearchable riches of christ, Ephesians 3.8. and this all the Promises of God do hold forth.
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if he Promise to be any other blessing in the world to you, what ever Promise you read or heare, the Lord sheweth you the unsearchable riches of Christ and that is no vaine use of Promises,
if he Promise to be any other blessing in the world to you, what ever Promise you read or hear, the Lord shows you the unsearchable riches of christ and that is no vain use of Promises,
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therefore they are called great and pretious Promises, 2 Pet. 1.4. why so? because they declare the great and pretious priviledges and blessings in Jesus Christ:
Therefore they Are called great and precious Promises, 2 Pet. 1.4. why so? Because they declare the great and precious privileges and blessings in jesus christ:
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and this is a pretious use of the Promises, that by them the soule should be thus instructed whither to goe for life and salvation, Isa. 45.22. Look unto me and be you saved, all the ends of the earth.
and this is a precious use of the Promises, that by them the soul should be thus instructed whither to go for life and salvation, Isaiah 45.22. Look unto me and be you saved, all the ends of the earth.
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thus are we taught of God likewise by his blessed Apostle, Acts 2.38, 39. Repent and be baptized, &c. for the Promise is unto you, &c. Thus we are taught by the Promises whither to look for life and salvation.
thus Are we taught of God likewise by his blessed Apostle, Acts 2.38, 39. repent and be baptised, etc. for the Promise is unto you, etc. Thus we Are taught by the Promises whither to look for life and salvation.
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as old Jacob sometimes provoked his Sons, Gen. 42.1, 2. so saith the Lord to the Sons of men in his Promises, Why stand ye gazing in the want of this and that blessing? Is there not pardon of sin,
as old Jacob sometime provoked his Sons, Gen. 42.1, 2. so Says the Lord to the Sons of men in his Promises, Why stand you gazing in the want of this and that blessing? Is there not pardon of since,
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and hath so much confidence in God, that he saith with Haman, Whom will the King delight to honour more than my selfe? and this illumination he taketh to be a strong and effectuall Conversion unto the Lord.
and hath so much confidence in God, that he Says with Haman, Whom will the King delight to honour more than my self? and this illumination he Takes to be a strong and effectual Conversion unto the Lord.
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3 The Promises have a worke of conviction, if any man refuse or despise them, they leave him unexcusable, Pro. 1.24, 25, 26, &c. Thus is their blood justly upon their owne head, that refuse and despise the Promises,
3 The Promises have a work of conviction, if any man refuse or despise them, they leave him unexcusable, Pro 1.24, 25, 26, etc. Thus is their blood justly upon their own head, that refuse and despise the Promises,
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such a like dispensation of himselfe we read of, Acts 3.25, 26. where Christ is offered in an Absolute Promise of free grace, without any Qualification mentioned, Howbeit many of them that heard the word believed,
such a like Dispensation of himself we read of, Acts 3.25, 26. where christ is offered in an Absolute Promise of free grace, without any Qualification mentioned, Howbeit many of them that herd the word believed,
about three thousand of them believed before, so that here are two thousand that believe upon this Absolute Promise, the Lord Christ is offered to them,
about three thousand of them believed before, so that Here Are two thousand that believe upon this Absolute Promise, the Lord christ is offered to them,
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The like we read also, Acts 10.43, 44. To him give all the Prophets witnesse, that through his name, whosoever believeth in him, shall receive remission of sins.
The like we read also, Acts 10.43, 44. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name, whosoever Believeth in him, shall receive remission of Sins.
and all the children that God shall blesse us with, then I will be your wife? Would not your soule rise against such a Covenant as this? Now I beseech you consider whether we shall not put an unspeakable dishonour upon the Covenant of free grace, to conceive and expect, that if we carry our selves thus and thus,
and all the children that God shall bless us with, then I will be your wife? Would not your soul rise against such a Covenant as this? Now I beseech you Consider whither we shall not put an unspeakable dishonour upon the Covenant of free grace, to conceive and expect, that if we carry our selves thus and thus,
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as that if it be not found, the Covenant will be voyd, yet he requireth many things of us (as an Husband will doe of his wife) as •o be meek and lowly, &c. but if we faile, the Covenant is not broken;
as that if it be not found, the Covenant will be void, yet he requires many things of us (as an Husband will do of his wife) as •o be meek and lowly, etc. but if we fail, the Covenant is not broken;
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therefore believe it, it doth much dishonour the Covenant of Grace, to lay the weight of our interest in it, upon any Condition by which we might plead our right unto it.
Therefore believe it, it does much dishonour the Covenant of Grace, to lay the weight of our Interest in it, upon any Condition by which we might plead our right unto it.
in our Union the Lord giveth himselfe in an absolute promise onely, but to take Christ in a Conditionall promise, by vertue of the Condition, is incompatible to a Covenant of Grace.
in our union the Lord gives himself in an absolute promise only, but to take christ in a Conditional promise, by virtue of the Condition, is incompatible to a Covenant of Grace.
They were of use before we were in Christ, for Doctrine, and for Instruction, and for Exhortation, but now they are of more efficacy in the same kind, and
They were of use before we were in christ, for Doctrine, and for Instruction, and for Exhortation, but now they Are of more efficacy in the same kind, and
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and in him abundantly? Hath the Lord made so many gratious promises unto such and such gracious Qualifications? whether then should I goe, either for the one,
and in him abundantly? Hath the Lord made so many gracious promises unto such and such gracious Qualifications? whither then should I go, either for the one,
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and of a sound mind? and whatsoever else we stand in need of? Give unto thy Servant a wise and an understanding heart, saith Solomon, when the Lord bad him ask what he should give him, 1 Kings 3.9.
and of a found mind? and whatsoever Else we stand in need of? Give unto thy Servant a wise and an understanding heart, Says Solomon, when the Lord bade him ask what he should give him, 1 Kings 3.9.
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All these qualifications to which the promises are made, are fruits of the Spirit, and will more or lesse declare unto you, your sanctified state, which is a marvelous blessing:
All these qualifications to which the promises Are made, Are fruits of the Spirit, and will more or less declare unto you, your sanctified state, which is a marvelous blessing:
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Upon the promises made unto such conditions, the Lord stirreth up the hearts of his people, to seek for such conditions to which the promises are made,
Upon the promises made unto such conditions, the Lord stirs up the hearts of his people, to seek for such conditions to which the promises Are made,
so the Lord saith to Abraham, Gen. 22.12. wherein he bare witnesse to his work, and this doth fill Abraham with strong Consolation, together with the Oath of God unto him:
so the Lord Says to Abraham, Gen. 22.12. wherein he bore witness to his work, and this does fill Abraham with strong Consolation, together with the Oath of God unto him:
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so that if the Lord doth but breath in such fruit of the Spirit, if he doth but give power to the soule to doe such a work unto which the promise is made,
so that if the Lord does but breath in such fruit of the Spirit, if he does but give power to the soul to do such a work unto which the promise is made,
But though the Holy Ghost himselfe doth not so sweetly and strongly breath, and clear up his own Testimony, by the comfort which he giveth unto the soule in such a promise,
But though the Holy Ghost himself does not so sweetly and strongly breath, and clear up his own Testimony, by the Comfort which he gives unto the soul in such a promise,
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5 They are of use to work all these qualifications in us, to which the blessings are promised, by the exceeding pretious Promises, we are made partakers of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. and this is no small work or use of these promises, that from them should spring all our gratious qualifications;
5 They Are of use to work all these qualifications in us, to which the blessings Are promised, by the exceeding precious Promises, we Are made partakers of the Divine Nature, 2 Pet. 1.4. and this is no small work or use of these promises, that from them should spring all our gracious qualifications;
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so that though they were never given to bring us to Christ, yet to this end they were given, to work all those qualifications in us, to which the blessings are promised.
so that though they were never given to bring us to christ, yet to this end they were given, to work all those qualifications in us, to which the blessings Are promised.
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Yea, and they may truly be said to be given to bring us to Christ, in this sense, That though our Faith be not begotten by any promises to gratious qualifications prae-existent in us;
Yea, and they may truly be said to be given to bring us to christ, in this sense, That though our Faith be not begotten by any promises to gracious qualifications preexistent in us;
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The Lord maketh a Promise, 2 Cor. 6.17, 18. And mark what use the Apostle maketh of it, being a conditionall Promise, Chap. 7.1. Having therefore these Promises, &c. let us, &c. implying, that the having of these Promises stirreth up Gods people unto duties;
The Lord makes a Promise, 2 Cor. 6.17, 18. And mark what use the Apostle makes of it, being a conditional Promise, Chap. 7.1. Having Therefore these Promises, etc. let us, etc. implying, that the having of these Promises stirs up God's people unto duties;
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7 They are of use further, to strengthen Faith: for the Lord that hath made such Promises, will accomplish them for his Servants, Gen. 32.9, 10. Jacob there putteth the Lord in mind of his Promise,
7 They Are of use further, to strengthen Faith: for the Lord that hath made such Promises, will accomplish them for his Servants, Gen. 32.9, 10. Jacob there putteth the Lord in mind of his Promise,
and he was now returned according to the appointment of God, but what now, doth he plead the condition? mind in the next words, I am not worthy the least of all the mercy,
and he was now returned according to the appointment of God, but what now, does he plead the condition? mind in the next words, I am not worthy the least of all the mercy,
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So also doe absolute promises strengthen faith, and the prayer of faith, 2 Sam. 7.13, 14, &c, The Lord there promiseth David, that he would build him an house,
So also do absolute promises strengthen faith, and the prayer of faith, 2 Sam. 7.13, 14, etc., The Lord there promises David, that he would built him an house,
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and that he would not take his mercy from his Children, thi• stirreth up and strengthneth the faith of David, ver. 28, 29, &c. This well ordered and sure Covenant of God was all his stay,
and that he would not take his mercy from his Children, thi• stirs up and strengtheneth the faith of David, ver. 28, 29, etc. This well ordered and sure Covenant of God was all his stay,
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and all his salvation though his house was not so with God, 2 Sam. 23.5. So when the Lord promiseth to heal the backslidings of his people, Ho. 14.5. their hearts are strengthned to come unto the Lord, and say, O Lord thy words are true, let it please thee to heal the backslidings of thy servants.
and all his salvation though his house was not so with God, 2 Sam. 23.5. So when the Lord promises to heal the backslidings of his people, Ho. 14.5. their hearts Are strengthened to come unto the Lord, and say, Oh Lord thy words Are true, let it please thee to heal the backslidings of thy Servants.
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Now let me further say thus much, let us rightly discern what use to make of the principall part of the Scriptures, take heed you doe not close with promises before we have Jesus Christ in them:
Now let me further say thus much, let us rightly discern what use to make of the principal part of the Scriptures, take heed you do not close with promises before we have jesus christ in them:
consider therefore well that the promises be, and what use the Lord would have us to make of them, it is not for a woman to take her husbands inheritance before shee take his person;
Consider Therefore well that the promises be, and what use the Lord would have us to make of them, it is not for a woman to take her Husbands inheritance before she take his person;
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& you know that all the blessings and all the promises are (as it were) the Inheritance of the Lord Jesus, given unto him and to no other but in his name,
& you know that all the blessings and all the promises Are (as it were) the Inheritance of the Lord jesus, given unto him and to no other but in his name,
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and therefore there is not any soule under heaven that can challenge his Right in Christ at the first by any promise, till Christ first be given, either in that promise, or in some former:
and Therefore there is not any soul under heaven that can challenge his Right in christ At the First by any promise, till christ First be given, either in that promise, or in Some former:
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if you know that you are in Christ, you may know that the promises are yours, otherwise you shall not be able to know your right in Christ by your right in the promises;
if you know that you Are in christ, you may know that the promises Are yours, otherwise you shall not be able to know your right in christ by your right in the promises;
then consider, that those things are indeed requisite to be found in you, but who is there in heaven or earth that can worke them in you, there is none but Jesus Christ,
then Consider, that those things Are indeed requisite to be found in you, but who is there in heaven or earth that can work them in you, there is none but jesus christ,
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and therefore I will take it to my selfe, but one that is taught of God, doth forthwith goe and pray unto God, that he will set him in the way of those blessings,
and Therefore I will take it to my self, but one that is taught of God, does forthwith go and pray unto God, that he will Set him in the Way of those blessings,
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Thus while the soule doth looke towards Jesus Christ, and grace in him, the Lord doth secretly transforme him into the image of Christ, by working such qualifications in him,
Thus while the soul does look towards jesus christ, and grace in him, the Lord does secretly transform him into the image of christ, by working such qualifications in him,
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and in the same way it is that the Lord doth strengthen the faith of his people to believe, that all those things, which God hath promised, are accomplished in Jesus Christ,
and in the same Way it is that the Lord does strengthen the faith of his people to believe, that all those things, which God hath promised, Are accomplished in jesus christ,
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and the Law fullfilled in me so farre as Christ is in me, and therefore I come unto God in prayer to make good those promises unto me, in a right way, which would have been preposterously applyed before Christ was given:
and the Law Fulfilled in me so Far as christ is in me, and Therefore I come unto God in prayer to make good those promises unto me, in a right Way, which would have been preposterously applied before christ was given:
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If God give himselfe before any blessing, before any promise in order of nature (though he giveth himselfe alwayes in a promise) if wee cannot claime any blessing from God at the first in any conditionall promise,
If God give himself before any blessing, before any promise in order of nature (though he gives himself always in a promise) if we cannot claim any blessing from God At the First in any conditional promise,
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& make it of none effect, and roote it out from having any power over Christians? And truly some, under pretence of the Covenant of grace, have thought it altogether bootlesse to bind Christians unto the Law of God,
& make it of none Effect, and root it out from having any power over Christians? And truly Some, under pretence of the Covenant of grace, have Thought it altogether bootless to bind Christians unto the Law of God,
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Now because this is an imputation usually reflected upon the Covenant of Grace, let us Consider therefore and enquire to what use serveth the Law of God,
Now Because this is an imputation usually reflected upon the Covenant of Grace, let us Consider Therefore and inquire to what use serves the Law of God,
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Though the Lord giveth himselfe freely to the soule, and his Sonne, and all the blessings of the Covenant of grace, without respect unto any worke of the Law;
Though the Lord gives himself freely to the soul, and his Son, and all the blessings of the Covenant of grace, without respect unto any work of the Law;
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The Apostle Paul did observe that the question would arise upon the doctrine of the Covenant of grace, Gal. 3.16, 17, 18. For if the blessing of Abraham came upon the people of God by Jesus Christ, to what end then serveth the Law, which came 430 yeares after? It cannot disanull grace, to make the promise of God of none effect? to what end then serveth it? Some say it is of no use, others say that it is of such use that they had rather renounce the C venant of grace than it:
The Apostle Paul did observe that the question would arise upon the Doctrine of the Covenant of grace, Gal. 3.16, 17, 18. For if the blessing of Abraham Come upon the people of God by jesus christ, to what end then serves the Law, which Come 430 Years After? It cannot disannul grace, to make the promise of God of none Effect? to what end then serves it? some say it is of no use, Others say that it is of such use that they had rather renounce the C Venant of grace than it:
to aggravate their sin, and to multiply it unto them as it were, that is to say, to aggravate the apprehension of the hainousnesse of sin upon their Consciences,
to aggravate their since, and to multiply it unto them as it were, that is to say, to aggravate the apprehension of the heinousness of since upon their Consciences,
and to set home the burthen of sin unto their soules, thereby to drive them to feele their great need of the Lord Jesus Christ, whom otherwise they should for ever have despised.
and to Set home the burden of since unto their Souls, thereby to drive them to feel their great need of the Lord jesus christ, whom otherwise they should for ever have despised.
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that they might cleerely appeare, and be aggravated thereby, that a man might plainly discerne how he hath made himselfe liable to the wrath of God, by so manifold breaches of so many Commandments in one kinde or other:
that they might clearly appear, and be aggravated thereby, that a man might plainly discern how he hath made himself liable to the wrath of God, by so manifold Breaches of so many commandments in one kind or other:
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the Law giveth cleere knowledge of sinne, and so much the more doth it set on the weight of it upon the Conscience, working feare in the heart, Rom. 8.15.
the Law gives clear knowledge of sin, and so much the more does it Set on the weight of it upon the Conscience, working Fear in the heart, Rom. 8.15.
not that it doth reveale Christ a Saviour of free-grace, but the soule being once brought downe under sense of sin by the terrours of the Law, will readily & willingly hearken unto the newes of Christ a Saviour; for being once made sensible of his owne inability to redeeme himselfe, and unworthines to be redeemed from the wrath of God;
not that it does reveal christ a Saviour of Free grace, but the soul being once brought down under sense of since by the terrors of the Law, will readily & willingly harken unto the news of christ a Saviour; for being once made sensible of his own inability to Redeem himself, and unworthiness to be redeemed from the wrath of God;
for though the Lord never gave them such grace as did accompany salvation, yet such Illumination he did give them, that they needed not to have broken his Law so many wayes with such wicked hands as they have done ▪ therefore when they have been inlarged to performe many duties,
for though the Lord never gave them such grace as did accompany salvation, yet such Illumination he did give them, that they needed not to have broken his Law so many ways with such wicked hands as they have done ▪ Therefore when they have been enlarged to perform many duties,
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& might avoyd much sin, & yet will sin against their consciences, and tread under foot those meanes of grace that were committed unto them, It is then most righteous with God, that they should be condemned.
& might avoid much since, & yet will sin against their Consciences, and tread under foot those means of grace that were committed unto them, It is then most righteous with God, that they should be condemned.
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for it serveth to harden them in their sinnes, (though that be but an accidentall use thereof) their sinnes are thereby made out of measure sinfull, Rom 7.13. They harden their hearts marvellously. 1. By their Obedience to the Law. 2. By the Comfort they finde in that Obedience. For the first of these; the Apostle Paul, Acts 23.1.
for it serves to harden them in their Sins, (though that be but an accidental use thereof) their Sins Are thereby made out of measure sinful, Rom 7.13. They harden their hearts marvellously. 1. By their obedience to the Law. 2. By the Comfort they find in that obedience. For the First of these; the Apostle Paul, Acts 23.1.
and then when men come to sinde more comfort in their obedience, than in the grace of God in Jesus Christ, it maketh them ready to expostulate with God touching the worth of their owne righteousnes. Isa. 57.10. Thou hast found the life of thine hand, therefore thou wast not grieved;
and then when men come to sinde more Comfort in their Obedience, than in the grace of God in jesus christ, it makes them ready to expostulate with God touching the worth of their own righteousness. Isaiah 57.10. Thou hast found the life of thine hand, Therefore thou wast not grieved;
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if he doe grieve and finde his heart comforted in grieving, and delighting in the Course of humiliation, he then thinketh he hath no need of being further solicitous about his spirituall estate.
if he do grieve and find his heart comforted in grieving, and delighting in the Course of humiliation, he then Thinketh he hath no need of being further solicitous about his spiritual estate.
2. But what say you then unto men that are under a Covenant of grace, and brought unto fellowship with Christ therein? of what use is the Law of God unto such? is it utterly antiquated? or is there any more to be done about it?
2. But what say you then unto men that Are under a Covenant of grace, and brought unto fellowship with christ therein? of what use is the Law of God unto such? is it utterly antiquated? or is there any more to be done about it?
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so farre as the Law is under Christ, so farre he is under the Law; keepe close to these two principles, and you shall safely avoyd rockes on every hand,
so Far as the Law is under christ, so Far he is under the Law; keep close to these two principles, and you shall safely avoid Rocks on every hand,
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The Apostle also presseth the morall Law upon severall relations of men, Eph. 6.1, 2, 3. &c. It is an honour to Christ, that his servants should be holy, as he is holy;
The Apostle also Presseth the moral Law upon several relations of men, Ephesians 6.1, 2, 3. etc. It is an honour to christ, that his Servants should be holy, as he is holy;
Now as the Lord Jesus giveth the Law, and as it were renueth it, so he doth also give his Spirit unto his servants, enabling them to keep it. Jer. 31.33 and Ezek. 36.27.
Now as the Lord jesus gives the Law, and as it were Reneweth it, so he does also give his Spirit unto his Servants, enabling them to keep it. Jer. 31.33 and Ezekiel 36.27.
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Now this Law would he not write in the hearts of his people, nor give unto them his holy Spirit, enabling them to keepe it, were it not his will in Jesus Christ, that the Law should be the Rule of holines and righteousnes unto his people;
Now this Law would he not write in the hearts of his people, nor give unto them his holy Spirit, enabling them to keep it, were it not his will in jesus christ, that the Law should be the Rule of holiness and righteousness unto his people;
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yet take themselves to be bound to the obedience of it, for if Christ have given the Law as well as Moses, and if he have ratified it by giving them his Spirit to teach and strengthen them to keepe it,
yet take themselves to be bound to the Obedience of it, for if christ have given the Law as well as Moses, and if he have ratified it by giving them his Spirit to teach and strengthen them to keep it,
for what need have Christians of free justification by Christ, if they were not bound unto the obedience of the Law by the Commandment of the Law? therefore the free justification of men under a free Covenant of grace doth establish the obedience of the Law;
for what need have Christians of free justification by christ, if they were not bound unto the Obedience of the Law by the Commandment of the Law? Therefore the free justification of men under a free Covenant of grace does establish the Obedience of the Law;
otherwise what need they run to Christ to save them from the Curse of the Law? Why doe we still run to Christ for the continuance of our Justification,
otherwise what need they run to christ to save them from the Curse of the Law? Why do we still run to christ for the Continuance of our Justification,
1 As they take themselves bound to the obedience of it, so they believe and many times feele the fatherly displeasure of God, when they transgresse it;
1 As they take themselves bound to the Obedience of it, so they believe and many times feel the fatherly displeasure of God, when they transgress it;
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This displeasure David was sensible of, Psal. 38.1, 2, 3, &c. where he makes many complaints, which doe all of them spring from the conscience of the disobedience of the Law, which God hath framed in the hearts of his servants, whereby they reflect upon their sin as the ground of all the distempers, which lye upon their bodies or minds.
This displeasure David was sensible of, Psalm 38.1, 2, 3, etc. where he makes many complaints, which do all of them spring from the conscience of the disobedience of the Law, which God hath framed in the hearts of his Servants, whereby they reflect upon their since as the ground of all the distempers, which lie upon their bodies or minds.
not that they can raise there-from their justified estate, but by the same Spirit of God, whereby they are helped to obey the Commandements of God, they doe see the Lords gratious approbation of them in their poore and weake endeavours;
not that they can raise therefrom their justified estate, but by the same Spirit of God, whereby they Are helped to obey the commandments of God, they do see the lords gracious approbation of them in their poor and weak endeavours;
unto which they are carried forth by his Spirit, in the Obedience of his word: this the Prophet David confirmeth, Psal. 18.20. to 26. where he speaketh of his righteous dealing with Saul, and whereas his enemies laid it to his charge that he was an enemy unto Saul, the Lord beareth him witnes, that he had walked toward Saul with a good conscience;
unto which they Are carried forth by his Spirit, in the obedience of his word: this the Prophet David confirmeth, Psalm 18.20. to 26. where he speaks of his righteous dealing with Saul, and whereas his enemies laid it to his charge that he was an enemy unto Saul, the Lord bears him witness, that he had walked towards Saul with a good conscience;
now the Lord having led him an end to deale justly, and righteously, and purely with Saul, having kept him from all the malice and outrage of Saul, and maintained his cause against him,
now the Lord having led him an end to deal justly, and righteously, and purely with Saul, having kept him from all the malice and outrage of Saul, and maintained his cause against him,
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And all this argueth, that the servants of God, being in a state of grace in Jesus Christ, have looked at themselves as bound by the Commandements of the Law,
And all this argue, that the Servants of God, being in a state of grace in jesus christ, have looked At themselves as bound by the commandments of the Law,
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and as being under the Law to Christ, who hath given the Law and power unto his servants sincerely to keep it, both by writing in their hearts a Law of obedience,
and as being under the Law to christ, who hath given the Law and power unto his Servants sincerely to keep it, both by writing in their hearts a Law of Obedience,
for if the people of God were not sensible of their bounden duty to the observation of the Law of God, they would neither have faith nor sence of Gods fatherly displeasure,
for if the people of God were not sensible of their bounden duty to the observation of the Law of God, they would neither have faith nor sense of God's fatherly displeasure,
But we know what the Apostle saith, 2 Cor. 1.12. For our rejoycing it this, the Testimony of our Conscience, &c. And truly the Lord doth often beare witnesse unto the integrity of his Servants, against the oppositions of men.
But we know what the Apostle Says, 2 Cor. 1.12. For our rejoicing it this, the Testimony of our Conscience, etc. And truly the Lord does often bear witness unto the integrity of his Servants, against the oppositions of men.
Yet this kind of Gods acceptance of their wayes and obedience, they doe discern, &c. yet in their best obedience, which they doe perform, they see the need they have to goe unto God for justifying grace,
Yet this kind of God's acceptance of their ways and Obedience, they do discern, etc. yet in their best Obedience, which they do perform, they see the need they have to go unto God for justifying grace,
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because if they have failed in any one circumstance, their best righteousnesse is polluted, therefore they have need of Jesus Christ to cover the failings of their most strict performances;
Because if they have failed in any one circumstance, their best righteousness is polluted, Therefore they have need of jesus christ to cover the failings of their most strict performances;
and who is faithfull and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousnesse, vers. 9 who is an Advocate (if any man sin) and a Propitiation for our sins, Chap. 2.1, 2. And what doe all these things argue,
and who is faithful and just to forgive us our Sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, vers. 9 who is an Advocate (if any man since) and a Propitiation for our Sins, Chap. 2.1, 2. And what do all these things argue,
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for if a man should look for life by his obedience to the Law, and fear condemnation by the breach of it, this would bring a man under the Covenant of the Law;
for if a man should look for life by his Obedience to the Law, and Fear condemnation by the breach of it, this would bring a man under the Covenant of the Law;
notable to this purpose is the confidence of David, Psal. 49.5. where the Prophet calleth upon all people in the world to take notice of it, both men of high and low degree:
notable to this purpose is the confidence of David, Psalm 49.5. where the Prophet calls upon all people in the world to take notice of it, both men of high and low degree:
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Wherefore should I feare in the dayes of evill, when the iniquities of my heeles shall compasse me about? Wherefore? Truly if there be any fear in the world, one would think this should procure it? what should a man fear, if not this:
Wherefore should I Fear in the days of evil, when the iniquities of my heals shall compass me about? Wherefore? Truly if there be any Fear in the world, one would think this should procure it? what should a man Fear, if not this:
and that he should by his sins pierce the Lord Jesus Christ, this melteth him more than all his other sins, especially considering the abounding grace of God, which where sin hath abounded, aboundeth much more.
and that he should by his Sins pierce the Lord jesus christ, this melts him more than all his other Sins, especially considering the abounding grace of God, which where since hath abounded, Aboundeth much more.
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Thus when a man doth not look for life by his owne righteousnesse, but knoweth the Redemption of soules to be more pretious than so, this sheweth a man not to be under a Covenant of works,
Thus when a man does not look for life by his own righteousness, but Knoweth the Redemption of Souls to be more precious than so, this shows a man not to be under a Covenant of works,
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And therefore if there be any Promises of blessing made to any obedience (though God should help him to as much obedience as might be) he doth not look for any blessing from that obedience, Rom. 4 4, 5, 6. He looketh not for his blessednesse from his works,
And Therefore if there be any Promises of blessing made to any Obedience (though God should help him to as much Obedience as might be) he does not look for any blessing from that Obedience, Rom. 4 4, 5, 6. He looks not for his blessedness from his works,
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though he should perform all the conditions to which the Promises are made, yet he expecteth all his blessing from free Justification and union with the Lord Jesus Christ:
though he should perform all the conditions to which the Promises Are made, yet he Expects all his blessing from free Justification and Union with the Lord jesus christ:
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yet they are not wont to plead any such thing, which is very observable in the practice of Jacob, Gen. 32.9, 10, &c. where he doth not presse the performance of Gods Commandement to procure any blessing,
yet they Are not wont to plead any such thing, which is very observable in the practice of Jacob, Gen. 32.9, 10, etc. where he does not press the performance of God's Commandment to procure any blessing,
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but onely in Jesus Christ, from whom we expect our comfort ▪ indeed we are troubled that we should sin against the grace of God, otherwise we look not at our obedience or disobedience to make us accepted or rejected.
but only in jesus christ, from whom we expect our Comfort ▪ indeed we Are troubled that we should sin against the grace of God, otherwise we look not At our Obedience or disobedience to make us accepted or rejected.
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Pregnant for this purpose is the example of Jacob (which we mentioned before, Gen. 32.9, 10. who though he had a plain and a full Promise of God to doe him good,
Pregnant for this purpose is the Exampl of Jacob (which we mentioned before, Gen. 32.9, 10. who though he had a plain and a full Promise of God to do him good,
if he would returne unto his Countrey, and to his kindred, yet when he did returne according to the word of God, he claimed not his interest in that Promise,
if he would return unto his Country, and to his kindred, yet when he did return according to the word of God, he claimed not his Interest in that Promise,
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for that he had done as God commanded him, but I am lesse than the least of thy mercies, and yet he cometh unto the Lord for the performance of his Promises:
for that he had done as God commanded him, but I am less than the least of thy Mercies, and yet he comes unto the Lord for the performance of his Promises:
Deliver me I pray thee, for thou saidst, I will surely doe thee good, vers. 11, 12. So that (mind you) though the soul can make use of a conditionall Promise,
Deliver me I pray thee, for thou Said, I will surely do thee good, vers. 11, 12. So that (mind you) though the soul can make use of a conditional Promise,
If any therefore shall accuse the Doctrine of the Covenant of free grace, of Antinomianisme, and say it teacheth men freedome from the Law of Moses, and if they commit any sin, they plead they are not bound unto the Law;
If any Therefore shall accuse the Doctrine of the Covenant of free grace, of Antinomianism, and say it Teaches men freedom from the Law of Moses, and if they commit any since, they plead they Are not bound unto the Law;
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There is none under a Covenant of Grace that dare allow himselfe in any sin, for if a man should negligently commit any sin, the Lord will schoole him throughly,
There is none under a Covenant of Grace that Dare allow himself in any since, for if a man should negligently commit any since, the Lord will school him thoroughly,
but if through strength of temptation he be at any time carried aside, it is his greatest burthen. 2 Sam. 12.8, 9. compared with 13. Hath not the Lord (sayth Nathan ) done these and these things for thee? Wherefore then hast thou despised the Commandment of the Lord? Then David confesseth, I have sinned. It pierced him to the heart to consider it, that he should abuse his neighbours wife,
but if through strength of temptation he be At any time carried aside, it is his greatest burden. 2 Sam. 12.8, 9. compared with 13. Hath not the Lord (say Nathan) done these and these things for thee? Wherefore then hast thou despised the Commandment of the Lord? Then David Confesses, I have sinned. It pierced him to the heart to Consider it, that he should abuse his neighbours wife,
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therefore he runneth unto God for mercy, which he would not doe, if he did not know that his desert according to the Law did utterly cut him off from mercy;
Therefore he Runneth unto God for mercy, which he would not do, if he did not know that his desert according to the Law did utterly Cut him off from mercy;
and let it not be grievous to any soule, that a Christian should say, he doth not feare condemnation by his disobedience, he will be apt to feare in this kinde,
and let it not be grievous to any soul, that a Christian should say, he does not Fear condemnation by his disobedience, he will be apt to Fear in this kind,
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This may also serve to Teach men some discerning of their owne spirits and state; if you looke for justification no longer than you are obedient, and feare eternall condemnation, then you are disobedient;
This may also serve to Teach men Some discerning of their own spirits and state; if you look for justification no longer than you Are obedient, and Fear Eternal condemnation, then you Are disobedient;
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if you are afraid of divorce from Christ because of your sins, or if you looke for any vertue or challenge right to any promise by vertue of any well-doing of your owne, in such a case, either you are under a Covenant of workes,
if you Are afraid of divorce from christ Because of your Sins, or if you look for any virtue or challenge right to any promise by virtue of any welldoing of your own, in such a case, either you Are under a Covenant of works,
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and if ever the Lord open your eyes, and bestow his free grace upon you, you will know your redemption from such dependances as these be••• know a Christian man that hath not been cleerely taught the distinct differences between these two Covenants, may be misled into dangerous wayes that might tend unto the utter undoing of his soule;
and if ever the Lord open your eyes, and bestow his free grace upon you, you will know your redemption from such dependences as these be••• know a Christian man that hath not been clearly taught the distinct differences between these two Covenants, may be misled into dangerous ways that might tend unto the utter undoing of his soul;
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truly if they be grounded upon your own obedience or righteousnes of sanctification, if they depend upon you, you will find your hearts ever unsetled:
truly if they be grounded upon your own Obedience or righteousness of sanctification, if they depend upon you, you will find your hearts ever unsettled:
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then will the poore soule be glad to seeke after the Lord Jesus Christ, and say (as the people of God sometimes did, Hos. 2.7.) I will goe and returne to my first husband,
then will the poor soul be glad to seek After the Lord jesus christ, and say (as the people of God sometime did, Hos. 2.7.) I will go and return to my First husband,
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This is the way of constant peace, and if the Lord doe at any time checke his servants when they walke in by-wayes, it is that he might build them upon a sure foundation,
This is the Way of constant peace, and if the Lord do At any time check his Servants when they walk in byways, it is that he might built them upon a sure Foundation,
so that their salvation will not lye upon their obedience, nor damnation upon their disobedience. This is the way of constant peace and safety unto all the Israel of God.
so that their salvation will not lie upon their Obedience, nor damnation upon their disobedience. This is the Way of constant peace and safety unto all the Israel of God.
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For it may be demanded, If the Lord will give himselfe unto the soule in the Covenant of his grace, not onely his Attributes but his Person, all that is God, is given by vertue of this Covenant;
For it may be demanded, If the Lord will give himself unto the soul in the Covenant of his grace, not only his Attributes but his Person, all that is God, is given by virtue of this Covenant;
If the Lord will give unto us himselfe, what need we these gifts to worke any thing, which God is much more able to performe than we can be? this springeth naturally from the doctrine.
If the Lord will give unto us himself, what need we these Gifts to work any thing, which God is much more able to perform than we can be? this springs naturally from the Doctrine.
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Though the Lord give us himselfe and his holy Spirit to dwell in us, yet is it needfull that we should be endued with all the gifts of the Spirit of grace that do accompany salvation.
Though the Lord give us himself and his holy Spirit to dwell in us, yet is it needful that we should be endued with all the Gifts of the Spirit of grace that do accompany salvation.
or will not these carry an end our soules unto immortality? Truly we have need that the Lord should give us his holy Spirit to dwell in us, notwithstanding all the gifts of his grace,
or will not these carry an end our Souls unto immortality? Truly we have need that the Lord should give us his holy Spirit to dwell in us, notwithstanding all the Gifts of his grace,
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though they indeed are necessary conditions to be found in the soules of all Gods servants, Heb. 12.14. Follow peace with holines, without which no man shall see the Lord;
though they indeed Are necessary conditions to be found in the Souls of all God's Servants, Hebrew 12.14. Follow peace with holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord;
and indeed the Originall word doth imply no lesse, for [ NONLATINALPHABET ] doth signifie the pursuit of something that fleeth from a man, as peace will many times fly from one,
and indeed the Original word does imply no less, for [ ] does signify the pursuit of something that fleeth from a man, as peace will many times fly from one,
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for wee are soone weary of holy duties, as prayer, or conference, or the like: if holines be in any thing, it soone groweth wearisome to flesh and bloud;
for we Are soon weary of holy duties, as prayer, or conference, or the like: if holiness be in any thing, it soon grows wearisome to Flesh and blood;
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doe not say, what, shall we be wiser than our fathers, & is not moderation best in all things? but consider what the Apostle saith, follow still after it,
do not say, what, shall we be Wiser than our Father's, & is not moderation best in all things? but Consider what the Apostle Says, follow still After it,
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then its so farre above a mans reach, whatsoever we have to doe in the things of God, that we should soone be weary of reaching forth our hands all the day long unto the Lord,
then its so Far above a men reach, whatsoever we have to do in the things of God, that we should soon be weary of reaching forth our hands all the day long unto the Lord,
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our base spirits are soone ready to be withdrawing from the Lord, therefore the Apostle biddeth us, Follow after peace and holines without which &c. so that great is the necessity of holines,
our base spirits Are soon ready to be withdrawing from the Lord, Therefore the Apostle bids us, Follow After peace and holiness without which etc. so that great is the necessity of holiness,
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Wherefore the Lord will have us pursue after holines? and what needeth it? if the Spirit of holines dwell in me by an Everlasting Covenant (if it did withdraw from us as it did from Adam, it was another matter,
Wherefore the Lord will have us pursue After holiness? and what needs it? if the Spirit of holiness dwell in me by an Everlasting Covenant (if it did withdraw from us as it did from Adam, it was Another matter,
That one word may be sufficient which we finde, 2 Tim. 2. If any man purge himselfe from these evills, he shall be &c. This sheweth us why gifts of holines are requisite to be in Gods people,
That one word may be sufficient which we find, 2 Tim. 2. If any man purge himself from these evils, he shall be etc. This shows us why Gifts of holiness Are requisite to be in God's people,
If then there be such gifts of holines, what need the holy Ghost dwell in us? i• it not enough that he should shed abroad these things into our hearts? cannot the Lord carry an end the worke of our salvation by these gifts?
If then there be such Gifts of holiness, what need the holy Ghost dwell in us? i• it not enough that he should shed abroad these things into our hearts? cannot the Lord carry an end the work of our salvation by these Gifts?
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There is need that the holy Ghost should dwell in us notwithstanding. 1. To keepe these gifts in us. 2. To Act them in us. 3. To witnesse unto our soules by these,
There is need that the holy Ghost should dwell in us notwithstanding. 1. To keep these Gifts in us. 2. To Act them in us. 3. To witness unto our Souls by these,
how shall wee keepe it? not by our owne wit or wisdome, carefull watchfullnes and faithfullnes (though such things ought not to be wanting) but the charge is, Keepe those things, by the holy Ghost which dwelleth in us;
how shall we keep it? not by our own wit or Wisdom, careful watchfulness and Faitfulness (though such things ought not to be wanting) but the charge is, Keep those things, by the holy Ghost which dwells in us;
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though Adams gifts were in perfection, yet not having the holy Ghost to keepe them for him, they all from him as soone as ever he had tasted of the forbidden fruit,
though Adams Gifts were in perfection, yet not having the holy Ghost to keep them for him, they all from him as soon as ever he had tasted of the forbidden fruit,
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and if you shall aske, how love, and patience, and all the rest of the gifts of God doe worke? The holy Ghost stirreth up faith to looke unto Christ, who returneth strength by his Spirit unto faith,
and if you shall ask, how love, and patience, and all the rest of the Gifts of God do work? The holy Ghost stirs up faith to look unto christ, who returns strength by his Spirit unto faith,
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thus the Spirit of God acteth according to what we read, Rom. 8.14. Come to any holy duty, and it is the holy Ghost that leadeth you along and acteth in you; so Ezek. 36.27. & 2 Pet. 1. 2•. it is the Spirit of God that moveth us to any good worke, and that acteth the gifts of his grace in us.
thus the Spirit of God Acts according to what we read, Rom. 8.14. Come to any holy duty, and it is the holy Ghost that leads you along and Acts in you; so Ezekiel 36.27. & 2 Pet. 1. 2•. it is the Spirit of God that moves us to any good work, and that Acts the Gifts of his grace in us.
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But now least that we should alwayes mistake that which the Lord hath given us, wee have received the Spirit of God, that wee might know the things that are freely given unto us of God, 1 Cor. 2.12. He indeed taketh his owne time to discover it unto us, to some sooner, to some later;
But now lest that we should always mistake that which the Lord hath given us, we have received the Spirit of God, that we might know the things that Are freely given unto us of God, 1 Cor. 2.12. He indeed Takes his own time to discover it unto us, to Some sooner, to Some later;
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and to discover to us what gratious gifts the Lord hath wrought in us, and what duties he hath helped us to doe, that we may be able to give Account of them, by the holy Ghost that dwelleth in us, and beareth witness with us.
and to discover to us what gracious Gifts the Lord hath wrought in us, and what duties he hath helped us to do, that we may be able to give Account of them, by the holy Ghost that dwells in us, and bears witness with us.
When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testifie of me (our Divines have no place of more cleere evidence to prove the procession of the Spirit from the Father) And the same Spirit testifieth to us, both what mighty redemption he hath wrought for us,
When the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which Proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me (our Divines have no place of more clear evidence to prove the procession of the Spirit from the Father) And the same Spirit Testifieth to us, both what mighty redemption he hath wrought for us,
If the Lord Jesus Christ by his Spirit giveth us these gifts, it is our part then first to see that we doe not rest in any Sanctification which doth not spring from Christ, conveyed unto us by his Spirit conveying us to him, the Spirit knitteth us unto Christ, & Christ unto us;
If the Lord jesus christ by his Spirit gives us these Gifts, it is our part then First to see that we do not rest in any Sanctification which does not spring from christ, conveyed unto us by his Spirit conveying us to him, the Spirit knits us unto christ, & christ unto us;
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and therefore (mind you) the Apostle maketh it a principle of Christian Religion, that the just man liveth by faith, and he often mentioneth it, Gal. 2.20. The life which I now live in the flesh, I live by the faith of the Sonne of God;
and Therefore (mind you) the Apostle makes it a principle of Christian Religion, that the just man lives by faith, and he often mentioneth it, Gal. 2.20. The life which I now live in the Flesh, I live by the faith of the Son of God;
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and yet notwithstanding he never attributeth life to any of these gifts of his, but if he speak of life, he maketh this his universall life, I live by the faith of the Son of God:
and yet notwithstanding he never attributeth life to any of these Gifts of his, but if he speak of life, he makes this his universal life, I live by the faith of the Son of God:
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and I am able to doe all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, Phi. 4.13. This is the true savour of a Christian spirit, that when gifts are at the highest, the heart is then at the lowest, 1 Cor. 15.9, 10. the Apostle Paul there acknowledgeth himselfe to be as one born out of due time;
and I am able to do all things through christ which strengtheneth me, Phi. 4.13. This is the true savour of a Christian Spirit, that when Gifts Are At the highest, the heart is then At the lowest, 1 Cor. 15.9, 10. the Apostle Paul there acknowledgeth himself to be as one born out of due time;
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This is truly spirituall sanctification, that when the soule is full of the Holy Ghost, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, yet he is like a man in great penury,
This is truly spiritual sanctification, that when the soul is full of the Holy Ghost, and Gifts of the Holy Ghost, yet he is like a man in great penury,
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as having nothing of himselfe, this is a marvelous spirituall poverty, and you shall ever find (and I desire the Lord would open the hearts of his people to know what I speak) that if Christians have fallen, their greatest falls have been in their most eminent and exemplary gifts.
as having nothing of himself, this is a marvelous spiritual poverty, and you shall ever find (and I desire the Lord would open the hearts of his people to know what I speak) that if Christians have fallen, their greatest falls have been in their most eminent and exemplary Gifts.
what made him afraid not once but the 2d time, that his wife would be taken from him by Pharaoh? Gen. 12. by Abimelech, Chap. 20. had not the Lord promised to blesse him wheresoever he came, Gen. 12.2.
what made him afraid not once but the 2d time, that his wife would be taken from him by Pharaoh? Gen. 12. by Abimelech, Chap. 20. had not the Lord promised to bless him wheresoever he Come, Gen. 12.2.
Moses a meek man, none like him for meeknesse on the face of the earth, there is but one sin storied of him after he came to the Government of that state,
Moses a meek man, none like him for meekness on the face of the earth, there is but one since storied of him After he Come to the Government of that state,
But now he falleth into passion, and this was the very sin for which the Lord excluded him out of Canaan, Numb. 27.12, 13, 14. it was the breach of this royall grace, Chap. 20.12.
But now he falls into passion, and this was the very since for which the Lord excluded him out of Canaan, Numb. 27.12, 13, 14. it was the breach of this royal grace, Chap. 20.12.
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Math. 26.69. &c. Whereas afterwards, when he lived by faith, be became undaunted before the whole Councell, Act. 4.13. Another failing of his in point of courage we read of Gal. 2.12. He feared those of the Circumcision;
Math. 26.69. etc. Whereas afterwards, when he lived by faith, be became undaunted before the Whole Council, Act. 4.13. another failing of his in point of courage we read of Gal. 2.12. He feared those of the Circumcision;
and called him Lord, whose daughters you are while you doe well, 1 Pet. 3.6. and yet you know, one of her greatest failings was in point of reverence to her Husband, Gen. 16.5. When she saw that she was despised, she said to her Husband, Thou dost me wrong, &c. Where is the reverence of Sarah now? Will you have the daughters of Sarah to imitate her herein? What had her Husband done? There was no fault in him in this matter, she had no reason to tax him upon this point, it was her owne Counsel, vers. 2. that he should goe in to her maid;
and called him Lord, whose daughters you Are while you do well, 1 Pet. 3.6. and yet you know, one of her greatest failings was in point of Reverence to her Husband, Gen. 16.5. When she saw that she was despised, she said to her Husband, Thou dost me wrong, etc. Where is the Reverence of Sarah now? Will you have the daughters of Sarah to imitate her herein? What had her Husband done? There was no fault in him in this matter, she had no reason to Tax him upon this point, it was her own Counsel, vers. 2. that he should go in to her maid;
the water beareth witnesse to the blood, and the blood to the water, and the Spirit unto both, 1 John 5.6, 7, 8. A mans owne Spirit beareth witnesse also, Rom. 8.16.
the water bears witness to the blood, and the blood to the water, and the Spirit unto both, 1 John 5.6, 7, 8. A men own Spirit bears witness also, Rom. 8.16.
But this is the life of a true Evidence, that all these gifts of God doe not bear witnesse any further then a man seeth the Lord Jesus working them in him, and for him;
But this is the life of a true Evidence, that all these Gifts of God do not bear witness any further then a man sees the Lord jesus working them in him, and for him;
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And if he doe exhort them to Examination, it is in point of Faith, & therefore Reverend Forbes of Middleburgh (who hath written a Sermon upon that Text) saith well, That unlesse men find faith in their holinesse, none of all their sanctification will become a sound witnesse of the grace of God unto them;
And if he do exhort them to Examination, it is in point of Faith, & Therefore Reverend Forbes of Middleburgh (who hath written a Sermon upon that Text) Says well, That unless men find faith in their holiness, none of all their sanctification will become a found witness of the grace of God unto them;
4 A fourth Use of our sanctification is, that the Spirit of God helpeth us by it in point of Rejoycing; and therefore it is that you shall see the Servants of God rejoycing in their holinesse, so doth the Apostle Paul, 2 Cor. 1.12.
4 A fourth Use of our sanctification is, that the Spirit of God Helpeth us by it in point of Rejoicing; and Therefore it is that you shall see the Servants of God rejoicing in their holiness, so does the Apostle Paul, 2 Cor. 1.12.
But what is it that maketh the Apostle rejoyce before God? When he rejoyceth in his work before the Lord, you shall ever find him rejoycing at the Lords acting these gifts in him,
But what is it that makes the Apostle rejoice before God? When he Rejoiceth in his work before the Lord, you shall ever find him rejoicing At the lords acting these Gifts in him,
You shall find him also blessing God that had prospered this worke of the Ministry wheresoever he came, 2 Cor. 2.14. The Lord working in him and for him, maketh him to triumph and to over-wrastle all the difficulties that he meeteth withall.
You shall find him also blessing God that had prospered this work of the Ministry wheresoever he Come, 2 Cor. 2.14. The Lord working in him and for him, makes him to triumph and to over-wrastle all the difficulties that he meeteth withal.
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and therefore he expresseth himselfe in a marvelous strong speech, Phil. 1.20, 21. I am in nothing ashamed, &c. for to me to live is Christ, and to dye is gaine.
and Therefore he Expresses himself in a marvelous strong speech, Philip 1.20, 21. I am in nothing ashamed, etc. for to me to live is christ, and to die is gain.
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And many sweet meanes the Lord hath appointed for this end; the communion of Gods people tendeth hereto, Prov. 13.20. He that walketh with the wise, shall learn wisedome:
And many sweet means the Lord hath appointed for this end; the communion of God's people tendeth hereto, Curae 13.20. He that walks with the wise, shall Learn Wisdom:
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but is still thriving and growing, and that not in his owne strength, but in the strength of Jesus Christ, seeking for his acceptance and help in every duty he goeth about;
but is still thriving and growing, and that not in his own strength, but in the strength of jesus christ, seeking for his acceptance and help in every duty he Goes about;
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and this is that the Apostle doth exhort the Colossians unto, Chap. 2.6, 7. This ought Christians mainly to attend unto, that as you see the branch, the more juice it sucketh, the more fruitfull it is;
and this is that the Apostle does exhort the colossians unto, Chap. 2.6, 7. This ought Christians mainly to attend unto, that as you see the branch, the more juice it sucketh, the more fruitful it is;
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so also it becometh the people of God to know, that the more need we stand in to be fruitfull, the more need we have to derive a continuall fresh supply from the Lord Jesus Christ; that by his Spirit renewing grace in us, we may be enlarged,
so also it Becometh the people of God to know, that the more need we stand in to be fruitful, the more need we have to derive a continual fresh supply from the Lord jesus christ; that by his Spirit renewing grace in us, we may be enlarged,
What is the reason that so many servants of God are not so lively in their profession as they were wont to be many yeares agoe? Truly wee attend upon Ordinances,
What is the reason that so many Servants of God Are not so lively in their profession as they were wont to be many Years ago? Truly we attend upon Ordinances,
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then is not our sanctification such as floweth from fellowship with Jesus Christ; for you shall finde this to be true, that there is no gift of Christ,
then is not our sanctification such as flows from fellowship with jesus christ; for you shall find this to be true, that there is no gift of christ,
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and so wee ought to be, otherwise we shall constantly finde this, that if the Lord doe not preserve this empty frame in us, the more full we are of any gift, the more full shall we be of our owne strength,
and so we ought to be, otherwise we shall constantly find this, that if the Lord do not preserve this empty frame in us, the more full we Are of any gift, the more full shall we be of our own strength,
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for by all true sanctification we are the more knit unto him, so that if any man would know whether the superscription of Christ and his Image be stamped upon his sanctification, this you shall ever finde to be the stampe of the grace of Christ, that the more you receive from him, the more you stand in need of him;
for by all true sanctification we Are the more knit unto him, so that if any man would know whither the superscription of christ and his Image be stamped upon his sanctification, this you shall ever find to be the stamp of the grace of christ, that the more you receive from him, the more you stand in need of him;
and hereupon Abraham hath been wanting in faith, Moses in meeknes, Peter in courage, and Sarah in her modesty, they have been so apt to trust upon those graces of God, wherein they have most abounded, that they have principally failed therein:
and hereupon Abraham hath been wanting in faith, Moses in meekness, Peter in courage, and Sarah in her modesty, they have been so apt to trust upon those graces of God, wherein they have most abounded, that they have principally failed therein:
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so they grow to be more sensible of their need of Christ, more fearfull of departing from him, more carefull to cleave unto him, that they might grow up in his Name unto all well pleasing in his sight.
so they grow to be more sensible of their need of christ, more fearful of departing from him, more careful to cleave unto him, that they might grow up in his Name unto all well pleasing in his sighed.
If therefore there be a sanctification that standeth at a stay in any man, it is a great suspition whether the gifts thereof flow from fellowship with Christ, or no;
If Therefore there be a sanctification that Stands At a stay in any man, it is a great suspicion whither the Gifts thereof flow from fellowship with christ, or no;
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and onely full of Jesus Christ, to live or dye is his advantage. This is the Use which I would commend unto you touching your Christian sanctification.
and only full of jesus christ, to live or die is his advantage. This is the Use which I would commend unto you touching your Christian sanctification.
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So then this is the first and the great worke of God, that he hath given his Son out of his own bosome, to take our nature upon him, to lead a miserable life,
So then this is the First and the great work of God, that he hath given his Son out of his own bosom, to take our nature upon him, to led a miserable life,
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when he giveth Jesus Christ himselfe in that Covenant, as he doth expressely, Isa. 42.6. where wee may see that God giveth another, even that God the Father giveth God the Sonne.
when he gives jesus christ himself in that Covenant, as he does expressly, Isaiah 42.6. where we may see that God gives Another, even that God the Father gives God the Son.
for the Lord to give us his Sonne, and this Sonne so soone as he was promised, his people saw him a farre of. Joh. 8.56. Your father Abraham rejoyced to see my day, and he saw it, and was glad.
for the Lord to give us his Son, and this Son so soon as he was promised, his people saw him a Far of. John 8.56. Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day, and he saw it, and was glad.
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For when the Lord Jesus Christ was promised unto him, Gen. 17.16, 17. and the Lord had said unto him, I will blesse Sarah and give thee a sonne of her,
For when the Lord jesus christ was promised unto him, Gen. 17.16, 17. and the Lord had said unto him, I will bless Sarah and give thee a son of her,
so he giveth him unto us, and both in present possession. And this the Father doth, Joh. 6.44. for no man (saith Christ) can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him;
so he gives him unto us, and both in present possession. And this the Father does, John 6.44. for no man (Says christ) can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him;
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Now this kinde of hearing and learning of the Father, is a strange kinde of learning which the Lord Teacheth the soule by — when he draweth him unto Christ,
Now this kind of hearing and learning of the Father, is a strange kind of learning which the Lord Teaches the soul by — when he draws him unto christ,
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an effectuall Teaching and powerfull. 1 Cor. 1.9. This is your effectuall calling; and this is the Lords giving us unto his Sonne, John 6.37. All this is properly the worke of the Father.
an effectual Teaching and powerful. 1 Cor. 1.9. This is your effectual calling; and this is the lords giving us unto his Son, John 6.37. All this is properly the work of the Father.
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it is the Lords usuall dealing by his Spirit to set home sinnes against both, in so much that thereby we come to be afflicted with some kinde of trembling and feare and torment about our spirituall estate.
it is the lords usual dealing by his Spirit to Set home Sins against both, in so much that thereby we come to be afflicted with Some kind of trembling and Fear and torment about our spiritual estate.
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and challenged and convinced him of sinne, he all trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to doe? So it was with the Jaylor, Acts 16.29.
and challenged and convinced him of sin, he all trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? So it was with the Jailor, Acts 16.29.
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and of a sound mind, &c. Such feare also the Apostle John speaketh of, 1 Joh. 4.18. when he saith, Perfect love casteth out feare, for feare hath torment;
and of a found mind, etc. Such Fear also the Apostle John speaks of, 1 John 4.18. when he Says, Perfect love Cast out Fear, for Fear hath torment;
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which is accompanyed with Anguish and Torment, 1 Joh. 4.18. Rev. 9.3. & 11.10. Besides this Spirit of Bondage, the Lord hath another work, which is called a Spirit of Burning, Mal. 4.1. The day cometh, &c. This is a Spirit of burning; let us speak unto it a little;
which is accompanied with Anguish and Torment, 1 John 4.18. Rev. 9.3. & 11.10. Beside this Spirit of Bondage, the Lord hath Another work, which is called a Spirit of Burning, Malachi 4.1. The day comes, etc. This is a Spirit of burning; let us speak unto it a little;
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and that i• it of which John Baptist speaketh, Now the axe is layd to the roote of the Tree, &c. and this he spake ( Mat. 3.9) after he had said, Thinke not to say within your your selves, Wee have Abraham to our father, vers. 8. So that all the confidence that they had in Abrahams Covenant, and Temple, and Tabernacle, and such things, is burnt up,
and that i• it of which John Baptist speaks, Now the axe is laid to the root of the Tree, etc. and this he spoke (Mathew 3.9) After he had said, Think not to say within your your selves, we have Abraham to our father, vers. 8. So that all the confidence that they had in Abrahams Covenant, and Temple, and Tabernacle, and such things, is burned up,
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2. Secondly, there is something more in it, for with this Spirit of burning, the Lord by the power of this Spirit doth cut us off from any power of our owne naturall gifts,
2. Secondly, there is something more in it, for with this Spirit of burning, the Lord by the power of this Spirit does Cut us off from any power of our own natural Gifts,
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And according hereunto it is that those converts, Acts 2.37. doe cry out when they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and brethren, what shall wee doe? Hence it is also that the poore soule• that came unto Christ, Math. 12.20.
And according hereunto it is that those converts, Acts 2.37. do cry out when they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the Apostles, Men and brothers, what shall we do? Hence it is also that the poor soule• that Come unto christ, Math. 12.20.
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Thus doth the Lord burne up the Root of Abrahams Covenant wherein men trust, and the Roote of all our selfe-sufficiency, that now wee find our selves dryed up & our strength consumed, that now we are not able to thinke as of our selves a good thought.
Thus does the Lord burn up the Root of Abrahams Covenant wherein men trust, and the Root of all our self-sufficiency, that now we find our selves dried up & our strength consumed, that now we Are not able to think as of our selves a good Thought.
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All our fastings, and humiliations, and almsdeeds, and prayers, such things as the Pharisees much boasted in, Math. 6.1, 2, 3. &c. but these things are all burnt up.
All our Fastings, and humiliations, and almsdeeds, and Prayers, such things as the Pharisees much boasted in, Math. 6.1, 2, 3. etc. but these things Are all burned up.
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therefore its no small matter to be cut off from Adam; thats contrary to nature; As faith the Apostle, Rom. 11.24. this is a marvellous strong work, when the Spirit of God comes to act things contrary to nature;
Therefore its no small matter to be Cut off from Adam; thats contrary to nature; As faith the Apostle, Rom. 11.24. this is a marvellous strong work, when the Spirit of God comes to act things contrary to nature;
now it cometh to passe, that whereas a soul hath been stirring and busie in his owne strength, at length the Spirit of God, by the mighty power of his grace, being shed abroad into the soule, doth burn up root and branch, not onely the root of Abraham's Covenant,
now it comes to pass, that whereas a soul hath been stirring and busy in his own strength, At length the Spirit of God, by the mighty power of his grace, being shed abroad into the soul, does burn up root and branch, not only the root of Abraham's Covenant,
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and saw how unable he was to provide for himselfe, and how unworthy he was that his Father should doe any thing for him, he came and lay downe at the feet of his Father,
and saw how unable he was to provide for himself, and how unworthy he was that his Father should do any thing for him, he Come and lay down At the feet of his Father,
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Now this stooping of the heart unto God, and yielding unto him to doe with us as seemeth good in his own eyes, is such a prostration of the heart, wherein the Lord hath taken possession of the soule, that now a man is led unto fellowship with Christ, that there is None in Heaven but him, none in the earth in comparison of him that the soule desireth after;
Now this stooping of the heart unto God, and yielding unto him to do with us as seems good in his own eyes, is such a prostration of the heart, wherein the Lord hath taken possession of the soul, that now a man is led unto fellowship with christ, that there is None in Heaven but him, none in the earth in comparison of him that the soul Desires After;
This is the Fathers d•awing of the soule, which is expounded to be the hearing and learning of the Father, of which John speaketh, ch. 6.45 He that hath heard and learned of the Father, cometh unto me;
This is the Father's d•awing of the soul, which is expounded to be the hearing and learning of the Father, of which John speaks, changed. 6.45 He that hath herd and learned of the Father, comes unto me;
Now when the soule and will of a Christian are convinced of these things, as well as his judgement, that now he waiteth upon Christ as well that he may be able to waite and seek the Lord,
Now when the soul and will of a Christian Are convinced of these things, as well as his judgement, that now he waits upon christ as well that he may be able to wait and seek the Lord,
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You shall find that the Lord useth to convey himselfe unto the soule in some word of Promise of the Gospel that sheweth unto the soule the riches of the grace of God in Jesus Christ;
You shall find that the Lord uses to convey himself unto the soul in Some word of Promise of the Gospel that shows unto the soul the riches of the grace of God in jesus christ;
& now he doth pronounce us reconciled unto him, this is the work which is spoken of Rom. 5. 10. and this is the work of God the Father, according to that was before alledged, 2 Cor. 5.19.
& now he does pronounce us reconciled unto him, this is the work which is spoken of Rom. 5. 10. and this is the work of God the Father, according to that was before alleged, 2 Cor. 5.19.
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And look as it is in our naturall Being, so soon as ever we have received naturall life from Adam, we become the Sons of Adam, and his sin is imputed unto us:
And look as it is in our natural Being, so soon as ever we have received natural life from Adam, we become the Sons of Adam, and his since is imputed unto us:
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and this is necessary, for as it hath been observed by others, so we may now gather it from what we have heard, that there be 4 sorts of men that fall short of this union with Christ.
and this is necessary, for as it hath been observed by Others, so we may now gather it from what we have herd, that there be 4 sorts of men that fallen short of this Union with christ.
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and hereupon they fall upon Reformations, and so to duties of Humiliation, and such like, wherein they find (as they conceive) such a blessed change,
and hereupon they fallen upon Reformations, and so to duties of Humiliation, and such like, wherein they find (as they conceive) such a blessed change,
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And indeed God doth comfort men in their Reformations, for God will have no man lose by him, Mat. 6.2, 5. Hypocrites have their reward for their Alms and for their Prayers.
And indeed God does Comfort men in their Reformations, for God will have no man loose by him, Mathew 6.2, 5. Hypocrites have their reward for their Alms and for their Prayers.
Herod when he heard John, reformed many things, and heard him gladly, Mark 6.20. Here was a great change, and doubtlesse much comfort in that gladnesse, yet these men never had the work of God the Father, to burn up all that they had received by any strength of their owne.
Herod when he herd John, reformed many things, and herd him gladly, Mark 6.20. Here was a great change, and doubtless much Comfort in that gladness, yet these men never had the work of God the Father, to burn up all that they had received by any strength of their own.
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and therefore I believed in Jesus Christ, and now shall nothing draw me from him, nor pull me from my confidence, for I have built upon some word of God,
and Therefore I believed in jesus christ, and now shall nothing draw me from him, nor pull me from my confidence, for I have built upon Some word of God,
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and some Promise of his made unto such reformation as I have set upon, and is not this true Faith in Jesus Christ? This is far from true Faith, it is no other but a strong fallacy whereby the Devil doth cheat men,
and Some Promise of his made unto such Reformation as I have Set upon, and is not this true Faith in jesus christ? This is Far from true Faith, it is no other but a strong fallacy whereby the devil does cheat men,
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and in truth this Faith is but a Faith of a mans owne making (that I may so speak) it is no more than a spirit of Burning at the best, that hath burnt up his confidence in his owne works,
and in truth this Faith is but a Faith of a men own making (that I may so speak) it is no more than a Spirit of Burning At the best, that hath burned up his confidence in his own works,
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Now this fourth sort come plainly to see that their Faith is shaken, and they dare not look God in the face ▪ to justifie the truth of their Faith before him;
Now this fourth sort come plainly to see that their Faith is shaken, and they Dare not look God in the face ▪ to justify the truth of their Faith before him;
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Is not this soule in a state of everlasting fellowship with Christ? Truly this is tha• which the Lord many times bringeth the souls of his Servants unto,
Is not this soul in a state of everlasting fellowship with christ? Truly this is tha• which the Lord many times brings the Souls of his Servants unto,
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But a soule will say, Hath not the Lord made gratious Promises to all those that seeke for him? Hath he not said that all they are blessed that waite for him? Isa. 30.18.
But a soul will say, Hath not the Lord made gracious Promises to all those that seek for him? Hath he not said that all they Are blessed that wait for him? Isaiah 30.18.
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And am not I wrapped up hereby in a bundle of grace and peace? Mind you, there is no promise of life made to those that wait & seek in their own strength, who being driven to it, have taken it up by their own resolutions; though I grant it is true, that every one that waiteth for,
And am not I wrapped up hereby in a bundle of grace and peace? Mind you, there is no promise of life made to those that wait & seek in their own strength, who being driven to it, have taken it up by their own resolutions; though I grant it is true, that every one that waits for,
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When the Spirit of God cometh as a Comforter, he will in this manner convince the soul of a man that he hath heretofore hung upon his reformations for hope & comfort,
When the Spirit of God comes as a Comforter, he will in this manner convince the soul of a man that he hath heretofore hung upon his reformations for hope & Comfort,
but in his will, and is ready to say as David sometimes did, If the Lord say he hath no pleasure in me, here I am, let him doe unto me as seemeth him good.
but in his will, and is ready to say as David sometime did, If the Lord say he hath no pleasure in me, Here I am, let him do unto me as seems him good.
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