Questions

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20534	And hast thou died to the world, and died to thy sins and lusts?
20534	And whether you have forsaken your sins, and returned from your evil ways, and answered the visitation of the love of God in your souls?
20534	But let me ask you, Who keeps house all this while?
20534	Christ hath died for you; but hast thou lived to him?
20534	Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, who came to seek and to save them that were lost?
20534	Examine yourselves, whether you have chosen the Lord for your God, and Christ for your Redeemer?
20534	Into the spiritual life, the divine life?
20534	Is it the high calling in Christ?
20534	Is this the mark thou aimest at, and which thou hast in view?
20534	Now what hast thou in thine eye?
20534	What have you done for Christ?
20534	Who is sufficient for these things?
19377	And if they own the general testimony, can they withstand the particular application of it in their own cases?
19377	But you that travel as God''s messengers, if they receive you in the greater, shall they refuse you in the less?
19377	For it is natural for some to say, Well, here is the people and work, but where and who was the man, the instrument?
19377	For what communion hath light with darkness, or Christ with Belial?
19377	He that in this age was sent to begin this work and people?
19377	The world talks of God, but what do they do?
19377	Why should the inhabitants thereof reject it?
19377	Why should they lose the blessed benefit of it?
19377	and what doth this blessed light do for you?
19377	for why shouldst thou die?
19377	had their religion done them, who were so sensibly touched with indignation for the use of this plain, honest, and true speech?
44895	I wonder how it cometh to pass, that there hath never been any law made against him: against him do I say? 44895 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise:"and why?
44895	Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, and of putting on of apparel:what then?
44895	Why callest thou me good?
44895	[ 43] Aristotle seeing a youth finely dressed, said,Art thou not ashamed, when nature hath made thee a man, to make thyself a woman?
44895	[ 44] And to another, gazing on his fine cloak;Why dost thou boast thyself of a sheep''s fleece?"
44895	--A comedian of note, wondering that Agesilaus said nothing to him, asked if he knew him;"Yes,"said he,"art not thou the buffoon Callipedes?"
44895	1- 5,) and be ashamed of the great Messiah of the world?
44895	2) of a new and untrodden way to glory?
44895	2:) And why?
44895	47, 48,) did by the force of faith in the patients:"Believe ye that I am able to open your eyes?"
44895	9;) which may be applied to this: not one outward temple or house to excel another in outward lustre; for where is the benefit of that?
44895	A most terrible renunciation of their worship; and why?
44895	An ungodly man asking him what godliness was, he was silent: but the other murmuring, saith he,"What is that to thee, that is not thy concern?"
44895	And after it was sold, was it not in thine own power?
44895	And as the apostle said,"If the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?"
44895	And being asked, why he admired him so much?
44895	And do not you think this an ill original?
44895	And do you think that words will send off the blows of eternal vengeance?
44895	And how shall we pass away our time?
44895	And is it less in any one to imitate, or justify the same, since the more sober Heathens have themselves condemned them?
44895	And since it is thus with dying men, what instruction is it to the living, whose pretence for the most part is a perpetual contradiction?
44895	And such remedies too as below which there is nothing but corporal punishment?
44895	And tell us, pray, are not romances, plays, masks, gaming, fiddlers,& c. the entertainments that most delight you?
44895	And they fear to make a devotion in his absence; for they know it is not only unprofitable, but reprovable:"Who has required this at your hands?"
44895	And what is an idol but that which the mind puts an over- estimate or value upon?
44895	And what is become of those provisions, which for so many years together we have laid up against the brunts and afflictions of Providence?
44895	And when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to comply,"Who,"says he,"is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?"
44895	And who shall traffic in her delicate inventions?
44895	And why is it so, but because so many hands are otherwise bestowed, even about the very vanity of all vanities?
44895	And why not better settled?
44895	And why take ye thought for raiment?
44895	And why, I pray then, are we so ridiculous for being thus far grammatical?
44895	And yet there seems a limitation to the command, Honour all men, in that passage of godly David,"Who shall abide in thy tabernacle?
44895	Another time, seeing an effeminate young man;"Art thou not ashamed,"saith he,"to use thyself worse than nature hath made thee?
44895	Any whit better than that of the Jewish times?
44895	Are any wiser than she, than mother church?
44895	Are you wiser than your forefathers?
44895	Art thou shapely, comely, beautiful-- the exact draught of a human creature?
44895	Art thou, O man, greater than he that made thee?
44895	As absurd with him in Latin, as My masters, art thou angry?
44895	Aye, and suffer many things we would not?
44895	Before execution, his friends asked him, whether he had nothing to say to his son?
44895	Being flattered by some with divine honour, he asked them if they could not make gods too?
44895	Besides, in their increase, they are not lifted up, nor in their adversities are they cast down: and why?
44895	But at the terrible day, who will go to her exchange any more?
44895	But fourthly, What is the great work and business of the cross respecting man?
44895	But how do these think to pass their vast eternity away?
44895	But how shall those many families subsist whose livelihood depends upon such fashions and recreations as you so earnestly decry?
44895	But if I were asked, Whence came they then?
44895	But is it not then intolerable, that they should be esteemed Christians, who are yet to learn to be good Heathens?
44895	But is it not to expose ourselves both to your contempt and fury, that we imitate them, and not you?
44895	But it may be asked, how shall this preparation be obtained?
44895	But some may say, What is this faith that is so necessary to worship, and gives it such acceptance with God and returns that benefit to men?
44895	But thou wilt say, What is Christ?
44895	But till that time come, what will content thee?
44895	But went it off so?
44895	But what followed this covetousness and hypocrisy of Ananias?
44895	But what is that to them that are not hungry?
44895	But what is this for at last?
44895	But what said Christ to this?
44895	But what said the Almighty to such a sensual people of old, much upon the like occasion?
44895	But what should others have said of that man''s ancestor, when he started first up into the knowledge of the world?
44895	But what was Christ''s answer?
44895	But what was Peter''s answer and judgment?
44895	But what was the chief motive to it?
44895	But what was the doom of this jolly man, this great rich man?
44895	But why for all men?
44895	But why wished he with others for more time, but that it might be better employed?
44895	But why?
44895	But would you know his country, and the reason of his invention?
44895	Can not a man serve God in his heart, and do as others do?
44895	Can the minister then preach without faith?
44895	Cato, that sage Roman, seeing a luxurious man loaded with flesh,"Of what service,"saith he,"can that man be, either to himself, or the commonwealth?"
44895	Come on, you covetous: what say you now to brother Judas?
44895	Come, what has he saved thee from?
44895	Did he not despise the king, in disregarding Haman?
44895	Do not such consider, that no outward cell can shut up the soul from lust, the mind from an infinity of unrighteous imaginations?
44895	Do not we in process of time see many things we would not?
44895	Do we not see how early they rise; how late they go to bed?
44895	Does he reap where he has not sown?
44895	Does not the body follow the soul, not the soul the body?
44895	Dost thou know what it is?
44895	First, in quitting his own land, where we may well suppose him settled in the midst of plenty, at least sufficiency: and why?
44895	For as their religion, so their cross is very gaudy and triumphant: but in what?
44895	For though there be no affliction that is not grievous for the present, yet, what says the man of God?
44895	For what is a heap of the most pathetical words to God Almighty; or the dedication of any place or time to him?
44895	For what is an indifferent thing, but that which may be done, or left undone?
44895	For what is the reason that most commodities are held at such excessive rates, but because labour is so very dear?
44895	For what thing can be more base than for a man to degrade, and to make himself a servant and a slave to that which should be subject unto him?
44895	For, first, what matter is it of whom any one is descended, that is not of ill fame: since it is his own virtue that must raise, or vice depress him?
44895	For, is it to be thought that God gave me a son to make a sacrifice of him?
44895	Fourthly, What is the great work and business of the cross?
44895	Has he saved thee from thy sinful lusts, thy worldly affections, and vain conversations?
44895	Hast thou daughters?
44895	Hast thou one in thy power that hath wronged thee?
44895	Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?"
44895	Hath not my hand made all these things?"
44895	Have you not resisted, yea, quenched the good Spirit of Christ in your pursuit after your beloved wealth?
44895	He did not dare open his own lips, he knew that could not praise God; and why?
44895	He hath showed, thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"
44895	He rejected it that had more right to keep it than all mankind: and why?
44895	Hear me once, I beseech thee: can Christ be thy Lord, and thou not obey him?
44895	His friends showing great trouble for the loss of him;"Where,"saith he,"are those memorable precepts of philosophy?
44895	How can you hope to refute their persecutors whose worst part perhaps was their cruelty, that turn persecutors yourselves?
44895	How full of the change, the shop, the warehouse, the custom- house; of bills, bonds, charter- parties,& c. they are?
44895	How is the cross to be borne?
44895	How many pieces of ribbon, and what feathers, lace- bands, and the like, did Adam and Eve wear in Paradise, or out of it?
44895	How many plays did Jesus Christ and his apostles recreate themselves at?
44895	How then are you his disciples?
44895	How will my husband use me?
44895	I know, that some are ready further to object: Hath God given us these enjoyments on purpose to condemn us, if we use them?
44895	I said of laughter, it is mad: and of mirth, what doth it?
44895	If a man ask them, Is Christ your Lord?
44895	Is Christ unreasonable?
44895	Is it possible that such crosses should mend their makers?
44895	Is this to live comfortably, or to be rich?
44895	Is this your love to Jesus, your reverence to the Scriptures, that through faith are able to make the man of God perfect?
44895	It can not add one cubit to any man''s stature: what crosses can it hinder?
44895	It was murdering Cain that rudely asked the Lord,"Was he his brother''s keeper?"
44895	Knowest thou not that Divine Providence is severe, and often full of alteration?
44895	Men may, and some do, cross their own wills in their own wills: voluntary omission and commission:"Who has required this at your hands?"
44895	Must we conclude that those who are not content, but seek to be rich, have forsaken God?
44895	My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God; when shall I come and appear before God?"
44895	Nay, had not the king commanded that respect; and are not we to honour and obey the king?
44895	Nay, is it not abominable, when such as call themselves Christians, do both imitate and justify the like inventions?
44895	No, how should we?
44895	Not to see right with their eyes, because of the partiality of their minds?
44895	Of himself he saith,"O ye men, will ye not learn why I never laugh?
44895	One day he went backwards; whereat the people laughing,"Are you not ashamed,"saith he,"to do that all your lifetime, which you deride in me?"
44895	Or ambition with ministers, whose very office is humility?
44895	Or, why not,_ I love_, for_ we love_; and_ we love_, instead of_ I love_?
44895	Pertinax, also emperor, being advised to save himself from the fury of the mutineers, answered"No: what have I done that I should do so?"
44895	Plato seeing a young man play at dice, reproved him sharply; the other answered,"What, for so small a matter?"
44895	Read of each in Chaucer, Spenser, Waller, Cowley, Dryden,& c. Why then should it be so homely, ill- bred, and insufferable in us?
44895	Require where he has not enabled?
44895	Say not within yourselves, How otherwise should men live and the world subsist?
44895	Secondly, Where the cross of Christ is to be taken up?
44895	Seeing a man in office to speak much, and do little, he asked,"How can that man do business, that is always drunk with talking?"
44895	Shut up in temples?
44895	Solon answered,"Dost thou inquire of us about human affairs?
44895	Speaking of God,"How can that light which never sets be ever hidden or obscured?"
44895	That a little by- rote babble, though of never so good expressions in themselves, shall serve your turn at the great day?
44895	That prate of grace and nature, and know neither?
44895	The prophet adds,"Blessed are all they that wait upon God:"and why?
44895	The tides met, money and eternal life: contrary desires: but which prevailed?
44895	Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat, or what shall we drink, or wherewithal shall we be clothed?
44895	These, it seems, were the vices of the degenerate Jews, under all their pretence to religion; and are they not of Christians at this day?
44895	Thirdly, How, and after what manner it is to be borne?
44895	This is the Crown: but where is the Cross?
44895	To one that smelt with unguents;"Who is it,"saith he,"that smells so effeminately?"
44895	To one that spoke much he said,"How cometh it that he who taught thee to speak, did not teach thee to hold thy tongue?"
44895	To the first, What is the cross of Christ?
44895	V. But in the next place, how and in what manner is the cross to be daily borne?
44895	Very well; but do you keep his commandments?
44895	View the streets, shops, exchanges, plays, parks, coffee- houses,& c. and is not the world, this fading world, written upon every face?
44895	Was Judas ever the better Christian for crying, Hail, Master, and kissing Christ?
44895	Was Nero''s cruelty unknown to us?
44895	Was it for want of understanding, or ability, or materials?
44895	Well, but what has been the success of those ages that followed the apostolical?
44895	Well, what was the consequence of this difference?
44895	Well: but then where does this cross appear, and where must it be taken up?
44895	What are they?
44895	What benefit to the mind, to have it for a punishment, and not for a pleasure?
44895	What disappointments help, or harm frustrate?
44895	What do I with these vanities about me?
44895	What door can this be but that of the heart of man?
44895	What else, but to worship and praise God, and do good unto men?"
44895	What followed?
44895	What have you besides their good words, that is like them?
44895	What have you to do with strange and unprofitable discourses, which only serve to seduce weak persons?"
44895	What hurt had it done him to have bowed to and honoured one the king honoured?
44895	What is it that thou dost stay for?
44895	What is our cup and cross that we should drink and suffer?
44895	What is that?
44895	What is the glory that is within the true church, and that gold that makes up that inward glory?
44895	What is the great work of the cross?
44895	What need these things?
44895	What of stately galleries and rich furniture?
44895	What part of all the writings of the holy men of God warrants these things?
44895	What poets, romances, comedies, and the like did the apostles and saints make, or use to pass away their time withal?
44895	What resemblance is there of their life in yours?
44895	What rests to us, then, that we must do, to be thus witnesses of his power and love?
44895	What rich embroideries, silks, points,& c. had Abel, Enoch, Noah, and good old Abraham?
44895	What shall I speak of rich marbles curiously wrought, wherewith temples and houses do shine?
44895	What shall pride do with religion, that rebukes it?
44895	What shall we drink?
44895	What shall we eat, what shall we drink, and what shall we put on?
44895	What shall we eat?
44895	What shall we wear?
44895	What then?
44895	What thing more vile, than to love that which is not good, neither can make a good man?
44895	What titles are flattering?
44895	What was his cup he drank, and baptism he suffered?
44895	When shall I come and appear?
44895	Where dwells the Christian that excelleth?
44895	Where is God?
44895	Where is the bitter cup and bloody baptism?
44895	Where is the disputer of this world?
44895	Where is the scribe?
44895	Where it is the cross appears, and must be borne?
44895	Which is plain in the instance of Ahasuerus to Haman;"What shall be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour?"
44895	Which made the prophet, personating one in a great strait, cry out,"Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before the high God?
44895	Which of you, by taking thought, can add one cubit unto his stature?
44895	Which way may we gather wealth, increase our power, enlarge our territories, and dignify and perpetuate our names and families in the earth?
44895	Whilst it remained, was it not thine own?
44895	Whither wilt thou go?"
44895	Who to her plays?
44895	Who will be true Christians?
44895	Who will follow her fashions then?
44895	Who will presume to determine what is become of Heathens, and know not where they are themselves, nor mind what may become of them?
44895	Who, of mankind, more self- conceited than these men?
44895	Why are you yet behind?
44895	Why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart?
44895	Why should they not be a rule in that, as well as other things?
44895	Why will you die?
44895	Why?
44895	Wilt thou know what things she hath found out, what she hath made?
44895	Yes, the very groves themselves, however pleasant for situation, beautiful for their walks and trees, must be cut down: and why?
44895	Yes, yes: would you have done so?
44895	_ Magister, vos estis iratus?_ Master, are you angry?
44895	_ Magister, vos estis iratus?_ Master, are you angry?
44895	and how received and applied, in order to this mighty cure?
44895	and if he was not ignorant when Christ spake to him of the new birth?
44895	and what would they have?
44895	and where is he to be found?
44895	and where is the place of my rest?
44895	and who shall stand when he appears?"
44895	did he not come at last, and that in mercy too?
44895	did he not very wickedly?
44895	examine yourselves, try yourselves, know you not your own selves; if He dwell not, if He rule not in you, that you are reprobates?
44895	for I ask, what would such be at?
44895	for the lord saith,''what doth it profit a man to gain the whole world, and to lose his own soul?''
44895	how can such be his ministers, that said,"My kingdom is not of this world"?
44895	how did he take it?
44895	impossible to do that without which Christ hath made it impossible to be a Christian?
44895	none in the heavens?
44895	or What shall we drink?
44895	or Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
44895	or finally, what will the magistrate do with me?
44895	or, canst thou be his servant, and never serve him?
44895	said he,"what meanest thou to ask for that which is better lost than found?"
44895	saith he,"but when wilt thou praise a good man?"
44895	saith he,"doth our happiness seem so despicable that thou wilt not rank us equal with private persons?"
44895	saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?
44895	shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old?
44895	shall I give my first- born for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
44895	that the father should be butcher of his only child?
44895	v. 11:) what to do?
44895	was he not an ill man?
44895	was not his religion and worship as good as his brother''s?
44895	what can prevent this ill conclusion?
44895	what do you do there?
44895	what hopes can there be of reconciling that to Christianity, that the nearer it comes to its resemblance, the further off it is in reality?
44895	what is the reason that the cry is so common, Must we always dote on these things?
44895	what man''s condition can be worse Than his, whom plenty starves, and blessings curse?
44895	what will my father or mother say?
44895	what would they do?
44895	when shall this care and wisdom be seen amongst the Christians of these times, that so intemperance might be prevented?
44895	whence fetch you these examples?
44895	whither wilt thou go?
44895	who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
44895	why should men need persuasions to what their own felicity so necessarily leads them?
44895	why?
44895	will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil?
44895	would you have us keep his commandments?