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A25409What am I( Lord) or what is my Fathers house, that thou shouldst vouchsafe to look on such a dead dog as I am?
A25409What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things hee hath bestowed upon me?
A64261For now indeed is the day of the Lord God appeared; and the Wrath of the Lamb is come, and who may stand before him?
A64261who can abide this day of his coming?
A44311I have more Trembled under the Fear of a Seared or Discouraged Conscience, than under the Fear of a Sharp or Scrupulous Conscience?
A44311Notes, typically marginal, from the original text Notes for div A44311-e360* A Wounded Spirit who can bear?
A44311What Man is he that Feareth the LORD?
A35812Have pittie on me now in the time of mercy, and condemne me not when thou commest to judgement ▪ for what profit is there in my bloud?
A35812Lord I tremble when I remember that sad truth, If the righteous scarcely be saved, where then shall the wicked and the ungodly appeare?
A35812Lord, what is man that thou art mindfull of him: and the Son of man that thou so regardest him?
A35812Thy way, O God, is holy, who is so great a God as our God?
A35812],[ Oxford?
A51405ANd now, Lord, what is my hope?
A51405O Lord, how long shall we thus violate and defame that Gospel of Peace that we profess?
A51405V. WHat reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?
A51405WHO more can crave, Than God for me hath done, To free a Slave That gave his only Son?
A51405how long shall me thus madly defeat our selves, lose that Christianity which we pretend to strive for?
A07624And God said to Adam, in the sweate of thy face shall thou ea ● e bread, but you will say to me where shall we get ● t?
A07624And why should we not care?
A07624To whom is woe, to whom is sorrow?
A07624and to whome is the rednesse of the eyes?
A07624to whom are woundes without cause?
A07624to whom is murmuring?
A07624to whom is strife?
A03030If yet he doe,( as who did never ill, Who is without his errors?)
A03030Thinke no sin little, and make it not great by iteration; what is a Mountaine of earth, but an accumulation of many little dusts?
A03030Worldly advancements are not had with ease; And want is the inheritance of sloth: Wouldst thou do lesse for Heaven then for these?
A03030You''l say then Christianity is hard, What good was ever easie?
A03030if thou thinkest it is the truth why art thou ashamed of it?
A03030thou then that doest thus subsist by changes, why doest thou feare a change?
A45776Doctor, said the Emperor, How many hast thou kill''d in the time of thy Practice?
A45776How dare we then present our selves before Thee, who art so pure and holy a God?
A45776If we are in doubts about our Spiritual Estate, let us in Prayer go to God, who is marvellous in Council?
A45776are we in Affliction, let us call upon him for help, and he will not only hear us, but also in his good time deliver us?
A45776what Sword 〈 ◊ 〉 you drawn against it?
A45776what Volumes have you 〈 ◊ 〉 against sound Doctrine, with a known and resol ● ● opposition to your own Conscience?
A59239And how are Habits got, but by oft repeated or very effectuall Acts?
A59239And what is Virtue, but a confirm''d Disposition of the Will to do our Duties to God and Man?
A59239It may be ask''t, Why such high Subjects should be writ in English?
A59239What Duty, either to God or his Neighbour, which through the whole Course of his Life he was known to neglect?
A59239What Virtue was there which, when occasion presented, he did not readily Execute?
A59239Who then that loves true Nobility, and the solid Perfection of his Soul, but will apply himself to the means of gaining so high Preferment?
A59239or an habitual will to act according to Right Reason and Christian Principles?
A7039730. Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness and hath no light?
A70397And what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
A70397Cease from man, whose breath is in his nostrils, for wherein is he to be accounted of?
A70397If they suffer only for their own follies, or fancies, what reason has their blessed Lord to thank them, for being fanciful or foolish?
A70397Is any among you afflicted?
A70397Return, O Lord, how long?
A70397Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischief by a Law?
A70397What mean ye to weep, and to break mine Heart?
A70397Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God?
A70397Wherefore should the Heathen say, Where is their God?
A70397],[ London?
A70397or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
A55005And what grace to strengthen?
A55005I wish that every day among my first thoughts, one may be, What special business have I within doors?
A55005It is an unthankful sin, we deserved Hell and scape that, and are promised Heaven instead of it, are we not bound to referre other things to God?
A55005Our own, is not the life more than meat?
A55005Whether lately raging, and even but last day or night prevailing over me?
A55005and the body than rayment?
A55005and whether thou wilt endeavour to have thy mind in the perfectest temper or not?
A55005or even begun to obtain some vigour?
A55005wherein I have been exceeding feeble of late?
A55005within my soul, What sin to mortifie?
A23804AND now what shall I render to thee O Lord, for this and all other thy great benefits?
A23804And is it not much better to Sow unto the Spirit, thereunto the flesh, which produces only Corruption?
A23804Have I the less affection for the most holy Faith, because it restraineth my carnal Liberty, and abridgeth me of Worldly Contentments?
A23804Have not I a Law in my mind which opposeth the Law of my members?
A23804IS it not as easie for thee, to raise me out of ashes, as at the first to raise me out of the dust?
A23804O LORD, how often mightest thou cut me off in the midst of my Sins?
A23804O WHO would not dread thy All- glorious Name, O Lord?
A23804REMEMBER, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the Clay, and wilt thou bring me into the Dust again?
A23804SHALL we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive Evil?
A23804To send back my Spirit into my Body, as at the first to breath it in?
A23804WE have received good at the hands of God, and shall we not receive Evil?
A23804What shall I do unto thee?
A23804Who would not fear thy Judgments, when thou shoots forth thy Arrows of Thunder and Lightning?
A23804Who would not stand in awe of thy Majesty?
A27456But how shall we know God is on our side?
A27456First, let us ingage in God''s Cause, then having the lawfull Authority of his Vice- gerent, who shall be against us?
A27456For what shall a man give in exchange of his Soul?
A27456For why should these let in a Beam Of Divine Light to trouble them; And call in doubt their pleasing Thought, That none believes what we are taught?
A27456How dangerous is such breach of Vows?
A27456How many times have we said, O Lord, spare me yet but this once, and I will live and amend?
A27456If God be for us, who shall be against us?
A27456Shall we sin that Grace may abound?
A27456VVHen we are tempted to any sin, let us say, with Joseph, Shall I doe this wickednesse, and sin against God?
A27456WHo?
A27456Was it not a great honour for Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, to have God to be his Friend, and to be called the Friend of God?
A27456What cause have we to be ashamed and repent of our Ingratitude and perfidious Promises?
A27456What great Dangers do we daily es ● ape by his mercy?
A27456Who can presume to find a Guard From Scorn, when Heaven''s so little spar''d?
A27456and how justly may we upbraid ourselves for it, abhorring our selves by reason of our Iniquities, and repenting in dust and ashes, as holy Job did?
A497132, 110 Completorium, quid?
A49713And now, Lord, What is my hope?
A49713Aut quid dicet aliquis, quam de te dicit?
A49713Awake, and be not absent from us for ever: wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our misery, and trouble?
A49713Et quid dicemus Deus meus, vita mea, Dulcedo mea sancta?
A49713Mine eyes long sore for thy Word, saying, when wilt thou comfort me?
A49713My tears have been my meat, day and night, while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God?
A49713O Domine mediâ vità in morte sumus: unde aut à quo quaerimus auxilium nisi à te Domine?
A49713O Lord God, spare I beseech thee; who shall raise up Jacob, for he is small?
A49713Quid es O Deus meus?
A49713Quis enim Dominus praeter Dominum, aut quis Deus praeter Deum nostrum?
A49713Supererogatur tibi& debeas,& quis& quicquam non tuum?
A49713Thy Righteousnesse, O God, is very high, and great things are they which thou hast done for me; O God, who is like unto thee?
A49713Tibi Gloria, tibi Gloria Domine; quanta apud te Clementiae abyssus?
A49713Up Lord, why sleepest thou?
A49713Who can tell how ofthe offendeth?
A49713Why art thou so full of heavinesse, O my soul?
A49713and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A49713quanta Patientiae Copia?
A49713quid rogo, nisi Dominus Deus?
A49921And now, Lord, what is my hope?
A49921And what art thou proud Worm, that canst despise, or repine at that, which thy Master and thy Redeemer underwent for the sake of thee?
A49921But dost thou think this a distastful Virtue to suffer in Patience?
A49921But what can be more evident, dear Christian, than that bodily Labour doth, in its right use, most nobly recal thy Soul to God by all these ways?
A49921Canst thou look on these with any Satisfaction?
A49921Could it be any thing beside Infinite Mercy?
A49921Dost thou think it hard to tast of the same Cup, to bear a little of the Chastisement with thy Saviour, who has submitted to so very much for thee?
A49921For how, O Man, canst thou forget, whilst thou workest with thy hands, the Word of thy God, That in the Sweat of thy face shalt thou eat Bread?
A49921Is this which was in them a Condescension, in thee a Necessity?
A49921Or art thou in the next place so blind, as not to see the Instruction contain''d under this Primitive Establishment of thy good God?
A49921Shall the needy alway be forgotten, O Lord: or the expectation of the poor perish for evermore?
A49921What thinkest thou, canst thou envy them this?
A16797& in what case is my soule, if I want the blessing of thy grace?
A16797But, what is a plant, that hath no earth to growe in?
A16797For truely loue in only thee, Doth liue all comfort, ioy and blisse, And where thou art not, what can bee, But shewes what shame and sorrowe is?
A16797Howe greate then is thy goodnesse?
A16797Is there then no helpe for me?
A16797O deere Lord, thou knowest my sins, and my sorrows are not hid from thee: what shall I doe to be ridde of this foule euil?
A16797O sweete Iesu, is thy mercie closed vp into so narrowe a compasse, that only Peter hath the benefit of thy blessing?
A16797Oh the wounde of sinne, that corrupteth the heart, cankreth the flesh, and eates into the very soule: is there no way to kill it?
A16797The soules heavenly exercise set downe in diuerse godly meditations, both prose and verse, by Nicholas Breton gent Breton, Nicholas, 1545?-1626?
A16797What is a fish that hath no water to swimme in?
A16797What is the whole world to mee, if I loose mine owne soule?
A16797and his life die in it?
A16797and what is the soule, that hath not thy spirite to ioy in?
A16797shall thy seruant liue in it?
A16797thou hast in heauen a place for mee, and shall I not seeke the way to thee?
A16797what is the heart that hath no loue to liue in?
A16797yea thou hast comforted me with thy selfe, and wilt thou not take mee to thy selfe?
A70863And men as truely Exiles are at home, As in the strangest Clime to which they come?
A70863Are not God, Christ, Grace, Heav''n to us as nigh In forraigne Parts, as in our own Country?
A70863Christs presence hath my Prison turn''d into A blessed Heaven; what then will it doe In Heav''n hereafter, when it now creates Heav''n in a Dungeon?
A70863Fires?
A70863Flammas, Vulnera?
A70863Goales, to Courts translates?
A70863Quid Barathum cum Deo nisi Coelum?
A70863Quid Coelum sine Deo, nisi Barathrum?
A70863TRanstulit in Coelum Christi praesentia Claustrum: Quid faciet Coelo, quae Coelum jam creat Antro?
A70863Then shee that is mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her which said unto mee, where is the Lord thy God?
A70863Thy righteousnesse also O God, is very high, who hast done great things, O God who is like to thee?
A70863Vincula quid trepidas?
A70863Weapons?
A70863What''s Heav''n without God but a very Hell?
A70863What''s Hell but a Heav''n, if God once there dwell?
A70863Why fearst thou Bonds?
A70863Why should this Exile me grieve, discontent, Si ● h this whole World''s a place of Banishment?
A70863Wounds?
A70863quid rabidi Tormenta, Crucesve Tyranni?
A70863quid tela minantia?
A70863why the torments, Crosses or the Ires Of raging Tyrants?
A70863why threatnings?
A40678BUt where is the Papist all this while?
A40678But how came Solomon to be so much behind hand?
A40678But was not this Gratis Dictum of Abraham?
A40678But what is now become of Ninive?
A40678Did not he herein speak without- book?
A40678First, Pride; Point child, Where are you fine?
A40678HOw bluntly and abruptly doth the seventy third Psalm begin?
A40678Hence ariseth a question, how such nailes could be usefull?
A40678How cometh the great Treasure of our Land to be low, and the Debts therof so high?
A40678How cometh this transposition?
A40678How many new Gentlemen have started up out of the Estate of that ancient Knight?
A40678How much hath Sir Iohn Stowel lost?
A40678How much of Man was there then in bruit Creatures?
A40678How much of bruitishnesse is there now in Men?
A40678Is this a time for those who are sinking for the same cause, to quarrel and fall out?
A40678Know ye not that the unrighteous shall inherit the Kingdom of God?
A40678No, answered he: What then, said he, Are you an Anabaptist?
A40678ONce a Goaler demanded of a Prisoner, newly committed unto him, whether or no he were a Roman Catholick?
A40678VVhat( say they) had he left?
A40678WHat may be the cause why so much cloth so soon changeth colour?
A40678What Civill Christian would not plead for a Dumb man?
A40678What false Herauldry have we here, Presumption on Presumption?
A40678What hath the Lord Craven lost?
A40678What may be the reason why so many now a- daies are carried about with every wind of Doctrine, even to scoure every point in the Compass round about?
A40678What( said the other) are you a Brownist or a Quaker?
A40678What, never wise?
A40678Where are you fine?
A40678Whither more, or more unjustly hard to decide?
A40678how much is my expectation frustrated and defeated?
A40678that Solomon, when he had ended his excellent Prayer, he BLESSED the People, But was not this Invading the Sacerdotal function?
A40678where and when did God give him a promise to provide him a lamb?
A27480How amiable are thy dwellings, O Lord God of hosts?
A27480How can I do this wickedness, and sin against my God?
A27480How can I shun thee, Ray Divine, Or whither shall I from thee slee?
A27480How have I offended against God or man, in thought, word, or deed?
A27480Is not this a brand pluckt out of the burning?
A27480Just and righteous are thy ways, O Lord: who will not fear and serve thee?
A27480My present horrour and confusion is great: but what is this to everlasting burnings?
A27480O Lord our Governour, how excellent is thy Name in all the world?
A27480O Wretched creature that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death?
A27480O when shall I come again and appear before the presence of the living God?
A27480Oh my soul, what have I done this day?
A27480Or, And now Lord what is my hope?
A27480Or, How dear are thy Counsels, thy Mercies to me, O God?
A27480Or, Is not this to be my last day, and then Eternity?
A27480Or, O holy Father, the thoughts of thy infinite Grace and Mercy, thy continual and almighty Providence, how dear are they unto me?
A27480Ungratefully and basely, grievously and presumtuously, particularly,& c. have I sinned: and Lord, how often?
A27480What can not wit and diligence effect, be the matter secular or sacred?
A27480What for Sundry Deliverances and special Blessings through so many years of living?
A27480What for the blessed Eucharist, for the Sermons and the Prayers of this Church?
A27480What now ought my life to be, if this be my portion and my priviledge?
A27480What now shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits, ● or my Birth, my Education, my Baptism, Catechism and Confirmation?
A27480What shall I do, whi ● her shall I turn?
A27480Whom have I in heaven but thee, O Lord?
A27480Why should I, yet living I complain for the punishment of my sin, for any thing short of unquenchable fire?
A27480Will God regard my Prayer, when I regard it not my self?
A27480Yea, what shall I render unto thee holy JESUS, for thy expiatory Blood, for thy grand Example?
A27480and for the reserve of everlasting Blessedness, O Lord, what shall I render unto thee?
A27480and what is there on earth, that I desire in comparison of thee?
A27480either in thy temple amongst thy faithful people, or else( O blessed hour) at thy holy seat in heaven?
A27480for the Mission of the Holy Ghost with various and unexpressible Grace?
A27480how great is the summ of them?
A27480what have I omitted?
A00926( To say nothing of his spirituall benefits, since they were of nature so carnall, they had scarce a capacitie of them) and how did they requite him?
A00926Am I a Christian then, or no?
A00926Am I a creature then, or not?
A00926And to conclude, of life and manners so irreprehensible, as hee put his verie enemies to it, with urging them, Quis ex vobis arguet me de peccato?
A00926Can you behold the Heavens ▪ the Sun and Moone, lost in Cimerian darknesse, and not perceive hee who enlightned them is here ecclips''d?
A00926Can you feele the earth- quake under you, and not know it is for his suffering who made the earth?
A00926Flecknoe, Richard, d. 1678?
A00926Flecknoe, Richard, d. 1678?
A00926For all this then, what shall I do for thee?
A00926I can behold Christ suffering so, And feele no woe?
A00926I heare Them so blaspheme, as my affrighted eare Even tingles with dire horror of''t, and feare?
A00926Like children, who whilst they were benefited, cryed: But what should one say of these?
A00926Now what compassion had he for them?
A00926O God, and is it thou I see here suffring under their hands now, Vnder whose feet both heaven and earth do bow, Annd is it thou?
A00926O heavenly darts Of love, unto heaven loving harts; Whether ye wound or spare, How equally yee mortall are?
A00926O mee, What do I heare and see?
A00926O sacred flame To hearts, once melted in the same, Whether or no yee burne, How both to their destruction turne?
A00926Or think my soule too much for thee, Who nothing thoughtst enough for me?
A00926Shall I be so peorly neere, To hold my life for thee too deere?
A00926That can consider him as one, And make no moane?
A00926That my Creators so hard lot Should be forgot?
A00926Then am I man, or am I none?
A00926Tribulatio, an angustia?
A00926When thou demand''st it, shall I grutch Thee this small hart, as t were too much?
A00926Who ever stood more out of the way of contempt and scorn than he?
A00926but whither?
A00926or worser then?
A60630& did not he teach unbeleevers to look for the kingdom of heaven within them?
A60630And did not you find him to be a God near at hand when your eye was towards him, and your expectations from him?
A60630And hath not the spirit judged you in your own conscience, when you have not obeyed it?
A60630And how many years hath he striven vvith you, that with the Cords of Love he might have drawn you, and with the Hand of Love have led you?
A60630And what a time of repentance hath he given you?
A60630And what account will you make unto the righteous God, who is Judge of all the Earth, and will re ● ard every man according to his deeds?
A60630Can you not vvitness these things to be true, many of you?
A60630Did not holy men of God speak as they were moved by the Holy Ghost?
A60630Have you not cried down forms, and set up the Spirits Worship, and its teachings?
A60630How often have you rejected his loving kindness, and grieved his holy Spirit?
A60630O sink down in Gods fear, and consider what a day of patience and forbearance he hath continued unto you; how long hath he spared you?
A60630What a day of a patience and forbearance hath he exercised towards you, that you might have turned unto him, and received his mercy?
A60630Wilt thou not here see thy ignorance, to ask a question and offer it for a Proof?
A60630and that this hath been your condition, going heavily and mournfully under Gods displeasure made manifest against you?
A60630and whilst the simpli ● ity did abide in you, and you was faithful to what was made manifest unto you?
A60630how long will you suffer the Lord to wait that he may shew mercy to you?
A60630was ever any that thou readest of in the scriptures, who were guided by the spirit of truth, thus taught?
A44516And can I shew forth thy glory, if my tongue be not cautious of offending thee?
A44516And shall I be afraid of encountring with Enemies, that would keep me from seeing these wonderful objects?
A44516And what is all this but Wind?
A44516Can any Order or Precept proceed from thee, but what is the product of eternal deliberation?
A44516Can any thing be needless which thou set''st thy Hand& Seal to?
A44516Can it look like glorifying thee, if that Member, which of all the Organs of this mortal Frame, is most fitted for thy glory, fails in its duty?
A44516If I search not, how shall those Tares be rooted up?
A44516If I see thee, I shall not dare to offend thee: Who would offend so dear a friend, if he look upon him?
A44516If they which running in a Race, strive for the mastery, are temperate in all things, shall not I be so?
A44516If thou Lord shouldest mark Iniquities, who shall stand?
A44516Shall I say, a little sleep, a little more slumber, till my Poverty come on like an armed man?
A44516Shall I tremble at the work thou settest me?
A44516Shall not I blush after such Mercy to offend that Friend, who died for me?
A44516Should not this make me desirous to be gone?
A44516Thou bid''st me curb my vain Desires, and shall I cherish them in my Bosom?
A44516Thou bid''st me rule my Lusts, and shall I give them vent?
A44516Thou bid''st me subdue my worldly inclinations, and shall I give them entertainment?
A44516Thou bid''st me triumph over my Flesh, and shall I set it on the Throne?
A44516Thou hast given me thine onely Son to die for my sins, and can I after this mercy, think much of denying my self in mine ease for thy service?
A44516What have I, that I have not received?
A44516What if I must curb my Passions, and break through my sinful Inclinations?
A44516What if I must withdraw mine affections from the Creature, and mortifie my Body?
A44516What is it but Smoak, and Air, and Vanity?
A44516What should make me so deeply enamour''d with this Life?
A44516Who can be so arrogant, or proud, as not to be humbled with the sight?
A44516Who can be so irreligiour as not to be pricked at the heart with the thoughts of thy Passion?
A44516Why should I fear, when my Great Master hath overcome this King of Terrours?
A44516Why shouldest thou prohibit it?
A44516Why then should I glory as if I had not received it?
A44516and shall I be afraid to serve thee?
A44516and shall I deprive my self of them out of love to Slavery and Bondage?
A44516can I love my self and not endeavour to prevent this miserable condition?
A44516is not the promised Recompence encouragement enough?
A44516who is a strong Lord like unto thee, or to thy faithfulness round about thee?
A44516who is like unto thee?
A44516who so cholerick, as not to be melted into meekness with the contemplation?
A44516will not thy Wages be infinitely beyond my Labour?
A40662* Peter was grieved, because our Saviour said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me?
A40662And is not thy Word in generall the Text at Large of every Preacher?
A40662And when all my daily task is ended, why should I grudge then to go to Bed?
A40662And yet why should I not write?
A40662And yet, how many good Comments was this Prayer then capable of?
A40662Are not my Applications to man, more frequent then my Addresses to my Maker?
A40662Are the Charters of Grace granted to them, good to me?
A40662Besides, can one Commit one Sin more, and but one Sinne more?
A40662Both are for the Liberty of the Subject; Can they meet Evener?
A40662Both are for the Priviledges of Parliament; Can they come closer?
A40662But how comes he to Contradict himself, by his own Confession, in his next Epistle?
A40662But what if my Friend will not Shake hands with me?
A40662But who hath believed our Report?
A40662Can I hope that thou wouldest Remember my Prayers, when I had almost forgotten that I had prayed?
A40662Can my singing of Psalmes be pleasing to thy Eares, which is unpleasant to my own?
A40662Do I not love his Smiles, more then I fear Heavens Frowns?
A40662HOw wrangling and litigious were we in the time of Peace?
A40662How many Pious Passages, of farre later date, have I forgotten?
A40662I LORD, HOw neer was I to danger, yet escaped?
A40662If I my self build not, shall I snatch the Axe, and Hammer from him that doth?
A40662If to get their number be so difficult, what is it to get their Pardon?
A40662Is it because I am an ill Proficient in this point, that I must not turn over a new leafe, but am still kept to my old Lesson?
A40662Is there not a thin Vaile laid over thy Word, which is more rarified by Reading, and at last wholly worn away?
A40662Lord grant me one suite, which is this?
A40662May I not with him, Continue some Commerce of Kindnesse?
A40662May I not, by the same proportion, make an old Prayer new?
A40662Must the Earth of Necessity be Sad, because some ill- natured Starre is Sullen?
A40662Must the new Foe, quite justle out the old Friend?
A40662O whither will my mind saile, when distemper shall steer it?
A40662Or rather have I not Cause to fear, that thou remembrest my Prayers too well, to punish the Coldnesse and Badnesse of them?
A40662Or was it because I came with more appetite then before?
A40662The Apostle* saith, VVho planteth a Vineyard& eateth not of the Fruit thereof?
A40662Though the Amity be broken on his side, may not I Preserve my Counter part entire?
A40662Was ever more hope of worth in a lesse Volume?
A40662Whence comes this miscarriage?
A40662Whither will my Fancy run, when diseases shall ride it?
A40662Why art thou so heavie, O my soul?
A40662Why now, and no sooner did I see it?
A40662Yet he was Peters Brother, and a good man, and an Apostle, why did not Christ take the two pair of Brothers?
A40662was it not pitty to part them?
A45408And now, Lord, what is my hope?
A45408And they say, How doth God know?
A45408But if Thou, Lord, shouldst be extreme to mark what is done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it?
A45408But who regardeth the power of thy wrath?
A45408Have I not remembred thee in my bed, and thought upon thee when I was waking?
A45408How can he sleep at quiet that is not at peace with God, and in charity with the World?
A45408How dangerous and deplorable a condition would it be, to be found and taken away in the midst of any Sin, or in a continued course of sinful Life?
A45408How long, Lord, wilt thou hide thy self for ever?
A45408I. O God, wherefore art thou absent from us so long?
A45408IS it nothing to you, all ye that pass by?
A45408Is there Knowledge in the most High?
A45408Is this the City that men call the perfection of Beauty, the Joy of the whole Earth?
A45408LOrd, what is Man that thou art mindful of him, or the Son of man that thou visitest him?
A45408Lord, how long wilt thou be angry?
A45408O Lord God of Hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the Prayer of thy people?
A45408O Lord, how long shall we thus violate and defame that Gospel of Peace that we profess?
A45408On the contrary: How happy, and blessed, and joyful a thing would it be, to be found practising and persevering in that which is good?
A45408THE Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom then shall I fear?
A45408The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom then shall I be afraid?
A45408WHO can tell how oft he offendeth?
A45408What is thy Servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I?
A45408What man is he that feareth the Lord?
A45408What man is he that lusteth to live, and would fain see good days?
A45408What reward shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?
A45408Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us so long time?
A45408Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins?
A45408Wherefore should the Heathen say, whereis their God?
A45408Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
A45408Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit?
A45408Why hast thou then broken down her Hedges, so that all they that pass by the way do spoil her?
A45408Why is thy Wrath so hot against the Sheep of thy pasture?
A45408or whither shall I go then from thy Presence?
A45408shall thy jealousie burn like fire for ever?
A01648A crust of bread is not due vnto my deserts: How much lesse then are all these externall goods which thou doest heap vpon mee?
A01648But who can reckon vp the treacherous assaults and invasions of the devill?
A01648Fayth is Prayers chiefe Attendant, CHRIST the Way: GOD''S Sprite both moues, and help?
A01648How doeth it goe against my stomacke to forgiue him?
A01648How long, Lord just and true, how long shall their enemies prevaile, and say, There, there, so would wee haue it?
A01648I attend vnto the light of thy precepts: and what doe I finde in the course of my yeares that are past, but darknesse and blindnesse?
A01648I examine my lyfe that is past: and what else doe I beholde, but a filthie stinking cloake of sinne?
A01648If thou wilt call me to appeare according to the severity of thy justice, how shall I come before thee?
A01648If thou wilt enter into judgement, who shall stand?
A01648O most innocent Iesu, what hast thou to doe with the sentence of death?
A01648O thou lover of man, whose delight is with the sonnes of men, who can worthilie set foorth the prayse of thy loue to man?
A01648O thou most beautifull amongst the sonnes of mē, what hast thou to doe with spittings vpon thee?
A01648O thou most righteous, what hast thou to doe with whips and bonds?
A01648What am I worme that thou shouldest bee so prodigallie bountifull for saving mee?
A01648What couldest thou, O Lord, haue done more for vs, or what could wee haue done more agaynst thee?
A01648What had it profited vs to haue beene borne, vnlesse by Christ thou hadst delivered vs when wee were captivated through sinne?
A01648What had it profited vs to haue beene redeemed, vnlesse thou hadst by thy word declared vnto vs the great benefit of our redemption?
A01648What is there in heaven or in earth of more pryce and excellencie, than that bodie which is vnited to thy Sonne personallie?
A01648What should it profit a man, to bee free from his sicknesse, and presentlie to fall into a worse relapse?
A01648What should it profite to bee absolved from sins past, vnlesse grace bee conferred to leade a godlie lyfe?
A01648What vse were there of a treasure that is hid, and a light that is put vnder a bushell?
A01648What were then my deserts?
A01648Who am I, most beautifull Brydegroome, that for mee the most filthie vassall of sinne, and whore of the devill, thou hast not refused to die?
A01648Who am I, most bountifull Creatour, that for mee most vile creature, thou hast not beene afrayde of the passion of the crosse?
A01648Who am I, most mightie Lord, that for mee disobedient servant, thou thy selfe wouldst become a servant so manie yeares?
A01648Who can enumerate those divers species of herbs, which thou doest everie yeare cause the earth to bring foorth to cure vs?
A01648Who can in wordes comprehende those sundrie kindes of living creatures, which were made for mans vse, and doe yet all serue him?
A01648Who can reckon vp the sinnes of his youth?
A01648Who can reckon vp those divers kindes of nutriments, which thou hast created, and doest as yet produce out of the earth vnto this day to nowrish vs?
A01648Who can sufficientlie in words expresse those bowels of thy mercie?
A01648Who can tell how oft hee offendeth?
A01648Who can therefore reckon vp the riches of thy bountie?
A01648Who knoweth how of thee offendeth?
A01648Who knoweth how oft hee offendeth?
A01648Who knoweth the sorrow of the heart, that is in a great straite by reason of offences?
A01648Why doe they imitate the furie of wolues ▪ when as they know that the bl ● ● ● of Christ the immaculate Lambe ● ● as poured out for vs?
A01648Yea, who can in mynde conceaue the worthinesse thereof?
A01648yea, who can in mynde conceaue the greatnesse, and the riches of thy goodnesse?
A66403And is this a stage for ignorance& imposture to play their parts on?
A66403And therefore how presumed you to reform your selves?
A66403And yet can no man say unto him, Sir, why do you so?
A66403But have you any use of your Free- will in either righteousness; I mean that imputed, or this inherent?
A66403Do Protestants therefore challenge any other righteousness, besides that of Christ''s, which is imputed?
A66403Do all Interpret?
A66403Do not you observe how the Catholicks, Protestants, and especially the Brownists, and Anabaptists do fit all their turns out of the Holy Scriptures?
A66403HAve you any other points of our Religion that you stumble at?
A66403HOw then do you learn out of the Scriptures, that you are to be justified, and saved before God?
A66403How is God principally served, and loved of me?
A66403How is this Faith first wrought?
A66403How shall I know that I begin to have Faith?
A66403I, but how will you answer Antiquity?
A66403I, but where was your Church before this reformation began?
A66403Or have you any other rule, and ground of your faith?
A66403WHy hath God made me a reasonable Creature, and not( as well he might) of a meaner kind?
A66403What is Faith?
A66403What is the infallible mark of true, and justifying Faith?
A66403What is the meaning of St. James, when he saith, That we are justified by works, and not by Faith only?
A66403What is the meaning of this assertion of S. Pauls, that we are justified by faith alone?
A66403Why doth God so much require of me faith, and belief?
A66403Would you like it well a Protestant should say, that your Church was founded upon Courtship and popularity?
A66403on which of these senses, and imaginations is your faith rooted?
A66403or peradventure, have you some odd capritchious kind of interpretation of your own apprehension to direct you in these businesses?
A450334 Fond foolish Rome, how darest t''oppose?
A450338 Sweet day, sweet day, when shall it be?
A45033And where''s a City from all vice so free, But may be termed the worst of all the three?
A45033CAn he be fair that withers at a blast, Or he be strong that airy breath can cast?
A45033Can he be wise, that knows not how to live Or he be rich; that nothing hath to give?
A45033HOly, and Glorious Lord God, what shall we reader unto thee, for all thy Benefits?
A45033How poor a thing is man?
A45033How strange, how base, and wavering like the wind?
A45033How to himself is he himself a stranger?
A45033How uncouth are his ways, how full of danger?
A45033O Our gracious Lord God, who is like unto thee, or who can strive beyond thy admittance?
A45033O then who is like unto thee, for thou art ever gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness?
A45033O why Do''st thou recoil within my Breast?
A45033Or what my life, who live therein?
A45033STay Passenger: Behold and see, The widdowed grave of Majesty; Why tremblest thou?
A45033Stay, stay, said Earth, whether fond one?
A45033Thou, even thou art to be feared, and who may stand in thy sight when thou art angry?
A45033What means his Death, that knew no sin?
A45033What then remains?
A45033Why art thou loath my heart?
A45033Why stays my Lord?
A45033Yet since with sorrow here we live opprest, What life is best?
A45033for Lord, what is man, or the son of man, that thou regardest him?
A45033hath any thing been done or attempted but what thou knowest of?
A45033how vains his mind?
A45033or the son of man, that thou shouldst visit him?
A45033or, what could we have done more against thee?
A45033that thou shouldst compass him about with loving kindness as with a garment?
A45033who can bring a clean thing, out of an unclean, but thou alone who justifiest the ungodly, and quickenest the dead in sin?
A45033who shall deliver us from the misery due unto us, for our transgressions?
A45033why should''st thou so nourish me, who am so unworthy a wretch, with thy mercy and loving- kindness?
A76058Against who ● do our enemies( the rod of his a ● ger) make a wide mouth, and dra ● forth the tongue, and lift up the ● ● fiercest hands?
A76058And if yet they should take unto them the hardiness, to say where is your God?
A76058Are my ways such as please the Lord?
A76058But do ● ● thou study to walk worthy of tha ● Grace wherein thou standest?
A76058But stay man, How is it with ● hine old corruptions?
A76058But would you that your prayers should be heard?
A76058Can I say with the Apostle, To me to live is Christ?
A76058Come man, wilt take up a design for, and henceforth determine, and set thine heart upon a more watchful, fruitful and heavenly life?
A76058Dost thou ● ear and fly from temptation, and ● o what thou canst to keep thy self out of harms way?
A76058Doth my soul prosper?
A76058Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face?
A76058Hast thou left thy lying and deceitful dealing?
A76058Hast thou sounded a retrea ● ● from thy eager chase after the grea ● ● things of the world?
A76058How is it with thee with ● espect to temptation?
A76058If I should only ask, Who among you will join in and pray, pray for the peace of Jerusalem, the Church of the living God?
A76058If it be asked further, and who will pray for the destruction of Babylon?
A76058If thon canst not stop the muddy streams of thine own cistern, how wilt thou stand before the swelling of Jordan?
A76058If thou hast run with the foot- men( within thee) and these have been too hard for thee, how wilt thou contend with them that ride upon horses?
A76058Is it that Christ may be magnified by me, and that I may be made partaker of his Holiness, and shew forth his Vertues in my generation?
A76058Is it[ thy case?
A76058Is there no accursed thing amongst, even the professors of Religion?
A76058Let them be asked, How ● ● it with your Soul?
A76058Let us at length hear the conclusion of the whole matter, what shall be the fruit of all this: what will you now do?
A76058Say to thine heart, How is it with me?
A76058Talk no more of thi ● ● hopes of seeing good days, how ● ● tle would that be to thee, unl ● ● ● thou get thee a better heart?
A76058Thou ha ● ● been a zealot for increasing thin ● ● eart ● ly Substance, art thou now become more moderate?
A76058Thou wert ● once a slothful, lazy soul in the matters of God, art thou now more diligent and industrious?
A76058Well, but what meanest thou for the future?
A76058Well, shall this Decree immediately go forth?
A76058What is mine expectation and mine hope?
A76058What is the aim and business of my life?
A76058hast thou this to charge upo ● thy self?
A76058how much of me hath been left out in common for the world?
A76058how stan ● est thou in the day of temptation ● ● How is it with thee in regard 〈 ◊ 〉 thy wonted evils in thy conver ● ● tion?
A76058if there should be dew 〈 ◊ 〉 all the grass of the field, and thy ● ● ece only should be dry?
A76058wilt thou henceforth change the purpose and intent of thine heat?
A75019And now, Lord, what can I expect from thee but judgement and fierie indignation, that is indeed the due reward of my sins?
A75019And now, O Lord, what shall I say, or how shall I open my mouth, seeing I have done these things?
A75019And then, O Lord, what can secure me that my present dislikes of my sins are not rather the effects of my amazing danger then of any real change?
A75019And what is now left but that it utterly sink and we all perish?
A75019Are they restrained?
A75019But, Lord, what am I the worst of men, that I should have any part in this attonement, who have so often despised him and his sufferings?
A75019How often have I turned my back in the day of battel?
A75019How shall one so ungodly stand in thy Judgement, or such a sinner in the Congregation of the Righteous?
A75019I am a dog, how shall I presume to take the childrens bread?
A75019I have sinned: What shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men?
A75019If thou Lord shouldst be extream to mark what is done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it?
A75019If thou, Lord, shouldst be extream to mark what is done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it?
A75019LORD, why abhorrest thou my soul, and hidest thy face from me?
A75019My Soul is athirst for God, even for the living God, when shall I come to appear before the presence of God?
A75019O God, wherefore art thou absent from us so long: why is thy wrath so hot against the sheep of thy pasture?
A75019O God, wherefore art thou absent from us so long?
A75019O LORD, of whom may I seek for succour but of thee, who for my sins art justly displeased?
A75019Shalt thou not turn the wicked mens evils into thy Churches good?
A75019Shalt thou not with thy heavenly policie turn our folly into thy glory?
A75019Shalt thou suffer the strong Captain of mischief, whom thou once overthrewest, again to invade thy Tents, and to spoil thy Souldiers?
A75019Shalt thou suffer the wicked Spirits, which be authors and workers of discord, to bear such a swing in thy Kingdome unchecked?
A75019WHat shal I render unto the Lord for all the benefits he hath done unto me?
A75019What shal I render unto the Lord, for all these benefits he hath done unto me?
A75019Why art thou so heavy, O my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A75019Why is thy wrath so hot against the sheep of thy pasture?
A75019Why shouldst thou be as a man astonied, as a mightie man that can not save?
A75019how many of these Sacramental vows have I violated?
A40668A Large Bill but it must be discharged Can one City spend according to this weekely rate, and not be Bankerupt of People?
A40668And he said unto me, these are they who have come out of great Tribulation,& c. How comes the Elder when asking a question to be said to answer?
A40668And one of the Elders answered saying unto mee, what are these who are arrayed in white robes, and whence came they?
A40668And was this all?
A40668Are not our credits embarqud in the same Bottom, so that they swim or sinke together?
A40668Are there any which unjustly possesse the Houses of others?
A40668At least wise must not my short be called for, to make up the reckoning?
A40668At what Ordinary or rather Extraordinary do they diet?
A40668But O how shall God make my Bed, who have no bed of mine owne to make?
A40668But O where shall such be found, not resenting of the faultes and factions of their Fathers?
A40668But alasse how little their Leggs?
A40668But doe not our two Fasts more Peremptorily affirme and avouch our mutuall malice and hatred?
A40668But hath not this Inquiry, more of curiosity then Religion?
A40668But now; what if his Sonnes had not sinned?
A40668But 〈 ◊ 〉 not this the lively Em ● lem of my naturall cor ● uption?
A40668Can their pelfe prosper?
A40668Doe not all these Qualifications mystically Center themselves in my Saviour?
A40668HOW large Houses doe they build in London on little Ground?
A40668HOw comes it to passe that Groanes made in men by Gods Spirit can not bee uttered?
A40668Hast thou done what is disputable whether it be well done?
A40668Hast thou thy body unjustly imprisoned, or thy goods violently detained, or thy credit causelesly defamed?
A40668Have I no ● commanded thee?
A40668Have not many now adaies the same sicknesse in their Soules?
A40668How farre are his wayes abo ● e our apprehensions?
A40668How foule is my stomach to turne all foode into bad humours?
A40668How happy is their condition, who have God for their Interpreter?
A40668How many excellent Divines have these sad times hastened to their long home?
A40668How many have beene sorrow- shot to their Heart?
A40668How many trouble themselves about the Revelatiou, who might bee better busied in plaine Divinity?
A40668How much of my life is lavisht away?
A40668How well it fits him, and he it?
A40668How wide are our conjectures, when they guesse at Gods judgements?
A40668Is it a measuring cast whether it be lawfull or no?
A40668LOrd, how come wicked thoughts to perplex me in my Prayers, when I desire and endeavour onely to attend thy S ● rvice?
A40668May I not be admitted an Auditour at his Petitions, were it onely to say AMEN thereunto?
A40668O the distractions of our age?
A40668Severall Closset- Chappells, for those of the same Bed and Board?
A40668Those are farre worse,( and may not such be found?)
A40668Was Joshua a dunce or a coward?
A40668Was it a pious or politique designe to forbid such the r ● ceiving of the Sacrament; their spirituall food?
A40668Were the dwellers and lodgers in London weekly to cast Lotts, who should make up this two hundred, how would every one be affrighted?
A40668What dammage hath unwarie Rhetorick done to Religion?
A40668What shall I pay to my Land- Lord?
A40668When Iron gave Obedience, how can Wood make opposition?
A40668When two Messengers being sent together on the same Errand fall out and fight by the way, will not the worke be worse done then if none were employed?
A40668Why not?
A40668Why so slow?
A40668Why so?
A40668Yea ● barren Fig- tree bare 〈 ◊ 〉 fruit of Annoyance, Cut it downe why cumbreth it the groun ●?
A40668and raced, and pierced, and bruised, and broken one another?
A40668and what was all this?
A40668could Satans clutches snatch the Fan, what worke would he make?
A40668did his witt or his valour want an edge?
A40668is not this putting the evill day far from me, the ready way to bring it the nearest to me?
A40668was Iob''s labour lost, and his Sacrifice of none effect?
A40668what?
A40668when Jacob slept on the* ground who would not have had his hard lodging, therewithall to have his heavēly dreame?
A25963Ah God, how great is thy greatnesse?
A25963Ah Lord God, how much better is it thus to have thee, then to have all things out of thee?
A25963Ah Lord God, that art so glorious here in Grace, how transcendently glorious art thou in Glory?
A25963Ah how good is thy great goodnesse?
A25963Ah how low, how low is it, to know any thing but thee, O God?
A25963Ah how sweet a thing is it to serve the Lord?
A25963Ah if I could, if I could, alwaies possesse these, what would I care for them?
A25963Ah if the want of the World be so sweet when in its want we find no want, how sweet then, yea how much sweeter is Heavens fulnesse?
A25963Ah what a most deformable thing is man?
A25963And dost thou find that all that thou dost is nothing to what thou wouldst, and desirest and longest to do?
A25963And if our Joys be so great here on earth, in the midst of fears, Ah how great shall they be in Heaven?
A25963Art thou conformable to Christ thy head, thy husband, thy Lord, and thy King?
A25963Awake, awake, from the dead thou carelesse man, why sleepest thou?
A25963But Ah then how incomprehensible and great is the love of the Creator, for, and unto us his Creatures?
A25963But what is man that he should be clean, and the Son of man that is borne of a woman, that he should be righteous?
A25963Death Ah how comly art thou in the sight of all Gods children?
A25963Dost thou feel thy heart heartily to long for the knowledge of God and all his waies, to love, fear, serve, honour and obey him?
A25963Dost thou much more love heaven for God than God for heaven?
A25963How loathsome, Ah how loathsome am I to my self, and yet not so much by much as I would be?
A25963How much nothing, O Lord, is all other things to thee: And how much above all things, O Lord, art thou to me?
A25963How small a thing, how poor a thing, and how low a thing, is and are all things?
A25963How sweet, O God, Oh God how sweet are thy Sweets?
A25963How weary, Ah how weary am I of my self?
A25963How willingly, ah how willingly would such a one be poor in the world to have and possess these?
A25963If then its best be so bad, what is its worst?
A25963Is Christ better to thee than all things?
A25963Is there nothing in heaven so dear and pretious unto thee as is thy God, thy Christ, nor in all the earth in comparison of him?
A25963We ● e it not, and would it not be much better for me, that I were not, and that I never had been?
A25963What a stinking Carrion is man?
A25963What hath the King more than the beggar, or what is he more?
A25963What is it to have all things out of God, and besides God?
A25963What is my life, or my self, if it be not spent for thee, and what are all my daies?
A25963What, shall we be sorry for that God is so good unto us?
A25963Wilt thou alwaies be comforted and rejoyce?
A25963Wilt thou live eternally?
A25963Wilt thou live happy?
A25963and say, that he doth us too much good; how dare any man choose any condition for himself?
A25963how beautiful, Ah how beautiful is thy beautifulnesse?
A25963how deliciously sweet is thy sweetnesse?
A25963how doth he rejoyce, and leap and skip, and sing for joy, that he is with him alone?
A25963how lovely, Ah how transcendently lovely is thy lovelinesse?
A25963if it s all be worth nothing at all, why wilt thou then be such a fool?
A25963who would not fight for Christ against all his enemies, and adversaries, knowing that they are already conquered and made his foot- stool?
A30213And are not these pleasant sights?
A30213Ay, but Lord, what wilt thou do to quench their thirst?
A30213But how much more now?
A30213But how?
A30213But of what?
A30213But to slight Grace, to do dispite to the Spirit of Grace, to prefer our own works to the derogating from Grace; what is it, but to contemn God?
A30213But what are they?
A30213But what is Ancle deep, to that which followeth after?
A30213But whence must this come?
A30213But who understands this, who believes it?
A30213But why?
A30213Can these teach him to manage his knowledge well?
A30213Can''st thou live always,( and no where else but) in the water?
A30213Do you count them pure with the wicked balances?
A30213Fifthly, Doth this Water of Life run like a River?
A30213For wherein can Grace or Love more appear, than in his laying down his Life for us?
A30213How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water?
A30213How shall we escape, if we neglect so great Salvation?
A30213How shall we escape, if we turn away from him, that speaketh from Heaven?
A30213I say what less than a River could do it?
A30213If the Father, or the Son, or the Holy- Ghost are gracious, if they were not all gracious, what would it profit?
A30213If the wrath of a King, is as Messengers of Death: If the wrath of the King is as the roaring of a Lion: what is the wrath of God?
A30213If thou ask, where that dwelling is?
A30213Is Grace thy proper Element?
A30213Is the Doctrine offered unto thee so?
A30213Now it may be asked, What is the Throne of Grace?
A30213Sinner, Sick- sinner, what sayest thou to this?
A30213Sixthly, But what is all this to the dead World?
A30213They talk of the Philosophers Stone, and how, if one had it?
A30213Thorow what righteousness?
A30213Thou art in a strait, wilt thou fly before Moses, or with David fall into the hands of the Lord?
A30213Was it not therefore well worth the seeing?
A30213Well, what shall be done for this man?
A30213Were all the World gracious, if God were not gracious, what was man the better?
A30213Who is it that would not have the benefit of Grace, of a Throne of Grace?
A30213Why?
A30213Will they not rather put him upon all tricks, evasions, irreligious consequences and conclusions, such as will serve to cherish Sin?
A30213but can it turn all things into Grace?
A30213but to accept of Grace, specially when''t is free Grace, Grace that reigns, Grace from the Throne; how sweet is it?
A30213but who is it that can live by Grace?
A30213can it make all things work together for good?
A30213can''st thou live in the Water?
A30213has not this River pleasant streams?
A30213how can that be, since they are hurtful?
A30213how hot will that make Wrath?
A30213is not this excellent Water?
A30213like a broad, full, and deep River?
A30213or is it muddy and mixed with the Doctrines of men?
A30213to contemn him when he is on the Throne, when he is on the Throne of his Glory?
A30213to them that love to be dead?
A30213what are a thousand such short Comparisons to the unsearchable Love of Christ?
A30213what less than a River, could quench the thirst of more than Six hundred thousand men, besides women and children?
A30213who would not but be a subject to it?
A30213who would not but worship before it?
A30213will his God humour him, and answer his desires?
A30213wilt thou go to Hell for Sin, or to Life by Grace?
A30213wouldest thou wade, wouldst thou swim?
A63950?
A63950And what shall become of us before night, who are weary ● … o early in the morning?
A63950But if he takes ● … licity in things of this world, where will ● … is felicity be when this world is done?
A63950By what means doth Jesus Christ our Lord convey all these blessings to us?
A63950Did his Priestly Office the ● … cease?
A63950For it is not a Question, Whether we shall or shall not suffer?
A63950How did God make man?
A63950How did God perform the promise?
A63950How did Jesus Christ work this promised Redemption for us?
A63950How if we fail of this Promise through infirmity, and commit sins?
A63950How is Christ a Mediator in all these Offices?
A63950How is Jesus Christ able to do all this for us?
A63950How is Jesus Christ also our King?
A63950How long must his Kingdome last?
A63950How many Sacraments are ordained by Christ?
A63950How then could he be our Redeemer, and the promised seed of the woman?
A63950How then did man become sinful and miserable?
A63950IN what does true Religion consist?
A63950LOrd come away, Why dost thou stay?
A63950O dear God, unless thou art pleased to pardon us, in vain it is that we should live here, and what good will our life do us?
A63950O what a gracious God have we?
A63950To what Conditions hath he bound us on our part?
A63950WHen Lord, O when shall we Our dear Salvation see?
A63950Was man good or bad, when God made him?
A63950Was man left in these evill without remedy?
A63950What Ministeries hath Christ appointed to help us in this duty?
A63950What Promises hath Jesus Christ made us in the Gospel?
A63950What are we tied to perform towards them?
A63950What art thou O Lord?
A63950What availeth knowledge without ● … he fear of God?
A63950What benefits are done unto us by this Sacrament?
A63950What benefits do we receive by the life and death of Jesus Christ?
A63950What dost thou believe con ● … rning God?
A63950What doth Christ in heaven pray for on our behalf?
A63950What evils and change followed this sin?
A63950What is Baptism?
A63950What is a Sacrament?
A63950What is the Covenant of Faith which we enter into in Baptism?
A63950What is the Covenant of Repentance?
A63950What is the Covenant which Jesus Christ our Mediator hath made between God and us?
A63950What is the Sacrament of the Lords Supper?
A63950What is this God to us?
A63950What other Ministeries hath Christ ordained in his Church, to help us, and to bring so many great purposes to pass?
A63950What other Mystery is revealed concerning God?
A63950What ravish''d heart, S ● … raphick tongue or eyes, Clear as the mornings rise, Can speak, or think, or see That bright eternity?
A63950What was his Office as he was a Prophet?
A63950When began his Priestly Office, and wherein does it consist?
A63950When do we enter into this Covenant?
A63950Wherefore did God create and make us?
A63950Which are the Commandments and Laws of Jesus Christ?
A63950Who are fit to receive this Sacrament?
A63950Who hinders thee more then the unmortified desires of thine own heart?
A63950Who is Jesus Christ?
A63950but, Whether we shall suffer for God, or for the world?
A63950how canst thou fee, Dear God, our miserie, And not in mercy set us free?
A63950the great God of Heaven and Earth, the fountain of Holiness, and Perfection in ● … te But what am I?
A63950whether we shall take pains 〈 ◊ 〉 Religion, or in sin, to get heaven, or to get riches?
A12821A Coward who?
A12821A losse, said I?
A12821And indeed what is there in this world, on the which Enuy may not iustlie spend all her gall?
A12821And indeede, how should they stand firme, when their footting is so slipperie?
A12821And when hee hath obtained his purpose, what is his victory?
A12821And, indeede, what is there that should holde or delight me heere?
A12821But it were good heere to spurre a question, and aske whether a whoore hiring, or hired, is the more detestable in the sight of God?
A12821But what base meanes will not ambition vse, where the proposed end is honour?
A12821But what should I talke of thine ende, who art now in thy prime?
A12821But what talke I of thee?
A12821But whether goe I?
A12821But, what will not this author vndertake?
A12821Caiphas, pretending blasphemie, to rent his garments?
A12821Chastitie, art thou fledde from Christians to Pagans?
A12821For, though I be not knowen to your Honour, yet your Honor is wel knowen vnto me: and( indeed) to whom not?
A12821How manie Players haue I seene vpon a stage, fit indeede to be Noblemen?
A12821How many braue spirits ● urke, and become pliable to wretched seruitude, and all for want of meanes to declare their meaning?
A12821How often hath God pulled our King, out of Treason''s murthering mouth, and out of the iawes of death?
A12821How should they resolue, when euerie thing giues them occasion of doubt?
A12821If for everie idle, for euery vnaduised word wee shall gine account, what shall we answer for premeditated sin?
A12821If heathen people do this( whom errour leades hood- winked in ignorance, or rather ignorance in errour) what should a Christian doe?
A12821If my inward man excuse me, what care I, who accuse me?
A12821Is it not a madde world thinke you, when euery braine- sick, giddie- headed, pamphleting companiō shal presume to vpbraide& beard mighty Monarchs?
A12821Is it possible that a man should looke vp to heauen,& not thinke who gouernes earth, and heauen?
A12821Is there then no difference to be put betweene a persecutour and a professour of Christ?
A12821Nay, who would imagine, that this brittle, earthen vessell could stand so many knockes, and not be broken?
A12821Non potest fieri vt non aliquando succedat, multa tentanti Why should I spare wordes?
A12821O what seas of vnequall passions keepe their dailie ebbe, and flow in him?
A12821Simon Iudas selling, Simon Magus buying GOD for money?
A12821Soule, saide I, how chaunceth it, that nothing can content thee so much as discontent?
A12821That he hath seduced a woman?
A12821That there were three wonderfull impostours, which seduced Mankinde; to weet, Moyses; Christ, and Mahomete?
A12821Their tongues are theirs: who shall controll them?
A12821To this purpose speaketh Seneca, Quare verbis parcam?
A12821Virginity( thou, in whom Antiquity did glorie) canst thou finde no moderne person worthy thy presence?
A12821What blemish is it to my reputation to denye that in sobrietie, which I affirmed in drunkennes?
A12821What grosse absurdities haue seized on thee, of the which beliefe is not capable?
A12821What if she should haue saide with Fridericke, the Second, tres fuisse insignes impostores, qui humanum genus seduxerunt; Moysem, Christum, Mahumetem?
A12821What is that, which is first wood, and afterwards receiueth a spirit into it?
A12821What minde can frame it selfe to such meanes?
A12821What modest eye can with patience beholde the immodest gestures ▪ and attires of our women?
A12821What odious enterprise will not a bad impudent spirite seeke to make good?
A12821What shal a man decree to bee truth, when hee shall see Pontius Pilate washing his handes, but not his heart?
A12821What should I say, or rather what should I not saie in so hopelesse, so haplesse a case?
A12821What should moue them to set a- broach their hogsheads,& make youth drunk with their new inuented liquor?
A12821What wil you giue me?
A12821What woman is that which onely came from a man?
A12821What?
A12821Where are the Valiant Henries and Noble Edwards of England?
A12821Where is his mistresse now?
A12821Who shall receiue then the Interest of thy money?
A12821Who would think, that misery wanted so much as an inch of her height?
A12821Why breake they their sleepes, to breake the bond of peace betweene the people and their Prince?
A12821Why do they all this?
A12821Why?
A12821Yet how is it possible they should not know themselues, since they know that God knoweth& searcheth both the heart, and reines?
A12821Yet how many now- adaies, would be ranked among virgins, who indeede are ranke whoores?
A12821and what man is that which onely came from a woman?
A12821how manie are courted, who deserue to be carted?
A12821how many that bee Noblemen, fit only to represent them?
A12821or who is so foolish, as to thinke that God wil answere an eye of dissimulatiō with the eye of mercie?
A12821saies one: what will you giue me?
A12821that is, to recall that as a man, which I spake as a beast?
A12821the new Scribes and Pharisies crying out to Iesus, master thou art good, though they thinke him to bee most had?
A12821these that laugh at thee, for keeping thy coyne that they might inioie it?
A12821what will not a daring spirit vndertake, rather then bee a bondslaue to his owne brother?
A12821why should not hee leade a good, and sober life, whose name is written in the booke of life?
A12821writer of the forementioned sect; where is, saith he, Cyrus, Darius, Xerxes, Alexander, Caesar, Pompey, Seipio and Haniball?
A47293* Woe be to him that striveth with his Maker; shall the Clay say unto him that fashioneth it, what makest thou?
A4729355, 56, 57. Who shall lay any thing then, to the charge of Gods Elect?
A47293A man for the punishment of his sins?
A47293And can any who sincerely Loves thee Perish Eternally?
A47293And is there any † Evil in the City, and the Lord hath not done it?
A47293And mine Eyes fail for thy word, saying, when wilt thou comfort me?
A47293And now Lord, what wait I ● for?
A47293And now he is Dead, wherefore should I fast and weep?
A47293And wherefore is Light given to him that is in misery, and Life unto the bitter in Soul?
A47293And who can say, how much, or how long, God''s Grace shall enable a man to bear?
A47293And who is that Faithfull and wise Steward, whom his Lord shall make Ruler over his Household, to give them their Portion of meat in due Season?
A47293And why art thou against the Pleasure of the most High?
A47293And why doth a living man complain, yea, a man for the punishment of his sin?
A47293Are not my days few?
A47293But behold I am vile, what shall I answer thee?
A47293Can I bring him back again?
A47293Death, where is thy Sting?
A47293For of the most High cometh healing, and he hath given men Skill, that he might be honoured in his marve?
A47293For our Fathers after the flesh corrected us, and we gave them Reverence; and shall we not much rather be in subjection to the Father of Spirits?
A47293For shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him?
A47293For what Son is he, whom the Father Chastneth not?
A47293For whom have I in Heaven, Lord, but thee?
A47293Grave, where is thy Victory?
A47293Hath God forgotten to be Gracious?
A47293Have not I the Lord?
A47293Hear me* speedily, for I am brought very low; and make no long tarrying, for † mine eyes long sore for thy word, saying, when wilt thou comfort me?
A47293Is his mercy clean gone for ever?
A47293Lord how long wilt thou be angry with thy Servant that prayeth?
A47293My Soul also is sore troubled; but, Lord, how long wilt thou Punish me?
A47293My Soul thirsteth for God, for the living God, when shall I come and appear before God?
A47293My Soul?
A47293SHall not I spare them, who can not discern between their Right Hand and their Left?
A47293SHall we receive good at the Hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?
A47293Shall it declare thy Truth?
A47293Shall the clay say unto him that fashioned it, what makest thou?
A47293Shall thy loving kindness be declared in the Grave?
A47293Shall thy wonders be known in the Dark?
A47293Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil?
A47293Shall we receive good at the hands of God, and shall we not receive evil?
A47293Thou preserver of men?
A47293WHO hath made mans mouth, or who maketh the Dumb or Deaf?
A47293WHO hath made the Seeing and the Blind?
A47293WOE be to the man that hath lost Patience, for what will he do when the Lord shall visit him?
A47293What profit is there in my Blood if I go down unto the Pit?
A47293When I lye down, I say when shall I arise, and the night be gone?
A47293Wherefore doth a living man complain?
A47293Which long for Death, but it comes not, and Dig for it more than for hid Treasures?
A47293Which rejoyce exceedingly, and are glad when they can find the Grave?
A47293Who is he that condemneth?
A47293Why dost thou strive against him, for he giveth no account of his matters?
A47293Will the Lord cast off for ever, and will he be favourable no more?
A47293Wilt thou break a leaf driven to and fro?
A47293and thy Righteousness in the Land of Forgetfulness?
A47293and wilt thou pursue the dry Stubble?
A47293doth his Promise fail for evermore?
A47293hath he in Anger shut up his tender Mercies?
A47293my Soul?
A47293my Soul?
A47293or thy Faithfulness in Destruction?
A47293shall the dust praise thee?
A47293† Shall a Living man complain, a man for the Punishment of his Sin?
A26948& c.] doth not the question deserve to be answered with the Rod?
A26948( How much more then to respect their lawful Bishops and Pastors?)
A269482. Who knows not how fair a game the Papists have to play by our divisions?
A26948And shall they use our hands to do their work?
A26948And so can not obey them in Faith?
A26948And what reverence is due to them, as Holy?
A26948Are all religious and private Meetings forbidden by Rulers, unlawful Conventicles?
A26948Building the Church is but an orderly joyning of the Materials, and what then is disjoyning but pulling down?
A26948But First I will lay together some Propositions for decision of the Controversie; How far we are bound to obey Mens Precepts about Religion?
A26948But what if I can not Communicate, but according to the Administration of the Common- Prayer- Book?
A26948But what if I can not communicate, unless I conform to an imposed gesture, as kneeling?
A26948But what if there be gross and scandalous Sinners are Members of the Church?
A26948But what if they are sins committed in the open Assembly, even by the Minister himself in his Praying, Preaching, and other Administrations?
A26948Can you name any?
A26948Consider also what yielding in things lawful the Scripture recommendeth to us?
A26948Do not you condemn a carnal state?
A26948Do you not hate Superstition?
A26948Especially in case we doubt of the lawfulness of obeying them?
A26948For why should your Houses be dearer to you than the Church, which is the House of God?
A26948Hath God spoke more against any Sin than Unpeaceableness?
A26948How can you prove, that the Authority that made, or imposed the Liturgy, meant any other thing?
A26948How doth the Holy Ghost set Bishops over the Church?
A26948How far yielded Paul when he Circumcised Timothy?
A26948How few separated Churches do now exist, that were in being an hundred years ago, can you name any?
A26948How is the Holy Ghost given to Infants in Baptism?
A26948Is it certain by the word of God, that all Infants baptized, and dying before actual sin, are undoutedly saved?
A26948Is it lawful to bow at the name of Jesus?
A26948Is it lawful to impose Forms on the Congregation in publick Worship?
A26948Is it lawful to read the Apocrypha, or Homilies?
A26948Is it not a Sin for our Clerks, to make themselves the mouth of the People?
A26948Is it of the Apostle framing or not?
A26948Is not Censoriousness and Rash Judging a Sin?
A26948Many Doctrinal differences must be tolerated in a Church, and why, but for Unity and Peace?
A26948Mark, Is it not more of the Women and Apprentices that are of this mind, than of old experienced Christians?
A26948May the Communion Tables be turned Altarwise?
A26948May the People bare a Vocal part in Worship, and do any more than say Amen?
A26948May the name, Priests, Sacrifice and Altars, be lawfully used?
A26948May we communicate with unworthy persons?
A26948May we lawfully swear obedience, in all things lawful and honest, either to Usurpers, or to our lawful Pastors?
A26948May, or must a Minister, silenced, or forbid to preach the Gospel, go on still to preach it against the Law?
A26948No reason can be given, why a lawful thing should become unlawful?
A26948Or your Souls, which are the Temples of the Holy Ghost?
A26948Thus also it is that they put off Family- prayer, and ask,[ Where are they bound to pray in their Family Morning and Evening?]
A26948What confusion will be brought into the Church if Pastors be not obeyed in things lawful?
A26948What high Professors were the proudest overturners of all Government, and resisters and despisers of Ministry and Holy Order in the Churches?
A26948What is Sacriledge?
A26948What is the Use and Authority of the Creed?
A26948What is the true meaning of Sponsors or Godfathers, and is it lawful to make use of them?
A26948When the Church- men mean another thing, this is but to juggle with the World?
A26948Whence is Persecution, but from thinking ill of others, and abhorring or not loving them?
A26948Whether it shall have Rails, or no Rails?
A26948Whether it shall stand on the East or West side of the Temple, or in the middle?
A26948Whether the Laws of men do bind the Conscience?
A26948Whether the Table shall be of Wood or Stone, Round or Long, or Square?
A26948Whether we shall receive the Lord''s Supper at a Table, or in our Seats?
A26948White, Willet,& c. yea, and the Martyrs too?
A26948and do not you do so by those whom you causlesly separate from?
A26948and is it lawful to come up to the Rails to Communicate?
A26948and railed in?
A26948and what is it to dissolve Churches, but to break their Association, to reduce them to the Individuals, to cut them into shreds?
A26948and would you have all the Churches of Christ dissolved?
A26948and would you have all the Churches of Christ to be dissolved?
A26948as Cranmer, Ridley, Hooper himself, Farrar, Bradford, Fillpot, Sanders,& c. Could I separate from all these on the Reasons now in question?
A26948or to be examined by him, in order to a Baptism or Lord''s Supper?
A26948to such Men as Mr. Bolton, Whateley, Fenner, Dent, Crook, Dike, Stock, Smith, Dr. Preston, Sibbs, Stoughton, Taylor, and abundance other such?
A26948whether all the Children of true Christians have inward sanctifying Grace?
A42565& c. When joyes come with eternity?
A42565& c. When this fair soaring Eagle flies?
A42565& c. e What are you to the Tree of life?
A42565& c. r When Christ comes with eternal rest?
A42565* If these be free, why shall I then My self from thence seclude?
A4256514. s Yee that Prognostick by the Starres, The change of nature and of State, Can yee prevent tumultuous Or can yee alter your own fate?
A425652. b Am I not LORD of Light, of Life and Love?
A42565Am I not He, to thee so kind did prove?
A42565And shall his f creatures every one Make way for my solace?
A42565And shall it not suffice to give What creatures can afford?
A42565And wilt thou condescend With me to lodge?
A42565Did I not know thee by my eye All- seeing?
A42565Did that great Jove my bliss contrive?
A42565HOw shall I thanks requite For such a grace?
A42565Here profit, pleasure, honour''s joyn''d, what more can any crave?
A42565His alsufficent store, Me to provide with rich supply?
A42565His holiness to sanctify?
A42565His wisedom to direct?
A42565How shall poor I, then thankful prove, For this great mercie, this free Love?
A42565I st''not enough, I''m not in hell, Tormented in that fire?
A42565If such a light the Creature doth transmit, How glorious then is He who formed it?
A42565Is this the voice of CHRIST from Heav''n that falls?
A42565Me wretched worme to keep alive?
A42565Merchants that compass Sea and Land, The Pyrats you do oft bereave, w One Soul from Pluto''s cruel hand Though you be rich you can not save?
A42565Might''st thou not been a monster formles Creature?
A42565Oh what am I but sinful dust, And shall I have such store Of riches, that shall never rust In that Eternal glore?
A42565Oh, what am I but dust and clay?
A42565One Son I d have, that never sinn''d, Yet he must bear the cross: How thinkst thou then to be exeem''d That''s full of sinfull dross?
A42565Quis ego sum, quipalam, Judicium ferre sine tribunali conarer?
A42565Shall God then be my e portion?
A42565Shall His brave g Angels me surround, And guard me from all ill?
A42565Shall his high habitation, Even be my dwelling place?
A42565Then I''ll conclude with Solomon, Created comforts all I see, Are emptie trifles every one, o Nothing but vexing vanity: What are yee?
A42565To keep me from Eternal fire, When Hellish powers did conspire?
A42565WHat is the cause, poor Soul thou dost so stray From me thy LORD, and from the righteous way?
A42565WHat thundering voice is this I hear?
A42565What are yee?
A42565What are yee?
A42565What are yee?
A42565What are you?
A42565What are you?
A42565What are you?
A42565What are you?
A42565Where are the vowes which thou so freely granted?
A42565Where is thy Faith?
A42565Where is thy zeal, and works, thy faith to prove?
A42565Whil''st I have given a perfect comely Feature?
A42565YOu a Seraphims and higher Pow''rs, Throns, Cherubins and Angels all; You Ministers in several Towrs, Though you be Sp''rits Celestial, What are you?
A42565Yee Men of warre with Sword and shield, With mind heroick, strong and stout, Like Alexander in the field, To conquer yee do never doubt: What are yee?
A42565Yee Navigators, that traverse Remotest Indies East and West, With wings of Icarus commerce, And Eolus makes all your haist: What are yee?
A42565Yee gilded trifles more or lesse, l Can yee your comforts Eternize?
A42565You Man that is God''s Master- peece, Among all Creatures hast no peer; Thou art the rarest Artifice, h And to Jehovah comes most near, What are you?
A42565You Violet and dainty Rose, Solsequium, and the Lillie fair, You fragrant flowers fitt for the nose, Delighting eyes with colours rare: What are yee?
A42565a Can what is infinite With grains encreass?
A42565a Was this thy oath when thou with me Cov''nanted?
A42565m Can yee Man''s happiness increass, When Man yee do not equalize, What are yee?
A42565what am I, thou should''st so kyndlie call?
A42565what are you?
A42565where is thy fervent Love?
A42565who calls?
A3377514. Who can tell how oft he offendeth?
A33775And why?
A33775At a word, without it, what am I but withered wood, and a root most unprofitable, to be cast away?
A33775But what have I done, O Lord, that thou shouldst impart upon me any spiritual comfort at all?
A33775But what shall I( wretch that I am) say, being full of all manner of shame and infamy?
A33775For in death no man remembreth thee, and who will give thee thanks in the pit?
A33775For in death no man remembreth thee: and who shall give thee thanks in the pit?
A33775For my soul is a- thirst for God, yea, God, yea even for the living God; when shall I come to appear before the presence of God?
A33775For why?
A33775For why?
A33775For why?
A33775HOW long wilt thou forget me?
A33775Hath God forgotten to be gracious, and will he shut up his loving kindness in displeasure?
A33775How long shall I seek counsel in my soul, and be so vexed in my heart?
A33775How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?
A33775How long will my Lord my God, withdraw himself from coming unto me?
A33775How long wilt thou forget me O Lord, for ever; how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
A33775I am nothing better than a dead tree, the root is perished, the bough wither''d, being good for nothing but for the fury of the flame?
A33775If thou Lord, wilt be extream to mark, what is said, or done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it?
A33775In midst of life we are dying: of whom shall we seek for succour and comfort but of thee O Lord God our Maker?
A33775Is his mercy clean gone for ever, and is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?
A33775MY GOD, my GOD, look upon me; Why hast thou forsaken me, and art so far from my health, and from the words of my complaint?
A33775O God my God look upon me, why hast thou for ● aken me, and art so ● ar from my health, and from the words of my complaint?
A33775O Lord Jesus, when shall I see thee,& behold the Glory of thy Kingdom, which thou hast prepared for thine Elect from the beginning?
A33775O Lord continue thy goodness towards me this day, and grant that all my Prayers and works may both begin and end in thee?
A33775O Lord my GOD, how do we daily pass the limits of thy will?
A33775O Lord my God, what do I daily, but wander in the field of vanity?
A33775O Lord, for ever?
A33775O My dear Lord and God, what is this World?
A33775O heavenly Light, how sweetly dost thou shine?
A33775Oh how long shall I live in this prison, how long shall I journey in this body of sin?
A33775Shall now alas, the Devil, the World, or the Flesh, pluck from thee, that thing that presently cryeth to thee with assured trust in thy promised help?
A33775This must I needs confess to thee, thou God of Justice, and this worm of conscience biteth me; what then, good Lord, shall the worm devour me?
A33775Thou art, O Lord my God, my only comfort and riches; what am I, that I dare speak unto thee?
A33775Thy righteousness, O God, is very high, and great things are they that thou hast done, O God, who is like unto thee?
A33775What is my mouth, but a stinking chanel of vain words?
A33775What reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?
A33775What reward shall I give unto the Lord, for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?
A33775What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits he hath done unto me?
A33775What shall I say?
A33775What, good Lord, is the stream of thy mercy stopped?
A33775When wilt thou come unto me?
A33775Who can tell how oft he offendeth?
A33775Why art thou so heavy, O my soul?
A33775Why should I be faint, when thou dost not only encourage, but also inable me, or at the least accept my weak endeavours?
A33775Will the Lord absent himself for ever, and will he be no more intreated?
A33775and thy death how shameful, which thou suffered for us?
A33775and what is my life, but a fardel of iniquity?
A33775and what is pure which thou hast not purged?
A33775and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A33775are the rivers of thy grace dryed up?
A33775bitter and great were thy pains?
A33775dost thou not call me, saying, Come unto me?
A33775for what father is he that correcteth not his children whom he most entirely loveth?
A33775horrible and cruel thy punishment?
A33775how are they delighted whom thou dost enlighten?
A33775how bloody thy wounds?
A33775how desirous are they more and more to burn whom thou dost inflame?
A33775how grievous and lamentable thine afflictions?
A33775how long shall mine enemies triumph over me?
A33775how long wilt thou hide thy Face from me?
A33775how often hast thou been good and merciful unto me, how often have I promised and vowed amendment, and how little and seldom have I performed it?
A33775shall this snake of conscience sting me to death?
A33775thy dolours how divers?
A33775what am I but a child of wrath, and son of darkness, so glued to sin, and lymed with iniquity, that my body is a body of sin?
A33775what are my feet, but chariots to bloodshed?
A33775what are my hands but battlers with charity?
A33775what is my head, but a castle of wicked devices?
A33775what is my heart but a filthy prison of corrupt thoughts?
A33775what other thing besides thee ought I to look after?
A33775what then, O Lord, shall I do?
A33775what then, good Lord, shall it be so?
A33775what, have I not all things if I do possess thee who hast created all things?
A33775when shall I be delivered from the miserable bondage of wickedness?
A33775when shall I be out of all danger, and delivered from all grief of Body and Soul, and come to true liberty?
A33775when shall I fully and perfectly rejoyce in thee?
A33775when shall I only remember thee, O Lord?
A33775when shall I rest in that quiet, secure, and undisturbed peace, where peace is both within and without in all things?
A33775when was it with me well if thou wert absent, or ill if thou wert present?
A45148Ah Lord, What strugling have I with my weak fears?
A45148Alas, my Lord God, how small matters trouble me?
A45148And as for my outward spirituall enemies; how can there be a victory without war; and how can I hope for a crown without victory?
A45148Can ye hope to finde rest in any of these sublunary contentments, Alas?
A45148How can I be discouraged with unlikelihoods, when I see thee work by contraries?
A45148How can ye choose O ye Saints but love the Lord?
A45148How comfortable a style is that, O God, which thine Apostle gives to thine Heaven, whiles he cals it the inheritance of the Saints in light?
A45148How confidently did I relie upon the promised favour of some great friends, which now leave me in the suds, as the scom of( a mis- called) fortune?
A45148How did we lately feed our selves with the hope of a firme and during peace, which now shuts up in too much bloud?
A45148How happy, O Lord, is the man that hath thee for his God?
A45148How many good purposes, O my God, have I taken up,& let fall to the ground again without effect?
A45148How shall I be able to indure pain?
A45148How shall I pass through the horrid gates of death?
A45148If gifts can attract love; O my God, Who can have any interest in my heart but thy blessed self, that hast been so infinitely munificent to my soul?
A45148In how slippery places, O Lord, do our feet stand?
A45148In the mean time what shall I say to our wretched unthankfulnes; and impious negligence?
A45148In what pangs couldst thou be, O Asaph, that so woful a word should fall from thee, Hath God forgotten to be gracious?
A45148Indeed, Lord, as thou saist, the night commeth when no man can work; What can we do, when the light is shut in, but shut our eyes, and sleep?
A45148Let me not know what they say, or think of me, and what am I the better or worse for them?
A45148Lord God, What a world of treasure hast thou hid in the bowels of the earth, which no eye of man ever did, or shall, or can see?
A45148Lord God, if thou take off thy hand from me, what wickedness shall escape me?
A45148Lord God, whither need I go to seek thee?
A45148My condition is no other then theirs; I wander here in a strange country; What wonder is it, if I meet with forrainers fare, hard usage, and neglect?
A45148O God, how troublesome and painful do I find this Sun of thine, whose scorching beams beat upon my head?
A45148O Lord God, under how opposite aspects do I stand ▪ from the world?
A45148O Lord God; how subject is this wretched heart of mine to repining, and discontentment?
A45148O blessed God, what variety of gifts hast thou scattered amongst the sons of men?
A45148O blessed Saviour, What strange variety of conceits do I finde concerning thy thousand years raign?
A45148Oh Lord God; how ambitious, how covetous of knowledg is this soul of mine?
A45148Oh my God, Where is my faith that I am thus surprized?
A45148Oh my God, why do not I suspect my self?
A45148Oh what a praise is this of thy mercy and long suffering?
A45148Speak Lord, for thy servant heareth: What is it which thou wouldst have me do that I may finde rest to my soul?
A45148V. Ah my Lord God, what heats and colds do I feel in my soul?
A45148What a madness then were it in me to come disguised into thy presence ▪& to seek to hide my counsels from thine al- seeing eyes?
A45148What a shame to our dull neglect and graceless ingratitude?
A45148What goodly plants hast thou brought forth of the earth, in wilde, unknown regions, which no man ever beheld?
A45148What great wits hast thou shut up in a willing obscurity, which the world never takes notice of?
A45148What have ye, what are ye, what can ye be, but from his meer bounty?
A45148What hold have I of my self more then these other miserable examples of humane frailtie?
A45148What judgment more heavy then that of the sword?
A45148What outward blessing can be sweeter then civill peace?
A45148What riddles are in that prophesie; which no humane tongue can aread?
A45148What shall I do Lord?
A45148What shall I do when I am old?
A45148What would it avail me, O Lord, to mock the eyes of all the world with asemblance of holiness, whilst thou shouldst see me false and filthy?
A45148When our senses are tyed up, and our limbs laid to rest, what can we do, but yeeld our selves to a necessary repose?
A45148Where art thou, O my God?
A45148Whether, Lord, is it my wretchednesse to suffer my self to be rob''d of thee, for the time, by temptation?
A45148Whither now, O whither do ye rove O my thoughts?
A45148Why are not my affections homeward?
A45148Why do I clog my self in my way with the base and heavy lumber of the world?
A45148Why do I intermeddle with the affaires of a nation that is not mine?
A45148Why do I not long to see and enjoy my fathers house?
A45148Yet, when did I bless thee for any of them?
A45148and shall therein alone bestow a blessed eternity?
A45148but that I have any helps of my wel- beeing here; or hopes and means of my being glorious hereafter, how far is it beyond the reach of my soul?
A45148how can they yeeld any stay to you, that have no settlement in themselves?
A45148how do I anticipate my evils by distrust?
A45148how teeming hath this barren womb of my heart been of false conceptions?
A45148how variously am I construed by men?
A45148whither hast thou withdrawn thy self?
A49717& doletne quod majorem non sentias?
A49717& gauderesne si sentires?
A49717& poenitetne i d etiam quod vel ignoras, vel oblitus es?
A49717& renunciasne iis tanquam non tuis?
A49717An egisti Deo pro acceptis beneficiis gratias?
A49717An exegisti a te ipsa rationem de admissis praesenti die peccatis, cogitatione, verbo, opere, per singulas horas ex quo evigilasti?
A49717An expetiisti veniam de delictis?
A49717An petiisti gratiam a Deo pro cognitione& expulsione peccatorum?
A49717An petis de hoc promisso admoneri te libere?
A49717An proposuisti cum Dei gratia emendationem?
A49717And now, Lord, what is my hope?
A49717Aut quid dicit aliquis, quum de te dicit?
A49717Awake, and be not absent from us for ever: wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgetest our misery and trouble?
A49717But Lord, what is my hope?
A49717But you will say, Do I then compare my self with the integrity of S. Paul and S. Stephen?
A49717Confiterisne?
A49717Credisne?
A49717Cuperesne majorem pro iis amaritudinem sentire, quam sentis?
A49717Deum autem sapientissimum, ut nihil unquam permittat contingere, nisi quum expedit?
A49717EXistimas ne?
A49717Ecquos imprimis commeministi,& vis significari illis hoc tuo nomine?
A49717Estne peccatum aliquod praeter vel supra caetera?
A49717Estne propositum si vixeris emendandi vitam,& devitandi tum media, tum signa eorum quae hactenus peccasti?
A49717Estne propositum si vixeris judicandi ● e,& vindicandi in teipsum quod deliquisti?
A49717Estne scrupulus aliquis circa ea quae sunt Fidei, vel Religionis?
A49717Et quid dicimus, Deus meus, vita mea, dulcedo mea sancta?
A49717For whom have I in heaven but thee?
A49717For why shouldest thou be as a stranger in my soul, or as a wayfaring man that turns aside to tarry but for a night?
A49717Gauderesne si plures jam haberes quibus remittere possis, quo inde uberius tibi remissio peccatorum tuorum a Deo impertiri possit?
A49717Hast thou forsaken us, O God?
A49717Hoccine sancte promittis?
A49717Illis, qui te quocunque modo laeserint, sicut tibi vis remitti?
A49717Laetarisne& gratias agis Deo, quod in hac Fide natus es, vixisti,& jam morieris in ea?
A49717Lord, I can not name all thy blessings, how shall I thank thee for them?
A49717Mine eyes long sore for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me?
A49717My tears have been my meat day and night, while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God?
A49717Non tam bene vixisse te quam oportuit?
A49717O Domine, media vita in morte sumus, unde aut a quo quaerimus auxilium, nisi a te Domine, qui tamen pro peccatis nostris merito infensus es nobis?
A49717O God, who is like unto thee?
A49717O Lord God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry with thy poor servant that prayeth?
A49717O Lord God, spare, I beseech thee: who shall raise up Iacob?
A49717O Lord, how long wilt thou be angry with thy servant that prayeth?
A49717O Lord, who is like unto thee?
A49717O how amiable are thy Dwellings, thou Lord of Hosts?
A49717O misericors Pater, quo me vertam?
A49717O si constituas peccata mea in conspectu meo; O si rationem a me exigas peccatorum in se non ignoscibilium, quae scienter commisi, quid faciam?
A49717Obsecro t ●, ne intres in judicium cum servo tuo: si enim iniquitates observaveris Domine, Domine, quis in judicio consistet?
A49717Paratusne es restituere illis rem, quibus in re familiari;& illis famam, quibus in fama detraxisti: idque sine dolo,& dila ● ione?
A49717Petisne a Deo ut ipse quoque illis remittat?
A49717Petisne etiam ut fructus Fidei hujus,& praecipue Mortis Jesu Christi, utcunque in vita tua periit, tamen ne pereat in morte?
A49717Petisne illuminari de iis quae ignoras, vel oblitus es, ut de iis poenitere possis?
A49717Petisne ipse,& visne nos tuo nomine a Deo supplices petere, ne deficiat in te Fides haec ad ipsum, atque adeo ne in ipso mortis articulo?
A49717Quae in Symbolo sunt Fidei Christianae semel Sanctis traditae?
A49717Quanta apud te clementiae abyssus?
A49717Quibus enim non corruptus sum peccatis?
A49717Quibus non sum constrictus malis?
A49717Quid es, ô Deus meus?
A49717Quid rogo nisi Dominum, Deus?
A49717Quin immitti a Deo, citra cujus Providentiā neminē morbo laborare?
A49717Quis enim Dominus praeter Dominum, aut quis Deus praeter Deum nostrum?
A49717Quis me in talia prolapsum suscitabit?
A49717Recogitasne annos elapsos vitae tuae in amaritudine animae tuae?
A49717Recordarisne qui tandem sint?
A49717Remissurusne esses si graviora& plura in te deliquissent?
A49717Remittisne illis satisfactionem ad quam tenentur ratione illorum, quibus te verbo vel facto laeserunt?
A49717Remittisne?
A49717Sed spero; et quae spes mea nisi tu solus?
A49717Shall the dust give thanks unto thee, or shall it declare thy truth?
A49717Supererogatur tibi ut debeas,& quis habet quicquam non tuum?
A49717TU ipse si quos laesisti, petisne ab iis veniam, ut& tibi remittant?
A49717Te servari non posse nisi ea credas?
A49717Up Lord, why sleepest thou?
A49717Visne hoc illis, qui in te peccarunt, tuo nomine significari; Te illis quantum in te est noxas omnes remisisse?
A49717What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit?
A49717Why art thou so full of heaviness, O my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A49717and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our Hosts?
A49717imo vixisse te male, saepeque& graviter peccasse?
A49717quanta patientiae copia?
A49717quo fugiam?
A49717vel suntne peccata aliqua, quae gravent Conscientiam tuam, ut peculiaris Absolutionis beneficio tibi sit opus?
A52431Again at another time it utterly disowns it, as when it says, To whom then will ye liken God, or what likeness will ye compare unto him?
A52431Again, whence is it that Truth is present in all places, and that independently upon our thinking or knowing?
A52431And for what is all this?
A52431And how can this be, but by my having a confuse glance of that Being in whom are all things, and who is All?
A52431And if God be so intimately united to my Soul, how can I otherwise conclude but that''t is in him that I see all that I see?
A52431And now is this a choice for a wise Man, for a Man of common Sense?
A52431And shall that Being be Proud which was once nothing, and needs only a meer Negative to bring him to nothing again?
A52431And that he could not, does not that Prayer of our Saviour argue, which he used in his Agony?
A52431And what can all this be but the Essence of God as Exhibitive, the Ideal World?
A52431And what is it that so suddenly augments it, when''t is beheld through a Telescope?
A52431But much more, What is Man that he should so regard himself?
A52431But now what is before Being it self?
A52431But now what should afterwards diminish this Species, and what is become of those parts whereof it consisted, when it appear''d greater?
A52431But says not the Scripture also the same?
A52431But this Prayer of his, was not granted by the removal of the Cup, and may I not thence conclude that''t was impossible it should be removed?
A52431But what is this to the disproportion between the highest particular Being, nay all the particular Beings that are or can be, and Being it self?
A52431But, alas, what are such expedients as these to the Omniscience and Omnipresence of God?
A52431But, now, how can this be, but by my having all things actually present to my mind?
A52431But, now, what Original can be so mean as to come from nothing?
A52431Darest thou do works of Darkness in the presence of him who is pure Light, and in whom there is no Darkness at all?
A52431Darest thou rush on when the Angel of God''s Presence stands in the way with a drawn Sword?
A52431Divine Fountain of Love,''t is from thee I receive all my Love, and upon whom should I place it but upon thee?
A52431First, What love or desire is, or wherein the general Nature of it does consist?
A52431For I would fain know what they can mean else by the celebrated Glass of the Divinity?
A52431For in what else can I see it, nothing being so intimately Presential to me as God?
A52431For is it consistent with the Accuracy of Infinite Wisdom to mis- call any thing?
A52431For what can we possibly conceive before Being it self?
A52431For what is it that he chuses?
A52431For what should support such Relations?
A52431For where are these Universal Natures?
A52431For, whereas every thing that is possible, is made the Object of the Divine Power, a nice enquirer may here demand, What do you mean by Possible?
A52431Has this superadded Beauty all the Perfection of the first, or has it not?
A52431I am but little and inconsiderable with thee, and what then should I be without thee?
A52431If then this be not the Idea of God, wherein shall we fix it?
A52431In relation to the first, if it be demanded, What it is to be an Irregular Lover?
A52431Is Devotion a Rational thing, or is it not?
A52431MY God, my Light, what is man that thou art mindful of him, and the son of man that thou so regardest him?
A52431Nay, is it a choice for a Man in his right Wits to make?
A52431Nay, shall the presence of a Child divert thee from sinning?
A52431Now what can this signifie but this Ideal World, or the Essence of God as variously exhibitive and representative of things?
A52431Now who would desire a better Establishment of Platonic Ideas, than what Aristotle himself has here given?
A52431Now, what can this one independing, and ever- present Nature be, but God?
A52431O thou Circle of Excellency, thou endless Orb of Perfection, where shall I begin to love thee?
A52431O, my God, why is not my Faith like thy Power?
A52431Or what Beauty is there whose influence may vye with thine?
A52431Or whither shall I go then from thy Presence?
A52431Shall such a one deter thee from sin, and dash in pieces the frame of thy ill designs, and darest thou sin before thy God?
A52431The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom then shall I fear?
A52431The Psalmist says, Tremble thou earth at the presence of God, and darest thou sin in his Presence?
A52431The fire that descends from Heaven, where should it be spent but upon the Altar?
A52431The simple Essences therefore must exist eternally, if their Relations do?
A52431This premised, I demand how a Child comes to understand the first Language which he learns?
A52431Thou canst do all things; And why is my Faith limited?
A52431Were a Man to beg an Estate, would one need a better demonstration of a Man''s being a Fool, than such a procedure as this?
A52431What Temptation then can I have to leave thee?
A52431What can this be but the Ideal World representing all the Essences of things?
A52431Whence is it that''t is alike discern''d by different minds, and by the same mind at different times?
A52431Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit?
A52431Who can number the Lords Host?
A52431Who made these Mutable Fairs, but the Immutable Fair?
A52431Will a Man commit Murther in the open Court, before the Face of his Judge?
A52431and where can that be but in the Mind of God?
A52431says he, From the things which he has made?
A52431that he should regard himself for that which is least of all his own, his Knowledge and Wisdom?
A52431what shall I say unto them?
A25835( while the Magistrate can but force the outward man) And God only who can punish it?
A2583537. what shall I do to be saved?
A25835Again, is it not schism and division that lessens the Common strength by dispersing it into many smaller societies?
A25835And again as thy Jesus, dost thou feel the power of his death killing sin in thee?
A25835And again, what shall a man give in exchange for his Soul?
A25835And as thy Lord, dost thou yield to the sanctifying work of his word and spirit?
A25835And do you not see how little it doth for them in their greatest need?
A25835And ever since, how is it the body of the Child only, the frailer and viler part, which is from the substance of the Parents?
A25835And how fearful should we be to have any hand in their utter undoing?
A25835And what can all the world be to this?
A25835As for every faithful Minister of Christ, how exceeding careful should they be for the Souls committed to their charge?
A25835Be assured Christ will erelong say to the, as Eliab to David, with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness?
A25835Do these so complain of Gods absence in part, and for a while?
A25835For what is it but the Soul which thus distinguisheth us from brute beasts?
A25835For why should they attend us as ministring spirits, if our Spirits were not of an excellent angelical nature, and fit to minister unto God?
A25835Hast thou hereupon been heartily willing to receive Christ as offered in the Gospel, for thy Lord, as well as thy Jesus or Saviour?
A25835Have we not matters of life or death to look after?
A25835Have we not then need to be watchful to the uttermost of our power, and to be carefull all the ways we can, for their safety and preservation?
A25835Have you not sometimes considered with your self, how soon the world and its pleasures will turn you off?
A25835Have you not sometimes enjoyed the pleasures of sin for a season, and flattered your self with the long continuance of them?
A25835How can you but now and then take notice of your own frailties which tell you, how certainly and shortly you must lie down in the dust?
A25835How doth the Commonness of these worldly things abate the value of them?
A25835How exceeding careful should they be to save themselves, and those that hear them?
A25835How grievous to cry peace, and then be overtaken with trouble, and sudden destruction unawares?
A25835How grievous to lose thy Soul, when perhaps thou wert near the saving it?
A25835How is it God only, from whom it is, who can effectually command the Soul to subjection?
A25835How is there in worldly things a vanity of deceitfulness which also speaks them less valuable?
A25835How many of those who saw the miracles, and heard the sermons of our Blessed Saviour himself, and his holy Apostles, continued unconverted?
A25835How many people come to the world as to a lottery, looking for a prize, but go away cheated with a blank?
A25835How often doth the world by promising much, and performing little, first abuse our Judgements, and then frustrate our hopes and expectations?
A25835How sadly is holy David and our Blessed Saviour afflicted at Gods absence in part, and for a while?
A25835How very careful then, so far as concern''d, should we be of the welfare and salvation of the Souls of others?
A25835Is the Soul more worth then a world?
A25835Is the Soul so precious, and the loss of it so dreadful?
A25835Is the losse of the precious Soul so exceeding great and dreadful?
A25835Moreover, why should such store of other mercies be provided for us?
A25835My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
A25835O what a glorious thing, how rich a prize for the expence of a mans whole life, were it, to be the instrument of rescuing any one Soul?
A25835Or cause thy day of grace to end before thy natural life?
A25835Or leave thee to thy self, to follow thy own hearts lusts?
A25835Or what shall a man give in exchange for his Soul?
A25835Or what shall a man give in exchange for his Soul?
A25835Separation joyn''d with a wanting of the Spirit of Christ?
A25835The creature if parted from God, is empty, and the Soul too; and what fulness can be had by adding one emptiness to another?
A25835The question is put so as to include a strong denyal: What is a man profited?
A25835Turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
A25835What can follow but confusion of face, when thou shalt see thy neighbours and acquaintance most happy, and thy self most miserable?
A25835What can more clearly demonstrate the preciousness of it, then the greatness of that price which he payd for it?
A25835What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole World and lose his own Soul?
A25835What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own Soul?
A25835What is it but the Soul which is the fountain of precious life, and therefore much more precious in it self?
A25835What is it but the Soul, by which you are thinking, reading, or asking, what a Soul is?
A25835What is the hope of the Hypocrite, though he hath gained:( though he hath gained never so much) when God taketh away his Soul?
A25835What shall a man give in exchange for his Soul?
A25835What will it profit a man though he gain the whole world, and lose his own Soul?
A25835Which of us should not be afraid to consent to any wilful sin, if we verily thought we should dye presently upon the doing of it?
A25835Why hidest thou thy face from me?
A25835Why should God, if it were not for our precious immortal Souls, give us the Scriptures, and an excellent religion to shew us the way to happiness?
A25835Why should we inordinately set our hearts and affections on that which is not?
A25835Why too should Ministers be appointed by him, to preach, and pray, and labour for us, if we had not such precious Souls to save or lose?
A25835Ye have taken away my Gods, and what have I more, and what is this ye say unto me, what aileth thee?
A25835and how do those Powers shew the worth of the Soul it self?
A25835and shall not the Saints and Angels, be so far from pitying, as rather with rejoycing to glorifie Gods Justice in thy utter destruction?
A25835and shall they be such exceeding great losers that lose their Souls, though by the gaining of the whole world?
A25835doth he by his bloodshed not only pardon thy sins, but also save and deliver thee from them?
A25835or give thee up to a spirit of slumber and stupidity?
A25835or when thou groundlessly flatteredst thy self, thinking thou shouldest do well enough?
A25835what amazement seiseth on that mans spirit, who being in a fair way of thriving, hears unexpected news, that all he had is lost and gone?
A25835what are become of those precious Souls of thy Children or Servants which I intrusted thee with?
A25835who could justly blame us for making more a do then needs?
A25835who could reasonably count us too earnest or too busie?
A25835why castest thou off my Soul?
A36933After this, when he went up into a Mountain to pray; What followed upon this?
A36933And how know I but this may be my last day too?
A36933And wherefore this, but to shew us the admirable effects of Prayer?
A36933Art thou a lover, a follower, a procurer of Peace among those with whom thy conversation is?
A36933But how long wilt thou forget me, Lord, for ever?
A36933But then when our past sins are pardoned, where shall we find a Remedy against future Temptations?
A36933But then you will say, Where is there Command for this?
A36933But what is to be done then in this case?
A36933But will the Lord absent himself for ever?
A36933By what Title shall I call thee, or how shall I sufficiently adore Thee?
A36933Dost thou give the worship that is due unto the Creat or, to any of his Creatures, either Saint or Angel?
A36933Dost thou shew forth thy Charity this day in works of mercy to them that stand in need of thee?
A36933Dost thou willingly give ear to Slanderers, and to such as go about with lies; or dost thou abhor them both in thy self and others?
A36933Dost thou worship God in or by an image, or any other way which either he hath forbidden, or not commanded?
A36933Doth he hear thee?
A36933For O how many are they on whom the Morning Sun hath shined, that shall not live to see it set?
A36933For ever?
A36933For whom have I in Heaven but thee, or whom shall I desire on earth in comparison of thee?
A36933Hast thou abused either God''s Name, or any of his Creatures in Curses or bitter Execrations?
A36933Hast thou been either causelesly or sinfully angry?
A36933Hast thou born Malice, Hatred or Revenge in thine heart?
A36933Hast thou broken any voluntary, religious, deliberate Vow, made purposely to God and his glory?
A36933Hast thou compassionate bowels?
A36933Hast thou consented to them, or hast thou rejected them?
A36933Hast thou defrauded Servants of their wages, Labourers of their hire, or Creditors of such debts as thou art able to satisfie?
A36933Hast thou deliberately pleased thy self with any foul lascivious thoughts, or continued in them, to a delight?
A36933Hast thou done this, or wherein hast thou failed?
A36933Hast thou doubted at any time of his Providence, or of his Power, of his Justice, Mercy, or any other of his Attributes?
A36933Hast thou entertained secret covetings in thy thoughts, with any delight or complacency?
A36933Hast thou forgiven, hast thou loved thy Enemy for Christ''s sake, who loved thee when thou wert yet his Enemy?
A36933Hast thou given God, upon all occasions offered, the honour due unto his Name?
A36933Hast thou given credit to vain Predictions of men, to Dreams or Fortune- tellers, or gone about to know any secret thing by lot?
A36933Hast thou in thy Prosperity forgot thy God, or in thy Adversity hast thou put thy confidence more in worldly helps than in him?
A36933Hast thou injured no man in his rights?
A36933Hast thou really in thy Thoughts no other Gods but him?
A36933Hast thou respected thy spiritual Guides, such as labour for thy Soul; or hast thou grieved or despised any of those whom thou art bound to honour?
A36933Hast thou said any thing falsly that hath been injurious to the good name and reputation of another?
A36933Hast thou set up nothing in Competition with him, no Pride, no Pleasure, no Ptofit, no Self- Love, no Self- Interest of thine own?
A36933Hast thou sworn any thing false, knowing it to be so, making the Name of God a Broker to thy Lies?
A36933Hast thou upon all occasions assisted them to thy power, and offered up daily Prayers to God for them?
A36933Hast thou, to thy power fed and clothed them whom thou hast known to be ready to perish with cold and hunger?
A36933Hath God forgotten to be gracious, or will he shut up his loving kindness in displeasure?
A36933Hath God said, That every knee shall bow to him, and shall any of us think to be dispenc''d with?
A36933How have I spent it?
A36933How is it, O my Lord, that I still offend thee; or why fall I so often into my former follies?
A36933How long shall I seek counsel in my Soul, and so vexed in my heart?
A36933How long shall I seek counsel in my soul, and my spirit be thus troubled within me?
A36933How long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me?
A36933How long wilt thou hide away thy face from me?
A36933How shall I employ it?
A36933I. DOst thou apprehend God as an infinite, incomprehensible Essence, without framing to thy self any bodily shape or form of him that is invisible?
A36933I. DOst thou really believe, O my Soul, that there is a God, or hast thou set some secret touches of Atheism within thee?
A36933I. HAst thou kept the Lord''s day holy, or hath it been as a common day unto thee?
A36933I. HAst thou loved, honoured and obeyed thy Parents, thy King and Sovereign, and all that have a lawful authority over thee?
A36933I. HAst thou taken away from others by deceit or violence, that which belongs not to thee?
A36933I. HAst thou upon all occasions been witness to the truth, without fear or flattery?
A36933I. HAst thou used vain, impertinent customary Swearing?
A36933If I am your Master, where is my fear?
A36933In the Evening, What have I done this day?
A36933Is he present?
A36933Is it the saving of thy Soul, or the satisfying of thine earthly Desires?
A36933Let my love of Thee make up the knowledge that is wanting; For what should Misery be in love withal, but Mercy?
A36933O Most Great God, what shall I say in Thy presence, when I come to pray to Thee?
A36933Or hast thou labour''d to restrain them and quench them in their first beginnings?
A36933Or hast thou pleased thy self either in inventing or spreading rumors of that kind?
A36933Or is he merciful?
A36933Or where should Mercy exercise it self but where there is so much Misery?
A36933Our Saviour kneeled, who knew no sin; and is the posture too low for us, that are nothing else but sin?
A36933Saith the same Father; What can be more holy than he who is admitted to treat familiarly with God?
A36933Sometimes after a more passionate way: How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord?
A36933V. Hast thou been careful of thine own life, or hast thou any way hastened thine own end by wilful Intemperance or Disorder?
A36933V. Hast thou delighted in wanton company, in unchaste songs, or unclean discourses?
A36933V. How far hast thou kept that great and solemn Vow which was made for thee in Baptism?
A36933V. In your Morning Devotions you are to say within your self, What shall I do this day which God hath given me?
A36933Was it not his Prayer, Father, I have sinned against Heaven, and against thee?
A36933What can they want who are admitted to this Privacy?
A36933What humble gestures?
A36933What is thy Design?
A36933What is thy business thou art to negotiate?
A36933What moved and softned the heart of the Father of the Prodigal Son to such a tenderness?
A36933What profound reverence?
A36933What thy Pretension?
A36933What words wilt thou use to move thy God to hear thee?
A36933Where is thy God whom thou comest to Treat with?
A36933Who can tell how oft he offendeth?
A36933Will he be no more intreated?
A36933Will he help thee?
A36933Would you know why?
A36933or hast thou any ways spoken of him without fear or reverence?
A36933or hast thou seriously considered thy frequent and dangerous violations of it?
A36933or what can hinder thee to save the Soul thou camest into the World for?
A36933why art thou troubled about many things?
A63668And now what remains for a poor Penitent to do more, but humbly and earnestly to beg thy Pardon?
A63668And this being so, will thy offended Eather be so rigorous as to require the same payment again?
A63668And what shall I say more?
A63668And what shall become of us before night, who are weary so early in the morning?
A63668And when I consider that I am the chief of Sinners, may I not urge the Father, and say, Shall the very chief of thy business be left undone?
A63668And wilt thou now shew thine anger against a Worm, against a Leaf, against a Vapour that vanisheth before thee?
A63668But if he takes felicity in things of this world, where will his felicity be when this world is done?
A63668But what am I?
A63668But, O my weak Soul, what dost thou fear?
A63668By what means doth Jesus Christ our Lord convey all these Blessings to us?
A63668Canst thou exact the utmost farthing of him who hath not a mite of his own to pay thee?
A63668Did his Priestly Office then cease?
A63668Especially will he require it of me, a poor, a broken, and a bankrupt Sinner?
A63668For thou hast said that no unclean thing shall come within thy sight: and how then shall I appear, who am so miserably defiled?
A63668How did God make man?
A63668How did God perform the promise?
A63668How did Jesus Christ work this promised Redemption for us?
A63668How if we fail of this Promise through infirmity, and commit sin?
A63668How is Jesus Christ able to do all this for us?
A63668How is Jesus Christ also our King?
A63668How long must his Kingdom last?
A63668How many Sacraments are ordained by Christ?
A63668How proper is it for thee to save?
A63668How suitable is it to thy only End of coming into the World?
A63668How then could he be our Redeemer, and the promised seed of the Woman?
A63668How then did man become sinful and miserable?
A63668How would my drooping Spirits revive at such a sound?
A63668IN what does true Religion consist?
A63668If Abraham, who had the honour to be called thy Friend, could say that he was but Dust and Ashes, O what am I?
A63668If the Man according to thine own heart could say that he was a Worm, and no Man, O what am I?
A63668LOrd, come away, Why dost thou stay?
A63668Lord, carest thou not that I perish?
A63668Nay, what had become of thine own Disciple who with Oaths and Curses thrice denied thee?
A63668No, let me live in thy sight?
A63668O how easie is it for thee to forgive?
A63668O just and dear God, how long shall I confess my sins, and pray against them, and yet fall under them?
A63668Or which is worse, shall I go on?
A63668Shall I continue in my Sins that Grace may abound?
A63668Thou that wouldest have all men saved?
A63668Thou who wouldst have none to perish?
A63668VVhat is the Sacrament of the Lords Supper?
A63668WHat shall I say more unto thee, O thou that art the Judge of the whole Earth?
A63668WHen, Lord, O when shall we Our Dear Salvation see?
A63668Was it not for the sins of the whole world?
A63668Was man good or bad when God made him?
A63668Was man left in these evils without Remedy?
A63668What Ministeries hath Christ appointed to help us in this duty?
A63668What Promises hath Jesus Christ made us in the Gospel?
A63668What are we tied to perform towards them?
A63668What art thou, O Lord?
A63668What availeth knowledg without the fear of God?
A63668What benefits are done unto us by this Sacrament?
A63668What benefits do we receive by the life and death of Jesus Christ?
A63668What doest thou believe concerning God?
A63668What doth Christ in Heaven pray for on our behalf?
A63668What had become then of him who filled Jerusalem with blood?
A63668What is Baptism?
A63668What is a Sacrament?
A63668What is the Covenant of Faith which we enter into in Baptism?
A63668What is the Covenant of Repentance?
A63668What is the Covenant which Jusus Christ our Mediator hath made between God and us?
A63668What is this God to us?
A63668What of the noted Woman who had lived in a trade of Sin?
A63668What other Ministeries hath Christ ordained in his Church to help us, and to bring so many great purposes to pass?
A63668What other Mystery is revealed concerning God?
A63668What was his Office as he was a Phophet?
A63668When began his Priestly Office?
A63668When do we enter into this Covenant?
A63668Wherefore did God create and make us?
A63668Which are the Commandments and Laws of Jesus Christ?
A63668Who are fit to receive this Sacrament?
A63668Who hinders thee more than the unmortified desires of thy own heart?
A63668Who is Jesus Christ?
A63668and wherein does it consist?
A63668how canst thou see, Dear God, our misery, And not in mercy set us free?
A63668or what dost thou scruple at?
A63668or what shall I do more?
A63668or who shall ever give thee thanks in that bottomless pit?
A63668what profit is there in my Bloud?
A63668what unknown place Shall hide it from thy face?
A2780510 Doest thou shew wonders among the dead: or shall the dead rise up again and praise thee?
A2780510 Hast thou not cast us out, O God: wilt not thou, O God, goe out with our hosts?
A2780510 Or he that nurtureth the heathen: it is he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he punish?
A2780510 Shall the dust give thanks unto thee: or shall it declare thy truth?
A2780510 Wherefore do the heathen say: Where is now their God?
A2780510 Who will lead me into the strong city: and who will bring me into Edom?
A2780511 For why?
A2780511 Hast not thou forsaken us, O God: and wilt not thou, O God, goe forth with our hosts?
A2780511 I will say unto the God of my strength, Why hast thou forgotten me: why goe I thus heavily while the enemy oppresseth me?
A2780511 O God, how long shall the adversary do this dishonour: how long shall the enemy blaspheme thy name, for ever?
A2780511 Shall thy loving kindnesse be shewed in the grave: or thy faithfulnesse in destruction?
A2780511 Tush( say they) how should God perceive it: is there knowledge in the most Highest?
A2780511 What reward shall I give unto the Lord: for all the benefits that he hath done unto me?
A2780512 For the sin of their mouth, and for the words of their lips, they shall be taken in their pride: and why?
A2780512 Shall thy wondrous works be known in the dark: and thy righteousnesse in the land where all things are forgotten?
A2780512 Who can tell how oft he offendeth?
A2780512 Why hast thou then broken down her hedge: that all they that goe by, pluck off her grapes?
A2780512 Why withdrawest thou thy hand: why pluckest not thou thy right hand out of thy bosome to consume the ● nemy?
A2780513 Namely, while they say dayly unto me: Where is now thy God?
A2780513 Thinkest thou that I will eat buls flesh: and drink the bloud of goats?
A2780513 Thy way, O God, is holy: who is so great a God( as our God?)
A2780514 And why?
A2780514 Lord, why abhorrest thou my soul: and hidest thou thy face from me?
A2780514 Wherefore should the wicked blaspheme God: while he doth say in his heart, Tush, thou God carest not for it?
A2780514 Why art thou so vexed, O my soul: and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A2780516 But unto the ungodly said God: Why dost thou preach my Laws, and takest my Covenant in thy mouth?
A2780516 Who will rise up with me against the wicked: or who will take my part against the evill doers?
A2780516 Why hop ye so ye high hils?
A2780517 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who is able to abide his frost?
A2780517 Thy righteousnesse, O God, is very high: and great things are they that thou hast done, O God, who is like unto thee?
A278052 For thou art the God of my strength, why hast thou put me from thee: and why goe I so heavily while the enemy oppresseth me?
A278052 How long shall I seek counsell in my soul, and be so vexed in my heart: how long shall mine enemies triumph over me?
A278052 How long will ye give wrong judgement: and accept the persons of the ungodly?
A278052 Mine eyes long sore for thy word: saying, O when wilt thou comfort me?
A278052 My soul is a thirst for God, yea, even for the living God: when shall I come to appear before the presence of God?
A278052 O ye sonnes of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour: and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing?
A278052 Wherefore shall the heathen say: Where is now their God?
A278052 Who can expresse the noble acts of the Lord: or shew forth all his praise?
A2780520 And why?
A2780520 They spake against God, also, saying: Shall God prepare a table in the wildernesse?
A2780520 Wilt thou have any thing to doe with the stoole of wickednesse: which imagineth mischief as a law?
A2780521 Do not I hate them, O Lord, that hate thee: and am not I grieved with those that rise up against thee?
A2780521 If we have forgotten the name of our God, and holden up our hands to any strange God: shall not God search it out?
A2780524 Wherefore hidest thou thy face: and forgettest our misery and trouble?
A278053 And why?
A278053 For the foundations will bee cast down: and what hath the righteous done?
A278053 If thou Lord wilt be extream to mark what is done amisse: O Lord, who may abide it?
A278053 Lord, how long shall the ungodly: how long shall the ungodly triumph?
A278053 Lord, what is man that thou hast such respect unto him: or the son of man that thou so regardest him?
A278053 My soul is also sore troubled: but Lord how long wilt thou punish me?
A278053 My tears have been my meat day and night: while they daily say unto me, Where is now thy God?
A278053 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord: or who shall rise up in his holy place?
A2780531 For who is God but the Lord: or who hath any strength except our God?
A278054 For why?
A278054 How long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully: and make such proud boasting?
A278054 How many are the dayes of thy servant: when wilt thou be avenged of them that persecute me?
A278054 How shall wee sing the Lords song: in a strange land?
A278054 O Lord God of hosts: how long wilt thou be angry with thy people that prayeth?
A278054 What is man that thou art mindfull of him: and the son of man that thou visitest him?
A278054 Which have said, With our tongue we will prevail: we are they that ought to speak, who is Lord over us?
A2780541 For why?
A2780545 Lord, how long wilt thou hide thy self, for ever: and shall thy wrath burn like fire?
A2780546 Oh remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men for nought?
A2780547 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death: and shall he deliver his soul from the hand of hell?
A2780548 Lord, where are thy old loving kindnesses: which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?
A278055 Are not they without understanding that work wickednesse: eating up my people as if they would eat bread?
A278055 For in death no man remembreth thee: and who will give thee thanks in the pit?
A278055 Lord, how long wilt thou be angry: shall thy jealousie burn like fire for ever?
A278055 Mine enemies speak evill of me: when shall he dye, and his name perish?
A278055 What aileth thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest: and thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back?
A278055 Wherefore should I fear in the days of wickednesse: and when the wickednesse of my heels compasse me round about?
A278055 Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath his dwelling so high: and yet humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and earth?
A278055 Why art thou so heavy, O my soul: and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A278055 Wilt thou be displeased at us for ever: and wilt thou stretch out thy wrath from one generation to another?
A278056 For who is he among the clouds: that shall be compared unto the Lord?
A278056 There be many that say: Who will shew us any good?
A278056 Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit: or whither shall I go then from thy presence?
A278056 Why art thou so full of heavinesse( O my soul:) and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A278056 Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us: that thy people may rejoyce in thee?
A278056 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams: and yee little hils like young sheep?
A278057 And what is he among the gods: that shall be like unto the Lord?
A278057 And why?
A278057 And why?
A278057 Behold, they speak with their mouth, and swords are in their lips: for who doth hear?
A278057 Have I not remembred thee in my bed: and thought upon thee when I was waking?
A278057 Thou, even thou art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when thou art angry?
A278057 Thy testimonies have I claimed as mine heritage for ever: and why?
A278057 Will the Lord absent himself for ever: and will hee be no more intreated?
A278058 And why?
A278058 Any why?
A278058 Have they no knowledge, that they are all such workers of mischief: eating up my people as it were bread?
A278058 Is his mercy clean gone for ever: and is his promise come utterly to an end for evermore?
A278058 Take heed ye unwise among the people: O ye fools, when will ye understan ●?
A278058 Thou tell ● st my flittings, put my tears into thy bottle: are not these things noted in thy book?
A278059 Hath God forgotten to be gracious: and will he shut up his loving kindnesse in displeasure?
A278059 He that planted the eare, shall he not heare: or hee that made the eye, shall he not see?
A278059 What profit is there in my bloud: when I go down to the pit?
A278059 Who will lead me into the strong city: who will bring me into Edom?
A27805ARE your minds set upon righteousnesse, O ye congregation: and doe ye judge the thing that is right, O ye sons of men?
A27805But concerning him I must say, as S. Paul said of the unbeleevers, What have I to doe with them that are without?
A27805HOw long wilt thou forget me( O Lord) for ever: how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
A27805Have pity on me now in the time of mercy, and condemne me not when thou commest to judgement, for what profit is there in my bloud?
A27805How long, O Lord, how long shall we seek for rest and finde none?
A27805How shall we stand upright in the eternall scrutiny?
A27805IN the Lord put I my trust: how say ye then to my soul, that she should flee as a bird unto the hill?
A27805LOrd, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle: or who shall rest upon thy holy hill?
A27805Lord, I tremble when I remember that sad truth, If the righteous scarcely be saved, where then shall the wicked and the ungodly appear?
A27805Lord, what is man that thou art mindfull of him: and the son of man that thou so regardest him?
A27805MY God, my God,( look upon me) why hast thou forsaken me: and art so farre from my health, and from the words of my complaint?
A27805O God wherefore art thou absent from us so long: why is thy wrath so hot against the sheep of thy pasture?
A27805O just and dear God, where shall I appear?
A27805Psalme ad verbum, saith the Tradition of the Church, and that he began it, saith the Scripture, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
A27805THe Lord is my light and my salvation, whom then shall I fear?
A27805Thy way, O God, is holy: who is so great a God as our God?
A27805WHy boastest thou thy self, thou ● yrant: that thou canst doe mischief?
A27805WHy doe the heathen so furiously rage together: and why do the people imagine a vain thing?
A27805WHy standest thou so farre off( O Lord:) and hidest thy face in the needfull time of trouble?
A27805Where shall we appear in the day of Judgement?
A27805the Lord is the strength of my life, of whom then shall I be afraid?
A27805who shall plead for me that am so loaden with impurities, with vanity, with ingratitude, with malice, and the terrors of an affrighting conscience?
A472919. Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity?
A47291AND besides all these Offences against thee, my God, how many ways have I trespassed against my Brethren also?
A47291And against the Senfe and Convictions of your own Mind, which knows you ought not to have done so?
A47291And against your own many, ● ost solemn, and repeated Promies to the contrary?
A47291And are you fully purposed to ● ut forth these obedient endeavours, ● n hopes thereof?
A47291And are you fully sensible and convinced now, how little there is in them, and how soon you may be, or are like to be taken from them?
A47291And are you purposed by his Grace, to watch still against them the best you can, for the time to come?
A47291And are you ready and resolved by God Grace, not to shew the same, when it shall lie in your way, either to profit or hurt them?
A47291And are you willing that he should do this when he pleases, and contented to wait his time for it?
A47291And do you look up to him for Assistance and Deliverance, and depend upon him to take it off again?
A47291And do you truly desire, that they may still grow more and more?
A47291And if so, when, and by whom?
A47291And that all which you now suffer, is far less than you have deserved to suffer?
A47291And that it is all sent for your Good?
A47291And to fix your Hopes and Desires upon God and Heavenly things, which you will always find an Help at hand, and a solid comfort in your Need?
A47291And when?
A47291And will you prepare to give a good account thereof?
A47291And will you* break off your Sins by Alms- Deeds, according as God has enabled you, and your iniquities, by giveing to the Poor?
A47291And ● o you wish with all your Soul, that ● hey never had been done?
A47291Are you heartily sorry, that those endeavours have not been more ● erfect in you hitherto?
A47291Are you now offended with ● our Self, and sorrowful from the ● ottom of your Heart, that ever ● ou yielded to commit them?
A47291Are you perswaded, that your present* Sickness is sent unto you by Almighty God?
A47291Are you truly sensible of his Exceeding Great Love therein, and from the Bottom of your Heart, are you Thankful to him for the same?
A47291But whither should a Wretch Guilt and Misery look, but unto the Fountain of Mercy?
A47291DO you desire, that all persons, whom you have any ways offended, would forgive you?
A47291DO you from your Heart forgive those, who have injured or offended you, as you expect Forgiveness of your Offences at God''s Hands?
A47291DO you unfeignedly, and from your Heart, believe the Truth of those things, which are p ● ofessed in this Creed?
A47291Do you believe and acknowledge, not only his Justice, but also his Kindness therein, as in a Father''s Visitation?
A47291Do you desire therefore, to keep your Heart loose and taken off from the same?
A47291Do you earnestly beg God''s pardon thereof?
A47291Do you earnestly desire, that ● ou may never yield to commit ● hem any more, nor consent hereafter to repeat the same?
A47291Do you heartily pray, that God would forgive them?
A47291Do you lay aside all ill Will, and all Desires, and Purposes of Revenge towards them?
A47291Do you remember any Person in particular, to whom you would have so much told, or signified in your Name?
A47291Do you thank God from your very Soul, that you were born, and bred up in this Belief, and do you desire to die in it?
A47291Do you therefore submit to it quietly, and without murmuring, because he sent it?
A47291Hath God forgotten to be gracious?
A47291Have you any Scruples about any Points thereof, or about any other great Matters of Religion, wherein you are desi ● ous to have Satisfaction?
A47291Holy Father, in devout Reflections?
A47291House of Israel?
A47291How Irreverent, Insincere, and liveless in my Prayers?
A47291How careless in observing thy manifold, and great Mercies?
A47291How faint and languid, in believing, and relying on thy Promises, when I have stood most in need thereof, and Danger has threatned any Duties?
A47291How fearfull to exposemy self, in owning of thy Injured Name or cause, and in shewing a concern and Zeal for thy Service?
A47291How hard sometimes to be reconciled to thy Will, and to own the Wisdom and Goodness of thy Orderings?
A47291How unlike am I to that Image of thine, wherein at first thou madest Man, and how far have all the powers of my Soul faln from what they should be?
A47291If so, do you intend by God''s leave to have the same signified to them?
A47291If so, who shall do it?
A47291If you have been more wanting in it in time past, will you be more carefull and Liberal therein, for the time to come?
A47291In Conversation, how prone am I to take opportunities of instilling my own Praise, and of detracting from the praise of others?
A47291In bargaining and Acts of Justice, how apt am I to lean to my own profit, and to press upon my Neighbours?
A47291In opportunities of Charity and good Offices, how is my affection in doing good streightned, by too quick an Eye to mine own ease and interest?
A47291Is his mercy clean gone for ever?
A47291Lord, carest thou not that I perish?
A47291Lord, who shall stand?
A47291Lord, why castest thou off my Soul?
A47291Or for any hasty, and unconsidered stirrings, and first Motions of sinful Lusts?
A47291Or who shall do it?
A47291Or, if as brethren in Iniquity, and companions in Sin, you have hardned one another by sitting at it together, do you desire the same for them?
A47291WILT thou break a leaf driven to and fro?
A47291Whither, ● ● to a God, whose Mercy is greater than our Wickedness?
A47291Will the Lord cast off for ever?
A47291Will you be careful to remember these Holy purposes, ● ● you shall need the same( if by God''s Blessing you shall recover from this Sickness?
A47291Would you have any thing sent to them in your Name, to make them sensible thereof?
A47291and if so, are you prepared, if that has not been done already, to make them all just and reasonable amends?
A47291and where you have not done it before, will you endeavour to make them sensible thereof, and seek their Recovery the best you can?
A47291and will he be favourable no more?
A47291and wilt thou pursue the dry stubble?
A47291doth his promise fail for evermore?
A47291has he in anger shut up his tender Mercies?
A47291why hidest thou thy face from me?
A47291● ● to whom you would have i ● done?
A23773''T is certain, the Hour of Death will come, and then what will all thy Wealth avail thee?
A2377314. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire?
A237736. what can we expect our Unrighteousness should be?
A23773AND now, who would not run with Alacrity, through Adversity, wild Woods, Desarts, and Wildernesses?
A23773AND was that the Occasion of this Invitation we gave the Most Highest?
A23773AND yet how hard a Task is it for us to endure even the pettiest Affliction, for Thy sake, O Lord?
A23773AND yet, how foolish and vain are our Desires still after the World?
A23773After this method Iob resolv''d, I have made a covenant with mine eyes, why then should I look upon a maid?
A23773Alas, Is the Magnificence of Thy Kingdom not worth approaching to?
A23773And do''st thou still swell with Ambition?
A23773And how many Centuries of Ages must thou yet remain buried in Flames, and roaring among the Infernal Crew?
A23773And how much more then will thy Account extend to obscene Speeches, and sordid Actions?
A23773And is not this Person a fit Example for the whole World to imitate?
A23773And shall Christians follow the Examples of Heathens?
A23773And shall the Lusts of this vain World, O Lord, be greater in my Soul than the Love of Thee?
A23773And what after Death, but Food for VVorms?
A23773And what can all their Detraction prejudice thee, if she defend thee?
A23773And who would not relinquish this momentary sensual Pleasure, to evade everlasting Burnings?
A23773And why do''st thou so eagerly pursue after Pleasures?
A23773And wilt thou be a Jesus of Mercy to the whole Universe, and become none to me?
A23773Are all shrunk into a Tomb, and an unwelcom Period?
A23773Are the Felicities of Eternal Bliss of so small a Value, that they are not worth approaching too?
A23773Art thou addicted to Drinking?
A23773But a wounded spirit who can bear?
A23773But why do''st thou chase so much after Riches?
A23773Can they, by their utmost Skill, neither bribe nor purchase thy Pardon?
A23773Can those Pleasures which bereft thee of Heaven, recover it again before Death puts a period to thy Life?
A23773Can thy Pomps and Vanities asswage or allay thy deep Sorrows?
A23773Can we propose to ascend Thy Throne by a feeble and dronish Devotion?
A23773Deeds of Darkness are the Seeds of Satan, but a lively Faith proceeds from Christ; and, What communion is there between Christ and Satan?
A23773Did He which made the Heavens bow them, come down, and unthrone himself to convey us thither, and do we lie wallowing in our Sins for ever?
A23773For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
A23773For, how can that which is Temporal, satisfie the Soul which is Eternal?
A23773For, who is he which is now Young and Vigorous, that is certain he shall live to be Old?
A23773For, who is there, almost, in the World, that knows not but that he must die, but how few are they that consider it?
A23773HOW contritely doth it expostulate with Heaven; My dearest Redeemer, is that amiable Attribute of thy Mercy lost?
A23773He that despises not the VVorld, to follow Christ, how will he be qualify''d to lay down his Life for him?
A23773He who took care of thee before thou wer''t born: Will his Providence neglect thee, now thou art fashioned after his own Image?
A23773How actively do we run after the Vanities of the World, but in Thy Service pretend faintness?
A23773How easie and alluringly, O Lord, are we led by the counterfeit and transitory Pleasures of this Life, from Thee?
A23773How few is there, that have desired to learn it?
A23773How many apt Scholars is there in the World, that hath perfectly learn''d this Lesson, and imprinted it in their Memory?
A23773IF Honour be the Subject of our Ambition: What are Scepters and Crowns, but Illustrious Miseries?
A23773IF Innocency be the Robe of Heaven, who then would not diligently strive to be adorn''d with Purity?
A23773IF this happens to the Just, what shall become of wretched Sinners?
A23773If this be the Recompence of true Sanctity, who would neglect Religious Duties?
A23773Is the Fountain of it dried up from a poor and wretched Sinner?
A23773Let us now be upon the Grand Inquest; Is not Sin a Leprosie?
A23773Now some will object, If it be a Duty so Necessary, how comes it to pass, that it hath been so geeerally Neglected by most Christians?
A23773Now the Query is, Whether his Boldness, or his Love to Christ, prompted him to this Heroick Action?
A23773Oh, how infatuated are they then, which indulge themselves to that which is liable to Corruption?
A23773Or shall we imagine every step too tiresom, that conveys us to Everlasting Glory?
A23773Or will the silent Grave require no other Fee than so rich a Miser?
A23773Or, what signifies a Bed of Gold, to one in a burning Fever, unless the State or Pomp could abate the Torment?
A23773SET not thy Affections upon the World; for it shall pass away; and all the things that are therein, shall be consumed with fire?
A23773Shall the temporary Allurements of Sin eclipse the Memory of thy Glory?
A23773Shall they that are ignorant of Thee, be more passionately Just, than we that have traced out Heaven, and expect Eternity to succeed?
A23773Shall they who can, by the Eye of Faith, take a prospect of Eternity, look down upon this Lower World with Affectation?
A23773THE Majesty of Heaven is the Riches of his Servants; then why should''st thou not seek after that which will compleat thy Happiness?
A23773Tell me, ye stupid Chasers of the World, what ye aim at in all your Pretences?
A23773That Sovereignty for which thou enslavest thy self, and lost the perfect Freedom of thy Immortal Soul?
A23773That with the Pharisee, embrace Formality for your Religion, and make an external Piety your Duty?
A23773V. ALL the Applause and Breath of the VVorld is insignificant, if thy Bosom Friend, thy Conscience, accuse thee?
A23773V. CAN those transitory Enjoyments that allured away thy Immortal Part, restore it in convenient time?
A23773VVhat in thy Life, but a Lump of Flesh?
A23773VVhat is mortal Man the better, for gaining a Reputation of a greater value than others, if he is disesteem''d in the sight of God?
A23773VVhat wast thou in thy Conception, but sinful Corruption?
A23773VVhy doth mundane, ambitious Honour delight thee?
A23773WHO then would offer up that Part an Oblation to the World, which might be render''d the Instrument of so much Felicity?
A23773WHY art thou perplexed, O my Soul?
A23773Was ever Grief so great?
A23773Was not the lofty Pharisee a greater Leper than the poor Publicane, though so ambitiously he display''d his proud Plumes?
A23773Were there no Difficulties, no skilful Trials to be past through, who, of a Mortal, would not become a Saint?
A23773What Happiness receive we from those fleeting Honours, and transitory Treasures we so highly valued?
A23773What Miracles of Piety?
A23773What availeth the Praises of Men, if the Voice within accuseth us?
A23773What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed?
A23773What number of Years has thou reign''d in sulphurous Fire?
A23773Where are all those fine Diversions that divested thee of thy Piety, and the Thoughts of thy Creator?
A23773Whither then shall I fly?
A23773Who among us shall dwell with everlasting burning?
A23773Who can tell how oft he offendeth?
A23773Why hast thou forsaken me?
A23773Why then art thou proud, O Earth and Ashes?
A23773Why then do we deferr our Repentance, and procrastinate it from day to day?
A23773Ye that scoff at Heaven, and make Divinity a Garment for Unrighteousness?
A23773and aim not at sublimer Things than what this sublunary World can afford?
A23773and are so backward from Confessing their Crimes, that they are become obdurate in their Impenitence?
A23773and suffer the Profuseness of his wanton Blood to revel there, where sublimer Passions and Flames should triumph?
A23773and why art thou dubious of the Mercy of God?
A23773but to undoe others, and lose your Souls?
A23773nay, even wade thorough Seas of Blood, to arrive safe at the Port of the Heavenly Cannaan?
A23773or any Sorrow like unto my Sorrow?
A23773or the Memento of thy Sins, the Destruction of thy End?
A23773or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
A23773those pleasing deluding Vanities that swept away all sense of Heaven, and fore- sight of thy Future State?
A23773what Griefs, what Pains and Torments are these thou undergoest?
A23773what will our loose Liberties, and those fond Delights we so eagerly chas''d after, now yield us?
A45226A world of sinners Impotent, wretched creatures, that had dispighted thee, that had no motive for thy favour but deformity, misery, professed enmity?
A45226And now after this heavenly repast, how do I feel my self?
A45226Can I find my sins accessary to this thy death, and thy death meritoriously expiating all these my grievous sins, and not remember thee?
A45226Can I hear thee freely offering thy selfe to me, and feele thee graciously conveighing thy self into my soul, and not remember thee?
A45226Can I see thee thus crucified before my eyes, and for my sake thus crucified, and not remember thee?
A45226Doe we not see some vaine churle, though cryed down by the multitude, herein secretly applauding himself that he hath bags at home?
A45226Dost thou bid me, O Saviour, do this in remembrance of thee?
A45226Doth God call for his ear?
A45226How can I enough celebrate thee for this thy unspeakable mercy?
A45226How can I without a Guide, said that Ethopian Eunuch: Wherefore serves the tongue of the Learned, but to direct the Ignorant?
A45226How fair is thy love, my sister, my Spouse?
A45226How is his passion lively acted before mine eyes?
A45226How is my Saviour by all my senses here brought home to my soul?
A45226How many worthy inhabitants make choice to fixe their abode within these walls, as not knowing where to bee happier?
A45226How much more scope have we than they?
A45226How shall they beleeve except they heare?
A45226How soone would it clear up above head, if wee were but holily affected within?
A45226How unworthy shall I be, if I doe not strive to answer this love of my God and Saviour, in all hearty affection, and in all holy obedience?
A45226IS it solitude and Infrequence of visitation?
A45226If thou wilt be extreme to mark what is done amisse, O Lord who may abide it?
A45226If we be such auditors as the Jews were wo nt to call sieves, that retaine no moisture that is poured into them?
A45226Is he invited to Gods feast?
A45226Is it an allotment to the same roome without change, without remove?
A45226Is it for fashion?
A45226Is it for recreation?
A45226Is it in a desire to approve my selfe to my God, in the conscience of my humble obedience to his command, and my holy attendance upon his Ordinance?
A45226Is it not rather thy bloud of the New Testament, that is poured out for me?
A45226Is it to please others eyes, or to avoid their censures?
A45226Is it to satisfie my owne curiosity in hearing what the Preacher will say?
A45226Is it to satisfie the law, that requires my presence?
A45226Is it to see, or to be seen?
A45226Is the heart heavy with the grievous pressures of affliction?
A45226Is this the bloud of the grape?
A45226Lord what a transcendent, what an infinite love is this?
A45226Lord, what is man that thou art mindfull of him?
A45226Lord, where are thy old loving mercies?
A45226Oh, how can I forget thee?
A45226Or is it with a sincere desire to do my soul good, in gaining more knowledge, in quickning my affections?
A45226Perhaps therefore you are mistaken in my condition; for what is it I beseech you that makes a prisoner?
A45226V. IS it the reproach and ignominy that commonly attends the very name of an imprisonment?
A45226What a clear representation is here of the great work of our Redemption?
A45226What are our bowels made of, if they yearne not at their unexpressible calamity?
A45226What are the feet of the soul, but our affections?
A45226What are we the better if we hear and remember not?
A45226What blinde light looks in here at these scant loop- holes of my soul?
A45226What but our prison wals can hinder us here, from a free prospect?
A45226What but these wals of flesh can hinder me from a cleare vision of God?
A45226What care I for chatting with friends, when I may talk familiarly with the God of heaven?
A45226What care I for seeing of men, when I may see him that is invisible?
A45226What friend would be pleased that wee should lodge him in a Lazar- house?
A45226What intention of holy thoughts, what fervour of spirit, what depth of Devotion must we now find in our selves?
A45226What is that still to a mind that is free?
A45226What service can our eyes doe us in the wayes of God without our thoughts?
A45226What shal I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me?
A45226What the better if we remember, but think not seriously of what we hear; or if we practice not carefully what we think of?
A45226Who is God but the Lord, and who hath any strength except our God?
A45226Who is there that needs not vehement excitations, and helps to Devotion?
A45226Why more than those Anachorites whom wee have seen willingly coopt up for merit?
A45226Why more than those great persons which keep up for state; or dames for beauty?
A45226Why should it?
A45226Why should not I have so much power over my will as to make that voluntary in me, to undergoe, which another wills forceably to inflict?
A45226Yea, what darknes of ignorance rather possesses me?
A45226and for their happy and speedy deliverance out of their woefull captivity?
A45226and what is the world, but my prison in the other kind?
A45226and when more than now?
A45226for what other termes do I find here?
A45226how am I fed here with the bread of affliction?
A45226how am I watched and beset with evill spirits?
A45226how contumeliously traduced?
A45226how disabled to all spiritual motions?
A45226how disdainfully lookt upon?
A45226how dragging the same chaine with the worst malefactors?
A45226how many prisons doe we passe?
A45226how much am I nearer to heaven than before?
A45226how much faster hold have I taken of my blessed Redeemer?
A45226how much more firm and sensible is my interest in him?
A45226how restrained from that full liberty of enjoying my home, and my God in it, which I daily expect in my dissolution?
A45226or when should we goe to seek the face of our God, rather, than in the needfull time of trouble?
A45226or who would abide to have a Toad lie in his bosome?
A45226what an object was this for thee to love?
A45226what bolts and shackles of heavy crosses do I bear about me?
A45226what little- ease of melancholicke lodgings?
A45226what manacles and shackles of cramps?
A45226what strength, what advantage hath my faith gotten?
A45226why is not our compassion heightened, according to the depth of their perill, and misery?
A45226yea what racks of torturing convulsions?
A64109( saith the Lord) Do not I fill heaven and earth?
A64109* And why are we troubled that he had arts and sciences before he dyed?
A64109And how if you were to die your self?
A64109And see what he gets by it?
A64109And what is sleeping and waking, but living and dying?
A64109And why take ye thought for raiment?
A64109And with how great uneasinesse and trouble does he make himself miserable?
A64109Are not we his creatures?
A64109Are we any thing but what we are from him?
A64109Are we not as clay in the hand of the Potter?
A64109Are ye not much better then they?
A64109But however, if you will not otherwise be cured, time at last will do it alone; and then consider, do you mean to mourne alwayes, or but for a time?
A64109But if it be enquired concerning the periods and distinct significations of this crime, and when a man is said to be drunk?
A64109But some men are highly tempted, and are brought to a strait, that without a miracle they can not be relieved, what shall they do?
A64109Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him?
A64109Did ever any man upon the rack, afflict himself because he had received a crosse answer from his Mistresse?
A64109Do not the sparrows fly from their bush,& every morning finde meat where they laid it not?
A64109Do not the young ravens call to God and he feeds them?
A64109Do we not live upon his meat, and move by his strength and do our work by his light?
A64109Does not God provide for all the birds and beasts and fishes?
A64109Doest thou think thou shalt be saved or damned?
A64109For if he be exalted above his Neighbours because hee hath more gold, how much inferiour is hee to a Gold Mine?
A64109For what Helkanah said to the Mother of Samuel, Am not I better to thee then ten sons?
A64109For what difference is it?
A64109For, is not all the World Gods family?
A64109For, what is it that you admire in the fortune of a great King?
A64109God hath given us his Son, how should not he with him give us all things else?
A64109How can Man be justified with God?
A64109How innocent, how carelesse, how secure is Infancy?
A64109How much is he to give place to a chain of Pearl, or a knot of Diamonds?
A64109How much lesse Man that is a Worm, and the son of Man which is a Worm?
A64109If ye being evil know to give good things to your children, how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven give good things to them that ask him?
A64109Is it that hee alwayes goes in a great company?
A64109Is not the life more then meat, and the body then raiment?
A64109It cost the heart blood of the Son of God to obtain Heaven for us upon that condition; and who shall dye again to get Heaven for us upon easier terms?
A64109It is S. Pauls argument[ Know ye not that your body is the temple of the holy Ghost?]
A64109Lord what am I, and Lord what art thou?
A64109Lord what is man that thou art mindful of him, and the Son of man that thou thus visitest him?
A64109Miserable man that I am who shall deliver me from this body of sin?
A64109Miserable man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of sin?
A64109My soul is athirst for God, yea even for the living God, when shall I come before the presence of God?
A64109Remember that a wicked Eye is an evil thing: and what is created more wicked then an eye?
A64109Remember what thou wert before thou wert begotten?
A64109Remove all prejudice and love to every thing which may be contradicted by Faith: How can ye believe( said Christ) that receive praise one of another?
A64109The bread which we break, is it not the communication of the body of Christ?
A64109The old Stoicks when you told them of a sad story would still answer 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉; What is that to me?
A64109Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat, or what shall we drink, or wherewithall shall we be clothed?
A64109Were not Heaven a very great bargain even after all this?
A64109What are those wounds in thy hands?
A64109What during my childehood?
A64109What in all thy excellencies?
A64109What in all thy life?
A64109What in my whole life?
A64109What in my youth?
A64109What is man that thou art mindeful of him, and the son of Man that thou so regardest him?
A64109What is man that thou art mindful of him, and the Son of man that thou thus visit ● st him?
A64109What was I before my birth?
A64109What wert thou for many years after?
A64109What wert thou in the first regions of thy dwelling, before thy birth?
A64109Will you lay your life on it, your estate, your reputation, that the doctrine of JESUS CHRIST is true in every Article?
A64109Would any man be Dives to have his wealth, or Iudas for his office, or Saul for his kingdom, or Absalom for his beauty, or Achitophel for his policy?
A64109Wouldest thou not on that condition be as poor as I am?
A64109[ Am I a God at hand( saith the Lord) and not a God afar off?
A64109and that God in meer justice will take a death- bed sigh or groan, and a few unprofitable tears and promises in exchange for all our duty?
A64109and the cup which we drink, is it not the communication of the blood of Christ?
A64109or are we troubled that he does not live to make use of them?
A64109or as the meanest of thy brethren?
A64109or call for the particulars of a purchase upon the gallows?
A64109or how can he be clean that is born of a Woman?
A64109what is that?
A64109what should a damned man do with money, which in so great a sadnes it is impossible for him to enjoy?
A64109which of you by taking thought can adde one cubit to his stature?
A23760( for after all these things do the Gentiles seck) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things?
A237602. suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things?
A237605. Who ask, When will the Sabbath be gone, that we may set forth wheat?
A237607. what shall then become of those multitudes of men that lye on quite other ends?
A23760A fourth end is said to be the putting away of cares; but I shall ask what those cares are?
A23760And alas, how many are there that have thus made themselves the Devils martyrs?
A23760And good reason, For he that makes no conscience thus to profane Gods name; Why shall any man beleeve, he makes any of lying?
A23760And he that ladeth himself with thick clay: shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee?
A23760And here think, how unworthy a wretch thou art to have done that, which occasioned such torments to him?
A23760And if he the Lord of glory suffered thus meekly and unjustly from his own creatures, with what force can we ever complain of any injury done to us?
A23760And if it shall now be asked, what are the particular acts of this kind which we are to perform?
A23760And of this sort is the flesh, it is an enemy, at our doors, shall I say?
A23760And what cause of that sparing, but his tender compassions towards thee, his unwillingness that thou should''st perish?
A23760And what is now left, but that it utterly sink, and we all perish?
A23760And wilt thou suffer thy Spouse, for whose sake all things were made ● hus bycontinual discords to perish, and go to wrack?
A23760And with what face can you in your greatest nee ● beg for his mercy to your Souls, when you would not as ford them your own?
A23760Are they restrained?
A23760Are ye not, much better then they?
A23760But I would ask such a one whether if that man were drinking rank poison, he would pledg him for company?
A23760But again thirdly, if he do discern his danger, yet how is he sure he shall then be able to repent?
A23760But it may perhaps here be asked, what a person that hath already brought himself into such a condition shall do?
A23760Did ever any think to befriend a man by helping to destroy his estate, his credit, his life?
A23760For first, I would ask any man, that means to repent at his death, how he knows he shall have an hours time for it?
A23760For how can he either confess his sin, that knows not his guilt of it?
A23760For how many times would it cut and burn, and mischief it self, if it might have every thing it desires?
A23760For how shall he that swears hourly, look upon an oath with any reverence and he that doth not?
A23760For who can stretch his hand against the Lords anointed, and be guilt less?
A23760How amiable are thy dwellings, O Lord of Hosts?
A23760How can ye believe, that receive honour one of another?
A23760How fearful a guilt is it then to entertain any such thoughts, as are in themselves wicked?
A23760How horrible an injustice is it then, purposely to bring that loss, and damage on him?
A23760How many of these sacramental vowes have I violated?
A23760How much does the whiteness of the Lilly, and the redness of the Rose exceed the white, and red of the fairest face?
A23760How much worse then his very crucifiers?
A23760How often have I turned my back in the day of battel?
A23760How shall one so ungodly stand in thy Judgment, or such a sinner in the Congregation of the Righteous?
A23760How vainly then do those pretend to this vertue, that are still grudging, and rep ● ning at every good hap of others?
A23760I presume there is no man would willingly undergo this from another, and why then should thou offer it to him?
A23760If I be a Master, saith God, where is my fear?
A23760If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shal reap your carnal things?
A23760Is it not a little one?
A23760Is it not a most ravishing pleasure to him that hath any bowels to see the joy, that a seasonable alms brings to a poor wretch?
A23760My Soul is a thirst for God, even for the living God, when shall I come to appear before the presence of God?
A23760Nay, indeed how can it be said they do love at all, who can contentedly let each other run on in a course that will bring them to eternal misery?
A23760Now examine thy self by this: hast thou this fruit of love to shew?
A23760O God, wherefore art thou absent from us so long?
A23760Shalt thou suffer ● e strong Captain of mischief, whom thou once overthrewest, again 〈 ◊ 〉 invade thy tents, and to spoil thy souldiers?
A23760Shalt thou ● ot turn the wicked mens evils into thy Churches good?
A23760Shalt thou ● ot with thy heavenly policy turn our folly into thy glory?
A23760Shalt thou ● ● ffer the wicked spirits, which be authors and workers of discord, 〈 ◊ 〉 bear such a swing in thy Kingdome unchecked?
A23760Suffered such torments in the pursuit of this sin, as would exceed the invention of the greatest tyrant?
A23760Therefore in that respect also, the Soul is of the greatest worth; and then what strange madnesse is it for us to neglect them as we do?
A23760WHat shall I render unto the Lord for all the benefits he hath done unto me?
A23760What could ye not watch with me one hour?
A23760What shall I render unto the Lord for all these benefits he hath done unto me?
A23760Why art thou so heavy, O my Soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A23760Why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things that I say?
A23760Why is thy wrath so hot against the sheep of thy pasture?
A23760Why shouldst thou be as a man astonied, as a mighty man that can not save?
A23760Will a man rob God?
A23760Woe to him that encreaseth that which is not his, how long?
A23760Yet how many of us fail even in this, how frequent is it to see men, not only neglect to repay courtesies, but return injuries in stead of them?
A23760[ Here recollect some of thy greatest sins] If thou Lord shouldst be extreme to mark what is done amiss, O Lord who may abide it?
A23760and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it?
A23760and who can tell that it shal not be his own case?
A23760and why take ye thought for rayment?
A23760be they such as should be put away?
A23760do we not daily see men snatch''d away in a moment?
A23760dost thou make it thy constant and greatest care to keep Gods Commandments?
A23760earnestly labouring to please him to the utmost of thy power, even to the forsaking of what is dearest to thee in this world?
A23760how few are there that can find gratitude, shall I say?
A23760how it revives and puts new spirits in him, that was even sinking?
A23760nay patience for such a courtesie?
A23760or how can he resolve to forsake it, that discerns not himself to have formerly cleaved to it?
A23760or how canst thou expect thy perswasions should work?
A23760to obey him in all things?
A23760what a multitude of creatures is there, that farr surpass man in strength and sweetness?
A23760what hurt is it possible for thee to do to another, which can bear any comparison with that thou doest thy self, in loosing the pardon of thy sins?
A23760which of you by taking thought can add one cubit to his stature?
A23760yet ye have robbed me; yet ye say, wherein have we robbed thee?
A64745And I pray, are not light and life compatriots?
A64745And here perhaps thou wilt aske me, how this may be done?
A64745And how canst thou be thankful, if none of those sins for whose forgivenesse thou doest owe those thanks unto him, will be left in thy memory?
A64745And now, O my God, after all this rebellion and uncleannesse, wilt thou come and lodge with me?
A64745And one of the Elders answered saying unto me, Who are these which are arayed in white robes?
A64745And shall not consequently out of that mutual and perfect knowledge arise a certaine inestimable and inviolable friendship?
A64745And what comfort then, or what security can poor man promise to himself?
A64745And who amongst these dispersed and ubiquitary paines thus inflicted will be so irrational as to think that he can have any ease or pleasure?
A64745And why will they call him Master, Master, whose precepts they trample on, and whose members they crucifie?
A64745Did not he a little before affirme himself found, and being now but moderately touched, doth he cry out of paine?
A64745For what a day of terrors and indignation is the day of death to the unprepared?
A64745For what manner of livers should such professors be, seeing they expect and beleeve the dissolution of all things?
A64745Had he foreseen( and who knows but he did?)
A64745Here have we a clear type of the resurrection, for what else is death but sleep, as the Apostle calls it?
A64745Here some body perhaps may say, how is this?
A64745How should they passe the time of their sojourning here in fear, and be diligent that they may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blamelesse?
A64745How should we as strangers and pilgrims abstain from fl ● shly lusts, which warre against the soul?
A64745How will they lie on their last beds, like wilde Buls in a net, full of the fury of the Lord?
A64745If it be question''d whether they may injoy any peace or concord?
A64745Is it thus that they are blotted out, forgotten, and never more discovered?
A64745Is my confession of them come to this?
A64745Is this man thinkst thou in health?
A64745My soul, my pleasant soul and witty, The guest and consort of my body, Into what place now all alone Naked and sad wilt thou be gone?
A64745Nam mihi quid prodest quod longo flumina cursu Semper inexhaustis prona feruntur aquis?
A64745O Lord, where shall I prepare, and make ready for thee?
A64745O( now, thinkest thou,) how full of love shall I be towards all men, if I were in that happy state?
A64745Or what benefit can these* humane delights though blest with successe, and a large time of fruition, afford him at his death?
A64745Seventy yeers almost hast thou serv''d Christ, and art thou now afraid of death?
A64745Shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evill?
A64745What abominable desolations and emptinesse?
A64745What an habitation of darknesse and death wilt thou finde within me?
A64745What barrenesse and disorders wilt thou see there?
A64745What beauty is there in a deaths- head crownd with roses?
A64745What comforts and treasures should they lay up for that long voyage?
A64745What communion can there be betwixt light and darknesse, purity and pollution, perfection and deformity?
A64745What course then shall we take to render these eternal rewards more relishing and delightful to them?
A64745What else is death but the recession and absence of life?
A64745What infirmity then can lay hold upon those, whose health or salvation is from the Lord?
A64745What is this?
A64745What manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and godlinesse?
A64745What preparation should they make against the evill day?
A64745What price wouldst thou give for so great a Blessing?
A64745What reply now can the Angels( who because they are good of themselves, will be therefore the sooner won with reason) make unto this?
A64745What shall I do unto thee?
A64745What shall I do unto thee?
A64745What shall I do, or whither shall I go?
A64745What shall I render unto my Lord for all the mercies and loving kindnesses shewed unto thy servant this day, and all the dayes of my life hitherto?
A64745What shall I say now of this man?
A64745What then shall be able to hurt them whose covering and inclosure shall be the arme of God?
A64745Where are their Cooks and Carvers, their* fowlers and fishers?
A64745Where are their curious Vtensils, their Cups of Agate, Chrystal, and China- earth?
A64745Where are their rich perfumes, costly Conserves, with their precious and various store of forreign and domestick wines?
A64745Where are their sons and their daughters fair as the flowers, strait as the Palm- trees, and polish''d as the corners of the Temple?
A64745Where are their sumptuous Chambers, where they inclosed themselvs in Cedar, Ivory, and Ebeny?
A64745Where are their triumphs, fire- works, and feasts, with all the ridiculous, tumults of a popular, predigious pride?
A64745Where is now their pompous& shining train?
A64745Where is their Musick, their soft and delicate dressings, pleasing motions, and excellency of looks?
A64745Where is their purple and fine linen, their chains of massie gold, and sparkling ornaments of pearls?
A64745Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, and forsake us for so long a time?
A64745Whiles then thou art blessed with the possession of those high Benefits, which we have mentioned, wilt thou not think thy selfe sufficiently happy?
A64745Will not thy condition be all Joy, which is the End and Effect of these Blessings?
A64745Wilt thou give the bread of life unto dogs, and cast thy pearls before swine?
A64745With what Christian thrift and diligence should we dispose of every minute of our time that we might make our calling and election sure?
A64745With what constant holinesse, humility and devotion should they watch for it?
A64745With what gloomy and despairing looks do they passe from hence, as if that eternal darknesse they are going into, were already in their faces?
A64745Wouldst thou with Iacob passe over these Waters with thy staffe onely, and in thy return become two bands?
A64745Yemen of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?
A64745and whence came they?
A64745but if thou couldst really injoy all those things as we have described them, but for one short day, wouldst thou not rejoyce?
A64745egredere anima mea; Septuaginta propè annis Christo servisti,& mortem times?
A64745for the fear of their heart wherwith they shal fear, and for the sight of their Eyes wherewith they shall see?
A64745how do they labour under the load of their private guilt, and feele the flames of hell while they are yet alive?
A64745how suddenly must the rich man leave his barnes, and the oppressour his ill- gotten power?
A64745is he not miserably tormented?
A64745is he the Lamb that was slain whose blood was poured out like water upon the earth to save his people from their sins?
A64745or darknesse but the absence of light?
A64745shall all men know the secret sins that I have committed?
A64745who knowes the state of their souls?
A64745with what language shall I attempt thy passion?
A64745—* Egredere, quid times?
A02864& if I cōfesse the one, wilt thou therefore denie the other?
A02864& in what perplexities am I now plunged?
A02864Ah these my sinnes, how do they distres?
A02864Alas how am I deformed?
A02864Alas how deepely hath corruption tainted my soule?
A02864Alas how late doe I come?
A02864Alas( miserable wretch) in what path haue I walked?
A02864Alas, how shall I present my selfe before the maiestie of the most righteous and vpright iudge?
A02864Alas, howe is my soule abandoned?
A02864Alasse wretch, what shall I doe?
A02864Alasse, how late haue I loued thee, O beautie most exceedinglye both auncient and fresh, and yet, alasse, how little do I loue thee?
A02864Although it bee late, it is not yet too late to call for his mercie:& wherefore shouldest thou be consumed in saying nothing?
A02864And now, O Lord, where is this loue?
A02864At this houre of death, when the sinnfull soule beginneth to bee loosed from the fetters of flesh, O good God, howe is it troubled?
A02864But that which my hearte doth beelieue with loue, shall not my mouth confesse with praise?
A02864But what shall I say?
A02864But what?
A02864But where am I, and whether am I carried?
A02864But wherefore do I expostulate with a dead carcase?
A02864But who except thou( O Lorde) can make mee cleane, and what is pure which thou hast not purged?
A02864But why doe I confine thy benefites within the compasse of the whole worlde?
A02864For wherfore hast thou created mee?
A02864Gracious Lorde, what thankes, what praise shall I tender to thee for this adoption?
A02864How exceedest thou the compasse of my conceite?
A02864How, O God, hath corruption depraued mee?
A02864I am deuided in my selfe, how can I stand?
A02864I am ouerthrowne in my selfe, how shall I rise?
A02864If I be full of impietie, art thou therfore not full of pittie?
A02864If my sins haue made mee that I am thy offender, haue they also made me that I am not thy creature?
A02864If the Diuell hath bereaued mee of my puritie, hath hee also beereaued thee of thy pittie?
A02864If then I be ashamed to be seene, how shall I be assured to be receiued?
A02864If thou desirest that a sinner should be conuerted and liue, what difficultie is there that I should not be saued?
A02864If thy iustice may rightly damne me, can not thy mercies possiblye saue mee?
A02864Is not man rottennesse?
A02864Lorde, thou diddest loue vs when wee were thine enemies, and wilt thou denie vs now to loue thee againe?
A02864My affections laboure to attaine vnto thee, but whether, I pray thee, doest thou flie the pursuite of my vnderstanding?
A02864My sinnes greater then can bee forgiuen?
A02864O Christ heare mee, O Christ helpe mee, or else tell mee thy vnwoorthy seruaunt, O mercifull God, tel thy seruant, to whome shall I cry?
A02864O Christ, how can I forget thy goodnes, and yet how dare I remember thy greatnesse?
A02864O Sauiour whome then wilte thou saue?
A02864O deare God, hell is alreadie full, and what profite is there in my distructiō?
A02864O foolish reason, how sharpe art thou to see thy mischiefe, and yet how dimme, how blinde art thou to foresee it?
A02864O good Iesu, thou diddest redeeme vs when wee were thine enemies, and shall wee bee destroied now wee are thy suppliantes?
A02864O heauenlye lighte, how sweetlye doest thou shine?
A02864O holy, O happie, O high Iesu, how is my dull sight dazelled with thy exceeding brightnesse?
A02864O intollerable punishment, which no meanes can moderate, no patience can endure, no time shal end: Is this( O Lord) the wages of sinne?
A02864O my God, if thou bee absent from mee, where shall I seeeke thee?
A02864O my God, what answere shal I make?
A02864O reconciler, whome wilt thou reconcile to thy Father, if thou reiectest a poore sinner, who condemneth himselfe,& calleth vppon thee?
A02864O redeemer whome hast thou then redeemed?
A02864O sacred fire, how comfortablye doest thou burne?
A02864O sinne, the defiler, the deformer, the destroier of soules, from how high a pitch of happinesse hast thou deiected me?
A02864O sonne of God, how hast thou abased thy selfe?
A02864O wretch that I am, how coldly doe I crie?
A02864O, if it had but a smal time more of amendment, how seriously would it conuerte?
A02864Out vppon mee wretch, alas what shall become of mee?
A02864Shall I speake with ioie, or with modestie houlde my peace?
A02864Then since I haue committed theire crueltie, what hope may I haue to auoide their curse; that thy bloud be not vpon me, and my posteritie?
A02864Thou camest to call sinners to repētance,& wilt thou not heare them when they doe repent?
A02864Thou camest to saue that which was lost, and wilt thou see me perish, in the view of thy pittifull eies, in the presence of thy bowels of mercy?
A02864Thou diddest not stop thine eares whē thou wert blasphemed; and wilt thou stop them now thou art intreated?
A02864What hast thou done, O madd man, O mischieuous, O monstrous man, what hast thou done?
A02864What shall I say, or what shall I doe, wretche that I am, whether did I bende my selfe, and to what pas am I now come?
A02864What was hee made?
A02864What way shall I thē take in these desperate extremities?
A02864What( O Lord) is the sence of thys saying?
A02864Who but must bee amased at such bowelles of mercie?
A02864Who, where, what thinge shall then bee my comfort?
A02864With what assurance then may wee hope?
A02864With what securitie may wee flie vnto him?
A02864Woe is mee, how longe haue I staied?
A02864against a blast?
A02864against a leafe?
A02864and if I haue deserued the one, haue I thereby also disclaymed the other?
A02864and is it meruaile then if my cōscience quake?
A02864and what hath hee made vs?
A02864and where( in Gods name) are thy demerites?
A02864and whome wilte thou f ● ● de righteous, if 〈 ◊ 〉 iudgest without mercie?
A02864and will thine anger neuer againe be appeased?
A02864are not his desires vanitie?
A02864beecause thou wouldest damne mee?
A02864can the number, can the enormitie of my offences, either constraine that which thou wouldest not, or hinder that which thou desirest?
A02864can the power and malice of the Deuill?
A02864how O God shall satisfaction restore me?
A02864how am I defiled?
A02864how are all the powers thereof layd wast?
A02864how are they delighted whome thou doest enlightten?
A02864how desirous are they more and more to burne whom thou dost enflame?
A02864how do they distract me?
A02864how large were the limits of thy mercie?
A02864how sencelesse is my vncleane soule, that my flesh tremble not, that my iointes doe not shake vntill my knees knocke together?
A02864how shall I eyther excuse, or extenuate this my relapse?
A02864how shall my fearfull face behold him?
A02864how slowlye doe I hasten?
A02864how terriblie will he cast his countenance vpon mee?
A02864how weakly doe I craue?
A02864how were thy affections inflamed?
A02864howe doeth my resolution stick betweene loathnesse and necessitie?
A02864howe greate are thy sinnes?
A02864if death shall deuour him who dispaireth in himselfe, and trusteth in thee?
A02864if in all places thou art present, wherefore doe I not see thee?
A02864if my sins are greater thē it is meet, ar thi mercies lesser then they were wo nt?
A02864if my soule cleaue with sighes?
A02864if that soule shall bee drowned in hell, which acknowledgeth his owne wickednesse with feare, and thy goodnesse with loue?
A02864if thy glorious greatnesse did make me draw backe, wilt thou therefore draw backe thy gracious goodnesse?
A02864in what pollutions haue I wallowed?
A02864into how deepe a gulfe of miseries hast thou depressed mee?
A02864is not his life miserie, and a verye shadowe of death?
A02864is this I desire that hee be conuerted and liue?
A02864is this the punishment of wicked doers, of whome I am one, in so deepe a degree?
A02864is thy goodnesse come to an end?
A02864or wherefore doe I not see thee?
A02864seeing our saluation dependeth vpon the will of our most louing brother?
A02864shall I pretend the slie subtelties of the deuell; the fair- faced shewes of the worlde?
A02864the pleasant perswasions of the flesh?
A02864the woman gaue it me, the serpente deceined mee?
A02864thou diddest call vs to mercie when wee craued none, and wilt thou denye vs now we are suiters for it?
A02864thou didst not turne away thy face from those that spat vpon thee and buffeted thee,& wilt thou now turne it away from those that pray vnto thee?
A02864through thy death wee were brought vnto life, and shall we dy now thou doest l ● ue?
A02864to whom may I flie more safely?
A02864to whome more readily?
A02864to whome shall I complaine?
A02864what a lamentable losse hast thou incurred?
A02864what a sharpe and seuere course would it set into?
A02864what a wofull exchange hast thou made?
A02864what arte hath he vsed to keepe the line from breaking wherat the fish was caught?
A02864what feare shall inforce vs either to dispaire or to doubt?
A02864what folly hath not had his feate in my mind, and left his footsteps in my actions?
A02864what shift, what friendes shall I be able to make?
A02864what terrours are presented vnto it?
A02864where are these mercies?
A02864where may I bee more bolde?
A02864where more secure?
A02864where shall I finde full praises to extoll thee?
A02864where shall I get good wordes to set forth this thy good will?
A02864where shall I seeke thee?
A02864whether do you driue me, O my sinnes?
A02864whether shall I goe?
A02864whether shall I turne my selfe?
A02864whether, O God, doest thou deliuer mee?
A02864who but will reioice at such aboundance of loue?
A02864who is more able to helpe?
A02864who is more mighty?
A02864who more easy to be intreated?
A02864who more mercifull?
A02864why should I bee faint when thou doest not onely incourage, but alsoe enable mee, or at the least accept my weake endeuour?
A02864wilt thou shewe thy strength against a worme?
A02864with what a world of woes hast thou enclosed mee?
A02864with what bouldnesse may wee embrace him?
A02864with what confidence may wee intreate him?
A02864woe is me wretch, how cunningly doth the deuell seeke to delay mee?
A02864woe is me wretch, how is my harte hardened, that mine eies doe not poure forth plentie of teares?
A253854 What is man, for whose use and service thou hast made them, and all things in this world, and him to serve thee?
A253859 What profit, O Lord, is there, can there be, in my blood, or death, when I go down into the pit, or if I dye in my sins?
A25385A Father, but what Father?
A25385And he concludeth peremptorily with this Question, Quis ergo nisi infidelis negaverit fuisse apud inferos Christum?
A25385And how shall I express my love better, than in forbearing those things which thou dost abhorr, and following those things which thou dost command?
A25385And if we ask what it is to be the servants of God?
A25385And in the next place, what is more proper to Children, than to ask Bread of their Father?
A25385And lastly( which is not the least of thy mercies) with what patience hast thou waited for my serious Repentance?
A25385And now Lord, what is my hope?
A25385And tell me, if these be not sufficient motives to perswade us to his service, if our hearts be not hardned?
A25385And therefore say not, I have sinned, what harm hath happened to me?
A25385And they shall be able to say with Iob, Shall we receive good at the hands of God, and not receive evil?
A25385And this King David well understood, when he said, What shall I render to the Lord for all the benefits he hath done unto me?
A25385And what kind of penitence can be expected from man in this estate?
A25385And what shall I further say?
A25385And what shall I now say, or wherein shall I open my mouth?
A25385And what should a Son desire more than the honour of his Father?
A25385And what would become of miserable Man, if this help were wanting, but being carnal, be wholly transformed into flesh?
A25385And why art thou then secure?
A25385And why dost thou not pardon my transgressions, and take away mine iniquity?
A25385And why?
A25385And wilt thou, O Lord, break a leaf driven with the wind too and fro?
A25385And, O Lord, carest thou not that I perish?
A25385Answer me, O Lord, How many are mine iniquities and sins?
A25385Are not my dayes few?
A25385Art not thou a Father of mercies, which have neither number, end, nor measure?
A25385Art thou born?
A25385Behold, the Heaven of Heavens can not contain thee, how much loss this House that I have builded?
A25385But how can that mans Faith save him, which professeth that he hath Faith, and yet hath no Works?
A25385Can the infinite Majesty of God offended, be satisfied with a little, a small repentance?
A25385Did not the Egyptians miserably perish in the Red Sea?
A25385Do not I fill Heaven and Earth, saith the Lord?
A25385Dost thou desire then never to be sad?
A25385Fear ye not me, will ye not tremble at my presence?
A25385For although thine anger against sinners is unsufferable, and who may abide it?
A25385For being uncertain of our dayes, why should we beg bread for uncertain times?
A25385For in death is no remembrance of thee, and in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
A25385For what benefit shall we reap by forgiving our old sins, if we contract new?
A25385For what fruit have I in those things whereof I am ashamed?
A25385For what profit is there in my blood, if I go down into the pit?
A25385For who hath promised thee time to repent How many have been deceived with this vain hope?
A25385For, if thou, so mighty a Lord, hast vouchsafed to love me, poor wretched creature, how should it be, but that I should return love again to thee?
A25385From whence are warrs and contentions amongst you?
A25385Have I returned due praise unto thy Majesty for them, or carried my self, and ordered my life, like to one that might any way deserve them?
A25385How canst thou abide or dwell in so loathsome a Dungeon, wherein, there is no part, room, or corner clean?
A25385How did he destroy Sodom and Gomorrah?
A25385How great, what manner of Lord hast thou bestowed upon us, that we should be called the Sons of God?
A25385How many souls burn in Hell fire, which have sinned far less than I, and yet I remain alive?
A25385How often hast thou called me with the voice of Love?
A25385How often hast thou terrified me with threats and fears, laying before me the peril of death, and the rigour of thy divine Iustice?
A25385How often have I returned as a dog to the vomit, and as a sow washed, to the myre?
A25385How often( and that justly) mightest thou have withheld thy hand of preservation from me?
A25385How often, O Lord, hast thou turned thine eyes from my sins, and made as though thou didst not see them?
A25385How shall I answer?
A25385How shall I smile thee, O Ephraim?
A25385How strict had my Iudgement been, if thy Iustice had laid hold on me, laden with so many sins?
A25385How then dare I, that am so base and unclean a creature, approach to the Feast of so great a God, and a Lord of so great a Majesty?
A25385How then shall I dare to receive thee, in so desperate and wicked estate?
A25385How then?
A25385I have sinned, what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men?
A25385I have sinned, what shall I doe?
A25385I. have received life, and all the blessings of this life from thee; What shall I render back to thee for them?
A25385If I be a Father, where is my honour?
A25385If he whet his glittering sword, and his hand take hold on judgement, Who is able to abide it?
A25385If the Devil be Prince of the world, what goodness can be expected in his Dominions?
A25385If thou Lord shouldest be extream to mark what is done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it?
A25385If thou be our Father, and we the Sons of God, how great is the honour, that we are as it were Gods?
A25385If thou be our Father, how great is our Hope?
A25385If thou forsake me, to whom shall I flee?
A25385Look at the Generations of old, and see, did ever any trust in the Lord, and was confounded?
A25385May not I much more marvel, that God will not disdain to come and abide in this my poor and wretched Soul?
A25385Miserable man that I am, who shall deliver me out of this body of death?
A25385My soul is very much disquieted within me: How long, Lord, will it be, ere thou look upon me, and deliver it?
A25385Nay, what couldest thou have done more for me, than thou hast done?
A25385Now, having received all these mercies and favours from thee, how have I on my part behaved my self in thankfulness to thee for them?
A25385O Death, where is thy sting?
A25385O Lord, in that day where shall I hide my self from the face of thine anger?
A25385Or shall the dead arise and praise thee?
A25385Or thy faithfulness in destruction?
A25385Or what couldest thou have given me more, than thou hast bestowed upon me, either of blessings of this world, or of the world to come?
A25385Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay, and wilt thou bring me into the dust again?
A25385Saint Bernard saith, If I owe to God all that I am for my Creation, what shall I give further for my Redemption?
A25385Saint Peter cryed out to thee, to depart from him a sinfull man, How then, can I, the chief of all sinners, but tremble at thy presence?
A25385Shall the dust, or they which are dissolved thereinto, before repentance, praise thee?
A25385Shall thy loving kindness be declared in the grave?
A25385Si fidem quis dicat se habere, opera tamen non habeat, numquid poterit fides salvare eum?
A25385So to be affected in our life, that we may often say, and pray, When shall I appear before the Lord?
A25385Solomon, after he had built a Temple to God, reasoned thus, But will God dwell indeed on the Earth?
A25385The people demanding of our Saviour, What they should do to work the works of God?
A25385They say, If a man put away his Wife, and she go from him, and become another mans, shall he return unto her again?
A25385This Faith makes our Prayers acceptable: For( Prayer being the testimony of our Faith) how will our Faith appear, if we doubt in our Prayers?
A25385To whom then will ye liken God?
A25385Usque quo filii hominum?
A25385VVHat am I, O Lord, that I should be so bold as to come near to thee?
A25385VVHo will give water to my head, or tears to mins eyes, that I may day and night bewail my sins and ingratitude against thee, O God, my Creator?
A25385Was there ever King of Israel more merciful than thou?
A25385What Vengeance did he take on the Israelites for worshipping the Golden Calf, and for murmuring against Moses?
A25385What are we to render unto thee?
A25385What greater benefit of grace, what greater argument of his love is there, can there be shewed to me?
A25385What had become of me, if thou hadst taken me away with those at the same time?
A25385What is man, but a creature, of all others most wretched?
A25385What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death, shall he deliver his Soul from the hand of the grave?
A25385What shall I answer, seeing I have done these things?
A25385What shall I do?
A25385What should I say more?
A25385What thanks shall I render to thee?
A25385What then, O Lord, shall I render back to thee, for all that thou hast done unto me?
A25385What therefore, O my Lord, shall I do?
A25385Where are the Princes of the Heathen?
A25385Whither shall I flee?
A25385Whither shall I go from thy presence,& c. Heaven is my Throne,& c. Where is the place of my rest?
A25385Who can carry a great burden in his age, that groans under a little weight in his chief strength?
A25385Who can do like thee, or what God is like thee?
A25385Who ever abode in his fear, and was forsaken?
A25385Who gave Iacob for a spoyl, and Israel to the Robbers?
A25385Who hath resisted his will?
A25385Who have I in Heaven but thee?
A25385Who is able to reckon up or declare the several kinds or parts of them?
A25385Who is able to resist his Power?
A25385Who is able to resist thy power?
A25385Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
A25385Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
A25385Who then durst be so bold as to call the Father, but that Christ did command it?
A25385Who then, O Lord, hath bound the hands of thy Iustice, who hath deprecated for me, when I lay thus lulled asleep in the security of my sins?
A25385Who therefore but an Infidel will deny that Christ was in Hell?
A25385Wilt thou be secure( say two Fathers?)
A25385Wilt thou break a leaf driven too and fro?
A25385Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead?
A25385With what fervency shall I love thee?
A25385Yet thy mercy towards offenders is unsearchable, and who can find out the depth thereof, or describe it?
A25385and wilt thou pursue dry stubble?
A25385and wilt thou pursue the dry stubble?
A25385are they not hence?
A25385blind in judgement, inconstant in his actions, unclean in his desires, and( though small in desert, yet) proud and great in his own conceit?
A25385even of your own concupiscences, which fight in your members?
A25385invited me with thy blessings, chastened me with thy scourges, compassing me about, that I could by no means slee from thee?
A25385or shall it declare thy truth, and shew thy glory?
A25385or to what likeness will ye compare him?
A25385or what more necessary for them?
A25385saith, That all things in this life are uncertain, but death; and Natus es?
A25385shall not the Land be greatly polluted?
A25385that I should attempt to receive this so great and high mystery?
A25385to Himself as also to Poor men And how great ought our love to be?
A25385what am I?
A25385what is man by nature, but a vessel of corruption, unapt to any good, propense and most ready to any evil?
A25385who is there to help me besides thy self?
A25385wilt thou avoid all doubt?
A5833410. Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, terrible as an army with banners?
A583346. Who is this that cometh out of the Wilderness like pillars of smoak, perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, with all powders of the merchant?
A58334And what are these complaints, ye Saints ▪ That none but he can ease ye?
A58334And why not yeild the heart now?
A58334And why not yield the heart?
A58334Angels admire — Is Heaven for none but you?
A58334Are there groans, And tears, and fruits, And supplications?
A58334Are you of men the only wise?
A58334Art thou mine?
A58334BLess me my God — What beam of Heaven is this?
A58334Be wise ye Princes of the Earth, And kiss the Son of God: His Anger fumes, who''s he presumes To urge his Iron- rod?
A58334But is he so indeed?
A58334CAn''st thou not rise, my Love?
A58334Can it be day without a Sun?
A58334Come then, my All, my chiefest good; When shall blest Heavens so befriend us, To spare thee down?
A58334Did Pharoah''s Horses prance along, And gladly draw his Charets on?
A58334Do the Pomegrantes bud?
A58334For why should I be led away By Creatures, in pretence; And starve my soul, misled by such As come I know not whence?
A58334HAve you not been where you have seen, The red and blushing Pomegranate, All overspread with Rosy- red, As Natures bounty did create?
A58334HAve you not been, where you have seen The red and blushing Pomgranate, All overspread with Rosy- red, As natures bounty did create?
A58334HAve you not seen the Desolations That veh''ment Flames have made; What multitudes of Habitations, In dust and rubbish laid?
A58334HOW rich and dainty is the fare, My blessed Love, and Lover dear, Provides for his beyond compare, And feasts them with his heavenly chear?
A58334HOw welcome were that blessed news, To the whole Nation of the Jews, When Elect Sisters shall return?
A58334Hath God inspir''d Their hearts with real good?
A58334His Father hath already Crown''d him, Giv''n him a Title to this thing: When shall his Mothers arms surround him, And Crown him her eternal King?
A58334How beautiful thy feet?
A58334How fair and pleasant are Those sweet delights I take?
A58334How fiercely without all respect, To things or persons had, It quickly works its sad effect, And makes mens cases bad?
A58334How lovely is thy Faith?
A58334How rich is Sions King that day, When all his Saints shall woo him, And bring their Treasures, and shall pay Themselves attribute to him?
A58334How sweet was Christ upon the Cross, Making Atonement for my Sin?
A58334How sweet was he within the Grave?
A58334How welcome are thy doings?
A58334How welcome are thy goings?
A58334How welcome are thy goings?
A58334How will the Spices flow?
A58334I have no thirst but for thy Love; Love me, and stay my thirst: O do but try to love me; why?
A58334I have put off my Coat; and ca n''t I put it on as soon?
A58334I have put off my coat, how shall I put it on?
A58334I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them?
A58334I might have said, Can it be Night, When day is at the door?
A58334I say, he''s mine, and I am his, And humbly seal it with a kiss: Angels, is Heaven for none but you?
A58334I seek thee, but I find thee not: My Lord, where art thou gone?
A58334IS this the Christ — The lover of thy soul?
A58334If I ca n''t find him, I must dye, What is this Life to me?
A58334Into what Covert art thou got, And leav''st me here alone?
A58334Inviting all the World unto it?
A58334Is this the Blest — Whose loss thou dost condole?
A58334Is wakeful time fall''n fast asleep?
A58334Is''t because they shall be so, When Glory makes them bright?
A58334Lovers will hasten all they can: Thou lovest; then, why dost thou stay?
A58334MY God, make all the hast thou canst; Why do the hours move so slow?
A58334Must Wisdom dye with you?
A58334My Church, I praise my self; not Pride, But hope of Custome makes me: who''l have a Rose?
A58334My God, shall Flesh prevail?
A58334My Soul awake, and rise, and shake This dulness off: for why?
A58334My feet are washt, and should I rise, And make them foul anon?
A58334O, why so long, before thou come, According to thy word?
A58334Of such a one as I?
A58334One Faith, One Way, One Sight, One Tast, One Lawgiver, One Lord, One Throne?
A58334One Truth, One Gospel, One Consent, One God, One Jesus only known?
A58334Or dark, when he that is the Light, Can darkness overpow''r?
A58334Or want you pow''r in this dark hour, To bring my Lord to me?
A58334Or, is''t because they shine below, With my Redeemers light?
A58334Pray let us understand?
A58334Return, return, O Shulamite; return, return, that we may look upon thee: what will ye see in the Shulamite?
A58334Season my Lips with Salt, my God, And sift my Language from its dross: For why should I so foolishly, With Speeches vain contract my loss?
A58334Seest thou the Fields, where they Enjoy their heavenly feed?
A58334Shall I, thy Lover, take This pains to make thee mine; And shall a base and sordid Lust, Ensnare that heart of thine?
A58334THE Marriage being agreed upon, Between the Bridegroom and the Bride ▪ When will this blessed Jesus come, To tye the knot that must be ty''d?
A58334Tell me, O tell me, where he is, If it be known to you: He is my only Joy, and Bliss, My Life and Heaven too?
A58334The watchmen that go about the City, found me: to whom I said, Saw ye not him whom my soul loveth?
A58334Their God the best of gods, and when Their VVork the best of works, and then The best of Joys for endless days?
A58334Thus Baalam cry''d, How comely are Thy Tents, O Israel?
A58334Thy Teachers fish, and nothing catch; They knock, but who lifts up the latch?
A58334VVhere is the Soul that takes me?
A58334VVilt thou be mean like me, And be with Flesh possest, And fellow- man, and brother be, And suck thy Mothers Breast?
A58334WHat is the price of Love, my King?
A58334WHose is this rousing Voice, I hear, That breathes so sweet an Air, Through Walls and Lattices?
A58334WHy stays the lingring Day?
A58334We have a little sister, and she hath no breasts: what shall we do for our sister in the day when she shall be spoken for?
A58334Were Pharoah''s trappings boss''d with Gold, As if they would outshine the Sun?
A58334What Love and linger?
A58334What ails the Morning light, To lye a Bed so long, while I Am longing for its sight?
A58334What is a glorious God to me, If I ca n''t lay my claim to thee?
A58334What is his Name?
A58334What is thy beloved more than another beloved, O thou fairest among Women?
A58334What shall I give thee for a spark?
A58334When new- born hope, and panting strength, Tho but a little, comes at length, And hard and soft together mourn?
A58334When shall we hear the Clocks strike One?
A58334When such delights thy shadow can, Contribute to me, sinful man?
A58334When thousands could Conversion date, From some one Sermons powerful word: This done in Sions infant- state, What will her manhood then afford?
A58334Whither is thy beloved gone, O thou fairest among women?
A58334Whose hand that knocks at door, That pleads his entrance with such charms, I never heard before?
A58334Why do the wheels of Motion stay?
A58334Why doth my Love immure his Face, And shrow''d himself behind our Wall?
A58334Why stops the glass that turned was So many hundred years ago?
A58334Will all my substance buy the thing?
A58334Will you this Love ingross?
A58334Wilt thou a publick Wedding make?
A58334Wilt thou accept, said he, Of such a one as I, That must thy sinful will controul?
A58334Wilt thou not rise, my Dove?
A58334a Lilly, who?
A58334and what a thing is this, That Jew''s of rude Behaviour; Should at the last Messiah tast, And own him for their Saviour?
A58334and what her splendent worth?
A58334are you such Watchmen that can not see?
A58334awake, why do n''t you rise?
A58334ca n''t you answer?
A58334how fair?
A58334my coat is off, How can I put it on?
A58334that we may seek him with thee?
A58334to take a Lease of thee, For all Eternity?
A58334what a glorious sight is this?
A58334what comfort wer''t, Or what refreshment could I see, If he were sweet to all the World, And were not also sweet to me?
A58334what glorious Person''s this, That takes this solitary path; That fears no way, nor Beasts of prey; Of Desert- frights, no terror hath?
A58334what hast he speeds, To fetch his Captives out of thrall?
A58334what is his Fame?
A58334what is thy beloved more than another beloved, that thou dost so charge us?
A58334when as The God of Saints, the best of Gods, And his Love is the best of Loves, And their Loves are the best, by odds?
A58334where is he?
A58334whither is thy beloved turned aside?
A58334whose Voice is that?
A89235And did not Saint Maurice in the head of the Emperours Army, erect such a trophie for Christianity, as all Times triumph in?
A89235Bernard, what wert thou born for?
A89235But alas how distancial are we from this igennious coercion of our polluted fancies?
A89235Do not they all then alike forget what they have been, and think onely on what they are to be?
A89235Doth he that is in the lanthorn account himself happier, then he that lieth in the hold, because he is like to perish some minutes later?
A89235Doth not honour and dignity appear plainly by this genuine instinct of our ascribing them to virtue, to be one of Gods designments for mans appetency?
A89235Doth not then this Method prove what God saith by the Prophet, What could I do that I have not done for this generation?
A89235For doth not every one finde out some colour of virtue to lay upon the lookes of his good fortune?
A89235For how many when they are ingenuous in this confession, think they are dispensed with for many grosse infidelities?
A89235How many virtuous Trophees are there now erected in Christianity, of the victories of humane nature, over our most powerfull infirmity?
A89235May I not then say, that felicity is in the worlds opinion, as the unknowne God was in the Religion of the Athenians?
A89235May not piety then to recover the easilier her due, without irreverence, be put into the lighter figure of passion?
A89235Must we not then resort to a Superior power, for the stability of our happynes?
A89235O what can not love obtaine of him who loved us so much, as he seemed not to love himselfe in the expression of it?
A89235PAge 3. line 35. after Wiseman sayes, adde, What art thou proud of dust and ashes?
A89235They then who in the pressures of their frailties, shal faintingly say, who shal shew us any good?
A89235When the Prophet aslae ● h in admiration of Gods condescendence, What is man that thou art thus mindful of him?
A89235Wherefore are all they happy that deal treacherously?
A89235Whereupon it seemes that a Philosopher being asked what was the most noxious beast to humane nature?
A89235Why doest thou halt and hesitate about the loving him, who must needs love thee faithfully?
A89235Yet alas, how many are there who use this supervesture and palliation of their Souls, covering private Malices under specious Pieties?
A89235You then, that by love seeke contentment, why do you love that, which even the loving of, is disquiet?
A89235and Saint Thomas his question about finding the way to it, saying, How can we know the way?
A89235for most of his works are hidden; Who can declare the works of his Justice, or who can stand under them?
A89235he answered, If terrestriall Rome be so beautifull, how glorious must be celestiall Jerusalem?
A89235shall man then leave any thing undone, that his love may retribute?
A89235what can be answered by man for this selfe- destruction?
A89235when flying inward they kindle such a flame, as doth extinguish the order of the holy Spirit, how little a spark sets a whole wood on fire?
A89235who shall deliver thee from this body of death and corruption?
A89235why are you so taken in looking upon that, which if you tast you are lost?
A396806. can be likened to the Lord?
A39680And after the fulfilling thereof, what ground remains for any to doubt the fulfiling of lesser promises?
A39680And is not this matter of exceeding joy?
A39680And what a surprize was that to the Church?
A39680And what footing could thy Faith find for Pardon and Salvation any where else?
A39680And what is Christ to him that can not believe?
A39680And what pleasure is there in the world comparable to this pleasure?
A39680Are not all holy duties expressed in Scripture by the Saints walking with God, Gen. 17 1. and is not this an Angelical life?
A39680Are not all the promises of God in Christ, Yea, and Amen to all that are in him?
A39680Are there not many faintings, tremblings, despondencies of mind under the thoughts of death?
A39680Are your affections cold, flat, and dead in duty?
A39680As thus, Did Christ die for me when I was an Enemy?
A39680Behold how he loved thee?
A39680Beside: How many and mighty Enemies did oppose the work of Faith in thy soul?
A39680But what was Abner, and what were the Princes of Israel to the Son of God?
A39680But who can open the unsearchable riches, or recount the ravishing excellencies found in Christ?
A39680Can such a thing as this be in Nature?
A39680Could I but enjoy my freedom from it in the seasons of duty and times of communion with God, what a comfort would that be?
A39680Did Christ suffer such grievous things for you, and can not you suffer small matters for him?
A39680Did he come from the Bosom of the Father to be our Ransomer, and that at the price of his own life?
A39680Did he come into the world as a Lamb, bound with the bands of an irreversible decree to die for sin?
A39680Did he come so chearfully to Die for me, and do I go so dead heartedly to Prayers and Sacraments to enjoy fellowship with him?
A39680Did he not sense and mind the work he was going about?
A39680Did he suffer so much for you, and can you suffer nothing for him?
A39680Did not God spare his own Son, but give him up to death for us all?
A39680Did the Blood of Christ run out so freely and abundantly for me, and can not I shed one tear for my sins that pierced him?
A39680Did the Son of God fear, tremble, sweat clods of Blood?
A39680Did the hand of severe Justice shed the Heart- blood of this Immaculate Lamb to satisfie for the wrong thy sins have done to God?
A39680Did''st thou ever feel the pangs and commotions in thy bowels, that some have felt upon such a sight?
A39680Do not the Angels and Saints in Heaven feast upon him?
A39680Do you stir up your selves to take hold of God?
A39680Doth such a temper of spirit suit thine awful presence?
A39680Doth thy heart need so many arguments to perswade it even to the sweetest, easiest, and most pleasant duties in Religion?
A39680Doth your faith melt your hearts, either in the sense of your own vileness, or of the riches of free grace to such vile Creatures?
A39680Father, have these poor souls wounded thy Name, thine Honour, thy Law?
A39680First, you draw nigh to God; but is it in truth, or in meer formality?
A39680First: What is the Spirtts Sealing wor ● … and how is it performed?
A39680For if these things were done in the green Tree, what shall be done in the dry Tree?
A39680For loe, what a Seal and Witness hath Religion in the breast of every sincere Professor of it?
A39680Fourthly: How excellent are Gospel- Ordinances?
A39680Fourthly: What doth the slavish fear of death speak, but remains of unbelief still in our hearts?
A39680Have you not a languishing love, a staggering faith, dull and sluggish desires?
A39680He that delivered his Son for us, what can he deny us after such a gift?
A39680He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
A39680His soul was full of sorrow, and is thine full of stup ● … y?
A39680How are we all obliged to bless God for Jesus the Mediator, to make us and our sinful duties acceptable to God?
A39680How can you hear others speak of their satisfaction, peace, and assurance, and be quiet until you also have attained it?
A39680How can you look upon such precious promises, and not dare to tast them?
A39680How greatly was the Spouse amaz''d at the unexpected condescension and grace of Christ in this matter?
A39680How is it imaginable that God should with- hold after this, spirituals or temporals from his people?
A39680How long it may be ere you sit again at the Lords Table?
A39680How many dangers it prevents, or how many wants it supplies?
A39680How many times have some Christians lamented this upon their knees, with bleeding hearts and weeping eyes?
A39680How much have we to do with our own hearts upon this account every day?
A39680How shall I duely improve them for God?
A39680How shall I raise my dead heart in duty?
A39680How shall he not call them effectually, justifie them freely, sanctifie them throughly, and glorifie them eternally?
A39680How shall he not cloath them, feed them, protect and deliver them?
A39680How( thinks he) can this consist with a renewed state and temper?
A39680However, the duty is thine, though the power be Gods; why else are his people blamed, because they stirred not up themselves to take hold of him?
A39680If God be so near to the heart and reins of his People in their duties, O, how assiduous should they be in their duties?
A39680If God have so delivered him, how shall he not with him freely give us all things?
A39680If Vengeance be taken sevenfold on him that Slew Cain, what Vengeance shall be taken on him that Crucifies afresh the Lord of glory?
A39680Is God so near to his People above all others in the world?
A39680Is any thing in Heaven or Earth so sweet as Christ Sacrificed is?
A39680Is it rather the awe of Conscience than the pleasure of Communion that brings thee to this duty?
A39680Is it want of a through search and examination of your estate?
A39680Is it your neglect of duty?
A39680Is the love of Christ past knowledge?
A39680Is this thy zeal and thy delight in the duties of obedience?
A39680Is''t the representation of Christs death?
A39680Lord( said the Disciples) how is it that thou wilt manifest thy self unto us, and not unto the world?
A39680Lord, how is it I had not then been sealed to Damnation?
A39680Must he be forsaken for every trifle that comes in the way of its phansie?
A39680Must the great and blessed God wait upon a poor Worm till it be at leisure to attend him?
A39680Now which of these is to be attended with a dead, careless, and slight spirit?
A39680O Reader, how much better were it to hear such questions as these from thee; how shall I get an heart suitable to the mercies I do enjoy?
A39680O how good is it for men to be brought into the straights of affliction sometimes?
A39680O my God, what a heart have I?
A39680O, how unutterable then must that be which is seen and felt above, where God comes as near to men as can be?
A39680O, let not thine eyes find rest, till that be fully done: Is it some special guilt upon thy soul that grieves the Spirit of God?
A39680O, what is this?
A39680O, what manner of love is this?
A39680O, when a man considers that the whole weight of his eternal happiness or misery depends upon the resolution of these Questions: Am I in Christ?
A39680O, who ever loved thee at that rate Christ hath done?
A39680Oh Lord, what an heart have I?
A39680Or is not the giving of Christ to die for us, the accomplishment of the greatest promise that ever God made to us?
A39680Or is there any thing put into any promise of greater value than the Blood of the Lamb that was shed to purchase it?
A39680Quantum mutatus ab illo?
A39680Reader, was it ever thy sad lot to look upon such an heart- rending object?
A39680Secondly: Do n''t your graces need it?
A39680Secondly: If your hearts be sincere, yet are they not sluggish?
A39680Secondly: The activity of Faith is clogg''d by natural unbelief: O, what difficulties is every work of Faith carried through?
A39680See you that Bread broken, and that Wine poured out?
A39680Should the represented Agonies and sufferings of Christ for me, be beheld with a spirit no more concerned, pierced and wounded for sin?
A39680Sixthly: Is there any among you that stagger at the promises through unbelief?
A39680Suppose thou sawest him appear at this Table, as he now doth appear in Heaven, as a Lamb that had been slain?
A39680Take away Christ, and where is the hope of our souls?
A39680Take away the heart from duty, and what remains but a dead carcass, without life or beauty?
A39680That can not by faith eat his Flesh and drink his Blood?
A39680The bounty and liberality of the love of Christ to his People, passeth knowledge ▪ Who can number or value the fruits of his love?
A39680The least and lowest act of saving faith is precious,& above all value; what then must the highest and most excellent acts of faith be?
A39680The next enquiry is, whether all Believers are Sealed by the Spirit?
A39680Thirdly: Do you know how many daies you are to go in the strength of this meal?
A39680Thirdly: Have you not grieved the Spirit of God, and caused him to withdraw from you?
A39680Thirdly: Is there any among you that droop, and are discouraged in their spirits, because of their manifold aggravated Iniquities?
A39680Thirdly: The least degree of saving faith infers thy Election of God; and if that be not matter of melting and transporting consideration, nothing is?
A39680This would better become thee, than to afflict thy self with what shall I eat, what shall I drink, or wherewithal shall I be cloathed?
A39680Was Christ a Lamb for meekness, and art thou a Lyon for fierceness?
A39680Was he silent, not once opening his mouth when he suffered most vile things from the hands of Sinners, and can you bear nothing?
A39680Was his heart like thine, stupid and unaffected with these things?
A39680Was it a pleasure to him to shed his Blood, and is it none to me to apply it, and reap the benefits of it?
A39680What a pleasure then must it be to him, to save so many souls from the everlasting wrath of the great and terrible God?
A39680What are our sufferings compar''d in kind or degree, to the sufferings of Christ?
A39680What are our sufferings to Christs?
A39680What are the effects of the Spirits Sealing?
A39680What have we to leave, or lose, in comparison with him?
A39680What is Wine in bowls, and the chief Oyntment to the Blood of Christ, and the anoyntings of his Spirit?
A39680What is a Feast to him that can not tast it?
A39680What is it that hinders this mercy that it can not come home to your souls?
A39680What is life without pleasure?
A39680What is our Blood compar''d in dignity to the Blood of Christ?
A39680What is the Spirits Sealing, and how performed?
A39680What is the priviledge of being Sealed by the Spirit?
A39680What is the priviledge of being Sealed?
A39680What is this?
A39680What is this?
A39680What shall I render to the Lord for all his goodness?
A39680What sin can be more provoking to God, than the slight and contempt of those most awful mysteries?
A39680What steddy Christians should all real Christians be?
A39680What sweetness is there to be found in them by true Believers?
A39680What then shall do it?
A39680When you see the Blood of Christ flowing forth, how can Faith be silent in thy soul?
A39680Wherefoream I come from Geshur( saith Absalom) if I may not see the Kings face?
A39680Wherein lies the resemblance and agreement betwixt the Flesh and Blood of Christ, and material Meat and Drink?
A39680Whether all Believers are Sealed?
A39680Whilst others do but feed upon Ashes and Husks, what is the flesh of Lambs and Calves out of the Stall, to the Flesh of Christ?
A39680Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean?
A39680Who can tell how many sins it pardons?
A39680Who in the Heaven can be compared to the Lord?
A39680Who would endure that misery that Christ did endure for thy sake?
A39680Why are none Sealed till after Believing?
A39680Why must Justice be executed on him in such rigor and severity?
A39680Why none are Sealed till they Believe?
A39680an unsearchable love?
A39680and what punishment can be more terrible, than for such a wretched soul to eat and drink Damnation to it self?
A39680and what ● … hat, state of glory reserved for the Saints: Doth a glimps of Gods presence in a duty, go down to the heart and reins?
A39680and yet canst thou look upon sin as a light matter?
A39680bethink your selves where you are, and what you are doing: Know you not that the King comes in to see the Guests?
A39680could thy heart be unaffected and stupid at such a sight?
A39680if the records of the mercies of our lives were or could be gather''d and kept, what vast volumns would they swell to?
A39680or am I not?
A39680q. d. Dost thou doubt of my ability to heal thy Child?
A39680with how many notwithstandings is his love continued to thy soul?
A61251( that is, none can so search him) conclude that he can not so search himself?
A61251A turning to God; Turn ye, turn ye, for why will you die O House of Israel?
A61251After all this, shall we imagine that God hath changed this Precept, which was not Ceremonial, but opposite to Ceremonies?
A61251Against which Conclusion he brings a new Objection thus, Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault?
A61251Against which he brings this Objection, Is there Vnrighteousness with God?
A61251Albeit Contracts be by mutual Consent, and that Consent signifies to have the same Thought, yet?
A61251And Jeremiah saith, Who would not fear thee, O King of Nations?
A61251And by what Warrant do they assign them their Tasks, if it were their Duty to worship all, as they do some?
A61251And is there Knowledg in the most High?
A61251And the Lord said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my Commandments, and my Laws?
A61251And when I further pose my self, whether such a Being will only perform his Promises, reward and punish according to Merit?
A61251Are not the Principles of reasoning inbred in Nature, and freely given of God?
A61251Are you now content to enter into this Covenant for your selves and your Posterity, wherein if you fail on your Part, you lose all the Benefit of it?
A61251By himself he called Adam and Eve, and asked first Adam, Hast thou eaten of the Tree whereof I commanded thee thou shouldst not eat?
A61251By the Reasonings in Scripture from what is becoming, God doth assure his unchangeable Justice, Shall the Judg of all the Earth do unjustly?
A61251Can any Creature do more than this Command doth require?
A61251Can any Man pretend that the particular Favours that the Saints have always prayed for from God, were all promised by God?
A61251Can any of these pretend that they have not Power to repent, or believe, seeing the All- sufficient Power of God is offered, if it be not rejected?
A61251Commutative Justice is not competent to God; For who hath given to him that he should repay?
A61251Could he excuse himself from being the Author of his own Death?
A61251Did not God give the knowledg of Words to Adam and Eve whereby he spoke to them, and they to one another?
A61251For instance, How great Profit and Pleasure hath arisen to Mankind by the Invention of Writing?
A61251For who hath resisted his Will?
A61251For who hath resisted his Will?
A61251God had Mercy on wicked Ahab, and said to the Prophet, Dost thou not see how Ahab humbleth himself?
A61251Hath not the Potter Power over the Clay, of the same Lump, to make one Vessel unto Honour, and another unto Dishonour?
A61251Hence the Folly of Man might be cured, when he thinks, Why did God suffer Sin to come into the World?
A61251How great Addition to Writing hath been by the recent Invention of Printing?
A61251How have some noble Greeks and Romans gloried to become a Sacrifice for the Safety of their Country?
A61251How impudently insolent is it then for any sinful Mortal to claim Celestial Glory, and to be out of hazard of Misery by their own Merit?
A61251How much Profit and Pleasure hath arisen to Mankind by the Invention of Glass, and how strange Improvements have been made of it?
A61251How often doth he shew Mercy to rebellious Israel, remembring Abraham, Isaac and Jacob his Servants, tho by many Generations distant from them?
A61251How unbecoming were it and incongruous to the infinitely blessed and glorious God to express a Lie?
A61251If again I consider, Whether such a Being will ever choose fitted Means for all his Purposes, and do nothing in vain?
A61251If it were not for this inavoidable Instinct, would not the Soul prevent the Pains of Torture and Death?
A61251If some Millions be at once praying to the same Saint, can meer Human Nature be raised to that height to hear all those at once?
A61251If the Saints be adorable, how comes it that every one adores what Saint he pleases, and neglects the rest?
A61251If this Patient continue obstinate, were he not a Self- murderer?
A61251Is it not evidently more consonant to the Wisdom of God, to give Grace only to the Elect at the time of Conversion?
A61251Is it not free for me to do with my own what I please?
A61251Is there any Inconsistency, that that which once existed not, should after exist?
A61251Is there any Promise for these Particulars?
A61251Is there any other Soveraign can pretend these Titles?
A61251Is therefore Man''s reasoning a brute Way?
A61251It had not only been a Folly, but a Fault, to concur with the Atheist or the Ungodly in that Question; How doth God know?
A61251It is excluded; by what Law?
A61251It was the first, and is yet the most general Error, Why did God suffer Sin to enter into the World?
A61251May he not then give a new Sense for spiritual Things?
A61251Might he not have made all his Rational Creatures to be infallible?
A61251Must we thence say, Hitherto my Father decrees, and I decree?
A61251Now when they heard this they were pricked in their Hearts, and said unto Peter, and the rest of the Apostles, Men and Brethren, what shall we do?
A61251O Lord how manifold are thy Works?
A61251Or, why are we bidden to make sure our own Salvation?
A61251Seeing God''s Knowledg is Infinite, it can not be comprehended by any Finite Capacity: Who can search the Almighty to Perfection?
A61251Seest thou how Faith wrought with his Works?
A61251Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
A61251Shall we then think that he acteth now in the same way that he did the first six Days?
A61251Shall we therefore, because God hath said, Who can search the Almighty to Perfection?
A61251The Apostle Paul accurately discussing that great Question, Whether Salvation be by Grace or by Works?
A61251The Voluptuous think, Why did God give us Pleasure in such Objects, which results from them so powerfully, that we are not Masters of them?
A61251The meaning can not be, Why doth God find fault that so many are reprobated?
A61251Then comes the Question, In what inward Faculty or Power Liberty resides?
A61251Then he called the Woman, and said to her, What is this that thou hast done?
A61251They hold fast Deceit, they refuse to return; no Man repented him of his Wickedness, saying, What have I done?
A61251This may confute their vain Curiosity, who enquire, why God did not sooner create the World?
A61251Thus Job said, I have made a Covenant with my Eyes, why then should I look upon a Maid?
A61251Thus it''s said, Can the Leopard change his Spots?
A61251To which he answereth thus, Nay, but, O Man, Who art thou that replies against God?
A61251Turn ye, turn ye from your evil Ways; for why will ye die, O House of Israel?
A61251Was there either Necessity or Promise for the Prophet''s stopping the Clouds of Heaven for three Years and six Months?
A61251Were it then possible that from Eternity he should have Good- will and Hatred to the same Person?
A61251What Riches and Strength have the Hollanders arisen to, who at first had but Spots of Ground in the midst of vast Marishes?
A61251What a pitiful Evasion is it, that a graven Image is only forbidden?
A61251What can be more Arbitrary than what Name a Father will give his Child, which himself seldom knoweth many Days before he give it?
A61251What strange Sounds doth the disordered Ear represent?
A61251What then can induce them to deny themselves, and all others one of the most glorious Pearls of the Christian Crown, the Perseverance of Saints?
A61251When Cain killed his Brother Abel, before God pronounced Sentence against him, he calls him, saying, What hast thou done?
A61251When I consider, Whether such a Being will always express his Mind truly, and never deceive?
A61251Where is boasting then?
A61251Wherefore bath the Lord done this unto this great City?
A61251Why he created but one World?
A61251Why is a Plerophory, or full assurance of Salvation held forth in Scripture, if these be unattainable in this Life?
A61251Why no more Kinds?
A61251Will he always call upon God?
A61251Will they be more glorious than the Devils were before they fell?
A61251and for obtaining Rain when there was no second Cause for it?
A61251and his Hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
A61251and resolve that it is because he is just: And if I yet further inquire, Why is God unchangeably just?
A61251and the Capacity of the like to all his Posterity, if they continued sinless during the time of their Trial?
A61251how unsearchable are his Judgments, and his Way past finding out?
A61251might he not exhort them to accept it?
A61251much less that he should have so many Changes of it?
A61251no more Individuals?
A61251no more Perfections?
A61251of Works?
A61251or was it a brute Way, unbeseeming God?
A61251or, did he express his Purpose to give them?
A61251that is, no Man can resist his Will if he please to soften him: And therefore why doth God complain that so many are hardened?
A61251why hast thou forsaken me?
A45572& c. 18 Have I wrong''d no man in his estate, by over- reaching him; in his name, by slandering, or back- biting?
A45572& c. Did I not long continue in it, and have I yet thorowly repented of it?
A45572& c. as Parent or Child, as Master or Servant?
A455721 It is his Command, and dare I disobey it?
A455721 WHat have I done this day for God and his Glory?
A455721,& c. 22 Have I scorn''d and contemn''d the glory of the world, accounting it but dirt for Grace, and dross for Christ?
A4557210 What have I learnt this day?
A4557211 What of Gods word have I remembred or read, repeated or heard this day?
A4557212 What graces have I especially exercised?
A4557213 Have I this day lived upon, lov''d, honour''d, and reverenc''d God the Father, as my Sun, Shield, and Portion?
A4557213 How would I have this day represented at the great day of Judgment?
A4557213.1,& c. 21 Hath my cloathing Been suitable to my place and station?
A4557214 Have I been affected with the evils of sin or misery of others, of Nation, Parish and Family, of Friends or Foes?
A4557214 How may I this day order my secular business with most wisdom and honesty, and for my greater advantage?
A4557215 Am I sit now to pour out my soul to God in Prayer?
A4557215 Have I shewn more especial love and pity to those that are of the houshold of Faith?
A4557216 Did the Church of God and interest of Christ lie near my heart this day?
A4557217 Can my Family witness that I have done any good for or to them?
A4557219 Have I forgiven mine enemies, rejoyc''d at others mercies, and not envied any ones honour, riches, or friends, and coveted them?
A455722 Doth God threaten these Judgments, and denounce these curses on sinners?
A455722 In what frame hath mine heart been all this day?
A455722 What a poor worthless worm and wretch am 1?
A4557220 Am I of a quiet, peaceable spirit?
A4557223 Have I really set death before me?
A4557224 Can I tell how great the day of Judgment will be?
A4557225 Do I believe Hell torments dreadful and eternal?
A4557227 Have I not in all I have done, minded man more then God?
A4557228 Dare I lie down this night without praying earnestly to God for the pardon of my sins, the blessings of the night, and the salvation of my soul?
A455723 Are these his calls and invitations?
A455723 What were mine aims and ends, in what I went about?
A455724 Think with your self, What good did I get by former, yea, by the last Sabbath?
A455724 What spiritual duties have I performed this day?
A455724 Yet what preparation have I made?
A455725 How faithful, diligent and careful have I been in my Place and Calling?
A455726 What have been my company this day?
A455726. Who is the greatest deceiver?
A455727 How have I born the troubles and crosses of the day?
A455728 What were my temprations this day, and what my sins?
A455728. Who is and can be my best friend, but God?
A455729 What were my mercies this day, and how was my heart under them?
A45572Am I a child of God, an heir of Glory?
A45572Am I resolved to speak for God and his glory, what ever it cost me?
A45572Am I sure my face and heart are really set Sion- ward, and Heaven- ward?
A45572Am I sure, but this is my last night?
A45572And dare I meet Christ coming in flaming fire, with ten thousand of my sins to take vengeance?
A45572And do I not fly from this wrath to come?
A45572And if so, were the thoughts of him sweet and precious to my soul?
A45572And must I not tremble?
A45572Are my graces sound, and of the right kind?
A45572Ask seriously, Have I the love that is sincere, the Faith that is sound, soul- saving; and sin- killing, and life- reforming?
A45572But what is it to have sweet singings turned into bitter howlings?
A45572Can I be too careful and serious in Gods Work, in Soul- salvation work?
A45572Can I dig the pearl of happiness out of this dunghil World?
A45572Can I first and chiefest seek the Kingdom of God?
A45572Can I get the Houses, Lands, Honours, Friends that I aim at?
A45572Can I hold up my head?
A45572Can I venture the loss of soul and body for ever and ever?
A45572Can this be without care, diligence and watchfulness?
A45572Can those that best know me, speak best for me?
A45572Can you do the Devils work now, and the next hour Gods?
A45572Dare I lie down with the guilt or filth of any one sin?
A45572Debate the case with your soul solemnly, What is there in sin, that I so much dote on?
A45572Deckt and glittering rooms, pleasant walks, rich attire, delicious fare into dark Dungeons, unquenchable lakes of fire and brimstone?
A45572Defiling and damning?
A45572Denied my self in any thing dear to me for God?
A45572Did I eat and drink, pray and discourse with an eye to Gods glory?
A45572Did I ever see sin odious, black and hellish?
A45572Did I live, love, think and talk as an Heir of this kingdom?
A45572Did I not entertain hard thoughts of, nor utter rash words against God?
A45572Did I not murmur, vex, nor sink?
A45572Did I pray fervently, read with care and observation, meditate so seriously as thorowly to affect the heart?
A45572Did I regard the manner as well as the matter; out of conscience did I do them, and not out of custom?
A45572Did I reprove, exhort, strengthen, encourage, comfort, or warn, as occasion was given, and need required?
A45572Do I admire Gods goodness for the last nights sleep, for adding more time to my life: and am I heartily thankful?
A45572Do I honour the King, and obey Governors for Conscience sake?
A45572Do I prefer Jerusalem above my chief joy?
A45572Do I see in Jesus Christ a beauty and excellency, a fulness and all- sufficiency?
A45572Doth God knock at the door of my heart?
A45572Hath a godly Job or Lazarus, though in rags and sores, been unto me as an Orient Pearl on a Dunghill?
A45572Hath my carriage been sober, discreet, and serious?
A45572Hath my joy been more in God and in hope of glory, then in riches, honours,& c?
A45572Hath the Holy Ghost been to me a Director, or Comforter, a Quickner, or Confirmer?
A45572Have I ascended in the triumphant Chariot of Faith this day, and beheld the new Jerusalem, Gods glorious Palace?
A45572Have I been good as Husband or Wife?
A45572Have I been sincere, and exercised a good conscience towards God and Men?
A45572Have I cherisht and not quencht its motions?
A45572Have I fully digested by meditation, firmly believed, and faithfully obeyed the truths were last taught me?
A45572Have I had a pitiful heart, or bountiful hand to any in want?
A45572Have I lived by Faith, loved God with all my heart and soul?
A45572Have I not quarrel''d and contended with my neighbours?
A45572Have I not spent more time and care to dress my body for the eye of man, then to deck my soul for the eye of God?
A45572Have I not valued men more according to greatness, then goodness?
A45572Have I priz''d my health, friends, and estate?
A45572Have I seen it in the glass of the Law, bloody and killing?
A45572Have I this day priz''d, own''d, and made use of Christ as my Saviour, Intercessour, and Friend; As my Root, Head, and Husband?
A45572Have I this day searcht, judg''d, and condemn''d my self?
A45572Have there been no idle hours in the day?
A45572Heaven, Grace, and Christ are offered, and dare I refuse all?
A45572How are we now to provide for Heaven?
A45572How did I lye down and rise up?
A45572How doth this filth stream through every duty and mercy?
A45572How holy should my thoughts be, how heavenly my discourse, how earnest mine endeavours all the day long?
A45572How should I come crawling, crouching, and trembling to the Throne of Grace?
A45572If God should shut mine eyes by death, how is it like to be with my soul?
A45572If I am Gods child, must I not wear the glorious garment of Righteousness, that royal sparkling livery of Heaven?
A45572If I shall come to glory, what a God shall I enjoy for ever and ever?
A45572If I should spend this day in vanity, sin and idleness, will it not be bitterness and sorrow at night?
A45572If I spend it holily and profitably, shall I not pray with more confidence, and lie down with the more peace?
A45572If an heir of heaven, should I not cast off the rags of corruption, and take heed of defiling my self with the mire of sin?
A45572In the strength of Christ will I not be terrified from, be ashamed of, or grow weary in well- doing?
A45572In what frame is my heart at present?
A45572Is he the chiefest of ten thousands, altogether lovely in mine eye?
A45572Is my heart such as God may love and delight in?
A45572Is there any returning from the Grave to amend?
A45572It s misery endless and easeless?
A45572Its flames unspeakably scorching?
A45572Little over- aw''d or restrained by Gods All- seeing eye, merciful heart, or revenging hand?
A45572My life as a vapour, a shadow?
A45572Or do I make up breaches and follow peace with all men?
A45572Out of a Sea of troubles and dangers, into an Haven of Peace, Rest, and Plenty?
A45572Rather ask, What a good Word we heard this day?
A45572Say, Here I am, what wilt thou have me to do?
A45572The great Questions are, how Corn was sold the last Market day, and what Corn in such a field?
A45572Think, Do I pray now as for Heaven?
A45572Those sins that were as jewels in your eye, yea, as your right hand or eye, are they now as milstones and loads to your soul?
A45572Thy, body was broken to let out thy blood for my sake, and shall not my heart be broken to let out the filth and gore of my sin?
A45572VVhat is my heavenly work, but to run a race, fight a good fight, strive and wrestle?
A45572VVhat is the sure gain and most lasting good?
A45572VVherein is the greatest vanity and vexation, but in the world?
A45572Was God in my thoughts?
A45572Was I affected with Gods goodness, and unfeignedly thankful, and therefore cheerfully fruitful in good works?
A45572Was I not easily drawn into sin?
A45572Was I not soon proud, angry?
A45572Was any Scripture sweet and good to my soul?
A45572Was my grief most for sin, or for troubles?
A45572Was my heart then broken, or warm''d with love to God, and the like?
A45572What am I but dust and ashes, but putrefaction, yea, a sink of sin?
A45572What are Sheep, Oxen, or Shops, to Grace, Christ, or Heaven?
A45572What are mine implacable, potent, and soul- ruining enemies, but the flesh, the Devil, and the World?
A45572What are my greatest designs and projects in the World?
A45572What conviction or mercy, or warning did I sin against?
A45572What did I then learn, and how have I practised it in the Week?
A45572What good have I done to them, or received from them?
A45572What have I most suckt comfort from and lived upon, Creatures the Cistern, or God the Fountain?
A45572What heavenly, fervent, zealous prayers doth such a God deserve, and such rich mercy call for?
A45572What made him leave his Fathers bosome, put off the Majestick Robes of his glory, but love to poor souls?
A45572What particular command did in any thing sway and rule me?
A45572What promise did I by Faith make mine own?
A45572What rich goodness am I to love and delight in?
A45572What should I do more then others?
A45572What tsmore heart- affecting knowledge have I got of God and his glory, of my self and my sins: of this world and that to come?
A45572What words, thoughts, and actions, would I have then brought forth?
A45572Wherein are the greatest dangers, the most horrid and woful mistakes?
A45572Whose eyes will be upon me all this day, to observe head and heart, lip and life?
A45572Will not God''s, the Judge of all the earth?
A45572Will not the testimony of a good conscience be ground of great rejoycing?
A45572and dare I sin in his presence?
A45572and if I should go to Hell at last, can I bear up under the weight of Gods vengeance?
A45572and if I should, what are they?
A45572and mourned when its songs are turned into lamentations, and its glory into desolation?
A45572and shall I refuse all?
A45572but in Christs blood, exceeding, and above me asure sinful?
A45572dare I so highly affront him to his face?
A45572have I done to others, as I would they should do to me?
A45572have I heartily prayed for the welfare of Sion?
A45572have you no better things to employ your heads and tongues about?
A45572hear as one hearing God speaking from Heaven?
A45572his rich promises and great love?
A45572how glorious and terrible?
A45572how have I honour''d those that fear the Lord?
A45572if I should die dayly, what preparation have I made for it?
A45572in his soul or body, by letting him fall into, or live in any sin or trouble?
A45572into what blessed arms and bosome shall I cast my soul?
A45572or a slave to sin, and a child of Satan?
A45572or ratner did self sit uppermost in all?
A45572the outside?
A45572what a wrath and fiery indignation to tremble at?
A45572what can I now look back upon with comfort?
A45572what depths of wisdom to look into?
A45572what have I desired most, Heavenly or Earthly things?
A45572what infallible truth to rest upon and believe?
A58787And after such a Prospect as this, what poor, inconsiderable Trifles will all the Goods and Evils of this world appear to us?
A58787And as for the Will, what would a fine Place signifie to it, if it were not replenished with such Objects as are suitable to its own Options?
A58787And if by the sincere Discharg of our Duty we have approved our selves to God, what need we concern our selves any farther?
A58787And if we must begin one time or other, why not now as well as hereafter?
A58787And is it fit that our Understanding which was made to contemplate, should wholly overlook the fountain of it?
A58787And then with what excessive Difficulty have you been fain to practise some Vices, only to get an Habit of practising them more easily?
A58787And what a black Aggravation of our Guilt must it be, thus to baffle and disappoint the Spirit of God?
A58787And what can be a greater Restraint to us when we are solicited to any Sin, than the sense of being under such a dreadful Vow and Obligation?
A58787And what can be more suitable to such a Profession than for us to live as they do, in the continued Practice of all these heavenly Virtues?
A58787And what great matter doth a Pardon signifie to a Malefactor that is dying of the Stone or Strangury?
A58787And what more glorious thing can we do, than to live by the Pattern of their Lives, who live so exactly by the Pattern of God''s?
A58787And who but a man that is desperately wicked, dares do an evil Action in the Presence and Sight of such a formidable Witness?
A58787And why not yet?
A58787But if now you revolt into wicked Courses after you have made Tryal of it, what will the World say?
A58787But what then; were we not better labour for a while then perish for ever?
A58787For alass to what purpose should we dissemble and conceal our Wickedness from the eye of the World, so long as we lye open to the eye of God?
A58787For what else is our Ease and Rest, but only the removal of our Pain and Weariness?
A58787For what may a man not do with Heaven in his Eye, with that potent, I had almost said Omnipotent, Encouragement before him?
A58787For what should move us to be good when God only sees us, but pure Respect to his Authority, and an honest Intention of obeying him?
A58787For what will their good Opinion avail us, if the Judg disaprove us, in whose hands our Lives and Souls are?
A58787If you had never begun this Warfare, or yielded in the first Conflict of it, what a deal of Pains might you have saved?
A58787In the name of God, Sirs, what would you have?
A58787In this extremity therefore what is to be done that we may be free?
A58787Look but how the industrious Sinner upbraids you?
A58787Now in such Matters as these, where he can not judg for himself, what should an unlearned Communicant do?
A58787O miserable men, if they are so hard to be quench''d, who may ye thank for it?
A58787What a dreadful Venture therefore do those men run, that delay from time to time the securing their Salvation by a timely Repentance?
A58787What a vile Reproach are our wicked lives to the Conversation of these our Fellow- Citizens above?
A58787What an unconscionable thing is it for us to complain of any Difficulty, who have such a vast Recompence of Reward in our View?
A58787What egregious Nonsense therefore is it, for wicked men to talk of going to Heaven?
A58787What is this but to commit the keeping of our Sheep to a Wolf, or of our Chastity to a Goat?
A58787What strong Contentions have there been between your Flesh and your Spirit, your bad Inclinations, and your pious Resolutions?
A58787What violent Passions and Perturbations doth it raise in your Minds, and into what wild Tumults of Action doth it frequently hurry you?
A58787Who would not be willing to leave a foolish, froward, and ill- natured World, for the blessed Society of these wise Friends and perfect Lovers?
A58787Would you so?
A58787and though the later hath been most commonly victorious, yet how often hath it been yielding, yea, how often hath it been vanquisht?
A58787and to what purpose should we defer entring upon that Work, which we all confess we must at last not only begin but accomplish?
A58787do we talk of Labour when our Souls are at stake, and our immortal Life is upon the Brink of an everlasting well or ill- being?
A58787how easie were all this to a willing Mind?
A58787how shall we be able to withstand all this mighty Army of Enemies?
A58787or what Acts can they so reasonably exert upon him, as those of Love and Adoration, Homage, and Imitation, Trust and Dependence?
A58787poor Creatures what would you do there?
A58787what Hypocrisie can so cunningly disguise them, as to render them Incognito to Omniscience?
A58787what Wast do we make of these precious Drops of which thou art so nice and sparing?
A58787with what Face can I go into his dreadful Presence whom I have so often mocked with my treacherous Promises of Amendment?
A16740& how loued he Peter to forgiue him whē he had denyed him?
A16740& what a greatnesse is this to haue this commaund ouer so many creatures?
A16740& what merited the world to work y e death of the Son of God?
A1674012. meditating vppon the greatnesse of his goodnes towards him, what shall I giue the Lord for all that hee hath done vnto me?
A16740A Dogge will fawne on his maister, Oh how much worse then a Dogg was man that was the death of his maister?
A16740Againe, what a follye is it for man to make an Idoll of his fancie, when Sampson with his Dalila may shew the fruite of wantonnesse?
A16740Againe, what merited Mary Magdalen that had seauen Deuils within her?
A16740And is not hee of a base spirit, that will leaue the heauenly for the hellish company?
A16740But leauing the first folly of the first offender, Oh what a swarme of follyes hath this ignorance begotten in the worlde?
A16740Consider then if there bee a vile nature in any of these, how much more vile is man, that hath the condition of all these?
A16740Consider therfore( I say) whom wee are to thinke on?
A16740Fie what an infamy is this vnto man?
A16740G. Breton, Nicholas, 1545?-1626?
A16740G. Breton, Nicholas, 1545?-1626?
A16740His mercy is ouer al his works?
A16740How did Adam merit mercie, when hee fled from his presence?
A16740Is it not a name of great disgrace to be called a disobedient Sonne or a faithlesse feruant?
A16740Let then no man be so blinde or blinded with the mist of arrogancie, as to runne into merite in himselfe, or to mingle our saluation?
A16740Lord when I consider the heauens, the Moone and the Starres that thou hast made, what is man( say I) that thou wilt looke vpon him?
A16740Next for the substance of generation, what was man before the meeting of his Parents?
A16740O God what is man that thou doest vouchsafe to looke vpon him?
A16740Oh should a man haue his Image or proportion drawne according to his condition, how monstrous would he finde himselfe?
A16740Oh the filth of sinne, how hath it fouled, and defiled the nature of man?
A16740Our Sauiour Iesus Christ, when the Pharises called him good Maister, his answer was, why call you me good?
A16740Psalme 24. verse, Oh how wonderfull are thy workes?
A16740Se heere loue more tender then of a mother, and more carefull then of any other Father: O loue of loues, what loue is like to this loue?
A16740The Dogg will follow his maister, the Horse will cary his maister, and will man runne from his maister?
A16740What basenesse can be more then man by sinne hath thus drawne vpon himselfe?
A16740What merited Dauid when he comitted murther and adulterie?
A16740What merited Moyses when hee angred the Lord?
A16740What merited the Israelites with their goulden Calle?
A16740What merrited Lot when hee committed Incest?
A16740What merrited Noah when hee was drunkens?
A16740Who hath spand the heauēs but the finger of his hand?
A16740Will the Spaniels leaue their maister to carry the tinkers budget?
A16740a rebellious subiect, or vnthankfull freinde?
A16740againe, doth not Christ the Sonne of God praye to his Father, that as hee is one with his Father, so his maye be one with him?
A16740an vnkinde brother, and an vnnaturall childe?
A16740and for the good that they intend to them that hate them?
A16740and hauing made man to his owne Image, the best good, how did he shew to him his exceeding goodnes, in giuing him dominion ouer al his good creatures?
A16740and how loued he the Theife when hee carried him into heauen with him?
A16740and is not man by sinne become all this vnto God?
A16740and what Dormouse so sleepie as the slouthfull Epicure?
A16740and what glory so great as to bee gracious in the sight of God: all which was man?
A16740and what greater greater wickednesse, then to shake handes with the Deuill, to offend the God of so much goodnesse?
A16740and what greater proofe of loue, then to electe him to such a message?
A16740and when in the righteousness of the soule, which is the best goodnes in man, wee be most like vnto God?
A16740and will man leaue the King of Heauen to serue a slaue in hell?
A16740and wilt thou( Oh man) that readest and beleeuest all this, bee infected, nay delighted in all these sinnes?
A16740as thogh he wold keep nothing frō his beloued that he knew fit for his knowledge: Againe, how loued he Eliah that he wold neuer let him see death?
A16740doth not the Dog leaue his kennell, and make his course at the Deere for thy food or thy sport?
A16740doth not the Faulcon stoope her pitch to come downe to thy fist, and make her fight at the Fowle, to feede thy hunger or pleasure?
A16740doth not the fish come out of the deepe waters and hang vppon thy baite, for thy profit or thy pleasures?
A16740how loued he his seruant Dauid that he made him to his owne heart?
A16740how loued he the blessed Virgine to make her the mother of his blesssed Sonne?
A16740how loued hee Iohn the Euangeliste, to let him leane in is bosome?
A16740how loued hee Paule to bringe him from idolatry?
A16740if two freindes bee suiters for one fortune, if the one carry it, is it not often seene, that the other will hate him for it?
A16740is it not written, that whatsoeuer he created, hee sawe that it was good?
A16740is not he infamous that doth so, and what sinner but doth so?
A16740leaue the rich graces( the comly vestures of the soule) for the poore fading pleasures of the flesh?
A16740naie more, what did man giue him but vnthankfulnesse in being disobedient to his commaundement?
A16740not so much as a thought, then which nothing could bee lesse, then by the effect of consent, What was his substance?
A16740the Lord of the best of creatures, to become the hated of grace, the substance of drosse, the worste of creatures, and the slaue of hell?
A16740the Oxe knowes his stall, and the Asse his cribbe, and shall not man know his place of rest after his labours?
A16740the filthy pleasures of this world, and the comfortable way to Heauen, for the miserable way to hell?
A16740the sweete water of life for the puddle watter of death?
A16740the vtter infamy of his name, the election of loue, the Image of God?
A16740through the loue thereof, hath not Cain from the beginning, bene iustly called a murtherer?
A16740to be called a Dogge is most hatefull to man, and is not man called a hell- hound by the hate of his sinne?
A16740to forget a kindnesse, to distruste a truth, and to abuse a blessing?
A16740to receiue the name of a murtherer, acozener, a foole, a knaue, an Idolator, a a sorcerer, a traytor, and a lyar?
A16740what Crowne so rich as of grace?
A16740what Dogge more couetous in hiding of meate, then the dogged miser in hoording vp of money?
A16740what Goate more lecherous then the licentious Libertins?
A16740what Snake more venemous then the tonge of the enuious?
A16740what Tyger is more cruell to any beaste, then one man to another?
A16740what a shame is this to man( by sinne) to fall into so foule an infamy?
A16740what crueltie, yea more then in any beast, will many such a one shew to another in pride, malice, orrevenge?
A16740what grace so high as in Heauen?
A16740what merited Paul that persecuted Christ in his people?
A16740what merited Peter that denyed his maister?
A16740when a wise man reprooueth a foole of his folly, will not the foole hate him for being wiser then himselfe, or for telling him of his folly?
A16740which being the spirite of so much wickednesse, as worketh so much mischeefe, what doth it differ from the Deuill?
A16740which like Snakes in a Bee- hiue, sting the takers of misstaken hony?
A16740which regardeth nothing but loue: oh how did God loue Abraham for shewing his loue in Isaack?
A16740who hath digged the greate deep, but the wisdome of his will?
A16740who hath settled the earth but the word of his mouth?
A16740will the horse leaue the warlike rider to drawe in a carte?
A16740would not man bee loath to be tearmed a Serpent, and hath not sinne made man become of a Serpent like nature?
A16740yea and all the haires, skinnes, feathers, and scales of beasts, fowles, and fishes?
A16740yea doth he not coward their spirits to become seruiceable to thy cōmaund?
A16740yea, of a friend become a foe, for enioyning that he should euer haue had if the other had missed it?
A2715343. Who hath despised the day of small things?
A27153A dog; yea, a dead dog; What more vile in the world?
A27153A drop may wet, but it can not drown; be not afraid of him then, will you be afraid of nothing, of a vanity, of a drop?
A27153Abraham waited long for a Son, Hanna waited long for a childe; so did Zachary and Elizabeth, and had they not all a most gracious issue?
A27153All things are yours, saith the Apostle to the Corinthians, Paul and Apollos, things present and things to co ● e,& c. But how come they in?
A27153And how soon are affair ▪ changed in a Kingdom, or in a family?
A27153And indeed, what is our whole life, but a continued deliverance?
A27153And shall not we use all means that we may remember him?
A27153And what would we, what can we have more?
A27153And where might he satisfie his lust more to the full, then in the Court of a King?
A27153And who contemns God so much as he that forgets God, in whom is all our strength and salvation?
A27153And why so?
A27153And why so?
A27153And why so?
A27153And why so?
A27153And will not this our love to God be beneficial to us?
A27153And with what scorn and contempt do many turn their backs against those places, and creep into corners?
A27153Are these things so?
A27153Are these things so?
A27153Are they Hebrews?
A27153Are they Israelites?
A27153Are they Ministers of Christ?
A27153Are they rich?
A27153Are they the seed of Abraham?
A27153Are you straightned in outwar ● comforts?
A27153Ask your hearts then, Do I grow?
A27153Ask your own hearts this question, What honor do I bring to God for all this?
A27153Ask your owne 〈 ◊ 〉 therefore often this question, What good do I for others, for whom God hath done so much?
A27153At such a time, I had a great affliction, a long sicknesse; Am I more humble since?
A27153At the last day it is said, the books shall be opened, and is not this one of those books?
A27153But for what end?
A27153But how did they provoke him?
A27153But may not my conscience answer as those Servants about Ahashuerosh did concerning Mordecai, There hath been nothing done for him?
A27153But what is the cause of both?
A27153But what needs this waste, may some say, of time and paines?
A27153But who were they?
A27153But why do I detain thee so long without in the portall of a Preface?
A27153But would you be thankfull 〈 ◊ 〉 heaven, and do you long to be there?
A27153But you will ask me, What may be the sin of this time?
A27153But, what is the sin of this age?
A27153Can I say with St. Paul, His I am, and him I serve?
A27153Can a woman forget her sucking childe, that she should not have compassion on the Son of her wombe?
A27153Can you say as David, Thou art my God?
A27153Can you say as the Psalmist, I am thine?
A27153Cease ye from man( saith the Prophet) for wherein is he to be trusted?
A27153Church- discipline is like the hem to the garment, rend off that, and how soon will all Religion ravell cut to nothing?
A27153David forgat God, and so did Solomon; and how severely were they punished?
A27153David in another place goes a step higher, What is man that thou takest knowledge of him, or the Son of man that thou makest account of him?
A27153Doth God keep a book of Remembrance, and shall we ● e without our Journall?
A27153Doth God remember and take care for oxen, and will he not much more remember his people?
A27153Eli forgat God, and so did Saul and Jeroboam, they forgat the great things God had done for them, and did not God plague them and their posterity?
A27153Even so it is when we are delivered from any great danger; when enlarged with any singular comforts, how lively, how zealous, and how active are we?
A27153Faith is the greatest gather- good in the world: What need he care, why should he fear, what can he want, that is rich in faith?
A27153First, Because by Faith we live the best life in this world; From life to life, how vast a distance is there?
A27153Fourthly, it is a very profitable course to have such a Journal or Diary by us; and you know, Who wil shew us any good?
A27153G ● n we think that God will hear ● e young Ravens when they cry, and negct the Doves that mourn in the valleys?
A27153Hath God kept you therefore any day, that your heels have not been tript up?
A27153Have they friends?
A27153Have they health, peace, liberty, money?
A27153He hath called us to inherit a blessing, and to blesse them that curse us; and shall not we blesse our blessed God, that blesses us?
A27153He is never weary I see of doing me good, but am not I weary of doing him service?
A27153He is the alpha of all my happinesse, why should not he be the omega of all my thankfulnesse?
A27153He replyed, Why then doest thou goe to the Senate?
A27153He that is the Alpha and Omega hath said it, He that overcometh shall inherit all things: But how shall that be?
A27153He ● ● is health, and peace, and liberty; but wher ● is the God of these comforts?
A27153How are Christs ordinances despised, the authority of the Scriptures questioned, Gods faithfull Ministers misused?
A27153How do I promote the good of my neigbour, by my alm ●, prayers, counsels, labours?
A27153How few o ● their hoary heads went to the grave in peace?
A27153How great is Gods goodnesse to us?
A27153How many instances may we give of this?
A27153How many noble Theophilus''s and Elect Ladies have such Diaries by them?
A27153How many such examples would be preserved, and left to posterity,( which otherwise were like to be lost) were this course of keeping Diaries observed?
A27153How many when they have found the ● blood too rank, have been at the char ● with a Chirurgeon to let some out?
A27153How often did they provoke God in the wildernesse,( saith the Psalmist of the Israelites) and grieve him in the desert?
A27153How sharply doth our Saviour Christ reprove his Disciples for this sin?
A27153How singular his loving kindnesse towards us?
A27153I am more; in labours more abundant,& c. So a gracious heart: Are the men of the world honorable?
A27153I have all from him, but do I anything for him?
A27153I live upon him, but do I live to him?
A27153I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee?
A27153I ● like manner, what became of Absalom the disobedient, and Ela the drunkard?
A27153If God spared not his owne Son, but delivered him 〈 ◊ 〉 for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
A27153If earth be such, what is heaven?
A27153If my friend will give me such entertainmentat an Inne by the way, how welcome will he make me when I come to his house?
A27153Is there any thing too great, too good to part with to such a God?
A27153It is like the hedge to the Vineyard, if that be pluckt up, how soon will the Boar out of the Wood, and the wilde beasts of the field devour it?
A27153It is little peradventure that y ● ● ha ● ● ▪ but was it not lesse?
A27153Lastly, they had a Journall of all Gods mercies, and why not we a Diary of ll Gods gracious dealings with us?
A27153Luther had wo nt to say that three things would destroy Religion,( and if Religion be blasted, what good can be expected?)
A27153More) because I know not whither he will carry it: What if a very godly man?
A27153Moses chose rather to suffer affliction with the people of God,( and who meet with more sorrows then they?)
A27153My ● lmes are in his hands, but are his prai ● ● ● in my mouth?
A27153Nay, have I not requited him evill for the good he hath doneme?
A27153Now is not faith a profitable grace?
A27153Now what better way to observe such things, then by a constant keeping of such a Journal?
A27153Of what use are my parts and gifts of body, minde, or estate?
A27153Or as Nehemiah; Shall such a man as I flee?
A27153Or, am I not rather worse; more rich, and more covetous; more honorable, and more proud; more healthfull, and more wanton?
A27153Put thou my tears into thy bottle, O Lord,( saith the Psalmist) are they not in thy book?
A27153Quis non iraseatur videns homines secuio verbis& non factis renunciantes?
A27153Quis non iraseatur( saith St. Aug.) videns homines ore Deum confitentes, negantes moribus?
A27153Say to the Tempter, as Joseph to his Mistris, There is none greater in the house then I; and shall I then commit this great wickednesse?
A27153Shall he lay up our drosse, and not we his gold?
A27153Shall he remembring us, blesse curses to us; and shall we by ingratitude and forgetfulnesse of him, curse his blessings to us?
A27153Shall such a man as I be drunk, or deal unjustly, or break my oath?
A27153So, if we be married to Jesus Christ, and become one with him, shall not all be ours through him who is heir of all?
A27153That he may have to supply his own wants only?
A27153The Lord is my rock, and my fortresse, my deliverer, my high tower, my buckler; and why so?
A27153The righteous shall see and fear( saith the Psalmist) What shal they see?
A27153These outward things to the world is but a belly- ● ull, and how soon is the belly emptyed?
A27153To conclude, how few are there that keep a Diary by them of all Gods gracious dealings with them?
A27153We all run in a race, how few get to the goal without a fall by the way?
A27153We often in prayer presse the promise, but how few at any time presse the seal?
A27153Were not all these taken away with a stroke in their sin?
A27153Were there not ten cleansed?
A27153What a company of Hereticks and Schismaticks break in upon it?
A27153What are riches, and honour and peace, and liberty?
A27153What avails all( saith he) so long as I see Mordecai sitting in the Kings gate?
A27153What became of Absalom the Rebel, and Hazael the Traitor, and Iezebel the Proud?
A27153What became of Herod the proud?
A27153What became of Iulian the Apostate his Vicisti Galilaee?
A27153What became of wily Winchester, and bloody Bonner, with many others that ruled the roste in those Dog- dayes of Q ▪ Mary''s reign?
A27153What day was that?
A27153What good do I in the Town where I dwell, to the family where I live?
A27153What good do I to my neighbour?
A27153What sin is not a Drunkard subject to?
A27153What then is one mighty man?
A27153What will not that man be, what will not he doe that forgets God?
A27153What,( saith our Saviour) do ye not remember the five loaves, and the seven loaves, and how many baskets ye took up?
A27153When God commanded Circumcision, though under the sharpest penalties, how unwillingly did people submit to it?
A27153When Sir Walter Raleigh asked a favour of Q Elizabeth, she said to him, Raleigh, when will you leave your begging?
A27153Who can number the stars, or sands; Gods blessings, or our sins?
A27153Who hath despised the day of small things?
A27153Who knows what lies in the wombe of the next morning?
A27153Who wil bring us any profit?
A27153Why so?
A27153Why this man, and that means, rather then any other?
A27153Will not God forget us?
A27153Wilt thou now( say the Disciples to our Saviour after his resurrection) restore the Kingdome to Israel?
A27153Would others do the like, how would men consider such things, and understand the righteous judgements of the Lord?
A27153Would you write down the great things of God in a book, that you might never forget them?
A27153Yea, is my very life and example sufficient to others?
A27153You have your Register- books for the one, and why not Diurnalls for the other?
A27153You keep an account of the day wherein you were born, and why not of the day wherein you were born again?
A27153You remember your Marriage- dayes, and why not much more the day on which you were married to Christ?
A27153and who would not upon these terms make it good to their own souls, that they have obtained this precious grace of Faith?
A27153any bounds or bottom ● in that bounty?
A27153but, What do you?
A27153from the life of the highest Angell to the life of the lowest Mushrome, how great a difference?
A27153hat he will hear the young Lions when ● ey roar, and forget the Lambs that bleat ● ter the Sheep?
A27153how hath Religion suffered under the pretence of Religion in later times?
A27153how severe in suppressing Jesuites?
A27153how winning and prevalent are such mens examples?
A27153how zealous in setling true Religion?
A27153of Anani ● and Saphira those lyars?
A27153of Balaam the covetous, and Corah the rebell?
A27153of Haman the proud, and Herod the fox?
A27153of Ieroboam the Servant, and Corah and his company?
A27153saith our Saviour of the Lepers, but where are the nine?
A27153to my relations, wife, children, servants, with whom I converse; are any of these the better for me?
A27153what an happy condition are they in then that believe in the name of the Lord Jesus?
A27153what vows, covenants, purposes, resolutions are made and entertained then?
A27153〈 ◊ 〉 Zimri and Cosbi the unclean?
A93419And are there no sins consistent with the state of Repentance, and a new birth?
A93419And doest thou suppose thou art obliged to perform such a serv ● ce to God?
A93419And how hath the Gospel obliged thee to that duty?
A93419And now, Lord, where is my hope?
A93419And what are they?
A93419And what are they?
A93419And what is Repentance?
A93419And what is the command of the Gospel, and thy duty therein?
A93419Are not christian parents bound in duty to Christ to present their infants to Baptisme?
A93419Are there not other Commandments of Christ besides these, which are properly the precepts of the Gospel?
A93419But are not those exercises requisite for the obtaining of pard ● n, and acceptable services to God?
A93419But are there no sinnes which may consist with this state of Gospel- repentance?
A93419But besides this, may not a more punctual advice be given of general concernment?
A93419But do you follow no directions of the Spirit in your profession?
A93419But forasmuch as no man can do any thing that may merit so great an happinesse, Whence doest thou expect it to be obtained?
A93419But is God to be sought by no prayers but this?
A93419But is not the pious regard of the circumstance of time, conducing to the discharge of thy duty to God in the publick worship?
A93419But is this justice of the Gospel to be observed in satisfaction, for noother injuries but such as are incident to trade and commerce?
A93419But name to me some Texts, that signify a proof that they are generall?
A93419But suppose he hath injured thine honour, mayest thou not endeavour thy reparation?
A93419But were all these forsaken of God, because they had not prosperity, and present successes?
A93419Conceiving thy readiness to entertain a clear understanding of thy duty in all these parts of his service?
A93419First mention how many sorts of Iustice a Christian is bond to observe?
A93419First, what, and how many Sacraments hath Christ ordained to be observed?
A93419For how shall they escape that have neglected so great salvation?
A93419For if thou accountest our sins by our time, what moment is it, in which we have not offended thee?
A93419For, Lord, who have ever provoked thee to anger, if we have not?
A93419God with my affection of hope?
A93419God, as he is represented to us in his word, being the primary object of Faith, What art thou to believe concerning God?
A93419How do Christians perform Gods will in just living, as to the second relation?
A93419How do the Servants of Christ fulfill the righteousnesse of the Gospel, as to the first relation?
A93419How dost thou expect or believe, that God will be pleased to work this Grace in thee?
A93419How doth it appear to thee, that eternal life is promised on those conditions?
A93419How is it to be obtained?
A93419How is the Gospel obeyed in the third relation?
A93419How is the holinesse of the Gospel preserved, as to sobriety in drinking?
A93419How many opportunities of doing good have I omitted, wherein I might have glorified thy Name?
A93419How many sinful acts have I committed?
A93419How many vain and impertinent words hath my mouth uttered?
A93419How many vain thoughts hath my mind harboured?
A93419How may a Christian Magistrate live justly, as to his Subjects?
A93419How may the Gospel be obeyed, and God served by the exercise of thy affection of fear?
A93419How mayest thou best discharge thy duty to God, as to that obligation?
A93419How mayest thou discharge thy duty to God therein?
A93419How mayest thou obey Christ in the sober use of thy mind?
A93419How often ought a Christian to return to this service?
A93419How often, O Lord, have I this day forgotten my obedience to thee?
A93419How then canst thou be safe?
A93419In the next place what is the command of the Gospel, for the sober use of thy body, as to chastity?
A93419In what further mystery is God propounded in the Scriptures to our belief?
A93419In what manner did, or doth Christ work that redemption?
A93419In what manner do you hold the direction of the Scriptures, and their interpretation, as to your profession?
A93419In what therefore consists that sobriety, which as a Christian thou oughtest to observe?
A93419Is not interest or use for money lent, to be accounted an unjust gain?
A93419Is there now after all this, a further necessity of another degree of Christs merits and mediation?
A93419It s true; God is an avenger of all such: But doth this justice prohibit the lawfull gain of them that live by commerce and trading?
A93419Lastly, when is the passion of joy made serviceable to God?
A93419May a man yeeld, and be- come indulgent to any sins under those notions, and give the reines to a lust or temptation to any sin, upon such an account?
A93419Now if the fountains were defective, how could the streams of their successors be expected to be pure, and free from all corruptions?
A93419O what hath my soul to plead, for the sins of my whole life, if the sins of this one day may confound me?
A93419O what shall we render unto the Lord, for those innumerable mercies we have received in all parts of our lives?
A93419Quest, But are onely the very acts of uncleannesse forbidden by the Gospel of Christ?
A93419The second condition of the Gospel is to repent, and what is that repentance?
A93419The second part of publick worship being hearing of the Word preached: How mayest thou serve God acceptably in that?
A93419The third condition of the Gospel of Christ, being to obey his Commandments, among which are accounted the Ten Commandments: and what are they?
A93419Therefore when I am tempted to a religion or profession upon the pretence of the Spirit, to what dangers do I expose my self?
A93419Thousaidst thou must believe: And what are the Articles of thy Christian faith, as they are contracted into one summe, called the Apostles Creed?
A93419To what duties do the publick worship of God oblige thee?
A93419To what respective duties do the baptized stand obliged, by that Sacrament?
A93419To whom will he give so great an happinesse?
A93419VVHat is the best thing to be desired, and laboured for?
A93419What are now the duties that concern private relations, where further distribitive justice is required of Christs disciples?
A93419What are the actions of that service?
A93419What are the duties which justice requires to be paid to the spirituall Pastors of the Church?
A93419What are the offences against the calling upon Gods name in prayer, in this holy worship?
A93419What are they?
A93419What are those conditions?
A93419What assurance hast thou that those promises do oblige to thy particular interest in them?
A93419What assurance hast thou, that God will vouchsafe to thee such assistance of his Grace?
A93419What comprehensive Text can you name, that most summarily containes the doctrines and Commandments of the Gospel, as to such an holy obedience?
A93419What considerations do best provoke an impenitent soul,( through Gods grace) to a timely undertaking this state of repentance?
A93419What doest thou chiefly learn in these Artieles?
A93419What doth the Gospel require of thee respectively in order thereto?
A93419What duties are required of a Christian, by the Law of the Gospel, to the Civil Magistrate?
A93419What duties art thou bound to perform to him publickly?
A93419What else art thou bound to beleeve?
A93419What grace was there ever eminent in any Christian Church, that hath not as apparently been demonstrable in this?
A93419What ground hast thou, that God will vouchsafe so great a mercy to mankind?
A93419What holy offices do those four sorts direct thee to?
A93419What is Gospel- Baptisme?
A93419What is in that case safest to be done?
A93419What is in this holy justice required of them to their cures?
A93419What is it to live righteously, in respect of our duties to men?
A93419What is it to live soberly as to thy self?
A93419What is that private worship, which thou art bound as a Christian to perform to God?
A93419What is the Sacrament of the Lords Supper?
A93419What is the command of Christ, and thy duty, as to that affection?
A93419What is the first?
A93419What is the safest rule herein?
A93419What is the second respect in which consists the sobriety of thy mind?
A93419What is the second?
A93419What is the third direction?
A93419What is the third?
A93419What is then the obligation of the Gospel, as to that part of holy life?
A93419What is thy duty and Christian temperance, as to eating?
A93419What is to be done upon the consideration of such sins, when we have commited them, in order to repentance?
A93419What is your second direction or caveat?
A93419What may be said of such like Texts, and inferences from Scripture, that may administer comfort?
A93419What method wilt thou take to guide thy conscience therein?
A93419What obligation to holiness, do these three expressions signify?
A93419What other consideration may be added in order to the service of God in that Sacrament?
A93419What other directions may be propounded for the more pious performance of thy duty to God in all the publick worship?
A93419What other motives may be superadded to those?
A93419What other seasonable advice may be given to prevent a compliance with this intemperate age?
A93419What preparation is required of them that come faithfull receivers to that Sacrament?
A93419What providence should then have been followed, the prosperous, or the adverse?
A93419What sinnes are not consistent with that estate?
A93419What sobriety doth the Gospel oblige men to, as to temperance?
A93419What sobriety doth the Gospel oblige thee to observe, as to the use of thy body?
A93419What spiritual benefit doth God communicate to such a receiver?
A93419What therefore are the words of the Lords Prayer?
A93419What therefore are they?
A93419What therefore are they?
A93419What therefore doth this consideration obligemen to?
A93419What therefore hath Christ as a Mediatour and Redeemer merited for thee?
A93419Whether after all these exercises, and severities of a christian life, will recreations be allowed to be consistent with the holy yoke of Christ?
A93419Which be the chief ends and opportunities for the exercise of the duty of private fasting?
A93419With how many passions have I been transported, beyond the bounds of Religion?
A93419With what spirituall benefits doth Christ bless the baptized?
A93419and then in what opinions wilt thou joyn?
A93419or where would be found a Ministery or a person, which might not be called corrupted?
A93419such as they maintained last year, or those they now hold, or such as they are like to take up the next?
A93419what is it to live godly, in such duties as respect God?
A93419who were ever justly accounted sinful, if we are not?
A93419with what Congregation of that Sect?
A93419with what Sect wilt thou joyn profession?
A93419with what part of that Congregation?
A56865After so divine a precept, what have we to seek?
A56865After so great a favour darest thou appear without love?
A56865Alass, who is he that can be assured he is worthy of love or hate?
A56865And how should we be united to him, but by a true relation and faithful adherence to him?
A56865And if I am nothing before God, can I make my self any thing?
A56865And if it can not find rest in this, where can it find rest?
A56865And if the eternall Father, as the Prophet saith, so rigorously chastised his Son, for the sins of his people, what should he not do to us?
A56865Are not these motives sufficient to shew us that we are his in a singular manner, belonging to him by extraordinary relations?
A56865Briefly, to adhere to our own wills, inclinanations and sentiments( Oh who can speak it without a torrent of tears?)
A56865But can this Law of Love be blotted out of our hearts?
A56865But how can we be one with the Son of God?
A56865But what if after all this the temptation remain, is it not lawfull to endeavour to get out of it, and to beseech God to deliver us from it?
A56865But what remedy?
A56865But wherefore all this, seeing it pertains to the matter of prayer?
A56865But whereto serves it?
A56865Can any thing be said more admirable or great?
A56865Can there be any creature or spirit so ambitious, as to advance it self before God, and esteem it self something before his infinite being?
A56865Can there be any thing in nature able to break these bonds, and separate us from Iesus?
A56865Can we despise it, notwithstanding the many reasons that oblige us to it?
A56865Can we have thee in our hearts, and thy enemy the World in our hands and mouth?
A56865Canst thou live without loving him who created thee onely to love him?
A56865For how can we practise a vertue, if we know it not?
A56865For what can we suffer, but we deserve much more, if we weigh our afflictions, our sufferings, travails and adversities, with the number of our sins?
A56865For what is a man the better for being a perfect and an accomplish''d Gentleman, and a wicked Christian?
A56865For what must his life be, who submits himself to this sworn enemy of God?
A56865For what piety can there be in a soul which is not God''s?
A56865He will have us to go out of our selves to be in him, and cease to be that which we are, to be what he is?
A56865How can all this be done in the soul, if God at first by his operations doth not purifie the soul, and separate it from all things?
A56865How can we adhere to him, and be incorporated with him?
A56865How can we conceive that a man can attain this vertue by any extraordinary practice whatsoever, if we bring contrary dispositions?
A56865How cleerly doth the holiness of the Christian estate appear?
A56865How shall we avoyd such manifest dangers, and defend our selves from the cruelties of so powerfull an enemy?
A56865How shall we perform an act of humility, if we know not what humility is?
A56865How shall we please him, if we do not his will, and live not in the order he hath prescribed?
A56865How would we have more cleerly expressed what this perfection ought to be, then to say, you must be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect?
A56865I will appeal to man himself; how often his prudence, reason, and conduct have deceived him?
A56865If God be so pleased, as to annihilate us by pains and temptations, what have we to say against it?
A56865If this be done to the green wood, what will be done to the dry?
A56865If we are dead, how can our life be hid in God, who is the true life?
A56865If we are in God, who is the life of our souls, how are we dead?
A56865If we participate of his grace and vertue, and live according to his Commandements, is it not necessary we should be united to him?
A56865In brief, what greater annihilation then that of the Crosse?
A56865In fine, who can doubt so manifest a truth?
A56865Into how many errours have his inclinations and his passions precipitated him?
A56865Is it not reason it should be so?
A56865Is not this to say all that we have proposed?
A56865Is there any thing more reasonable then to love them that love us?
A56865Now what more solid union, what more intimate society, what more divine commerce can be imagin''d, what greater can we require of God?
A56865Now who sees not that all Christians are obliged to this kind of life, if they will be saved?
A56865Now, what good, what interest can God have in our action, but the accomplishment of his will and pleasure?
A56865O how great will these obligations appeare to those that consider them?
A56865O just God, God of all bounty, who shall enlighten us in this darkness?
A56865Since then by this Mystery of Love, God is made man, why by an emanation of the same Mystery may not man be God?
A56865The first thing that I ask of them, is, What is the end of the life and actions of a Christian?
A56865The soul in the sight of this truth, must say in her self; If all creatures are nothing before God, what am I who am the least?
A56865The state of Christianity teaches this purity: for if we are Gods, and love only for God, why then all these satisfactions?
A56865Then again, addressing his speech to men; Wherefore, saith he, O men of nothing, do you wander in the search of many things?
A56865This granted, how can they live, who have any other object then God?
A56865To what end serves all the rest?
A56865To what end so many desires?
A56865To what end so much care, so much prudence, and humane providence?
A56865To what purpose so much fear, so much reluctancy?
A56865WHat think we God requires of us for so powerfull a work of his Love?
A56865We demand whence these evils proceed, who hath precipitated so many souls from the heighth of grace and perfection?
A56865What Christian seeing so much sweetness, will not resign himself to the excess of this goodness, to the power of this love?
A56865What Religion ever had the presence of its God so visible?
A56865What can a soul desire, to whom its God and Creator is made all things?
A56865What can be more said?
A56865What can be said more?
A56865What can content him, who is not content with God, saith St. Prosper?
A56865What can we think to be greater?
A56865What difficulty can there be in a thing so evident?
A56865What difficulty do we find in this kind of life?
A56865What honour is it to a Christian to weare the Livery of Iesus Christ?
A56865What is the cause of this evill?
A56865What is there more cleer?
A56865What more can be hoped?
A56865What more clear or more to our purpose?
A56865What more cleer and greater annihilation can God require, then to command the greatest and mightiest, to become as children?
A56865What more powerful and clear testimony of the will of God, who tries and elects Souls that worship him, in spirit and truth?
A56865What ought the heart of a man to be where God hath made himself a seat which he hath chosen and consecrated to be the throne of his love?
A56865What presence or commerce with God would you desire greater?
A56865What remedy?
A56865What remedy?
A56865What shall we do then in the midst of so many perplexities?
A56865What then may this operate in us?
A56865What vertue and perfection can that soul have, which lives not conformable to this estate?
A56865What?
A56865What?
A56865When we shall consider these three Circumstances, what can we think or say, but that God will have us no longer men, but gods?
A56865Where shall we find a sanctuary and secure refuge?
A56865Wherefore do I flatter my self, and believe my self to be something, when in truth I am nothing?
A56865Which if it be so, how we can say, that our actions are indifferent?
A56865Who can deny so manifest a truth?
A56865Who can number these wonders?
A56865Who will not see the deformity and weight of our sins, and how much they surpass the rigour and weight of our sufferings?
A56865and if in practising it outwardly, we reflect not upon it self?
A56865can any man yet doubt of the bounty and love of God?
A56865can it be that the Manna of Heaven should not cause us to loath the Onyons of AEgypt?
A56865distrust his wisdom after so manifest a truth?
A56865or spoke in more express terms?
A56865shall we call them devout, who flatter, haply glorify themselves in their fair appearances, and only study the exteriour, despising all the rest?
A56865shall we therefore injure Truth?
A56865to be esteemed of men, and to satisfie ones own conscience, if in truth, and before God he be not perfect in the state of Christianity?
A56865to seem good in some vocation?
A56865to what end serves it to be excellent in some condition and estate?
A56865we are his members, he is our Head; were it not a shame to see the body decked with flowers, bathed in delights, and the head crowned with Thorns?
A56865what being was ever advanced to so great an honour?
A56865what can we love thee well, O God of our souls, yet make shew to hate thee?
A56865what doth that soul learn which knowes not his truth?
A56865what greater love could God testifie to us, then to make us capable to love him, and to create us to possess him?
A56865what greater society then that of the word, by the Mystery of the incarnation?
A56865what happiness to follow his steps?
A56865what presumption is it in men of this age, to assure themselves amidst so many dangers?
A56865what resentment of devotion can be found in a Christian who lives in a state unworthy of God, and displeasing to his goodness?
A56865whence comes it, that they profit nothing amidst so much care and Travel?
A56865wherefore should I attribute to my self, the honour, contentment and glory, which belongs onely to my Lord?
A56865whereto are directed all our actions, if they are not acceptable to God?
A56865who findes not now how much this life is easier then it was represented, and all together contrary to what was expected?
A56865who shall assure us amidst so many doubts?
A56865who shall resolve us in an affaire so doubtfull?
A56865why are we in the World, if we please not God?
A56865why do I glorifie my self, and please my self in that which belongs not to me?
A56865why dost thou not see the dignity of thy being, the happiness which thou mayst possess, the eminency of the condition whereto thou art created?
A56865why so many exercises, so many intentions, such multiplicity of thoughts?
A45322ALas, Lord, how tenderly sensible I am of the least bodily complaint that can befall mee?
A45322Alas, we can not be but lame in all our obediences: What can fall from defective causes, but imperfect effects?
A45322And can wee doubt that it will be else- where better with us?
A45322And canst thou pretend to bee within the verge of heaven, and not rejoyce?
A45322And if we be wo nt to measure the worth of al things by their vertues and uses, and operations, what is it that your wealth can do?
A45322And were it so precious as you imagine, what hold have you of it?
A45322And what privilege can meer time give us in our duration?
A45322And whose fault is it but ours, if wee forget the engagements of our sicke beds?
A45322And why is this way narrow, but because it is untracked, and untrodden?
A45322Another, Are not these my rich Mines?
A45322Another, Is not this my royall and adored Magnificence?
A45322Are they restrained?
A45322Are you ever the wiser, ever the holier, ever the quieter for that which you have purchased with teares, and blood?
A45322Art thou in heaven and know''st it not?
A45322But above all other, did not those surpass in madnesse, who allowed of all Heresies, and professed to hold all opinions true?
A45322But had they beene double to the age of Methusaleh, could they have been so much as a minute to eternity?
A45322But narrow in respect of the weaknesse and insufficiency of our obedience?
A45322But what were the place, O my soule, how goodly& glorious soever in it self, if it were not for the presence of him whose being there makes it heaven?
A45322But, alas, what poor things are these in comparison of those heavenly promotions?
A45322Can it free you from cares?
A45322Can the Ward, after an hard pupillage chuse but rejoyce that the day is comming wherein he shall freely enjoy all his Lordly revenues and roialties?
A45322Can we not feed on good meate without a surfet?
A45322Can yee bee happier in a change?
A45322Canst thou make question of the truth of the Earnest?
A45322Cast thine eyes abroad into the world, what canst thou see but killing and dying?
A45322Cast thine eyes up into heaven, how canst thou but thinke of the place of thy approaching rest?
A45322Could they be lesse mad than they, that of the same Tree, would make a block for their fire, and a God for their Adoration?
A45322Could they be other than blasphemously mad, that held there are two Gods, one good the other evill, and that all creatures were made by the latter?
A45322Could they bee any other than mad men, that thought there was one God of the hils, another of the vallies?
A45322Could they bee any other than stark mad that would lance, and gash their owne flesh, because their Block did not answer them by fire?
A45322Could they bee other than mad which would worship Cain, Iudas, the Sodomites?
A45322Doe wee not know what abides for us above?
A45322HOw officious, O God, doe I see thy poore dumbe Creatures to us?
A45322HOw regularly, O God, hast thou determined a set season for all thy Creatures, both for their actions and their use?
A45322HOw slowly the houres seem to pace when we are big with the desire and expectation of any earthly contentment?
A45322Had I made them, I could but require of them their absolute submission: Why should I then exact of them, more than I am ready to performe unto thee?
A45322Hath the world benummed thee with such a dull stupidity that thou art growne regardlesse and insensible of eternall blessednesse?
A45322Have yee not found their promises false, their performances unsatisfactory, their disappointment irksome?
A45322Have yee not full often complained of the worthlesnesse, and satiety of these poore vanities here below?
A45322Hee that increaseth knowledge, increaseth sorrow, saith the Kingly Preacher: Have I children?
A45322How canst thou containe thy selfe any longer within these bounds of my flesh, when thou feelest thy selfe thus initiated into glory?
A45322How canst thou then, bee, but pleasingly affected, O my soul, with the comfortable sense of having a God, a Savior, an heaven of thine own?
A45322How justly glorifiable is thy name in the gracious, and sometimes miraculous, preservation of thy Children?
A45322How many great wits are there in the world, which lie willingly concealed?
A45322How many successions and changes of Princes both at home, and abroad?
A45322How much good ground is there in the World, that is neither cultured nor owned?
A45322How much more wouldst thou have it thus in the best of all blessings, the eternell fruition of heaven?
A45322How oft have I not grudged to go a foule way to a friends house, where I knew my entertainement kind and cordiall?
A45322How past the admiration of men and Angels, is that transcendent proof of thy divine love, in the more than marvelous work of our Redemption?
A45322How should any perfect gift arise from the region of all imperfection?
A45322How should evill afford any good?
A45322How willingly, O Lord, should I stoop to this just condition of my Creation?
A45322I can not bee rid of envy: Have I knowledge?
A45322I can not bee void of cares: Have I honour?
A45322If I look into my study; what are all those books, but the monuments of other dead authors?
A45322If but a tooth begin to ake, or a thorn have rankled in my flesh, or but an angry Corne vexe my Toe, how am I incessantly troubled with the pain?
A45322If the question be of a sinfull act already committed, what a shuffling there is to face it out by a stout justification?
A45322In this sad case what is to bee done?
A45322Is the Sun to be blamed that the Travellers cloak swelts him with heat?
A45322Is the fruit of the Grape guilty of that Drunkennesse which followes upon a sinful excess?
A45322Is the question concerning Vertue?
A45322Is the question of sinne?
A45322Is there any thing in this miserable world that can be worthy to carry you away from the hopes and affectations of blessednesse?
A45322It is God that justifieth; who is he that condemneth?
A45322It was a just question of the wisest of men, A wounded spirit who can bear?
A45322Let the Sun shine never so bright, what is this to thee if thou bee blinde?
A45322Lord what troubles and sorrowes hast thou let me see, both my owne and others?
A45322Lord, how doe I see poore worldlings please themselves in the conceit of their miserable proprieties?
A45322Nay, were they not worse than mad, who if we may beleeve Hosius, and Lindanus, and Prateolus, worshipt the Devill ten times every day?
A45322No, alas, all our earthly contentments are like a Jewish Passeover, which wee must eate with soure herbes: Have I wealth?
A45322O God, how can we hope to avoid delusions upon earth, when even the face of heaven may thus deceive us?
A45322O My God, what a comfortable assurance is this which thou hast given to my soule?
A45322O my soul, how canst thou bee unmindfull of our parting, when thou art plyed with so many monitors?
A45322O then, with what unspeakable joy, and jubilation, dost thou entertaine thy happinesse?
A45322Oh what an heaven is this which thou hast canopied over our heads?
A45322One thinks, Is not this my great Babylon which I have built?
A45322Rather than health should make us godlesse, how much better were it for us to be alwaies sicke?
A45322Surely thine Apostle bids me rejoyce continually, and, who would not wish to do so?
A45322Surely, as we finde here, that the Sun puts out the fire, and the greater light ever extinguisheth the lesse: so why may wee not think it to be above?
A45322Thou knowest thy Originall is heavenly, why are not thy affections so?
A45322VIctory it selfe is the great reward of our fight; but what is it, O God that thou promisest to give us as the reward of our Victory?
A45322VVhat a sway of Providence is this that governes the world?
A45322WHat a fool were I, if I should thinke to finde that, which Solomon could not; contentment upon earth?
A45322WHat a subtile Devill wee have to deale with?
A45322WHat are all excellencies without respect of their use?
A45322WHy do wee complaine of the difficulty of a Christian profession, when we heare our Saviour say, My yoak is easie, and my burden is light?
A45322What a world of precious metals lies hid in the bowels of the earth, which shall never be coined?
A45322What abominable sacrilege in those that would bee zealous?
A45322What agonies in temptations?
A45322What alterations of Governments?
A45322What anguish in the oppressed and tormented?
A45322What can fall into my thoughts or desires, beside, or beyond that which is infinite?
A45322What canst thou finde here below worthy to either withdraw, or detain thee from those heavenly Mansions?
A45322What cruelties and barbarismes in revenges?
A45322What delicacies of Fouls and Fishes doe both Elements afford, which shall never come to the Dish?
A45322What drunken revellings, what Sodomitical filthinesse, what hellish profanations in Atheous ruffians?
A45322What ebbes and flowes of condition?
A45322What frenzies of rebellions?
A45322What grosse superstition in the ignorant?
A45322What havocks of warre?
A45322What insolence did I see in men of power?
A45322What is below but earth and hell?
A45322What is that makes heaven, but joy and felicity?
A45322What perfidiousnesse in friendship, what cozenage in contracts, what cruelty in revenges; Shortly, what an Hell upon Earth?
A45322What rage in men of bloud?
A45322What ruines and desolations of Kingdoms?
A45322What sacking of Cities?
A45322What shiftings and downfalls of Favourites?
A45322What should I need to instance in any more, or to contract a large Volume of Hereseology?
A45322What store of rich Pearles and Diamonds are hoarded up in the earth and sea, which shall never see the light?
A45322What then, what is it that thou canst sticke at, O my soul?
A45322What turnings of times?
A45322What underminings of treachery?
A45322What vicissitudes of sicknesse and health?
A45322When thou art all in all to us, what can the knowledge of any creature adde to our blessednesse?
A45322Whither are yee stray, O my thoughts?
A45322Who hath heard the Nightingale in the heat of harvest?
A45322Why should it not be thus alwaies with me?
A45322Why therefore, oh, why, should ye be loath to part upon faire termes?
A45322With what contempt now, dost thou looke downe upon those muddy foundations of earth, which the low spirits of worldlings are wo nt to admire?
A45322Yea, what speake I of the times of ignorance?
A45322Yea, what stand we upon this?
A45322and how favourable indulgence and remission in case of our faylings?
A45322and how is that again surrounded with severall heights of those lightsome Regions, unmeasurable for their glorious dimensions?
A45322and lie equally still to be shorne, or slain at our pleasure?
A45322and what doe I desire on earth in comparison of thee?
A45322and what gracious latitude hast thou given us in it of our Obedience?
A45322can it keepe you from head- aches, from Gouts, Dropsies, Feavers and other bodily distempers?
A45322can it lengthen your sleeps?
A45322can it make your account easier in the great day of reckoning?
A45322can it ransome you from death?
A45322concurring with, and actuating the motions and operations of all second causes of whatsoever is done in heaven, or in earth?
A45322hast thou no stomack to thy happinesse?
A45322how admirably beautifull?
A45322how bestudded with goodly Globes of Light?
A45322how carefully do I seek for a speedy remedy?
A45322how doe they beare our stripes with a trembling unresistance?
A45322how doe they fawne, or crouch, as they see us affected?
A45322how doe they run and fetch, and carry, and draw at our command?
A45322how feelingly doe I bemoane my selfe?
A45322how great and happie should I have seemed, not more in others eies, than in my own?
A45322how have I seen that poor Fowl, after the patience of a painfull hatching, clocking her little brood together?
A45322how immensely capacious?
A45322how patiently doe they yield us their milk and their fleeces for our advantage?
A45322how readily doe they spend their strength, and their lives in our service?
A45322if thou doe not earnestly wish for a full consummation of that heavenly match?
A45322it were strange, if without crosses: Have I pleasures?
A45322not without a sting: Have I health?
A45322not without the inconveniences of satiety: Have I beauty?
A45322not without the threats of disease: Have I full diet?
A45322or the Bittern bearing her base in the coldest Moneths?
A45322over- ruling the highest, and stooping to the meanest peece of thy Creation?
A45322what assurance to enjoy it, or your self but one hour?
A45322what big thoughts had hereupon swolne up my heart in the daies of my vanitie?
A45322what canst thou now make account of but to despair and die?
A45322what means this sinfull and lossefull inconstancy?
A45322what pangs in dying?
A45322whereto have all thy sweet favours, and gracious love- tokens tended, but to this issue of blessednesse?
A45322which till I feel, how little relish doe I finde in my wonted contentment?
A45322with what scorne and insultation doth he look upon my dejectednesse?
A61672( but, who would not desire to express them?)
A61672( that''s compleat deliverance indeed) And when He comes to shew that, what shall we then see, but the rewards of our Love?
A616721. Who can express the noble acts of the Lord?
A61672A strange thing it is, that what hath been done by all these, should not, in some measure, be possible unto us?
A61672About what shall I now employ this better part of my self?
A61672Admitte, Domine, provocationem hanc, Ni admiseris perimus; Et ô Domine, non ad Te pertinet, si perimus?
A61672After this hazard, is he likely to hold out, that is thus born of a woman?
A61672And Moses saith, quid amplius?
A61672And all the while, whose Prayers and endeavours fight against the common Enemy of Mankind?
A61672And can not tame creatures, that have reason, be kept in their right state?
A61672And doth not the Gospel speak the same, language?
A61672And how can the Heart be filled with those graces that preserve it, untill it be a pure Heart?
A61672And how uncertain is that little?
A61672And in the fruition of whose love, we have a fair way made to the enjoying of everything else worth the loving?
A61672And shall not we regard it and afford our presence, to meet Him there?
A61672And that will not be enough, unlesse every Night again we call our selves to account, and inquire, How all this hath appeared in our practice?
A61672And then there would be another Quaestion: Whether we do so perform it?
A61672And what are we now, or what do we?
A61672And what if we say it more then once?
A61672And what need I thus enlarge my self in these particulars?
A61672And what use do I mean this day to make of this soul?
A61672And who can be filled with sweet and pretious virtues, till his Body and Soul are become pure, and fit vessels, wherein to receive them?
A61672And who ever saw Sheep play the Wolves, or not be at peace with one another?
A61672And who would not strive for that crowne?
A61672And who would not strive to purchase the Helmet of that Hope?
A61672And why should we not here?
A61672And yet( in stead of eschewing) how many hug and applaud themselves in it?
A61672And yet( would you think it?)
A61672Are we here advised to keep the heart?
A61672But may we not stop a little, when we look upon our selves?
A61672But what doth He for them that Love Him?
A61672But what if they dye in the Noon- time of their day?
A61672But what is become of Cor unum?
A61672But what need wee see it in a shadow?
A61672But what speak I of diseases?
A61672But what speak I of infolent ambitious Haman?
A61672But what speak I of my poor self, or the helpes that I had from that walking Library, and Miracle of Learning and Goodness?
A61672But wherewithall?
A61672But, what''s all the rest?
A61672Can their life be expressed by a Day?
A61672Can we alter the nature of other unruly Creatures, that have no reason to guide them?
A61672Can we carelesly cast our eyes over such powerful Motives to a nocturnal scrutiny, and Inquisition into our sinful souls?
A61672Can we tame the furious horse?
A61672Can wild creatures, that have no reason, be made tame?
A61672Could their Charity empty themselves of all that they had, and can not our justice give every man his own?
A61672Dare we venter to fleep in sin,& so perhaps to loose those souls, before we know where to find them again?
A61672Do not even Sinners the same?
A61672Do we conceive, that what the holy Scripture enjoyns, and we are commanded to preach, is left to our liberty to practice as we or you shall see cause?
A61672Doth he not exhaust his strength, and abilities, by Sea, and Land, to compasse what he aimes at, though with hazard of health, and life it self?
A61672Doth he not rise early, and late retire himself to rest?
A61672Doth not this also trouble us, without any ground?
A61672Especially if we would consider withall that it is not left to us, as a matter indifferent, whether we will follow Peace or no?
A61672Et quid dicam jam?
A61672First how good it is?
A61672For as?
A61672For could they macerate themselves with Fasting, and can not we abstain from riot and excess?
A61672For how read we there?
A61672For if we are at peace with them onely, that are at peace with us, what thanks have we?
A61672For what can be denied to such a Love?
A61672For what is it that we would have?
A61672For when are we so forgetful, as to leave the body one day without meat, and drink, and sleep, and attendance, at several houres?
A61672For whether can I go to hide my self from thy knowledg of me, or from thy dreadful omnipresence?
A61672For who accounts not himself to be one of the Faithful?
A61672For who can be admitted to the sight of him, and not be happy?
A61672For who can deter the cool of the Morning to some remoter part of the day?
A61672For who seeth the shadow, as it passeth along upon the Diall?
A61672For, how can they reach that which is infinite?
A61672For, what stormes?
A61672Hath he not left us all, as Sheep under one Sh ● … pherd?
A61672Hath not our Saviour left us the same Legacy of Peace?
A61672Have we no limitation in this case?
A61672He that hath washed himself after the touching of a dead body; if he touch it again, what avails his washing?
A61672How dear are thy Counsels unto me, O God, O how great is the summe of them?
A61672How doth the coveteous man follow his beloved gain?
A61672How eagerly, and with what pains, do they hunt after that, which they fancy their best prize, and content?
A61672How is Haman out of all patience, if Mordecai do not shew him some respect?
A61672How is the Prophet Jonas fully vexed, if he do but want his gourd, when the Sun began to convey a little more then ordinary heat?
A61672How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard?
A61672How often this hath moved us, I know not: But shall we recall to memory what we have read of our Saviour himself?
A61672How then can they think to escape, that neglect so great Salvation?
A61672If I tell them, they are more in number?
A61672If our looks begin to bear the Characters of old Age, let us ask our selves, what we have done, to make that Age honourable?
A61672If that were not Motive enough, who would not love him above all, in whom are all beauties and loves, in an eminent manner, beyond our apprehension?
A61672If the Church hath been so heretofore, why should not we be like minded?
A61672If there be no excuse: What kind of Love shall we present to God?
A61672If thou wilt not labour, why dost thou cumber the ground?
A61672Investigatis operibus Indagatis cogitationibus Quale Judicium erit in me?
A61672Is it Beauty?
A61672Is it a Duty within the reatch of our ability?
A61672Is it a task for us to perform?
A61672Is it not farr above the strange imaginary Musick of the Spheres?
A61672Is not all this true?
A61672Is not this rare Musick?
A61672Jubet Deus ut petas,& Docet quid petas,& Promittit quod petis,& Displicet ei, si non petis;& Tu non Petis tamen?
A61672Lord, what is man, that thou hast such respect unto him, and the Son of man, that Thou dost so regard him?
A61672Must we not watch and mistrust our selves, and be our own Remembrancers to keep us close to our task?
A61672Nay with what ceremony, and in what state are those times for the most part strictly observed?
A61672Nay, what if Death enter into the very chambers of the Womb, and cut off the thread of their life, before they see light?
A61672No better, did I say?
A61672Nobisne ut nos inter nos eam praestare, Tute vero eandem ut non praestes?
A61672Now will a little care, and a little time be sufficient to fit us for the knowledg and practice of all this?
A61672O quàm bonum,& quàm jucundum,( saith that pious and warlike King,) O how good and pleasant a thing it is?
A61672Or what Doves will come to filthy cottages?
A61672Or what excuse can we make for our selves, that we are not so employ''d?
A61672Or would we partake of true Riches, or knowledg, or pleasure?
A61672Or( if they also do not move) shall I provoke you by the example of little children the weaker age, such as Daniel, and those three in the Furnace?
A61672Our glory did I call it?
A61672Postulat spiritus pro nobis gemitibus inenarrabilibus: num tuus velmeus spiritus est inenarrabilis?
A61672Qu ● … Spes?
A61672Quis dabit menti meae flagella, Quae peccatis meis non parcant?
A61672Quis me fascinavit Ut sic desiperem?
A61672Sed toties relapsus, quâ fronte, quâ mente Reverti jam potero?
A61672Shall I more fully explain, what is the true Force of( 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉) which is, Following?
A61672Shall I say a little more to help you forward?
A61672Shall I show you, what we must do, to fol ● … ow her?
A61672Should not much more be done by a Christian, that knows his Soul was breathed from a higher heaven, and should tend onely thither?
A61672Si ille orabat qui sine peccato erat, quanto magis Peccatorem orare oporter?
A61672That which neither eye hath seen, nor eare hath heard, nor hath entred into the heart of man, that hath he prepared( for whom think you?)
A61672The Holy, and Princely Prophet carried this thought along with him, when he went to Gods House, and how doth he expresse it?
A61672The Royal Prophet reckons the term of our life 70 years: and how few come up to that?
A61672Then, How sweet and pleasant is it?
A61672They bowed before our Saviour when he was in the state of his humility: shall we be loth to do it, when he is in his state of glory?
A61672This Holy David expresseth well, where he saith, I will run the way of thy Command?
A61672This is the plain meaning of those words in Malachi, and do not all the Prophets say as much as this comes to?
A61672To what purpose comes there to me Incense from Sheba?
A61672To what purpose is the multitude of your Sacrifices?
A61672VVhat is it then to recede from evil?
A61672VVherewithall shall I come before the Lord, and bow my self before the High God?
A61672VVill you ask me the Question?
A61672VVill you now have some particulars from St. Peter, the Doctor of the Jews?
A61672What Physitian doth not begin with purging before he come to his Cordials, and Rules of health?
A61672What advantage is it to have better heads in keeping, if others do keep better hearts then we?
A61672What are we( poor and vile Creatures) that we should aspire or dare to make tendry of our love to him, with any confidence?
A61672What doth the ambitious, and amorous person?
A61672What if a Horse be of a hot nature, and quick mettal?
A61672What if they are hot, and violent?
A61672What is the signe, that the Lord will heale me, and that I shall go up to the House of the Lord?
A61672What say you to those virtues of the Heathen, who had no other motive but vainglory?
A61672What shall we say more of this love?
A61672What should I strive to say more of this fulnes, and satiety, which hath a veile drawn before it, and can not be clearly discovered?
A61672When are we so forgetfull, as to leave the body one day without meat, and drinke, and sleepe, and attendance?
A61672When shall I come to appear before the face of God?
A61672When shall I come to appear before the presence of my God?
A61672When you come to appear before me, who required this at your hands?
A61672Wherewithall shall I come before the Lord?
A61672Whither shall I goe then from thy Spirit: or whither then shall I goe from thy presence?
A61672Who can fully expresse these things?
A61672Who is not delighted to heare?
A61672Who knows what the rest of our Dayes may prove, whether few, or none?
A61672Who makes the holy Scripture his chief Oracle, and daily Counsellour, in that point?
A61672Who puts sweet odors into an impure vessel?
A61672Who shall ascend into the Hill of the Lord, and who shall stand in his Holy place?
A61672Whom have I in heaven but thee?
A61672Whose soul do I properly possess?
A61672Why should I keep you any longer from the Pretious Perfume of his sweet Name?
A61672Why then should not the Soul twice a day look for some little attendance, that is worthy of far more, and better?
A61672Will all this that hath been said, advance our desire and delight in this Divine Love?
A61672Will there not be need of several returns to our reading, and studying, and soliloquies, and meditations, how to facilitate these duties?
A61672Will you hear him run over the particulars?
A61672Will you steal& c. and come and stand before me in this house?
A61672Would not St Aug. make us fear, that the omitting, or deferring of that Scrutiny may bring us into extream hazard?
A61672Yes, Have them( you will say,) but how shall we have them?
A61672a Brute''s?
A61672and what Actions of the day have been advanced, and improved by our morning- resolutions?
A61672and what is the value of that which is set before us?
A61672in what actions, or entertainments?
A61672or a Christian''s?
A61672or a Heathen''s?
A61672or to heare the Birds of the Aire, betimes in the Morning, melodiously chanting his praise?
A61672or what caused the stop and impediment?
A61672shall I rather put it to the hazard, to become good to morrow, then be so to day?
A61672surgunt indocti,& rapiunt coelum,& nos cum doctrinis nostris, fine corde, ecce ubi volutamur in carne& sanguine?
A61672what blowes will not be indured by him, that hopes for no lesse then Salvation, and a crowne immortall?
A61672what if the Collect of the Day come twice, and the Lords prayer thrice into our Service?
A61672what if the Sun set suddainly upon them, as soon as it is up?
A61672what if they dye in the morn of their Age?
A61672what is become of those pious acclamations, and zealous benedictions antiently bestowed upon those that studied the peace of the Church?
A61672whether we so follow after holines, as if we understood what it is to follow after?
A61672who can anticipate the heat of the Noon, and take it in the Morning?
A61672will the Lord be pleased with thousands of Rams, or ten thousand rivers of oyl?
A61672will you hear some of them?
A61672yet stay but a while, and who can not see that it is passed?
A61672— Qui sic pro porcorum siliquis Mensam Paternam?
A61672—( what else doth the Lord require of thee?)
A61672〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 — Yet, who settles himself seriously and quietly about it?
A645292. Who is he, that in all things so warily and circumspectly keeps himself, that he never falls into any deceit or perplexity?
A645293. Who art thou that fearest a mortal Man?
A645298. Who shall remember thee when thou art Dead?
A64529ALL Men naturally desire to know; but what availeth knowledg without the fear of God?
A64529Ah fool, why dost thou think to live long, when thou canst not promise to thy self one day?
A64529And how can a life be loved that hath so many embitterments, and is subject to so many calamities and miseries?
A64529And how is it that thou dost vouchsafe to come unto a sinner?
A64529And how often have I found faith where I least expected it?
A64529And if they should say, We are in peace, no evil shall fall upon us, and who shall dare to hurt us?
A64529And if thou shouldest drive him from thee, and lose him, unto whom wilt thou flie, and what friends wilt thou then seek?
A64529And now dear Father, what shall I say?
A64529And now in these my troubles what shall I say?
A64529And unless thou didst command it, who would attempt to come unto thee?
A64529And what do all creatures avail thee, if thou be forsaken by the Creator?
A64529And what have we to do with Genus and Species, the dry notions of Logicians?
A64529And what marvel if he feel not his burden, who is born up by the Almighty, and led by the soveraign guide?
A64529And what more free, than he that desireth nothing upon Earth?
A64529And when thou hast run over all, what hast thou then profited, if thou hast neglected thy self?
A64529And whom thou delightest not, what can be pleasant to him?
A64529And why do small matters go to thy heart, but for that thou art yet carnal, and regardest Men more than thou oughtest?
A64529Are not all painful labors to be endured for everlasting life?
A64529Are not all those to be called hirelings, that ever seek comforts?
A64529But he that takes delight in sin, what marvel is it if he be afraid, both of death and judgment?
A64529But if thou dost not overcome little and easie things, how wilt thou overcome harder things?
A64529But what art thou to them that Love thee?
A64529But what shall I give unto the Lord in return of his grace, for so eminent an expression of thy love?
A64529But whence is this to me, that thou vouch- safest to come unto me?
A64529But where is this devotion?
A64529But wherein?
A64529But who am I, Lord, that I may presume to approach unto thee?
A64529But why did I not provide better for my self, miserable Wretch?
A64529Christ had Adversaries and Backbiters; and wilt thou have all men thy Friends and Benefactors?
A64529Christ would suffer and be despised; and darest thou complain of any?
A64529Did not Mary presently rise from the place where she wept, when Martha said unto her, The Master is come, and calleth for thee?
A64529Do they not shew themselves to be rather lovers of themselves than of Christ, that always think of their own commodity and gain?
A64529Dost thou think that the Men of this World suffer little or nothing?
A64529For what are words but words?
A64529For what is it to thee, whether that Man be such or no, or whether this Man do, or speak this or that?
A64529For what other Nation, is there so famous, as the Christian People?
A64529For what shall thy patience be crowned, if no adversity happen unto thee?
A64529For where is any one to be found that is indeed poor in spirit, and free from all affection of creatures?
A64529For who is he that hath all things according to his mind?
A64529For who is there, that approaching humbly unto the fountain of sweetness, doth not carry away from thence at least some little sweetness?
A64529HOw may I obtain this, O Lord, that I may find thee alone, and open my whole heart unto thee, and enjoy thee as my soul desireth?
A64529He also envieth none; because he affecteth no private good; neither will he rejoyce in himself?
A64529He desired to fly freely that said, Who will give me wings like a Dove, and I will fly and be at rest?
A64529How can I bear up my self in this miserable life, unless thou strengthen me with thy mercy and grace?
A64529How can I forget thee, that hast vouchsafed to remember me, even when I wasted away, and perished?
A64529How can he be lifted up with vain words, whose heart is truly subject to God?
A64529How canst thou look to continue ever in the same state of virtue, when an Angel in Heaven hath fallen, as also the first Man in Paradise?
A64529How dare a sinner appear before thee?
A64529How is it called a life that begetteth so many deaths and plagues?
A64529How long doth my Lord delay to come?
A64529How many have been deceived and suddenly snatcht away?
A64529How many would stay behind and remain far off, if they beheld not thy noble example?
A64529How often have I been deceived, finding want of faith where I thought it sure?
A64529How profitable hath grace been kept with silence in this mortal life, which is nothing but a temptation and a warfare?
A64529How shall I bring thee unto my House, that have so often offended thy most gracious countenance?
A64529How shall I dare to come, that know not any good in my self, whereupon I may presume?
A64529How shall I pass through them without hurt?
A64529How shall I utterly break them?
A64529If I understood all things in the world, and were not in charity, what would that help me in the sight of God, who will judg me according to my deeds?
A64529If all Men were perfect, what should we have to suffer of our neighbor for God?
A64529If now a little suffering make thee so impatient, what will hell fire do hereafter?
A64529If now thou canst endure so little, how wilt thou then be able to endure perpetual torments?
A64529If things even foreseen do oftentimes hurt us, how can things unlooked for choose but wound us grievously?
A64529If thou art not prepared to day, how wilt thou be prepared to morrow?
A64529If thou beest not careful for thy self now, who will be careful for thee hereafter?
A64529If thou dost not understand, nor conceive those things that are under thee, how shalt thou be able to comprehend those that are above thee?
A64529If thou hadst not gone before us and taught us, who would have taken care to follow?
A64529If thou hast found wickedness in Angels, and hast not pardoned them, what shall become of me?
A64529If thou say, that thou art not able to suffer much, how then wilt thou endure the Fire hereafter?
A64529If thou seekest rest in this world, how wilt thou then attain to everlasting rest?
A64529If thou wilt suffer no adversity, how wilt thou be the Friend of Christ?
A64529Is it not even for nothing?
A64529Is it not in me?
A64529Is it not thou, my Lord God, whose mercies are without number?
A64529Is not this a greater loss, than if thou shouldest lose the whole world?
A64529Is there any thing hard to me?
A64529Let it please thee Lord, to deliver me; for, poor wretch that I am, what can I doe, and whither shall I go without thee?
A64529Lord, how often shall I resign my self; and wherein shall I forsake my self?
A64529Lord, what cause have I to complain, if thou forsake me?
A64529Lord, what trust have I in this life?
A64529O Fountain of everlasting Love, what shall I say of thee?
A64529O Lord God, when shall I be wholly united to thee, and absorpt by thee, and be altogether forgetful of my self?
A64529O if thou hadst a relishing of these things, and didst suffer them to sink into the bottom of thy heart, how durst thou so much as once to complain?
A64529O, if Jesus crucified would come into our hearts, how quickly and fully should we be instructed in all truth?
A64529Or am I like unto him that promiseth and performeth not?
A64529Or for what do I desire to be esteemed of?
A64529Or if thou doest not that which I desire, what can I justly say against it?
A64529Or what is the greatest comfort, that all things under Heaven do yield me?
A64529Or when could it be ill with me, when thou wert present?
A64529Or who standing by a great fire, receiveth not some small heat thereby?
A64529Otherwise how canst thou be mine, and I thine, unless both within and without thou be free from all self will?
A64529Shall I speak unto my Lord sith I am Dust and Ashes?
A64529Shall the clay glory against him that frameth it?
A64529Shouldst thou see all things present before thine eyes, what were it but a vain and unprofitable sight?
A64529Stars fell from Heaven, and what do I presume that am Dust?
A64529Suppose thou hast hitherto lived always in honors and delights, what would all this avail thee if thou wert to die at this instant?
A64529Tell me now, where are all those Doctors and Masters, with whom thou wast well acquainted, whilst they lived and flourished in learning?
A64529The Angels and the Archangels honor thee, the Saints and just Men do fear thee, and saist thou, Come ye all unto me?
A64529The Lord is my light and my Salvation, whom shall I fear?
A64529The whole life of Christ was a Cross and Martyrdom; and dost thou seek rest and joy?
A64529Then thou shalt not say, Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
A64529Thinkest thou that thou shalt always have spiritual consolations at will?
A64529Thinkest thou to escape that which no Man could ever avoid?
A64529To how many hath virtue known and over hastily commended, been hurtful?
A64529To morrow is uncertain, and how knowest thou that thou shalt live till to morrow?
A64529To whom shall I give credit, Lord?
A64529Unless thou O Lord, didst say it, who would believe it to be true?
A64529Vain Man, what canst thou complain of?
A64529WHy seekest thou rest, since thou art born to labor?
A64529Was it not that thou mightest live to God, and become a spiritual Man?
A64529What am I without it, but a withered piece of wood, and an unprofitable stalk only meet to be cast away?
A64529What are all temporal things, but deceiving snares?
A64529What are those Lord?
A64529What availeth it to delay long the confession of thy sins, or to defer the holy Communion?
A64529What availeth it to live long, when we are so little the better by long living?
A64529What can I do with my sins, but humbly confess and bewail them, and intreat always thy favor?
A64529What can I think better, and more profitable, than to humble my self wholly before thee, and to exalt thy infinite goodness above me?
A64529What can the world profit thee without Jesus?
A64529What canst thou answer, foul sinner, to them that reprove thee, who hast so often offended God, and so many times deserved Hell?
A64529What canst thou see any where that can long continue under the Sun?
A64529What canst thou see elsewhere, which thou canst not see here?
A64529What do I require of thee more, than that thou entirely resign thy self unto me?
A64529What else doth the care for future contingencies bring thee, but sorrow upon sorrow?
A64529What great matter is it, if thou be chearful and devout at the coming of grace?
A64529What harm can the words or injuries of any do thee?
A64529What hath Man deserved that thou shouldest favor him?
A64529What hath thy Servant, but what he hath received from thee, even without any merit of his?
A64529What hath thy servant more to say before thee, but that he do greatly humble himself in thy sight, always mindful of his own iniquity, and vileness?
A64529What have I deserved for my sins, but Hell and everlasting fire?
A64529What have I done, O Lord, that thou shouldest bestow any Heavenly comfort upon me?
A64529What is a Man the better, for that he is esteemed great by Man?
A64529What is all flesh in thy sight?
A64529What is it that that infernal fire feeds upon, but thy sins?
A64529What is it thou sayest, Son?
A64529What is not savory unto him to whom thou art pleasing?
A64529What is that?
A64529What is the reason, why some of the Saints were so perfect and contemplative?
A64529What is this or that to thee?
A64529What matter is it, how much, and what I suffer, so as I may at length attain to the port of salvation?
A64529What meaneth this so gracious a condescension, and this so loving invitation?
A64529What secular person is there that would not willingly receive spiritual joy and comfort, if he could always have it?
A64529What shall I give thee for all these thousands of benefits?
A64529What shall I say being guilty and full of all confusion?
A64529What should I do in these my so great tribulations and straits, unless thou didst comfort me with thy holy words?
A64529What then shall I do, Lord?
A64529What therefore shall I do my God, my helper, and my counceller, in necessity?
A64529What therefore shall I unworthy sinner, dust and ashes, be able to search and comprehend of so high and sacred a mystery?
A64529What thing more quiet than the single eye?
A64529What to them that serve thee with their whole heart?
A64529What will become of us in the end, who begin to wax cold so timely?
A64529What will it avail thee to dispute profoundly of the Trinity, if thou be void of humility, and art thereby displeasing to the Trinity?
A64529What would I have more, and what more happy thing can I desire?
A64529Where art thou, when thou art not with thy self?
A64529Where hath it been well with me without thee?
A64529Where is the confidence conceived of virtue?
A64529Where is there any so plentiful shedding of holy tears?
A64529Where is thy faith?
A64529Where is true peace, and true glory?
A64529Where may one be found that will serve God freely?
A64529Where then is the lurking hole of glory?
A64529Wherefore Lord?
A64529Wherein the firm peace of the heart, and true spiritual profiting consisteth?
A64529Wherein then Lord?
A64529Whereof then can I glory?
A64529Whereupon therefore can I hope, or wherein ought I to trust, but in the great mercy of God alone, and in the only hope of heavenly grace?
A64529Which of the Saints in the world was without crosses, and tribulation?
A64529Who am I that thou shouldest give thy self unto me?
A64529Who am I, that dare speak unto thee?
A64529Who can foresee all things?
A64529Who hath a greater combat, than he that laboreth to overcome himself?
A64529Who hinders and troubles thee more than the unmortified affections of thine own heart?
A64529Who is able to beware before- hand of future evils?
A64529Who is he that serveth and obeyeth me with equal care to that with which the world and the Lords thereof are served?
A64529Who is then in the best case or condition?
A64529Why also have I so easily given credit to others?
A64529Why art thou desirous to see that which is unlawful for thee to enjoy?
A64529Why art thou grieved for every little trifle spoken and done against thee?
A64529Why art thou tired with needless cares?
A64529Why art thou troubled when things succeed not as thou wouldest or desirest?
A64529Why do we so willingly speak and talk one with another, when notwithstanding we seldom return to silence without hurt of conscience?
A64529Why dost thou consume thy self with vain grief?
A64529Why dost thou here gaze about, since this is not the place of thy rest?
A64529Why therefore am I not more zealous in thy venerable presence?
A64529Why therefore dost thou trouble thy self?
A64529Why therefore fearest thou to take up the Cross which leadeth thee to a Kingdom?
A64529Why wilt thou defer thy good purpose from day to day?
A64529Why wilt thou prefer thy self before others, sith there be many more learned and skilful in the Scripture than thou?
A64529Wilt thou have that straightways, which many after many tears and great labors have hardly obtained?
A64529could all those words pluck as much as one hair from thy head?
A64529he presently heard within him an answer from God, which said, What if thou didst know it, what wouldest thou do?
A64529or what creature under heaven so beloved, as a religious soul to whom God himself cometh to feed her with his glorious flesh?
A64529to whom but to thee?
A080253 What forme was given him?
A080254 To what end he was brought into the World?
A08025Above the earth, how many kinds, species, and individualls, of herbs, fruits and plants?
A08025Againe, GOD is immense in another manner, because he fills all created things, altogether, Doe not I fill heaven and earth saith the LORD?
A08025Againe, how many vertues lye secret in herbs, and stones?
A08025Againe, if thou be not unthankfull to Christ, how much dost thou conceive thou owest to his love?
A08025Againe, thou must follow his footsteps, for Christ suffered for you, leaving you an e ● sample that you should follow his steps; and what are they?
A08025And againe, GOD saith by Esay, Can a woman forget her childe, and not have compassion on the sonne of her wombe?
A08025And by Ezechiel, Thus ye speake and say, If our transgressions and sinnes be upon us, and we are consumed because of them, how should we then live?
A08025And how doe we thinke he detesteth heynous sinnes, that can not endure an idle word?
A08025And how farre, or short are we limited?
A08025And in this regard, how much may it boast above the soules of bruit animals, which die with their bodies?
A08025And is not this every mans case?
A08025And what had it beene to have abstained from the fruit of one forbidden tree, when there was abundance of excellent trees besides?
A08025And what is that yoke of thine that brings not wearinesse, but rest?
A08025And what may that be?
A08025And who can conceive how great that honour, power, pleasure and happinesse may be?
A08025Are not they then unwise, who fearing the Creature, feare not the Almighty GOD?
A08025Besides, I aske thee how much of the world, or of the things belonging to it dost thou enjoy?
A08025But if this be so great a happines of the created will, how great will that happinesse be, with which the uncreated will is replenished?
A08025But if thou truly thirstest after GOD, and If thy teares have beene thy meate day and night, while they daily say unto thee where is thy GOD?
A08025But if thou wilt demaund, why GOD created the World?
A08025But shalt thou never be admittted into that secret place?
A08025But thou wilt say, If GOD can take away all miseries from all men, why doth he not so, being a Father of mercies, that is a most mercifull Father?
A08025But thou wiltsay, how shall I love him that I know not?
A08025But what doe we speake of Lazarus?
A08025But what shall I say of men?
A08025But what tongue or pen is sufficient to expresse the manner of this attonement?
A08025But when we are returned, and have found indulgence and favour, what doth he require of us?
A08025But who well can understand this?
A08025But, forasmuch as the obstinacie of the damned is eternall, why doe we mervaile, though their punishment be eternall?
A08025C ● n there be any abysse more 〈 ◊ 〉 to which the mercy of God could descend?
A08025Consider duely then, what thou shalt be, when thou shalt be partaker of that life?
A08025For the proud( thinks none better then himselfe,) presently with pharaoh saies, Who is the LORD?
A08025GOD hath the highest seat, because hee is supreme Judge, for Abraham said to GOD, Shall not the Iudge of all the world doe right?
A08025Grant( saith St. Augustine) no man see thee, what wilt thou doe in respect of that supreme spectator from whom nothing can be hid?
A08025Henry Isaacson?.
A08025How great then is the power of GOD, who sooner then a word can be spoken, can perfect so great workes?
A08025How great therefore and immense is this latitude of wisedome, which at one time knoweth all things which are, have beene, shall and may be?
A08025How great will thy happinesse then be, when thy beloved CHRIST IESUS shall impart to thee all the treasures of the knowledge and wisedome of GOD?
A08025How many are there that I doe not bewaile, nor wash away with teares, because I see them not?
A08025How securely then may we rest in the bosome of such a Father, even in the midst of darkenesse?
A08025If GOD be on our side, who can be against us, and if GOD be against us, who can be on our side?
A08025If then an Angell can doe these things, what can the LORD of Angels doe?
A08025If then we can neither see, nor know, nor apprehend him; to what purpose is it, that we are so often commanded and advised to seeke him?
A08025If then, such beauty be infused in the Creatures by GOD; how wonderfull beauty may we imagine to be in the Creator himselfe?
A08025If thou be righteous, what givest thou unto him?
A08025If thou hast received it, why boastest thou as though thou hadst not received it?
A08025If thou sinnest, what canst thou doe unto him?
A08025If you a ke how he liveth, if hee move not, or how liveth hee not, if hee be the author and Fountaine of life?
A08025In others, what wit and craft, as in the little Ant, Spider, the Bee and the Foxe?
A08025In the Sea, how many kinds, species, and individualls of fishes?
A08025In the individualls of herbs, plants, flowers, and fruits, what variety is there?
A08025Is not the like seene in living creatures?
A08025Let us heare againe say with the holy Prophet, Who is like unto thee ô Lord among the Gods?
A08025Let us then say with Moses, Who is like unto thee ô LORD( in fortibus) among the Gods?
A08025Moses in his song, Who is like unto thee O LORD among the Gods?
A08025Nay, who can conceive, what it was, that wrought this reconciliation?
A08025Now if he numbreth and considereth every step, how much more the actions of the minde, good and bad?
A08025Now who is there that loves, and desires not to see that which he loveth?
A08025O LORD, good and gracious, and of much mercy, who would not serve thee with his whole heart, if he but once tasted the sweetnesse of thy service?
A08025O thou unhappy miser, wert thou so sollicitous to gather that, which should prepare a fire in Hell, wherein thou must continually burne?
A08025O wretched man that I am, who shall deliver me from this body of death?
A08025Observe how tenderly he dealt with the first transgressor: Adam( saith GOD) where art thou?
A08025Oh that thou wouldst consider this seriously, with what feare and trembling wouldst thou performe thy prayers and praises to him?
A08025On the other side, if thou make him thy friend, who more happier then thou?
A08025The earth or stone, if it fall from high, with what force and violence doth it alight?
A08025The next thing considerable in this Great World, is the multitude of things created in it, which are so many, that who can tell them?
A08025The second quaere is, Of what matter was Man created?
A08025This being so, who can say that they live to GOD, who spend dayes, moneths and yeares, and neither breath to, nor receive breath from him?
A08025This is therefore the altitude or height of Gods omnipotence, in regard of which we may likewise say, Quis similis tibi in fortibus Domine?
A08025This is true, but could not Christ have looked upon Iudas, as he did upon Peter?
A08025Thou bidst us to take thy yoke on us; and what is thy yoke, is it heavie?
A08025Well then, if the World be so great, what is he which made it?
A08025Well then, if there were nothing, no place before GOD created heaven and earth, where did GOD place heaven and earth?
A08025What could he have done to manifest his great love to us, and hath not?
A08025What dost thou command ô LORD, to thy servants?
A08025What earthly Prince was ever heard to promise reward to those which petitioned him for favour or justice?
A08025What easier, sweeter, pleasanter injunction can there be, then to love goodnesse, beautie and love, which wholly thou art Ô LORD my GOD?
A08025What great matter then is required of us, when we are onely injoyned to require this love with love?
A08025What hast thou that thou hast not received?
A08025What hath pride profited us?
A08025What is this Ô LORD, Dost thou promise reward to those which keepe Commandements of this nature?
A08025What may be said of architecture in stately Palaces, Temples, Cities, Towers, Amphitheaters, Pyramides and Obeliskes?
A08025What more cleare?
A08025What profiteth it thee, and what avayleth it me, if thou sinnest?
A08025What sayest thou then?
A08025What shall I further say of husbandry?
A08025What shall I say of idle words?
A08025What shall I say of pleasure?
A08025What shall we say of whole Countries, whereof some are sooner, some later called to that faith, without which, none can be saved?
A08025What thankes therefore wilt thou returne to him?
A08025When a Man doth any good worke, of what matter, by what power, by whose aid and direction doth he it?
A08025Whereupon are the foundations thereof set, or who layd the corner stone thereof?
A08025Who can conceive the strength and force of a graine of mustardseed?
A08025Who can doubt of Gods mercy, if he seriously returne to him?
A08025Who can expresse, nay who can conceive, what manner of life this life of God is?
A08025Who hath layd out the measures thereof, if thou knowest, or who hath stretched the line over it?
A08025Who is like unto thee ô Lord among the Gods?
A08025Who kept Ionas in the Whales belly, so that neither the teeth of the Whale, nor the violence of the water could doe him any hurt, but GOD?
A08025Who knew the minde of the LORD, or who was his counsailor?
A08025Who preserved the three Children in the fiery hot furnace, from the force of the fire, but GOD?
A08025Who rebuked the raging Sea and the furious winds, but CHRIST who is true GOD?
A08025Who shut the mouthes of the hungry lyons from touching Daniel, but GOD?
A08025Who will give me this correcting fire?
A08025Who would not most willingly beare a yoke, which presseth not, but cherisheth; and a burden which is not grievous, but refresheth?
A08025Why dost thou not love him with all thy heart?
A08025Why dost thou now choose that, which without all doubt will cause thee to repent that ever thou didst choose it?
A08025Within the earth how many mines are there of gold and silver, of lead, brasse, tinne, and the like?
A08025and could he not infused that effectuall grace into Iudas, which can be rejected by no hard heart?
A08025and hated Esau before they had done either good or evill, who will search after the reason?
A08025and how could the Prophet say, I will hearken what the LORD GOD will say in me, if he moved not his mouth to the eares of our hearts?
A08025and how many kinds, species and individualls of perfect and imperfect living creatures, foure footed beasts, creeping and flying creatures?
A08025and how many parts in each of them?
A08025and if no persecutors, what would become of the crowne of Martyrdome?
A08025and if there were no tentations of the Devill, where should be the reward for them which withstand them?
A08025and lastly of Men and Women, whose shape and beauty doth breed the greatest delight?
A08025and lastly, if this were able to fill the desire, not onely of men, but of Angels, of what value wouldst thou thinke it to be?
A08025and that the lungs and arteryes should be moved in Man without intermission, sometimes 70. yeares or more?
A08025and that trust either in their owne or their friends strength, and not in GOD Almighty?
A08025and what was the order of the servants of Solomon, compared with the orders of Gods Angels, of which, thousands of thousands minister to him?
A08025and who brings these things to passe?
A08025and who desires any thing, and asketh not for it of him, who he knoweth will give it him, if he make suit for it?
A08025and why should his heart be as rest; till be returne to him?
A08025but if this also contayned in it asmuch wealth as would satisfie a covetous man; were it not more pretious?
A08025for how can it be, that so thinne and subtile a thing as the ayre should comprehend together so great varietie of shapes and formes?
A08025his blood?
A08025his death?
A08025how could he heare their prayers, unlesse he had his eares to our hearts?
A08025how easily wouldst thou despise all the blandishments of this deceitfull world?
A08025how farre may we goe in the lawfull sight and knowledge of him?
A08025how godly and pious a life wouldst thou lead, how diligently wouldst thou avoyd all levity and extravagances?
A08025how joyfull wouldst thou be?
A08025if labours and sorrowes were not, where would be the crowne of patience?
A08025more comfortable?
A08025nothing at all can be answered, but because he would; and if thou askest why he would?
A08025nothing, but because he hath a soule in him?
A08025of entring into the joy of our Lord, that is, being made partakers of his pleasure, which makes him happy?
A08025of excesse in diet, sleepe, apparrell and play?
A08025of our negligence and loose cariage in our holy service to GOD?
A08025of our omission of brotherly correction?
A08025of seeing beauty it selfe?
A08025of tasting pleasure it selfe?
A08025of unfruitfull workes?
A08025of vaine thoughts?
A08025or what profit hath the pompe of riches brought us?
A08025or what receiveth he at thy hands?
A08025that is, What prejudice could GOD receive by our evill, or what benefit by our good?
A08025their shapes, colours, smells and tastes; doe they not differ infinitely?
A08025to his labours?
A08025what can men repay, but small, base, transi ● ● ry, and things of small continuance?
A08025what can resist the force of it?
A08025what canst thou ever doe, to avoyd the staine of ingratitude for such mercy?
A08025what doth it not breake?
A08025what doth it not crush in pieces?
A08025whence comes it, that so many miseries abound in mankinde under the goverment of a Father of mercies?
A08025who can conceive it?
A08025who can number them?
A08025who stand in so farre a distance from the Apostles perfection?
A08025why dost thou not contemne all things in respect of him, but sufferest thy selfe to be overswayed with vaine desires and delights?
A08025why he hath justified the wicked, and made them heires of his Kingdome?
A08025why he made man after his owne image?
A08025why is it rather said, The earth is full of the mercy of the LORD, then the earth is full of misery?
A16680Againe, didst thou chuse a better subject?
A16680Ah gracious God, who knoweth whether the terme of my life shall be pro ● ogued to the evening?
A16680Alas, miserable wretch that I am, what shall I say, or what shall I doe, when I shall not bee able to shew ought that is good before so great a Judge?
A16680Alas; how unhappy is the end of their life, with whom there was never Meditation of death, nor preparation for health?
A16680And can one minutes repentance discharge such long arrerages?
A16680And deserved these such pleasing entertainment?
A16680And how have I lifted it up?
A16680And if a Death, why sleepe wee in it, and desire not to be raised?
A16680And if not of himselfe, how much lesse from another?
A16680And if thou have mee fighting with thee and for thee, what hast thou to feare, who art nothing of thy selfe?
A16680And what home is this hee meanes?
A16680And what is it that hath cryed from you?
A16680And what is this hee desires?
A16680And what is this which is, but hee, who when he sent Moses, said unto him, I AM THAT I AM?
A16680And what is this which is?
A16680And what shall their riches be?
A16680And what were my hopes, but from those things, from whence I could not expect for either hope or helpe?
A16680Art thou sick?
A16680As one retired from the sight both of God and man, to promise more impunitie to sinne, I stickt not to say, Who seeth mee?
A16680Aske her then; will shee be stayd by these friends, of which Time makes shadowes, or injury profest foes?
A16680Brethren, doe not our yeares daily faile and fade in the yeare?
A16680But admit, hee should be alwayes stored, alwayes in these suted, were not his case to be lamented?
A16680But being everie where, why doe I not see thee present?
A16680But being now come to Man, what can bee lesse expected than fruits of obedience?
A16680But how may I doe this, will you say?
A16680But if a Banishment, why wish wee not to be restored?
A16680But out alas for me unhappy wretch, one amongst the rest of the miserable children of Eve, divided from God, what have I done, what have I begun?
A16680But tell me what thou requirest of me, for so great anguish continually sustained for me?
A16680But thou wilt say, I did not seeke this, I sought not the death of mine enemy; but I besought the life of my child: What evill sought I in this?
A16680But thou wilt say, where is any root?
A16680But to whom hath God at any time promised, and deceived?
A16680But what am I now, who have seene so many evill dayes; and learn ● d so much by others follies; and read man over and over in every volume?
A16680But what avail''d it him to flye from his sight, whose eyes were in everie place?
A16680But what hast thou sought?
A16680But what shall I then doe, wilt thou say?
A16680But what shall be thy riches, what shall bee thy dainties?
A16680But what was the issue of all this?
A16680But what?
A16680But whence is it that wee love him?
A16680But where is that light inaccessible?
A16680But whither hath this Ladder of three steps brought mee?
A16680But would you know in what places, I have beene most versed; and with what persons, most conversed?
A16680But,''pray thee tell mee, what is it that hath so woo''d and wonne thee from thy first Love?
A16680Did my will to sin die, while I had ability to sin?
A16680Doest thou not see what paine men suffer under the hands of their Physicians, who promise unto them an uncertaine hope of life?
A16680Doest thou thinke this of him, that hee who gives such things to the evill, reserves nothing in store for the good?
A16680Even that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the dayes of my life: And to what end?
A16680For all things doe there stand, where nothing passeth: Wilt thou then stand there, and not passe?
A16680For as yet, what peace is there in us?
A16680For can the sound of his words possibly delight thine eares, seeing he can scarcely pronounce his words through the dropping decay of his teeth?
A16680For tell mee what evill shall death bring unto thee?
A16680For tell mee, who loves thee as I doe?
A16680For thy flesh, thou calst upon Devils: tell me, hath God made thy soule, and the Devils made thy flesh?
A16680For what brought I into the world with mee, but pulleyes which haled mee along to miserie?
A16680For what end are we Christians?
A16680For what may I bee said to enjoy, that I possesse?
A16680For what more diuturnall, than what is sempiternall?
A16680For what sweet and heavenly wits have been employed in Poesie?
A16680For what way soever she turned herselfe, she found scandals, tribulations, feares, tentations: In what man living safe security?
A16680For why doth my soule appointed for me, only love thy Sonne; why doth she thus hate mee, why relinquisheth shee all things concerning me?
A16680Hast thou followed him in the sweet smell of his savor?
A16680Hast thou left thy thirst after gold, possessions, honours, beauty?
A16680Hast thou onely relyed on his providence?
A16680Hast thou tenderd to him thy sole and soveraigne dutie?
A16680Heare that King to whō these things are spoken, who came to recall thee, and through himselfe hath made a way for thee, what sayes hee?
A16680Hee that gives such things to the sinfull, what thinkst thou stores hee up for his faithfull?
A16680Heresie, what doth it teach?
A16680How are the Devils heard?
A16680How hast thou increased or decreased, profited or failed?
A16680How is the Apostle not heard?
A16680How is the Devill heard?
A16680How knowest thou then whether might more redound to his profit, to dye or live?
A16680How long hast thou turned in thy bed, like a doore on the hinges, promising thy selfe security, when nothing was farther from thee?
A16680How long have I been in a miserable state, and knew it not?
A16680How long have I beene a Stranger to my Fathers house, and returned not?
A16680How long have I beene in preparing, and am still unprepared?
A16680How long have I wearied my selfe with these wayward cares?
A16680How long seemed that day, when learning was enjoyned me for a taske?
A16680How long wilt thou turn thy face from us?
A16680How long, Lord, wilt thou forget us?
A16680How maist thou pray?
A16680How may I pray?
A16680How much hath it delighted us?
A16680How much have yee all rejoyced?
A16680How seemes this unto you?
A16680How shall I call it selfe, but it selfe?
A16680How speedie that houre, wherin libertie was given me to play?
A16680How strong were my promises; how weak my performance?
A16680How then doe these cry?
A16680How then may shee not worthily wish, how not rejoyce, that shee is delivered from these sorrowes, and dangers?
A16680How truly might I say in those daies, in those many evill dayes, I had beene secure, if Society had not made me impure?
A16680I dying, could not quench my thirst so much as with water: wilt thou seeke after precious Wines and Viands?
A16680I finde, indeed, in me no great abilitie to sinne, but what of all that?
A16680I for thee, stretched out my hands upon the Crosse: wilt thou reach thine forth to pleasures and dalliance?
A16680I wished, and yet I knew not what, I was the very least of a childe; what lesse then, could be my knowledge?
A16680I, both on the Crosse, as likewise all my life long, was full of reproaches, and sorrowes: wilt thou bestow thy time upon honours and pleasures?
A16680If I bought my owne glory at so high a rate: Who shall have it altogether freely, and for nothing?
A16680If there bee no beauty in Righteousnesse, whence is it that the Righteous old man is loved?
A16680If wee thus love peace begun in us, how much shall we praise it when perfected in us?
A16680Is God good, if he give thee what thou would''st have?
A16680Is it because he praiseth?
A16680Is it his owne home?
A16680Is it so, that thou hast beene such a long stranger in thy owne Countrey, as thou hast quite forgot it, or car ● st not much if thou never see it?
A16680May not all thy sensuality here dye?
A16680May not thine heart here burst?
A16680My Soule hath thirsted after thee, ô God, when shall I come and appeare before thy face?
A16680My flesh requireth a soft bed, a pretious weed, spacious and specious houses, but tell thou mee, O my holy Love, what an one might be thy chamber?
A16680Now tell mee, was this all that might bee required of mee?
A16680Now wouldst thou that hee give himselfe unto thee?
A16680O I heare thee; or that false Idumite which holds thee, cry out: O; must I leave my Friends, Honours, Pleasures and Possessions?
A16680O Lord Jesus what joy doe I receive from thee?
A16680O Lord, if thou beest not here, where may I seeke thee being absent?
A16680O good JESU, if it bee so sweet to weep for thee, how sweet is it to rejoyce for thee?
A16680O how long hast thou preferred the prodigals huskes of vanity, before the delitious viands of eternity?
A16680O that shee might but purchase some small remainder of time for repentance, what a sharp course of conversation would she take upon her?
A16680O what a prize, what a bootie, held I a favour snatcht from a light piece of beautie?
A16680O what death shall I desire?
A16680O yee curiosities and superfluities, how comes it to passe, that there is any place left for you among Christians?
A16680Of whom certaine joy?
A16680Or how shall I come to that light inaccessible?
A16680Or now being a Christian, enjoyes hee more than I doe?
A16680Or who will guide mee, and bring mee to it, that I may see thee in it?
A16680Out alas, what ha''s hee lost, and what ha''s hee found?
A16680Perchance, the death of thy Enemy: what if he also besought thine?
A16680Poore thou art, and who will enrich thee?
A16680Rested in his goodnesse?
A16680Seeing thou hast all things from mee, exp ● ct ● ● all things of mee, how can ● ● thou expect the one, and despaire of the other?
A16680Shall that which I now scarcely enjoy( for I enjoy it without joy) deprive mee of my chiefest joy?
A16680Sometimes doe these things deceive men, whence it is they say, Behold, since this man became a Christian, did his head never ake?
A16680Suppose that any dead corpse should be burnt to ashes, or that dogs should teare it, doe you therefore thinke that it shall not rise againe?
A16680Tell me then( poore fearfull soule) what is it that so much troubles thee in this thy passage?
A16680Tell me ye Sinners: What have yee suffered for me your governour, who when I was just, suffered so great things for your sakes?
A16680Tell mee, O sweet Lord, where it is that thou lyest, where thou sleepest at noone?
A16680Then, with what signes, with what face shall I seeke thee?
A16680Thirdly, if shee bee thus forsaken of all her Honours, what can she expect from Pleasures?
A16680Thou desiredst that he might live better: but what if God saw that he by living longer, would become worse?
A16680Thou soughtst no evill, as thou thinkest; but tell mee, what if hee were taken from thee, lest Sin should change his understanding?
A16680To Grasse; what sooner withering?
A16680To a Shadow; what sooner vanishing?
A16680To a Tale that is told; what shorter?
A16680To a Weavers shuttle; and what ● ● icker?
A16680To the Flight of a Bird; what more speedily gliding?
A16680To the Tracke of a Ship; what lesse appearing?
A16680WHat an Enemy is Man to himselfe?
A16680WHat are those good things of the house of God?
A16680WHat is his Praise in Heaven and in Earth?
A16680WHither then wilt thou fly, O miserable soule, or where wilt thou make thy retire?
A16680Was it sufficient for mee to commend to others, what I meant not to amend in my selfe?
A16680Was this the duty of an Author?
A16680Was this the triall of wits, to make choice of no other Theame, than what corrupts best wits?
A16680Was wit given to be exercised in wantonnesse; or to prostitute it selfe, only to please it selfe, with lightnesse?
A16680What Cords, what Pulleis, what Ladders are needfull?
A16680What a brave youth held I my selfe with mine Eldern Gun, Hobbie- horse, and Rattle?
A16680What a stirre I made for a state, and still neglected my inward state?
A16680What an angling hee makes to catch that, which catcheth him most?
A16680What are those pleasures?
A16680What be those yeeres which do not faile, but those which stand?
A16680What devout teares have their divine workes begot?
A16680What doe I lose, if I beleeve such an one is good?
A16680What good thing doe wee see in him with these eyes of our flesh?
A16680What hast thou done during thy way ● aring in this vale of misery, that might deserve the least drop of Gods mercy?
A16680What hast thou to plead for thee?
A16680What hast thou writ; or of what hast thou writ?
A16680What heavenly and mellifluous consolation doth such a soule draw from thee, what secret delights of sacred love doth shee conceive in thee?
A16680What holy motions, heavenly fancies have these bred?
A16680What if that thou wouldst have hee will not give thee, that hee may give himselfe unto thee?
A16680What if thou would''st have what is ill?
A16680What is gone, and what abideth?
A16680What is it that makes thee so shake and shudder in this thy dissolution?
A16680What is it unto thee what hee give thee, so he give himselfe unto to thee?
A16680What is then it selfe but that which is?
A16680What is this it selfe?
A16680What is this mercifull?
A16680What may his body present to delight the sight?
A16680What more canst thou answer unto this, but, that thou Lord art good and mercifull?
A16680What need wee to declare what those good things be of that House?
A16680What shall I render to my Lord, for all his sorrowes?
A16680What shall I say more of the rest of those refreshments of thy blessed flesh?
A16680What shall hee doe, O most high Lord, what shall this thy forraine banisht one doe?
A16680What shall thy servant doe, doubtfull of thy love, and far casten off from thy face?
A16680What should I have done more, and I have not done it, that ye might be saved?
A16680What should I say more?
A16680What sinne hast thou healed in thee?
A16680What sinnefull motion hast thou not admitted?
A16680What succour, what shelter to secure thee?
A16680What then shall I now speake of Peace, or of the praise of peace?
A16680What though disgrace obscure mee, wrongs inure mee, reproach impeach mee, injuries presse thicke upon mee?
A16680What thy garment?
A16680What thy house?
A16680What was it that begot so much love in men to these Martyrs, when their lims were piece- meal ● torne by beasts?
A16680What was there in them that could bee loved: but that in such a Shambles of torne members, there appeared an unblemished beauty of righteousnesse?
A16680What will they say then, who in this short time have lived negligently and carelesly?
A16680What, if I shall give thee grace to live holily, shall I not also give thee grace to die happily?
A16680When Pleasure seazeth his Fort; how long and tedious are those slow- running houres, which divide him from idolatrizing his light- affected Mistresse?
A16680When as leaning on the one side, thou wert wearied, how couldst thou rest thee on the other side, that thou mightst bee eased?
A16680When shall the Horne of his people be exalted?
A16680When shall there be full peace?
A16680When shalt thou be multiplied in fruit?
A16680When then shalt thou bee adorned with beauty?
A16680When wilt thou enlighten our eyes, and shew thy face to us?
A16680When wilt thou look upon us, and heare us?
A16680When wilt ● hou restore thy selfe to us?
A16680Whence comes it, that the Soule dyeth?
A16680Whence doe yee cry, if yee do not love?
A16680Whence doe yee love, it yee doe not see?
A16680Whence that the bodie dyeth?
A16680Where canst thou looke, and not finde new objects of grie ● e?
A16680Where is that Eye, by which it is seene, that it may be lov''d?
A16680Where is there full peace in any one man?
A16680Where those Objects, wherein they delighted?
A16680Whether bee our lives to bee showne in our pens, or our pens in our lives?
A16680Which of mine holy Martyrs dyed a naturall and timely death?
A16680Whither did I goe, whereto am I come?
A16680Who desireth to be loved of thee, as I doe?
A16680Whom hath not the violence of the* Crosse, racke, fire, or sword extinguished?
A16680Why art thou sorrowfull, ô my Soule, and why art thou so disquieted within mee?
A16680Why did hee not keepe for us when he easily might, what we so grievously want?
A16680Why h''as hee thu ● shut the light from us, and brought darknesse upon us?
A16680Why therefore, O Soule, doest tho ● feare, why dost thou not desire death?
A16680Why, Who art thou?
A16680With what beautie hath the conceit of Peace seized on your hearts?
A16680With what joy was I received, while those that saw mee, cried, How like is hee to his Father?
A16680With what voyce?
A16680Wretched men, whence are wee expulsed, and whereto are we forced?
A16680Yea, whither are wee headlong throwne, where overwhelmed?
A16680but didst thou not corrupt that style, and make it Lust?
A16680from how great good, to how great evill?
A16680hast thou thirsted after thy Saviour?
A16680his owne native Countrey?
A16680how didst thou handle it?
A16680how many chaste eares have I offended; how many light eares have I corrupted with those unhappie workes which I have published?
A16680if a Punishment, why seeke wee not to bee released?
A16680if thou lov''st that Guest, as thou professest, why doest thou lodge her under such rotten tarrases?
A16680naked of good workes, and who will cloath thee?
A16680shall I therefore neglect Heaven, because Heaven h''as dealt so bountifully with me?
A16680the love of peace: what doth it present unto your eyes?
A16680to what did I aspire, in what doe I now sigh?
A16680were hee not more mercifull unto thee in not giving thee what thou would''st have?
A16680what and how great things would shee promise?
A16680what pleasure can the whole world find for such a Cripple?
A16680what sensuall action not committed, what spirituall direction not omitted?
A16680when shall it be full in any one man?
A16680where is any fruit?
A16680wherein was God honoured by thee?
A16680with what song?
A16680with what vows of devotiō would shee enwreath her?
A16680yea, what got I for all my cares, but an unhappie inheritance of hopes and feares?
A46823& Christ at his ascension, which made the angels say, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven?
A468231, 2. Who is this that cometh from Edom with dyed garments from Bozrah?
A4682310. Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel?]
A4682311. Who is like thee, glorious in holinesse, fearfull in praises, doing wonders?]
A4682312. that they did not sanctifi ● him in the eyes of the children of Israel?
A4682312?
A4682316?
A4682323. because it was all occasioned by him ▪ shall one man sinne, said Moses to the Lord, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?
A4682325. he saith, Did not I serve with thee for Rachel?
A4682325. that they were not ashamed?
A4682329. enviest thou for my sake?
A468235. Who then is Paul?
A468236?)
A468237. Who is on the Lords side?
A468239. that it was fitting that the Preachers of the Gospel should live of their labours, he addes, Doth God take care for oxen?
A46823All ye that are about him bemoan him, and all ye that know his name say, How is the strong staff broken and the beautifull rod?
A46823And Israel beheld Josephs sonnes, and said, Who are these?]
A46823And Moses said unto them, Have ye saved all the women alive?]
A46823And Philip ran thither to him and heard him reade the Prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest?
A46823And he said, How can I except some man should guide me?
A46823And he said, Is not Aaron the Levite, thy brother?
A46823And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked?]
A46823And he shall say, Where are their gods,& c. which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their drink- offerings?
A46823And he took up his parable and said, Alas, who shall live when God doth this?]
A46823And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye?
A46823And if ye shall say, What shall we eat the seventh year?
A46823And indeed why else should this be here added?
A46823And indeed, why ● lse did he send her home to her father?
A46823And may not we then be sure of heaven before we have it?
A46823And she said, If it be so, why am I thus?]
A46823And she said, What wilt thou give me?]
A46823And the Lord said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should s ● e not be ashamed seven dayes?
A46823And the Lord said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me?]
A46823And the Lord said unto him, What is that in thine hand?
A46823And the Lord said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do?
A46823And what are we that ye murmur against us?
A46823And what are we that ye murmure against us?]
A46823And what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him?]
A46823And what shall I do now unto thee my sonne?]
A46823And what though he took this rod from before the Lord?
A46823And why is it added in her life?
A46823And why was this difference?
A46823And why was this?
A46823Are not interpretations of God?
A46823Are they not all ministring spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
A46823As for those words of God to Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me?
A46823As if he had said, Whereas ye ought to have saved none, have you saved them all?
A46823As if he should have said, Thou wert naked before ▪ without fear or shame; and therefore whence comes it that thou art now ashamed?
A46823Behold, his bedstead was a bedstead of iron: is it not in Rabbath of the chil- of Ammon?]
A46823Besides all that is in the world is Gods; and is it not lawfull for him to do what he will with his own?
A46823But did he not rather pronounce three of them accursed, namely, Reuben, Simeon, and Levi?
A46823But how could they, being so farre off in the wildernesse, destroy their cities lying within Canaan?
A46823But how much more properly might the Israelites take up this proverb now against the Amorites?
A46823But how vvas he able to carry so much wood as vvould serve for the burning up of the sacrifice?
A46823But is it likely that when the plague was removed he would relent?
A46823But might they then vow any other male firstlings?
A46823But the righteousnesse which is of faith, speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven?
A46823But what became of the fire when they cleared the altar of the ashes, and put the coverings upon it?
A46823But what is meant by that last clause, and sealed up amongst my treasures?
A46823But what is meant here by that which cometh of the sale of his patrimonie?
A46823But what is the meaning of this?
A46823But whence had they waters, since already they were all turned into bloud?
A46823But why are they injoyned not to uncover their heads?
A46823But why are they not to smite the Moabites as well as the Midianites?
A46823But why is it said that the Lord found the Israelites in a desert land, and in the wast howling wildernesse?
A46823But why is not Joshua also named, seeing he also followed the Lord fully?
A46823But why is the wife here said to be defiled with lying with her second husband, since by the law of God she might lawfully marry him?
A46823But why is this noted in them as a matter remarkable and commendable, rather then in other the tribes of Israel?
A46823But why then did he thus look about, as afraid to have it known?
A46823But why then doth Moses speak no one word of the devil, but onely mentions the serpent?
A46823But why was there not the ● ame Law for the triall of the husband, if his wi ● e were jealous of him?
A46823But, may some say, Oshea, which was his former name, doth also signifie a Saviour; and why then was his name changed?
A46823But, may some say, Was it not of the providence of God that Egypt was made fruitfull by the overflowing of Nilus?
A46823Can I, or dare I( think you) be offended with that which I know was Gods work, or seek to revenge my self on you whom God hath forgiven?
A46823For am I in the place of God?]
A46823For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battel?
A46823For she said, Have I also here looked after him, that seeth me?]
A46823For who is there of all ● lesh that hath heard the voice of the living God?]
A46823Go, ● lie to Paran; why should I be deprived of you bo ● h in one day?
A46823Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?]
A46823Hath he not spoken also by us?
A46823Hath the Lord indeed spoken onely by Moses?
A46823Hath the Lord indeed spoken onely by Moses?
A46823Hav ● ye offered unto me sacrifices and offerings in the wildernesse fourty years, O house of Israel?
A46823Hear now ▪ ye rebels, must we fetch you water out of this rock?
A46823How long shall this man be a snare unto us?]
A46823How should one chase a thousand?
A46823How then shall Pharaoh heare me who am of uncircumcised lips?]
A46823Is Christ divided?
A46823Is not he thy father that hath bought thee?
A46823Is not this it in which my Lord drinketh, and whereby indeed he divineth?]
A46823Is not this la ● d up in store with me, and sealed up amongst my treasures?]
A46823It can not be that he distinctly knew that he should bring back his sonne again; for then what great matter was there in this that he did?
A46823It is not in heaven ▪ that thou shouldst say, Who shall go up for us to ● eav ● n?]
A46823Many things they did which are not mentioned: and how could the distinction of severall weeks be kept till the Law?
A46823Must I needs bring thy sonne again unto the land from whence thou camest?]
A46823Now his other brother by Leah being already disposed of, who was fitter to be joyned with him then Gad, the first- born of Zilpah Leahs handmaid?
A46823Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing?
A46823Said I not unto thee, that if thou wouldst believe thou shouldst see the glory of God?
A46823Shall not all these take up a parable and a taunting proverb against him?
A46823Shall we be consumed with dying?]
A46823So likewise you except you utter by the tongue words easie to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken?
A46823Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sinne against the child, and ye would not hear?
A46823That is, being a stranger, and now thus late towards evening, unprovided happely of a place to lodge in, why did you not bring him home with you?
A46823That is, this discovers that to be true that I charged you vvith: Is it possible that one man should have twelve such sonnes?
A46823That is, what man is there that ever heard God speaking out of the midst of the fire( as we have done) and yet lived?
A46823The children of Israel asked the Lord, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first to fight against them?
A46823The nakednesse of thy sonnes daughter,& c.] And so other of further descent: how much more then his next daughter, though she be not named?
A46823Then Abner called to Joab and said, Shall the sword devoure for ever?
A46823Then said I, Ah Lord God, they say of me, Doth he not speak parables?
A46823These vvords I conceive to be spoken out of an admiration, and fear; If it be so, why am I thus?
A46823They limited the holy one of Israel; they said, Is the Lord among us or not?
A46823They shall say unt ● me, What is his name?
A46823To what purpose cometh there to me ● ncense from Sheba, and sweet calamus from a farre countrey?
A46823To wit, by their mutinous requiring of water, as a signe of Gods presence among them, saying, Is the Lord among us, or not?
A46823Walk ye not as men?
A46823Was not the name of the Lord called upon before, by Adam and Eve, Abel, Seth, and perhaps some others of Adams sonnes and daughters?
A46823What aileth thee, Hagar?]
A46823What concord hath Christ with Belial?
A46823What hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor,& c?
A46823What man is there that is fearfull and faint- hearted?
A46823What mean ye that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, The fathers have ● aten sowre grapes, and the childrens teeth are set on edge?
A46823What meanest thou by all this drove which I met?]
A46823What shall I do to this people?
A46823What though there be no mention made in the Scriptures of the Patriarchs keeping a Sabbath?
A46823When will the new moon be gone, that we may sell corn?
A46823Wherefore do ye tempt the Lord?]
A46823Wherefore do you Moses and Aaron let the people from their works?
A46823Wherefore then lift you up your selves above the congregation of the Lord?]
A46823Which is all one as if they had said, vvhat is this?
A46823Why is Aaron here commanded to offer a young calf for a sinne- offering?
A46823Why is it that ye have left the man?]
A46823Why is this clause prefixt before the tribe of Manasseh rather then Ephraim?
A46823Why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?]
A46823Why should the name of our father be done away from among his familie because he hath no sonne?]
A46823Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoyce in thee?
A46823Wilt thou put out the eyes of these men?]
A46823Wilt thou refrain thy self from these things, O Lord?
A46823Words of expostulation, as if he had said, What meanest thou thus to take on, having had experience of Gods providence over thee?
A46823Wote ye not that such a man as I can certainly divine?]
A46823Ye fools and blind, whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?
A46823and who is Apollo?
A46823hath he not made thee, and established thee?]
A46823hath he not spoken also by us?]
A46823lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord?
A46823or if you vvould come together, vvhy should one onely stay at home?
A46823or saith he it altogether for our sakes?
A46823or turn that to your destruction, which God did for your preservation?
A46823or why should not one have served to fetch corn?
A46823since it may seem by other places that it was not the custome of mourners amongst the Jews to uncover their heads, but rather to cover them?
A46823wilt thou hold thy peace and afflict us very sore?
A46823yea what likelyhood was there of such an increase?
A46823yea, how could they have known the weekly seventh day from the creation, if it had not been constantly kept from the Creation till that time?
A46823yet how faintly he speaks?
A46823— Wherefore art thou red in thine apparrel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the wine- presse?)
A4873713. q Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
A48737Again for the Cup, what did he?
A48737Again thine is the power, therefore let thy will be done; for whose will should carry but his, whose will no one can resist?
A48737All that''s good is God''s already, or if thou hast any thing to give, dost know, saucy creature who it is thou speakest to?
A48737All these things, all which things?
A48737All too?
A48737An honest man and yet an Atheist?
A48737And art afraid of making thy child a Disciple too soon?
A48737And can such a one exspect that God should swallow his camels, who has so queasy a stomack and narrow a throat himself, that he streins at gnats?
A48737And canst expect that the living God who is a consuming fire, should tamely put up the injuries which are offer''d to his honour?
A48737And if children must smart for the iniquity of their parents, what judgements are prepar''d for an Idolatrous posterity?
A48737And if there be a figure in one place, why not in both?
A48737And if there be such a thing as Church- Government, where will it lye, if not in determining things of this nature?
A48737And see, how hard it was to persist in good, even for him who before never knew evill?
A48737And there is none beside thee; For z whom have I in heaven but thee?
A48737And what an opportunity hast thou?
A48737And who those are, the opposition will shew; for who are those that love God?''
A48737And who would not love God, that loves himself?
A48737And who, that sayes this prayer, knows but this day may be his last?
A48737And whom, what wouldst thou have him worship?
A48737And why so?
A48737And why, feind, this unusual bounty,& so great a present to him thou hatest?
A48737And will any one then be backward in bringing his child to the Temple, and presenting him to the Lord, or fear God''s displeasure for so doing?
A48737And will not the Father of mercies do so by us, and much more?
A48737Art thou a worm and canst not indure to be trod upon?
A48737Base bold feind, hast thou any thing to give?
A48737But do not we lay an imputation upon God''s goodness in praying, that he would not lead us into evil and sin?
A48737But does God take care of oxen?
A48737But may one say, if this reasoning be good, to what purpose are lawes, whereby mens persons and properties are secured from wrong?
A48737But why doe we pray that God''s will may be done, since his decrees will come to pass though we pray not, and his commands''t is our part to perform?
A48737But why is the Symbol of his precious Blood call''d a Cup, whereas that by which his holy Body is represented is plainly termed Bread?
A48737Can any thing be purchas''d at a lower rate, then asking?
A48737Can he be holy that''s unjust?
A48737Doth a Saint want light, comfort, rest?
A48737Doth a man want wisdome, counsel, help?
A48737Doth a sinner want grace, pardon, strength?
A48737First, as to the Bread what did he?
A48737For what is it he tempts him to?
A48737Has not covetousness been the root of all our evils?
A48737Has not the schismatick improv''d this objection to them unanswerably?
A48737Hast a mind to buy thy peace and compound for pardon?
A48737Have not the possessions of the Crown and the Church been made the spoils of War, and the reward of villany?
A48737Have not we taken the Lord''s Name in vain, when generally it has been used as a stale to base interest, and a cloak for hypocrisie and tyranny?
A48737He is in the world as a King in his Kingdom: Where his word is there is power, and who shall say to him what dost thou?
A48737He that hath given me his Son, will not he much more give me all things else?
A48737How apt to magnifie our selves, and think meanly of others?
A48737How are great estates amass''d by cheat and cou ● enage, and private men swoln up with ill- got wealth?
A48737How careful should we be of disparaging our high birth, and heavenly calling, by any indecency or foul miscarriage?
A48737How disingenuous are we?
A48737How doe we murmur at the disposals of providence, and how ready are we with our private discontents to disturb the publick peace?
A48737How doe we prize the commendation of men, and yet slight conscience, and can not endure to be spoken ill of, nor yet be at the pains to doe well?
A48737How does the number of Beggers daily increase to the shame of authority, that neither imployes the able, nor relieves the weak?
A48737How frail a thing the best of men, if he be left to himself?
A48737How full should we see our selves of superstition& prophaneness?
A48737How has Idolatry and Antichristian doctrine prevail''d amongst us, and been eagerly ▪ assisted by a seeming opposition?
A48737How has Iustice been perverted to wrong ends, and Law been made an instrument of oppression?
A48737How has Truth fail''d amongst us?
A48737How have false witnesses and wicked Iudges rose up, and sentenced the righteous, and condemned the innocent?
A48737How have our Courts of Iustice been fill''d with falshoods, and iniquity been enacted by a Law?
A48737How have schisms, like armyes of locusts over- spred, and eat up the Churches of God in these Nations?
A48737How have the old bounds been remov''d, and the publick coffers exhausted?
A48737How have we flatter''d the wicked, whom God hated, and slander''d the footsteps of the righteous?
A48737How highly should we prize our spiritual birth- right, and heavenly inheritance?
A48737How is Self and Sin made the great Idol of all our devotions, and how do we every day provoke God to jealousy with our lusts?
A48737How is charity neglected, hospitality shut out of doors, and the love to the poor grown cold?
A48737How little able should we be to resist him who made such fierce assaults on the Son of God himself?
A48737How little trust or honesty to be met with?
A48737How many idle& dishonest wayes of living are kept on foot?
A48737How miserable and close are men upon honest designs?
A48737How perfidious and false, how cunning and close, how ill- natur''d and sullen have most men been?
A48737How profuse and lavish upon their lusts?
A48737How ready are we to quarrel about every trifle, when a word conjures up our passion, every punctilio ingages our honour?
A48737How ready to believe every flying report,& to take all things that another does in the worst sense?
A48737How should our hearts be set on fire with heavenly flames, and the desire of heavenly things?
A48737How should these ravish our soules, and make them impatient, till they have o weighed anchor, and be with Christ?
A48737How should we be struck flat to the ground, like Paul at his conversion, amazed and astonished with the considerations of a heavenly Majesty?
A48737How should we fear the displeasure of so great, so good a Father, more then hell?
A48737How should we now indeavour to have our conversation already in heaven?
A48737How should we strive to be like our Father which is in heaven, holy as he is holy, merciful as he is merciful, perfect as he is perfect?
A48737How slippery a State Innocence, when there is but the least temptation to debauch it?
A48737If an iniquity will not scape, what will become of gross transgressions?
A48737If he stood in need, would he pass by all his creatures, canst imagin, to accept thy kindness?
A48737If it be given, how is it ours?
A48737If it be ours, how does he give it?
A48737If now we would but search into our selves, and make inquiry into our hearts, how little( I fear) should we find of God there?
A48737If one man be a God to another, as charity makes him; then what is to be exspected of God himself?
A48737Is it not enough, that my debt hath been once pay''d?
A48737Nay even the best of Saints have their dayly slips and failings; Who is he that can justify himself?
A48737Shall he that hath given me a life, deny me food?
A48737Shall not justice acquit me, since mercy hath accepted my surety?
A48737That we who dwell in houses of clay may keep up a commerce with heaven?
A48737Then what a priviledge is it, that a poor creature, dust and ashes may freely speak to his maker?
A48737Thine is the power, therefore forgive us our sins, for c who has power to forgive sins but God?
A48737This procedure seems to thwart the rules of Iustice; if the fathers eat sour grapes, shall the childrens teeth be set an edge?
A48737Thou knowst his Angels have charge of him and are bid worship him: what then?
A48737Though they have a share in his providence, yet what are they concern''d in his Law, which is spiritual and holy?
A48737To what end courts of judicature, where injur''d persons may have right done them?
A48737Was ever more injustice and illegal oppression, then of late years amongst us?
A48737What better portion can a loving father provide for his children?
A48737What care and vigilance ought we to have?
A48737What care then should we have to our wayes, to our words, who are alwayes in sight, in hearing of our heavenly Father?
A48737What good shrewd turns are these?
A48737What is it next to Sanctify the Sabbath or keep it holy?
A48737What is''t, but ask and have?
A48737What little reason hast thou to be offended at any man; whom God imployes in the drudgery of his chastisements?
A48737What man is he that desireth life, and lov ● th many dayes, that he may see good?
A48737What more natural for children to ask, or for a father to give?
A48737What plundring and pillaging, what rifling and robberies have been practis''d?
A48737What reason is there that a piece of dry bread should do any more to my nourishment then a chip of wood, or a clod of earth?
A48737What said he?
A48737What said he?
A48737What strange contradictions have our sins put the Son of God upon, who to procure our Salvation denyed himself, and put on the form of a servant?
A48737What vain babling and filthy talk, obscenity and scurrility, are abroad in the world?
A48737What wouldst thou have him doe for''t?
A48737Where''s Scripture, say they, for surplice, for cross, for kneeling?
A48737Wherefore how great an aw ought we to bring along with us before such a glorious presence?
A48737Who are those God here calls his Lovers, his Friends?
A48737Who would grudge God, if he rightly consider''d it, the tenth sheaf, who hath so freely given him the other nine?
A48737Who would seek to God, if he durst not trust him, but look''d upon him, either as a down- right enemy, or an unsteady friend?
A48737Whose discretion will it be best to trust to?
A48737Why?
A48737With what starch''d gravi ● y, and pretences of sanctity have we impos''d upon one another?
A48737a charitable person and idolatrous?
A48737a loyal subject, a good neighbour, and yet a swearer, a Sabbath- breaker?
A48737a strict Sabbath keeper and an Usurper, a Rebell?
A48737a zealous professor and a cheat?
A48737an idol?
A48737an image?
A48737and seek his friendship, who is so ready to engage his kindness to us and our heirs for ever, and requite our love a thousand fold?
A48737and will any one be so lazy, as to refuse the pains of asking?
A48737canst not thou who dwellest in the dust brook an affront, nor bear with an injury?
A48737couldst thou fancy the judge of all the earth could be made doe wickedly for reward, when every upright judge scorns to have justice bought?
A48737couldst thou offer to corrupt him who knows no sin with a bribe?
A48737d Shall not the Iudge of all the earth( saith he) do right?
A48737dost think that hee''l take any thing at thine hand?
A48737doth he conscientiously fear an Oath, who makes no conscience of a Lye?
A48737f Is not he rightly named Iacob; saith Esau, for he hath supplanted me this twice?
A48737f Whither shall I flee from thy presence?
A48737fear God that honours not his King?
A48737how dearly obliging an expression?
A48737how far short are we heathen Christians of those Christian heathens?
A48737how quick- sighted to spye moats in others eyes, and not see the beams in our own?
A48737in what aw should we stand of his power?
A48737many an honest lawyer will not be hired to be an advocate for wrong?
A48737o who hath resisted his will, or p given him counsel?
A48737one would think this very conflict might sufficiently convince thee, how poor thy malice shows, and how successless all thy attempts?
A48737or exercise charity aright towards men, who fear''s not God''s displeasure?
A48737ris added by way of explanation, Those that keep his Commandements, who are those that hate him then, but those that break them?
A48737scrupulous of idolatry, and yet delight in adultery, and indulge himself in schisme, envy, and other works of the flesh?
A48737shall he that hath given me a body, deny me raiment?
A48737some Saint or Angel?
A48737speak, Lucifer?
A48737stocks and stones?
A48737that Christ should become our brother, whose sisters are the worms?
A48737that our Saviour, who is the only Son of God begotten of his substance should not permit, but command us to call God our Father too?
A48737that sinfull creatures as we are have access to the throne of Grace with boldness, and may challenge a hearing in God''s Court of Chancery?
A48737the Morality of such men is as counterfeit, as the other''s Religion was: for how can he be faithful to his Prince, who is false to his God?
A48737what a condescension of love, that God should suffer himself to be styled our Father, who have corruption for our mother?
A48737what a different temper are we of?
A48737what distance should we stand at?
A48737what divel could put such thoughts into Satan''s heart, such words into''s mouth?
A48737what fear and jealousy?
A48737what greater legacy of love leave behind him, then God''s favour, and 〈 ◊ 〉 est in divine mercy?
A48737what havock has been made of Sacred things, and how has Sacriledge been justified by her children?
A48737what obedience should we have for his word, with what humility should we come and fall down at his feet,& kneel before the Lord our Maker?
A48737what penaltyes must the parents themselves,( who are wilfull transgressors, and Idolaters) expect to undergoe?
A48737what reverence should we bear to his name, since he is in Heaven and we on earth?
A48737what wrong is done to us which is worth revenge, which doth not deserve a forgiveness for our own sake?
A48737what, sin?
A48737when prosperous villany has been bless''d in the Name of the Lord, and suffering Innocence has been impleaded as guilty?
A48737when swearing is in so much credit& is look''d on as the Character of Greatness, and rash oaths have the reputation of Gallantry?
A48737when there has been such breaking of Oaths, and making of Covenants, against the Laws of God and man?
A48737when we that have the Name of God call''d upon us, live unworthy of that calling,& make his Name be evill spoken of?
A48737who can overtake him, whose wayes are past finding out?
A48737why, thou canst not perswade any men that have their reason about them to doe so; What is''t?
A48737will he withdraw his own mercy, and let ours w crow over his justice?
A48737will his love want measure,& shall ours overflow?
A48737will the divine bounty contract it self, because he sees humane kindness enlarged?
A48737wilt thou offer thy maker any thing?
A48737with what reverence should we approach to his throne?
A48737wouldst thou purchase his favour?
A56943''T is true, God must bee sought; What impious tongue dare be so basely bold to contradict so known a truth?
A56943A relaxation from the toile of labour: And what is labour but a painfull exercise of the fraile body?
A56943ANd can I choose O God but tremble at thy judgements, or can my stony heart not stand amazed at thy threatnings?
A56943And hast thou no moat in thine?
A56943And may I not dispence with a bare lippe deniall of my urg''d Religion for the necessary preservation of the threatned life of a man?
A56943And shall I then afflict my body, and beslave my heaven- born soule to purchase Rags to cloath my nakednesse?
A56943And was not our mixt government unapt to fall into diseases?
A56943And what have they not done to make my soul despaire?
A56943And will these Plague- denouncers never leave to thunder judgements in my trembling eare?
A56943And with blotted fingers made his blurre the greater?
A56943Are we all Angels?
A56943Are we born to thrum Caps, or pick straws?
A56943Are we still bound to keepe a legall Sabbath in the strictnesse of the Letter?
A56943Art thou not condemned to Rags, to Famine, by him whose law commanded thee to labour?
A56943Art thou worthy of Christ that preferrest thy estate, or thy brothers life before him?
A56943Augustine O thou covetous man, why dost thou treasure up such hidden mischiefe?
A56943BUt will my God bee now entreated?
A56943Be circumspect, and provident my soule: Hast thou a faire Summer?
A56943Being sick of the Iaundies, how hast thou censur''d another yellow?
A56943But why dost thou judge thy brother?
A56943CAn flesh and blood bee so unnaturall to forget the Lawes of Nature?
A56943COnscience, why start''st thou?
A56943Can blowing youth immure it selfe within the Icey walls of Vestall Chastity?
A56943Can drunkennesse dry up the Sea that walls her?
A56943Can faire- pretending Piety be so barbarous to condemn us to the flames of our affections, and make us Martyrs to our own desires?
A56943Can flames of lust dissolve the Ordnance that protect her?
A56943Can full perfection be expected here?
A56943Can lusty diet, and mollicious rest bring forth no other fruits, but faint desires, rigid thoughts, and Phlegmatick, conceits?
A56943Can the Sun rise to thy comfort, that hath so often set in thy wrath?
A56943Canst thou appeare in the searching eye of heaven, and not expect to be cast away?
A56943Canst thou command the Sunne to shine?
A56943Canst thou forbid the Mildewes, or controll the breath of the Malignant East?
A56943Canst thou hold a full estate, a good pennyworth, which is bought with the deare price of thy Gods displeasure?
A56943Come, if thou freely give thy house, canst thou in conscience be denied a hiding room for thy protection?
A56943Custome in finne multiplies it: Pleadest thou society?
A56943Did not our Prophets give lawfull warning?
A56943Did we want good Lawes?
A56943Didst thou foresee this danger?
A56943Didst thou not laugh invasion to scorne?
A56943Dost thou glory in thy friends?
A56943Dost thou glory in thy parts?
A56943Dost thou glory in thy strength?
A56943Dost thou glory in thy wealth?
A56943Endeavour rather to be, then to be ● thought holy; for what profits i ● thee to be thought to be what th ● ● art not?
A56943Fifteen shillings in the pound composition?
A56943Foresee what punishments are prepar''d to meet thee, and tell mee, what''s thy purchase?
A56943Forgive him: Hath he trespass ● d against the Congregation?
A56943HAs thy brother, O my soul, a beam in his eye?
A56943HOw truly then, O God, this heavie woe belongs to this my boasted sin?
A56943Has mortality no priviledge to supersede it from the utmost punishment of a little necessary frailty?
A56943Hath Gilead Balme enough to heale thy superannuated sores?
A56943Hath not my life beene blamelesse before men?
A56943Hath not the hardnesse of my heart made me uncapable of thy compassion?
A56943Have I born false witnesse like the wanton Elders?
A56943Have I imbrued my hands in blood like Barabbas?
A56943Have I like Jacob supplanted my elder brother?
A56943Have I not given tithes of all I have?
A56943Have I not hated Vice with a perfect hatred?
A56943Have I set up false Gods like the Egyptians?
A56943Have I violated the Sabbath like the Libertines?
A56943Have the Gentiles no priviledge by vertue of Messiahs comming, or has the Evangelicall Sabbath no immunities?
A56943How Pharisaically hast thou judg''d?
A56943How can my lips, that daily breathe revenge against my brother, presume to own thee as my father, or expect from thee thy blessing, as thy childe?
A56943How can we honour God if we revenge our selves?
A56943How full of sweetnesse was his death, who dying was reveng''d upon three thousand enemies?
A56943How has the pride of thine owne heart blinded thee toward thy selfe?
A56943How many thirst, whilst thou surfeitest?
A56943How many want that blessing thou hast turn''d into a curse?
A56943How often hast thou turn''d the spirituall body of thy Saviour into thy damnation?
A56943How wer''t thou wedded to thy owne corruptions, that couldst endure thy unsavoury filthinesse?
A56943I, but who shall right thy honour then?
A56943Iacob could purchase his sick fathers blessing with a down- right lie, and may I not dissemble for a life?
A56943If thy impatience can not act a Sabbath twelve hours, what happinesse canst thou expect in a perpetuall Sabbath?
A56943If truth sit Regent, in what faithfull breast shall secrets finde repose?
A56943Is a poore clod of earth we call Inheritance, prizable with his greatnesse?
A56943Is he that was so weary of the New- Moones, so taken with the Sun to tie his Sabbath to that only day?
A56943Is it equall that God who gave thee a body, and sixe dayes to provide for it, should demand one day of of thee, and be denied it?
A56943Is not my crying sin too loud for pardon?
A56943Is not the God of heaven and earth worth many kingdomes?
A56943Is not the liberall Cup the Sucking- bottle of the sons of Phebus, to solace and refresh their palats in the nights of sad Invention?
A56943Is not this Gods sole Prerogative?
A56943Is sixe dayes too little for thy selfe, and two hours too much for thy God?
A56943Is there no allowance to humanity?
A56943Is thy cause bad?
A56943Is thy honour wrong''d?
A56943Is thy welfare more considerable then his glory?
A56943It is a day of Rest: And what''s a Rest?
A56943May that breach be set upon the score of mercy, and commended above sacrifice for the savegard of an Asse?
A56943Must we turne Ancherites and spend our dayes in Caves, and Hermitages, and smother up our pretious hours in cloysterd folly, and recluse devotion?
A56943No grains to flesh and blood?
A56943Nothing but damnation?
A56943Nothing but judgements?
A56943Nothing but plagues?
A56943Now tell me O my soul, art thou worthy the name of a Christian, that denyest and opposest the nature of Christ?
A56943O my deceived soule, how great a darknesse was thy light?
A56943O my ingrant soule, what shall I doe to bee saved?
A56943O my soule, how dost thou prize temporalls beyond eternalls?
A56943O my soule, how uncharitable hast thou been?
A56943O my unrighteous soule, canst thou hold thy brother worthy of death for giving thee the lie, and thy selfe guiltlesse that makest a lie?
A56943O what return can the tainted breath of my polluted lips deserve, but to bee bound hand and foot, and cast into the flames of Hell?
A56943O, wouldst thou offer a pleasing sacr ● fice to heaven?
A56943Or Lord, wherein am I more uncapable of thy indignation?
A56943Or a puffe of breath we call life, valuable with his honour, in comparison of whom the very Angels are impure?
A56943Or at a Cockpit leave our doubtfull fortunes to the mercy of unmercifull contention?
A56943Or can our work bee perfect in this vale of imperfection?
A56943Or couldst thou have contrived a way to be thus miserable?
A56943Or hath my purse been hidebound to my hungry brother?
A56943Or like Absolon defiled my fathers bed?
A56943Or like Ahab intruded into Nabals vineyard?
A56943Or like David coveted Vriahs wife?
A56943Or like cursed Cham, have I discovered my Fathers nakednesse?
A56943Or shall my brothers life, or shall my owne be seis''d upon through the cruell truth of my down- right confession?
A56943Or spend our wanton dayes in sacrificing costly presents to a fleshly Idoll?
A56943Or what presumptuous lips dare disavow it?
A56943Or who but fooles( that can not taste anjnjury) can moderate their high- bred spirits; and stop their passion in her full carrier?
A56943Reprove him: Hath he sinned against God?
A56943Search thy self to the bottome, and thou shalt find enough to humble thee: Dost thou glory in the favour of a Prince?
A56943So long as thy wrath is kindled against thy brother, so long is the wrath of God burning against thee?
A56943Society in the offence, aggravates the punishment: Pleadest thou help to invention?
A56943TAke heed my soule, when thou hast lost thy self in thy journey, how wilt thou finde thy God at thy journeys end?
A56943Tell mee, what continuance can that Inheritance promise that is raised upon the ruines of thy Brother?
A56943The Law is just and good, and being ruled by that, how can my faire proceedings bee unjust?
A56943The Plague?
A56943The tenth in tithes is any one in ten, and why the seventh day not any one in seven?
A56943The young mans great possessions taught his timerous tongue to shrink from and decline his hearts profession, and who could blame him?
A56943They perish at their own charge, not mine, and what is that to mee?
A56943VVHat tell''st thou me of Conscience, or a pious life?
A56943VVHat thinkst thou now my soule?
A56943VVIll Boanarges never cease?
A56943WHat a child O my soule, hath thy false bosome harb ● rd ▪ And what reward can thy indulgence expect from such a father?
A56943Was not Wine given to exhilarate the drooping hearts, and raise the drowzie spirits of dejected souls?
A56943Was not the Title of the Crown unquestionable?
A56943We sanctifie the day, the day not us: But are we Jewes?
A56943Wer''t thou not but now for many yeares even nuzzl ● d in the bosome of habituall peace?
A56943What Common wealth can be secure?
A56943What Oyle shall bee infused into the lampe of deare society, if they deny the priviledge of a civill rejoycing Cup?
A56943What Stratagem can prosper?
A56943What blessing canst thou hope for from heaven, that pleadest for the son of the devill, and crucifyest the Son of God?
A56943What can my prayers expect but thy just wrath and heavie indignation?
A56943What damnation to Hypocrites?
A56943What have I done to make my case desperate?
A56943What if his beggerly children pine, or his proud wife perish?
A56943What if the custome of a harmlesse oath should captivate thy heedlesse tongue, can nothing under sudden judgment seiz upon the?
A56943What judgements to the lascivious?
A56943What kingdome can be safe?
A56943What labour for the youth to number musick with their sprightly paces?
A56943What labour is it for the impatient lover to measure Hellespont with his widened armes to hasten his del ● ght?
A56943What mean these strict Reformers thus to spend their hou ● e- glasses, and bawle against our harmless Cups?
A56943What poverty to the slothfull?
A56943What satisfaction wilt thou give to the Creator, to the Creature, to thy selfe; against all whom thou hast transgrest?
A56943What stripes to the ignorant?
A56943What thankfulnesse shall I returne ● or so infinite a love?
A56943What vengeance to the prophane, the censorious, the revengefull?
A56943What warre can be successefull?
A56943What''s thirty in the hundred to a man of Trade?
A56943What?
A56943What?
A56943When civill warres divide a Kingdome, will Mercuries decline a lie?
A56943When hunger drives thee to the gates of death, wilt thou be afraid to steale?
A56943When martial execution is to be done ▪ wilt thou fear to kill?
A56943Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, ye are mighty in power?
A56943Who more threatend then the presumptuous?
A56943Why should I spend my precious minutes in the sullen and dejected shades of sadnesse?
A56943Why should I tire my tender youth, and torture out my groaning dayes in toyle and travell?
A56943am I not sunk too deep into the jaws of Hell, for thy strong arme to rescue?
A56943and by repentance too: What strange impiety dare deny it?
A56943and countenanc''d Vertue with a due respect?
A56943and discompose the happy peace of my harmonious thoughts with painfull grinding in the common mill of dull mortality?
A56943and my demeanor unreprovable before the world?
A56943and sell our livelihood for a few teares, and a whining face?
A56943and yet I live: What plagues against my swearing?
A56943and yet she stands the glory of the world: Can pride demolish the Towers that defend her?
A56943and yet sound; What danger against procrastination?
A56943dar''st thou deny him for thy owne owne ends, that denied thee nothing for thy good?
A56943for the saving of the whole livelyhood and subsistence of a Christian?
A56943in all Christian duties who more forward then I?
A56943judge thy selfe: Wouldst thou avoid the sin?
A56943or did our Lawes want execution?
A56943or didst thou not lesse feare a Civill war?
A56943or have I bowed before them like the Israelites?
A56943or if a wet season meet thy Harvest, and with open sluces overwhelme thy hopes; canst thou let downe the floodgates, and stop the watry Flux?
A56943or rather not be secured by a faire officious lie?
A56943or ravell out my short liv''d dayes in solemn and heart- breaking Care?
A56943or were we moved at the sound of judgements?
A56943or why dost thou set at naught thy brother?
A56943shall I perish for the want of ● ood, and die a Martyr to that foolish conscience which forbids me to rub the eares of a little standing Corne?
A56943shall the reall breach of a holy Sabbath, dedicated to Gods highest glory, be tolerated for the welfare of an Oxe?
A56943should we be stocks and stones and( having active souls) turne altogether passives?
A56943the extract of all diseases?
A56943thy pleasure, with no crosse?
A56943thy prosperity, with no adversity?
A56943thy reputation with no scandall?
A56943to call our meetings Riots, and brand our civil mirth with stiles of loose Intemperance?
A56943was Ioseph mark''d for everlasting death, for swearing by the life of Egypts King?
A56943was Peter when he so denyed his master, straight damn''d for swearing, and forswearing?
A56943what if the luxuriant stile of thy discourse doe chance to strike upon an obvious Oath, art thou straight hurried into the bosome of a Plague?
A56943why dost thou dote on the Image of the King stamped on coine, and hatest the Image of God that shines in men?
A56943yet finde I honour: How fiercely have they preacht destruction against my cruelty?
A56943yet how often hath God been found upon the death- bed?
A56943yet none live more unscourg''d: Who deeper branded then the Lyar?
A56943yet not infected: What diseases against my drunkennesse?
A56943yet themselvs prosper: What fals to the proud?
A56943yet they stand surest: What curses to the covetous?
A56943yet who lesse punisht?
A56943yet who more Scotfree?
A56943yet who more favourd?
A56943yet who more pleasure?
A56943yet who more safe?
A56943yet who richer?
A56943〈 ◊ 〉, but in some cases truth destroyes thy life; a lie preserves it: My soule, was God thy Creator?
A56828''T is true, God must bee sought; What impious tongue dare be so basely bold to contradict so knowne a Truth?
A56828A relaxation from the toyle of labour: And what is labour but a painefull exercise of the fraile body?
A56828ANd can I choose O God but tremble at thy judgements?
A56828Am I not sunke too deepe into the Jawes of Hell, for thy strong arme to rescue?
A56828And by repentance too; What strange impietie dare deny it?
A56828And ha ● t thou no m ● ● te in thine?
A56828And may I not dispense with a bare lippe deniall of my urg''d Religion for the necessary preservation of the threatned life of a man?
A56828And my demeanour unreprovable before the world?
A56828And shall I then afflict my body and beslave my heaven- borne soule to purchase, Rags to cloathe my nakednesse?
A56828And was not our mixt government unapt to fall into diseases?
A56828And what have they not done to make my soule despair?
A56828And what reward can thy indulgence expect from such a father?
A56828And will these Plague- denouncers never leave to thunder judgements in my trembling eare?
A56828And with blotted fingers made his blurre the greater?
A56828And yet thou pamper''st up thy sides with stollen food, and yet thou deck''st thy wanton body with unearn''d ornaments?
A56828Are we borne to thrum Caps, or pick strawes?
A56828Are we still bound to keepe a legall Sabbath in the strictnesse of the Letter?
A56828Are wee all Angels?
A56828Art thou not condemned to Rags, to Famine, by him whose Law commanded thee to labour?
A56828Art thou worthy of Christ that preferrest thy estate, or thy brothers life before him?
A56828BUt will my God bee now entreated?
A56828Bee circumspect, and provident my soule: Hast thou a faire Summer?
A56828Being sick of the Iaundies, how hast thou censur''d another yellow?
A56828But why dost thou judge thy brother?
A56828CAn flesh and blood bee so unnaturall to forget the Lawes of Nature?
A56828COnscience, why start''st thou?
A56828Can blowing youth immure it selfe within the Icey walls of Vestall Chastitie?
A56828Can drunkennes dry up the Sea that walls her?
A56828Can faire- pretending pictie be so barbarous to condemn us to the flames of our affections, and make us Martyrs to our owne desires?
A56828Can flames of lust dissolve the Ordnance that protect her?
A56828Can full perfection bee expected here?
A56828Can lusty diet, and mollicious rest bring forth no other fruits, but faint desires, rigid thoughts, and Pblegmatick, conceits?
A56828Can the Sunne rise to thy comfort, that hath so often set in thy wrath?
A56828Canst thou appeare in the searching eye of heaven, and not expect to be cast away?
A56828Canst thou command the Sunne to shine?
A56828Canst thou forbid the Mildewes, or controll the breath of the malignant East?
A56828Canst thou hold a full estate, a good pennyworth, which is bought with the deare price of thy Gods displeasure?
A56828Come, if thou freely give thy house, canst thou in conscience bee denied a hiding- roome for thy protection?
A56828Custome in Sinne multiplies it: Pleadest thou societie?
A56828Did not our Prophets give lawfull warning?
A56828Did wee want good Lawes?
A56828Didst thou foresee this danger?
A56828Didst thou not laugh invasion to scorne?
A56828Dost thou glory in thy Friends?
A56828Dost thou glory in thy parts?
A56828Dost thou glory in thy strength?
A56828Dost thou glory in thy wealth?
A56828Endeavour rather to be, then to be thought holy; for what profits it thee to bee thought to be what thou art not?
A56828Fifteene shillings in the pound composition?
A56828Foresee what punishments are prepa''rd to meet thee, and tell mee, what''s thy purchase?
A56828Forgive him: Hath hee srespass''d against the Congregation?
A56828HAs thy brother, O my soule, a beame in his eye?
A56828HOw truely then, O God, this heavy woe belongs to this my boasted sinne?
A56828Has mortalitie no priviledge, to supersede it from the utmost punishment of a little necessary frailtie?
A56828Hath Gilead Balme enough to heale thy superannuated sores?
A56828Hath not my life been blamelesse before men?
A56828Hath not the hardnesse of my heart made mee uncapable of thy compassion?
A56828Have I borne false witnesse like the wanton Elders?
A56828Have I embrued my hands in blood like Barabbas?
A56828Have I like Iacob supplanted my elder brother?
A56828Have I not given Tithes of all I have?
A56828Have I not hated Vice with a perfect hatred?
A56828Have I set up false Gods like the Egyptians?
A56828Have I violated the Sabbath like the Libertines?
A56828Have the Gentiles no priviledge, by the vertue of Messia ● s comming, or has the Evangelicall Sabbath no immunities?
A56828How Pharisaically hast thou judg''d?
A56828How can my ● ippes, that daily breath revenge against my brother, presume to owne thee as my father, or expect from thee thy blessing, as thy child?
A56828How can wee honou ● God if wee revenge our selves?
A56828How fiercely have they preach''d destruction, against my cruelty?
A56828How full of sweetnesse was his death, who dying was reveng''d upon three thous ● nd enemies?
A56828How has the pride of thy owne heart blinded thee toward thy selfe?
A56828How many thirst whilst thou surfeitest?
A56828How many want that blessing thou hast turn''d into a curse?
A56828How often hast thou turn''d the spirituall b ● dy of thy Saviour into thy d ● mnation?
A56828How wert thou wedded to thy owne corruptions, that could''st endure thy unsavory filthinesse?
A56828I, but in some cases truth destroyes thy life; a lie preserves it: My soule, was God thy Creator?
A56828I, but who shall right thy honor then?
A56828Iaco ● could purchase his sick fathers blessing with a downe- right lye, and may I not di ● semble for a life?
A56828If thy impatience can not act a Sabbath twelve houres, what happinesse canst thou expect in a perpetuall Sabbath?
A56828If truth sit Regent, in what faithfull brest shall secrets finde repose?
A56828In all Christian duties who more forward then I?
A56828Is a poore clod of earth wee call Inheritance, prizable with his greatnesse?
A56828Is hee that was so weary of the New- Moones, so taken with the Sunne to tie his Sabbath to that onely day?
A56828Is it equall that God, who gave thee a body, and six dayes to provide for it, should demand one day of thee, and bee denied it?
A56828Is not my crying sinne too loud for Pardon?
A56828Is not the God of heaven and earth worth many kingdomes?
A56828Is not the liberall Cup the Sucking- bottle of the sonnes of Phaebus, to solace and refresh their palats in the nights of sad Invention?
A56828Is not this Gods sole Prerogative?
A56828Is six dayes too little for thy selfe, and two houres too much for thy God?
A56828Is there no allowance to humanitie?
A56828Is thy cause bad?
A56828Is thy honour wrong''d?
A56828Is thy welfare more considerable then his glory?
A56828It is a day of Rest: And what''s a Rest?
A56828May that breach bee set upon the score of m ● rcy, and commended above sacrifice for the savegard of an Asse?
A56828No Graines to flesh and blood?
A56828Nothing but damnation?
A56828Nothing but judgements?
A56828Nothing but plagues?
A56828O like Ahab intruded into Nabott ● Vineyard?
A56828O my deceived foule, how great a darknesse was thy light?
A56828O my ingrant soule, what shall I do to bee saved?
A56828O my soule, how dost thou prize temporalls beyond eternalls?
A56828O my soule, how uncharitable hast thou been?
A56828O my unrighteous soul, canst thou hold thy brother worthy of death for giving thee the lie, and thy selfe guiltlesse that makest a lie?
A56828O thou covetous man, why dost thou treasure up such hidden mischiefe?
A56828O what returne can the tainted breath of my polluted lipps deserve, but to bee bound hand and foot, and cast into the flames of Hell?
A56828O ● can my stony heart not stand amazed at thy Threatnings?
A56828O, wouldst thou offer a pleasing sacrifice to heaven?
A56828Or a puffe of breath wee call life, valuable with his honour, in comparison of whom the very Angels are impure?
A56828Or at a Cockpit leave our doubtfull fortunes to the mercy of unmercifull contention?
A56828Or can our worke be perfect in this vale of imperfection?
A56828Or could''st thou have contrived a way to bee thus miserable?
A56828Or hath my purse beene hidebound to my hungry brother?
A56828Or have I bowed before them like the Israelites?
A56828Or like Absolon defiled my fathers Bed?
A56828Or like David coveted Vriahs wife?
A56828Or like cursed Cham have I discovered my fathers nakednesse?
A56828Or shall my brothers life, or shall my owne be seis''d upon through the cruell truth of my downe- right confession?
A56828Or spend our wanton dayes in sacrificing costly presents to a fleshly Idoll?
A56828Or what mercy canst thou expect from heaven, that hast denied all mercy to thy Neighbour?
A56828Or what presumptuous lips dare disavow it?
A56828Or who but fooles( that can not taste an injury) can moderate their high- bred spirits, and stop their passion in her full carreire?
A56828Reprove him: Hath hee sinned against God?
A56828Search thy selfe to the bottome, and thou shalt find enough to humble thee: Dost thou glory in the ● avour of a Prince?
A56828So long as thy wrath is kindled against thy brother, so long is the wrath of God burning against thee?
A56828Societie in the offence, aggravates the punishment: Pleadest thou help to Invention?
A56828TAke heed my soul, when thou hast lost thy self in thy journey, how wilt thou find thy God at thy journeys end?
A56828Tell mee, what continuance can that Inheritance promise that is raised upon the ruines of thy Brother?
A56828The Law is just and good, and being ruled by that, how can my faire proceedings bee unjust?
A56828The Plague?
A56828The tenth in tithes is any one in tenne, and why the seventh day not any one in seaven?
A56828The young mans great possessions taught his timerous tongue to shrinke from an decline his hearts profession, and who could blame him?
A56828They perish at their owne charge, not mine, and what is that to mee?
A56828VVHat tell''st thou me of Conscience, or a pious life?
A56828VVHat think''st thou now my soule?
A56828VVer''t thou not but now for many yeares even nuzzl''d in the bosome of habituall peace?
A56828VVhat Plagues against my swearing?
A56828VVhat curses to the Covetous?
A56828VVhat judgements to the lascivious?
A56828VVhat vengeance to the prophane, the censorious, the revengefull?
A56828WIll Boanarges never cease?
A56828Was Ioseph mark''d for everlasting death, for swearing by the life of Egypts King?
A56828We sanctifie the day, the day not us: But are we Iewes?
A56828What Commonwealth can be secure?
A56828What Oyle shall bee infused into the Lampe of deare societie, if they deny the priviledge of a civill rejoycing Cup?
A56828What Stra ● ● ● can prosper?
A56828What blessing canst thou hope from heaven, that pleadest for the sonne of the devill, and crucifyest the Sonne of God?
A56828What can my prayers expect but thy just wrath and heavy indignation?
A56828What damnation to Hypocrites?
A56828What have I done to make my case desterate?
A56828What if his beggerly children pine, or his proud wife perish?
A56828What if the custome of a harmelesse oath should captivate thy heedlesse tongue, can nothing under sudden judgement seize upon thee?
A56828What if the luxuriant stile of thy discourse doe chance to strike upon an obvious Oath, art thou straight hurried into the bosome of a Plague?
A56828What kingdome can be safe?
A56828What labour for the youth to number mu ● ick with their sprightly paces?
A56828What labour is it for the impatient lover to measure Hellespont with his widened armes to hasten his delight?
A56828What meane these strict Reformers thus to spend their hou ● e- glasses, and bawle against our harmelesse Cups?
A56828What povertie to the slothfull?
A56828What satisfaction wilt thou give to the Creator, to the creature, to thy selfe, against all whom thou hast transgrest?
A56828What stripes to the ignorant?
A56828What thankfulnesse shall I returne for so infinite a love?
A56828What warre can be succesfull?
A56828What?
A56828When Martiall execution is to bee done, wilt thou feare to kill?
A56828When civill warres divide a kingdome, will Mercuries decline a lie?
A56828When hunger drives thee to the gates of death, wilt thou bee affraid to steale?
A56828Wherefore doe the wicked live, become old, yea are mightie in power?
A56828Who more threatned then the presumptuous?
A56828Why should I spend my pretious minutes in the sullen and dejected shades of sadnesse?
A56828Why should I tire my tender youth, and ● orture out my groaning dayes in ● oyle and travell?
A56828Woe bee to that barrennesse, that wants such showers: Pleadest thou strength to beare much Wine?
A56828and countenanc''d vertue with a due respect?
A56828and discompose the happy peace of my harmonious thoughts with painefull grinding in the common mill of dull mortalitie?
A56828and sell our livelihood for a few teares, and a whining face?
A56828and yet she stands the glory of the world: Can Pride demolish the Towers that defend her?
A56828and yet sound; What danger against procrastination?
A56828dar''st thou deny him for thy owne ends, that denied thee nothing for thy good?
A56828for the saving of the whole livelihood and subsistence of a Christian?
A56828if bloody times should force Religion to sh ● oud it selfe beneath my roofe; upon demand, shall my false truth betr ● y it?
A56828judge thy selfe: Wouldst thou avoyd the sinne?
A56828or Lord, wherein am I more uncapable of thy indignation?
A56828or did our Lawes want execution?
A56828or didst thou not lesse feare a Civill warre ● Was not the Title of the Crowne unquestionable?
A56828or if a wet season meet thy Harvest and with open sluces overwhelme thy hopes; canst thou let downe the floodgates, and stop the watry Flux?
A56828or rather not be secured by a faire officious life?
A56828or ravell out my short liv''d dayes in solemne and heart- breaking Care?
A56828or were wee moved at the sound of Judgments?
A56828or why dost thou set at naught thy brother?
A56828shall I perish for the want of food, and die a Mart ● ● to that foolish conscience which forbids mee to rub the eares of a little standing Corne?
A56828shall the reall breach of a holy Sabbath, dedicated to Gods highest glory bee tolerated for the welfare of an Oxe?
A56828should wee bee stock ● and stones, and( having active soules) turne altogether passives?
A56828thy pleasure, with no crosse?
A56828thy prosperitie, with no adversitie?
A56828thy reputation, with no scandall?
A56828to call our meetings Riots, and brand our civill mirth with stiles of loose Intemperance?
A56828was not Wine given to exhilarate the drooping hearts, and raise the drowzie spirits of dejected soules?
A56828what''s thirty in the hundred to a man of Trade?
A56828which like Hippocrates ● winnes still live and die together?
A56828why dost thou dote on the Image of the King stamped on coyne, and hate ● t the Image of God that shines in men?
A56828yet how often hath God been found upon the deathbed?
A56828yet none live more unscourg''d: VVho deeper branded then the Lyer ● ● yet who more favor''d?
A56828yet not infected: What diseases against my drunkennesse?
A56828yet themselves prosper: VVhat falls to the proud?
A56828yet who lesse punished?
A56828yet who more pleasure?
A56828yet who more safe?
A56828yet who more scotfree?
A56828yet who richer?
A45315Ah Lord, What strugling have I with my weak fears?
A45315Alas, my Lord God, how small matters trouble me?
A45315And as for my outward spirituall enemies; how can there be a victory without war; and how can I hope for a crown without victory?
A45315And how many, both wise Heathen, and mortified Christians have rid their hands of their cumbersome store, that they might be capable of being happy?
A45315And if his Sarah must be the mother of the promised seed, yet why might he not also raise a blessed seed from Keturah?
A45315And if in my Laboring thitherward, I shall, through Gods mercy, be a means of forwarding any soul, but some steps up that steep way, how happy am I?
A45315And if this be( as it is) the Evening of the World, do we not see much difference of time in the shutting in of the Light?
A45315And now what mettal is so fit to challenge the fire of affliction as this pure gold?
A45315And now, where is it?
A45315And of how much more value is an Ox then many thousands of Sparrows?
A45315Art not thou the God of spirits?
A45315Can we think he meant to question the regard that God hath to so useful a Creature?
A45315Can ye hope to finde rest in any of these sublunary contentments, Alas?
A45315Did he this- while cast off all secular thoughts, and abdicate all the care of his family?
A45315Do I, with that good King, turn my face to the wall, and weep?
A45315Do we desire to be freed from the present evils and to escape an utter desolation?
A45315Do we not hear our Saviour say, That not a sparrow falls to the ground without our heavenly Father?
A45315Do we not hear the Psalmist say, He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens that cry?
A45315Do we think his heart was any more in Canaan, after he heard where his Joseph was?
A45315Doth a loving wife entertain her returning husband otherwise then with gladness, because he comes home in a military pomp?
A45315Faith perswades me to the latter; telling me that, To dye is gain; Now, whether of these two shall prevail with me?
A45315God said, Israel is my first born, and the first born was to have a double portion: What was Israel but a type of Gods Church?
A45315Had not they, then, the same God; the same Scriptures, the illuminations of the same Spirit?
A45315How apt we are to misconstrue the Spirit of God, to our own disadvantage?
A45315How can I be discouraged with unlikelihoods, when I see thee work by contraries?
A45315How can ye choose O ye Saints but love the Lord?
A45315How comfortable a style is that, O God, which thine Apostle gives to thine Heaven, whiles he cals it the inheritance of the Saints in light?
A45315How confidently did I relie upon the promised favour of some great friends, which now leave me in the suds, as the scorn of( a mis- called) fortune?
A45315How contrary is this to all practise in whatsoever vocation?
A45315How did we lately feed our selves with the hope of a firme and during peace, which now shuts up in too much bloud?
A45315How doth he spend the darkest and coldest nights in the execution of his plot?
A45315How happy, O Lord, is the man that hath thee for his God?
A45315How many are shrieking under scourges and racks, whereas I sit at ease?
A45315How many do I see ready to famish, and forced to either beg, or starve, whereas I eat my own bread?
A45315How many good purposes, O my God, have I taken up,& let fall to the ground again without effect?
A45315How oft have we, in a deep study fixed our eyes upon that, which we, the while thought not upon, neither perceived that we saw?
A45315How plain is it that all sensitive things are ordered by an instinct from their Maker?
A45315How shall I be able to indure pain?
A45315How shall I pass through the horrid gates of death?
A45315How should we think no pains sufficient for the attaining of Heaven, when we see wretched men toyl so much for damnation?
A45315I have washed my feet, how shall I defile them?
A45315If Moses climbe up the hill of God, Sinai; shall another Israelite say, Moses goes up, why not I?
A45315If by publike law the mint were ordained to be onely supplyed by our stanneries, how currantly would they pass for more precious then silver mines?
A45315If gifts can attract love; O my God, Who can have any interest in my heart but thy blessed self, that hast been so infinitely munificent to my soul?
A45315If neither sin, nor death can hurt us, what should we fear?
A45315If not to send fire down from Heaven, upon the inhabitants of the earth; yet, to send the inhabitants of the earth down to the fire of hell?
A45315If then Christ be mine, all is mine: and if I have so oft received him, and so often renued my union with him, how is he but mine?
A45315In how slippery places, O Lord, do our feet stand?
A45315In the mean time what shall I say to our wretched unthankfulnes; and impious negligence?
A45315In this sad case, what service is it that an Angel offers to do unto thee?
A45315In what pangs couldst thou be, O Asaph, that so woful a word should fall from thee, Hath God forgotten to be gracious?
A45315Indeed, Lord, as thou saist, the night commeth when no man can work; What can we do, when the light is shut in, but shut our eyes, and sleep?
A45315Is it not thou, that gavest being, life, motion, power, glory to all the Angels of Heaven?
A45315Is not the speech therefore, both comparative and typical?
A45315Is the conqueror less joyful to take up his crown, because it is congratulated to him with many peals of Ordnance?
A45315Is there not enough in the infinite good to take you up; but that ye will be wandring after earthly vanities?
A45315L. How sweet a thing is revenge to us naturally?
A45315Let it be a covenant between me and my eyes, never to look up at Heaven,( as how can I look beside it?)
A45315Let me not know what they say, or think of me, and what am I the better or worse for them?
A45315Lo; who would have looked for a Saint in so obscure a corner of the east, and in so dark a time, before ever the Law gave light to the world?
A45315Lord God, What a world of treasure hast thou hid in the bowels of the earth, which no eye of man ever did, or shall, or can see?
A45315Lord God, if thou take off thy hand from me, what wickedness shall escape me?
A45315Lord God, whither need I go to seek thee?
A45315Lord, what is man that thou art thus mindful of him?
A45315My condition is no other then theirs; I wander here in a strange country; What wonder is it, if I meet with forrainers fare, hard usage, and neglect?
A45315O God, how troublesome and painful do I find this Sun of thine, whose scorching beams beat upon my head?
A45315O Lord God, under how opposite aspects do I stand, from the world?
A45315O Lord God; how subject is this wretched heart of mine to repining, and discontentment?
A45315O Saviour, was this done for the depressing of thy self, or for the exaltation of us; or rather for both?
A45315O blessed God, what variety of gifts hast thou scattered amongst the sons of men?
A45315O blessed Saviour, What strange variety of conceits do I finde concerning thy thousand years raign?
A45315Oh Lord God; how ambitious, how covetous of knowledg is this soul of mine?
A45315Oh my God, Where is my faith that I am thus surprized?
A45315Oh my God, why do not I suspect my self?
A45315Oh my Lord, how justly mightest thou cast me off with scorn, for casting any affective glances upon so base a rival?
A45315Oh what a praise is this of thy mercy and long suffering?
A45315Shall there be need of one single created spirit to administer strength and comfort to his Creator?
A45315Shortly then, what would not this holy disciple have given to have recalled this fiery motion?
A45315Speak Lord, for thy servant heareth: What is it which thou wouldst have me do that I may finde rest to my soul?
A45315Surely, Nature urges me to the former, which can not but hold Dissolution her greatest enemy; for what can she abhor so much as a not- being?
A45315The old word was, that Artists are worthy to be trusted in their own trade: Wherefore hath God given to men skill in arts and tongues?
A45315V. Ah my Lord God, what heats and colds do I feel in my soul?
A45315We might well imagine that such a sprig must sprout out of the stock of faithful Abraham; what other loyns were likely to yield so holy an issue?
A45315What a large and open hand hath our God?
A45315What a madness it is in us to presume, on our interest in Gods favor, for the securing of our sinfulness from judgment?
A45315What a madness then were it in me to come disguised into thy presence,& to seek to hide my counsels from thine al- seeing eyes?
A45315What a shame to our dull neglect and graceless ingratitude?
A45315What a woful conversion is here?
A45315What a wretched thing is a willful sinner that will needs be guilty of his own death?
A45315What action was ever so good, or so compleatly done, as to be well taken of all hands?
A45315What adventures doth he make, what perils doth he run, what deaths doth he challenge, to mar a soul?
A45315What care I to be inglorious, yea causelesly infamous with men, whiles I am thus honored by the King of glory?
A45315What delicate provision hath that bountiful hand made for his palate, both of meats and liquors, by Land and Sea?
A45315What fears, what flights, what hazards, what shifts are here to avoyd notice and punishment?
A45315What fools doth the devil make of those men which would fain otherwise be accounted wise?
A45315What goodly plants hast thou brought forth of the earth, in wilde, unknown regions, which no man ever beheld?
A45315What great wits hast thou shut up in a willing obscurity, which the world never takes notice of?
A45315What have ye, what are ye, what can ye be, but from his meer bounty?
A45315What hold have I of my self more then these other miserable examples of humane frailtie?
A45315What is all the world to us in comparison of the Bird in our bosome, our conscience?
A45315What is it to tell of the suffossion of her vineyards?
A45315What is this that I see?
A45315What judgment more heavy then that of the sword?
A45315What need I be troubled that I finde in my self a fear of Death?
A45315What outward blessing can be sweeter then civill peace?
A45315What rich ornaments hath he laid up for him in his wardrobe of earth and waters?
A45315What riddles are in that prophesie; which no humane tongue can aread?
A45315What shall I do Lord?
A45315What shall I do when I am old?
A45315What should I speak of the moral distempers of diseases, the confluence whereof hath made this age more wickedly- miserable then all the former?
A45315What wonder is it if natural men be transported with furious desires, when so eminent Domesticks, and followers of our Saviour were thus faulty?
A45315What would it avail me, O Lord, to mock the eyes of all the world with a semblance of holiness, whilst thou shouldst see me false and filthy?
A45315What, shall we think they were richer then their neighbors?
A45315When our senses are tyed up, and our limbs laid to rest, what can we do, but yeeld our selves to a necessary repose?
A45315When the Apostle, upon occasion of the Law for not muzzling the mouth of the Ox, asks, Doth God take care for oxen?
A45315Whence is this delicate scent in this Rose, and Violet?
A45315Where are the multitudes of that heavenly host, which at thy birth, sung, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace?
A45315Where are those Angels which ministred to thee after thy combat of temptations in the wilderness?
A45315Where art thou, O my God?
A45315Wherefore serves all the furniture of Heaven and Earth, but for his use?
A45315Wherefore serves the excellent variety of Flowers, surpassing Solomon in all his glory, but to please his eie?
A45315Whether, Lord, is it my wretchednesse to suffer my self to be rob''d of thee, for the time, by temptation?
A45315Whither now, O whither do ye rove O my thoughts?
A45315Whom shall we hope to finde free from cruelty of revenge, when even the Disciple of Love was thus over- taken?
A45315Why are not my affections homeward?
A45315Why do I clog my self in my way with the base and heavy lumber of the world?
A45315Why do I intermeddle with the affaires of a nation that is not mine?
A45315Why do I not long to see and enjoy my fathers house?
A45315Why do I not look beyond death, at the eternally- blessed condition of this soul of mine; which in my dissolution is thus crowned with immortality?
A45315With what elegance and force doth the holy Ghost express our Saviours leaving of the world; which he cals his taking home again; or his receiving up?
A45315Yea, what Creature but he is capable to survey Gods wonders in the deep?
A45315Yea, when God himself is justly stiled the possessor of Heaven, and Earth?
A45315Yet, when did I bless thee for any of them?
A45315and how can patience have its perfect work, where it is not?
A45315and how could he be a theif in his office, if his bags were empty?
A45315and shall therein alone bestow a blessed eternity?
A45315and to be as insensible of the great works of God, as the ground that he treads upon?
A45315and wherefore serves the various musick of Birds, but to please his ear?
A45315and who is so fit a match for the great Adversary as this Champion of God?
A45315and, as if he would have it sleighted for some forlorn out- cast, he charges us, not to make provision for the flesh: What?
A45315breaking down Altars?
A45315burning of Cities?
A45315but that I have any helps of my wel- beeing here; or hopes and means of my being glorious hereafter, how far is it beyond the reach of my soul?
A45315can they think themselves priviledged by the liberty of prophesying to coyn new articles, to deface old?
A45315demolition of walls?
A45315did the blessed man retire to some desart, far from all humane society, that he might enjoy this heavenly company alone?
A45315for, when ever was there so much prophaneness, atheism, blasphemy, schism, excess, disobedience, oppression, licentiousness, as we now sigh under?
A45315had not himself and his family been furnished with a meet stock raised from hence; what purse was it which Judas bore?
A45315how can they yeeld any stay to you, that have no settlement in themselves?
A45315how couldst thou more depress thy self, then thus to match thy self with us poor wretched creatures?
A45315how couldst thou more exalt us, then to raise us unto this entireness with thee the All- glorious, and eternal Son of God?
A45315how do I anticipate my evils by distrust?
A45315how infinitely doth his bounty transcend not the practise onely, but the admiration of man?
A45315how little do these censurers know to pass a true judgment of wisdom and folly?
A45315how teeming hath this barren womb of my heart been of false conceptions?
A45315how variously am I construed by men?
A45315my Saviour in an Agonie, and an Angel strengthening him?
A45315or do I say of the messenger as David said of Ahimaaz; He is a good man, and brings good tidings?
A45315or how can he wish to close up his eyes with any other object?
A45315or if covetously minded, would sit down content with one dram of gold?
A45315or is not this the condition of all those, of whom he can say in the next words, ye are Christs?
A45315or one of the long robe, a Souldier?
A45315shall we think the holy man was faln out with a part of himself?
A45315since my heart can be sometimes in Heaven, why should it not be alwaies there?
A45315spoyling of houses?
A45315the devouring of her land?
A45315thou bottomless abyss of misery to the wicked; thou indeterminable pitch of joy to the Saints of God; what soul is able to comprehend thee?
A45315to contemplate the great fabrick of the Heavens?
A45315vastation of her tents?
A45315we must go out of our selves, into the God of our strength: If we have made him ours, who shall, yea, who can be against us?
A45315were ever the Presses so cloyed with frivolous work?
A45315were this the errand; why did not all that blessed Chore of celestial spirits joyn their forces together in so high an imployment?
A45315what Israelite is not ready to run away at the sight of this Goliah?
A45315what meer Ice is in these spiritual veins?
A45315what strength of understanding is able to conceive of thee?
A45315what wilde and mad opinions have been lately broached, which the setled brains of better ages could never have imagined?
A45315wherefore doth the father whip the childe, but that he would have him smart; and by smarting bettered?
A45315whither hast thou withdrawn thy self?
A45315who offendeth, and I weep not?
A45315wiser then the whole Church of God that hath been upon earth ever since the Apostles of Christ inclusively, in all successions to this present time?
A65292''t is but our love; if he should ask our estate, or the fruit of our bodies, could we deny him?
A65292* Quomodo amas Deum, cum adhuc amas quod ● dit Deus?
A65292A Christians heart is is to be the Presence- Chamber of the Blessed Trinity; and shall not Holiness to the Lord be written upon it?
A65292A man that is in fetters if you use arguments, and perswade him to go, is that sufficient?
A65292And is i ● thus?
A65292And wilt thou love sin?
A65292Are not ye much better than they?
A65292Are they not all ministring Spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
A65292Are we in great dangers?
A65292Are we under the defilement of sin?
A65292Are we under the guilt of sin?
A65292As God makes Heaven fit for us, so he makes us fit for Heaven; and what gives this idoneity and meetness, but effectual Calling?
A65292Believers are Children of God the Father, Members of God the Son, Temples of God the Holy Ghost; and shall not they be holy?
A65292But I fear I shall not get a livelyhood?
A65292But how shall I know that I am effectually called?
A65292But if being foiled works for good, this may make Christians careless whether they are overcome by tentations or no?
A65292But is there any hope of my being called?
A65292But sometimes Satan foils a Child of God; how doth this work for good?
A65292But we are ready to question the truth of this, and ● o say as Mary did to the Angel, How can this be?
A65292But what is that to me?
A65292By this let us try our love to God, have we a spirit of Martyrdome?
A65292By this let us try our love to God: Are our hearts spiritual Lymbecks, dropping the water of godly tears?
A65292By this we may try our love to God: What are our thoughts most upon?
A65292Can any thing more prevail with us to be good, than this, All things shall work for our good?
A65292Can there be a greater Load- stone to piety?
A65292Can there be a greater misery than to have Gods displeasure?
A65292Can we say we are ravished with delight when we think on God?
A65292Christ accepts the truth of grace, but commends the degrees of grace; and what can more promote and augment grace, than love to God?
A65292Desertion puts the Christian upon enquiry; he enquires the cause of Gods departure: What is the accursed thing that hath made God angry?
A65292Did ever any man hate his own flesh?
A65292Did not my Lord suffer enough upon the Cross, but must I make him suffer more?
A65292Do not we find this Star Wormwood in every condition?
A65292Do they love Christs person, who are fill''d a spirit of revenge against his people?
A65292Do they love God, who hate them that are like God?
A65292Do we contemplate Christ and Glory?
A65292Do we desire intimacy of communion with God?
A65292Do we fear outw ● ● d ● ants?
A65292Do we grieve for our unkindnesses against God, our abuse of mercy, our non- improvement of Talents?
A65292Do we provoke the Lord to jealousie?
A65292Do we see a flagitious impious sinner?
A65292Dost thou still retain thy integrity?
A65292Doth Christ appear for us in Heaven, and are we afraid to appear for him on Earth?
A65292Doth Iob serve God for naught?
A65292Doth he love God, that can hear his blessed Truths spoken against, and be silent?
A65292Doth he love his Prince, that harbours him who is a Traitor to the Crown?
A65292Doth not the Bride long for the Marriage- day?
A65292Doth not the Head consult for the good of the Body?
A65292Doth that Child love his Father, who refuseth to obey him †?
A65292Doth that woman love her husband, who can not endure to be in his presence?
A65292Ephraim shall say, what have I to do any more with Idols?
A65292God will save thee, sin will damn thee; is not he bewitched who loves damnation?
A65292Hast not thou made a hedge about him?
A65292Hath God called thee to be a Swearer, to be a Drunkard?
A65292Hath God the highest room in our affections?
A65292Have not we seen this Star appear?
A65292Have our thoughts got wings?
A65292He calls to preferment; can there be any loss or prejudice in this?
A65292He drank a Cup of deadly poy ● on, which made him cry out, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
A65292How can he expect love from God, who shews no love to him?
A65292How can that wife be said to love her husband, that tears his picture?
A65292How can we be said properly to glorifie God, he is infinite in his perfections, and can receive no augmentation from us?
A65292How couldest thou complain that God hath estranged himself, if thou hadst not sometimes received smiles and love- tokens from him?
A65292How did St Paul rattle his Chain that he wore for Christ*?
A65292How did divine affection carry the Primitive Saints above the love of life, and the fear of death?
A65292How dis- loyal and dis- ingenious have I been?
A65292How do affl ● ct ● ons make us happy?
A65292How do the Promises work for good?
A65292How doth a gracious heart prize that day, which was made on purpose to enjoy God in?
A65292How far are they from loving God, who are not at all affected with his dishonour?
A65292How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the Kingdom of God?
A65292How is a weak Christian able, not only to endure ● ffliction, but rejoyce in it?
A65292How little cause have we then to be discontented at outward tryals and emergencies?
A65292How many Millions sit in the Region of darknes ●?
A65292How many wayes are we said to advance Gods glory?
A65292How may we keep our love from going out?
A65292How much good comes to the Saints by affliction?
A65292How much more shall these work for good?
A65292How must we understand this?
A65292How shall we do to love God?
A65292How shall we know that God hath a purpose to save us?
A65292How should we strive to excel in this grace, which alone shall live with us in Heaven, and shall accompany us to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?
A65292How then can I do this great wickednesse, and sin against God?
A65292How was Micah troubled when he had lost his gods?
A65292How weak is thy heart?
A65292I labour more abundantly than they all: One would think this speech favoured of pride?
A65292I ● the ● e not great reason we should follow Gods call?
A65292If God be an Hu ● band, shall we not love him?
A65292If God makes all things to turn to our good, how equal is it that we should make all things tend to his glory?
A65292If God seeks our good, shall not we seek his glory?
A65292If Gods Rod hath Honey at the end of it, what ha ● h his golden Scepter?
A65292If Gods blow and stroke work for good, what shall the smiles of his face do?
A65292If Gods chastening mercies are so great, what will his crowning mercies be?
A65292If Grapes may be gathered of Thornes, what fruit will the Tree of Life yield?
A65292If a man hath a Jewel, he will keep it; if he hath Land of Inheritance, he will keep it; what care then should we have to keep this grace of Love?
A65292If such precious Clusters grow in Golgotha, how delicious is that fruit which grows in Canaan?
A65292If temptations and sufferings have matter of joy in them, what shall Glory have?
A65292If the Crosse hath so much good in it, what hath the Crown?
A65292If the Sun of Righteousnesse remove out of our Horizon, what can follow but darknesse?
A65292If the bread of affliction tasts so savou ● y, what is Manna?
A65292If the sipping of the Cup be so bitter, how bitter was that which Christ drank upon the Crosse?
A65292If the worst things work for good to a Believer, what shall the best things, Christ, and Heaven?
A65292If there be any sweetnesse in the waters of Marah, what is there in the wine of Paradise?
A65292If there be so much good out of evil, what then is that good, where there shall be no evil?
A65292If there were controver ● ● e about your Land, you would use all means to clear your Title; and is salvation nothing?
A65292If we are doubtful Christians, we shall be wavering Christian ▪ whence is apostacy, but from incredulity?
A65292If you are strangers, what language can yo expect from God, but this, I know you not?
A65292If you do not love God, you will love something else, either the world or sin; and are these worthy of your love?
A65292Ionah in the Whales Belly?
A65292Is any thing unreasonable that God requires?
A65292Is he a friend to God, who loves that which God hates*?
A65292Is it any labour for the Bride to love her Husband?
A65292Is it not better to love God than these?
A65292Is it not good to be weaned?
A65292Is it not strange to see a bruised Reed grow and flourish?
A65292Is not he a good God, who turns all to good?
A65292Is this thy voyce, my son David?
A65292Is thy heart hard?
A65292Is thy sin strong?
A65292It is Salvians Speech, What do Pagans say when they see Christians live scandalously?
A65292It is a debt which binds over to the wrath of God; why should we love sin?
A65292It is a good use that may be made even of the sins of others, to be more thankfull; why might not God have left us to the same excess of riot?
A65292Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?
A65292Lord, whence is it, that notwithstanding all my unworthiness, a fresh Tyde of mercy comes in every day?
A65292Lord, whence is such honour conferr''d upon me, that I should be King?
A65292Lovest thou me more than these?
A65292Many a child of God fears he is an Hypocrite; dost thou love God?
A65292Many fear least peace and Trading go, but not least God and his Gospel go; are these Lovers of God?
A65292Many say they love God, but how doth it appear?
A65292Nay, let not the moral person say he is effectually called: What is civility without sanctity?
A65292Now then Christian, Canst thou say, that this marvelous light of the Spirit hath dawned upon thee?
A65292O saith the ● oul, if I knew God loved me, I could rejoyce; dost thou love God?
A65292Oh how far are they from being lovers of God, who scarce ever think of God?
A65292Oh saith the soul, Hath God been so good to me?
A65292Oh therefore, how nearly doth it concern you, to make your calling sure?
A65292Oh wretch, Dost thou live upon God every day, yet not love him?
A65292Oh wretch, did Christ bleed for sin, and dost thou laugh at it?
A65292Peter, lovest thou me?
A65292Quid retribuam Domino?
A65292Remember David, he ventured presumptuously on sin, and what got he?
A65292Saw ye him whom my soul loves?
A65292Shall not Flowers sweeter then Weeds?
A65292Shall we be discontented at that which works for our good*?
A65292Simon, lovest thou me?
A65292Sinners shun acquaintance with God, they count his presence a burden; and are these Lovers of God?
A65292So I say of wo ● ldly things, Are not ye much better than they?
A65292So it may be said, How weak is our love to God?
A65292So saith a gracious heart, Lord, what am I, that it should be better with me than others?
A65292So the Lord may bruise us by afflictions, but it is to enrich us, these afflictions work for us a weight of glory; and shall we be discontented?
A65292So, when God is gone, what have we more?
A65292Some of the Iews kept their Idol Feasts, yet would come to the Lords Table; saith the Apostle, Do you provoke the Lord to wrath?
A65292Such a friend is God, he gives thee thy breath, he bestows a livelihood upon thee, and wilt thou not love him?
A65292THis may serve for a sharp Reprehension to such as have not a dram of love to God in their hearts: And are there such Miscreants alive?
A65292The Angels are of the Saints Life- guard, yea, the chief of the Angels; Are they not all ministring spirits?
A65292The Graces are our Evidences for Heaven; is it not good to have our Evidences ready at the hour of death?
A65292The Promises are Dei Chirographum( as Austin calls them) a Bill of Gods hand; is it not good to have security?
A65292The Promises are the Breasts of the Gospel; and is not the Breast for the good of the Infan ●?
A65292The same affliction converts one, hardens another?
A65292Then went King David in, and sat before the Lord, and said, Who am I, O Lord God?
A65292These are far from loving God: Does he love his friend, that loves to do him an injury?
A65292They are no sooner born of the Spirit, but they are heirs to a Crown: God is their Portion, and Heaven is their Mansion, and shall not they rejoyce?
A65292They tread every day on the Banks of the bottomless pit; and what if death should give them a jog?
A65292Think with thy self, O Christian, why should God be more propi ● ious to thee, than to another?
A65292Thou that canst not love another because of his infirmities, how wouldst thou have God love thee?
A65292Thou wilt love thy Prince if he saves thy life, and wilt thou not love God who gives thee thy life?
A65292Thy Maker is thy Husband: And shall not a Wife love her Husband?
A65292VVhat could God foresee in us but Pollution, and rebellion?
A65292Was the Head Crowned with Thorns, and do we think to be Crowned with Roses?
A65292What Load- stone so powerful to draw love, as the blessed Deity?
A65292What Po ● ● ti ● ian or Moralist ever placed happinesse in the Crosse?
A65292What ailed thee, O thou Sea, that thou fleddest?
A65292What ailes thee, O Sea?
A65292What ailes this man?
A65292What an Hyperbole of love was it to give Christ to us*?
A65292What comfort can an Organ, or Antheme give, if the Gospel be gone?
A65292What greater crime than holinesse, if the Devil may be one of the grand Jury?
A65292What hurt do Leeches to the body, only suck out the bad bloud?
A65292What hurt doth the Fan to the Corn, only separate the Chaffe from it?
A65292What hurt doth the fire to the gold, only purifie it?
A65292What if we have more of the rough File, if we have less Rust?
A65292What is God the better for our love?
A65292What is in sin to be loved?
A65292What is it to walk worthy of our Heavenly calling?
A65292What is man that thou shouldest magnifie him, and that thou shouldest visit him every morning?
A65292What is the glory among men, which most so hunt after, but a feather blown in the Air?
A65292What is the reason that one man is called, and not another?
A65292What is there in our love that God should come a wooing for it?
A65292What is there in sin that any should love it*?
A65292What is this free and rich grace?
A65292What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me?
A65292What shall we say to them who can be all their lives long without God?
A65292What shall we think of such as have never enough of the world?
A65292What things are they which work for good to the Elect?
A65292What though the Sea roar, though the Earth be unquiet, though the Stars are shaken out of their place?
A65292What upheld Daniel in the Lyons Den?
A65292What?
A65292When he slew them, they sought him, and enquired earnestly after God ▪ 〈 … 〉 all this to?
A65292When you see another infected with the plague, how thankful are you, that God hath preserved you from it?
A65292Whence is it the Saints can see further than the most quick- sighted Politicians?
A65292Who are guilty but the innocent?
A65292Who hath resisted his will?
A65292Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
A65292Who should be chearful if not the people of God?
A65292Who will speak to one that is drowsie?
A65292Who would have thought to have found the Tempter in the mouth of an Apostle?
A65292Who would not be willing to have a bone out of joynt, so he might have a sight of God?
A65292Why are men given up to strong Delusions, but because they received not the Truth in love?
A65292Why are the Angels so swift and winged in Gods service?
A65292Why should a Christian exentera ● e himself?
A65292Why should ye be stricken any more?
A65292Why so?
A65292Wicked men are not acquainted with God; and how can they love who are not acquainted?
A65292Will God ever bestow Heaven upon them, who so basely undervalue him, preferring glittering dust, before the glorious Deity?
A65292Will God ever lay such a Viper in his bosome, as spits forth the poyson of malice and enmity against him?
A65292Will a father seek the ruine of his childe, the child that came out of his loins, that bears his image?
A65292Will a man love that which s ● eks his death?
A65292Will any one lay out cost upon sackcloth?
A65292Will you reproach Christ, and make him suffer again, by abusing your Heavenly calling*?
A65292Would it not vex one to lay out money upon a piece of ground, and instead of b ● inging forth Corn or Grapes, it should yeild nothing but Nettles?
A65292Would we be parts of Christs Mystical Body, and not like him?
A65292Would we have God unbosom the sweet secre ● s of his love to us?
A65292Ye have taken away my gods, and what have I more?
A65292You love a fair house, a beautiful picture; are not you much better than they?
A65292Yours is a holy calling, and will you be unholy?
A65292all his care and contrivance is for his child; who doth he settle the inheritance upon but his child?
A65292and do we creep like Snails in Religion?
A65292and thou Iordan, that thou wert driven back?
A65292and w ● at is my fathers house, that thou hast brought 〈 ◊ 〉 hithe ● to?
A65292and what makes God hide his face, but sin?
A65292and will you not bestow your love upon me?
A65292and will you not love me?
A65292are not the paths of vertue pleasant?
A65292are they fled aloft?
A65292are they never weary of sinning, and are we weary of praying?
A65292but he asks only our love; he would only pick this flower; is this an hard request?
A65292did the world appease the wrath of God for you?
A65292discontented at that which shall do us good?
A65292doth any man love to be in debt?
A65292hath he reprieved me so long from Hell, and shall I grieve his Spirit any more?
A65292have not I done all this?
A65292have not we a better Master than they?
A65292he works out sin, and works in grace; is not this good?
A65292how have I grieved his Spirit, trampled upon his Royal Commands, sleighted his Bloud?
A65292is it not better to love God?
A65292is it not like the sound of a Trumpet, or a Volley of shot at a Funeral?
A65292is not there joy in the way of duty, and Heaven at the end?
A65292shall I give him more Gall and Vinegar to drink?
A65292shall I sin ag ● inst Goodnesse?
A65292shall impure sinners do the Devil more service, than we do Christ?
A65292shall they make more hast to a Prison, than we do to a Kingdom?
A65292shall we love deformity?
A65292that I should drink of the fruit of the Vine, when others drink, not only a Cup of Wormwood, but a Cup of Blood?
A65292that I who did follow the Sheep, should go in and out before thy people?
A65292the three Children in the Furnace?
A65292was there ever any debt so easily paid as this?
A65292what am I, that I should have those mercies, which others want, who are better than I?
A65292what are the effects of such an Eclipse?
A65292what changes are like to happen in such a year?
A65292what if the times should have a fairer aspect?
A65292what is all this if you are not effectually called?
A65292what is here in the Earth that we should so set our hearts upon it?
A65292what is it to the weight of glory?
A65292what is the Heavenly Ambrosia?
A65292what makes Hell but the hiding of Gods face?
A65292what though glory did dwell in our Land, if grace doth no ● dwel in our hearts?
A65292why should he take thee out of the wild Olive of nature, and not him?
A65292why should ● e kill himself wi ● h care, when all things shall sweetly concu ● ● e, yea conspi ● e for his g ● od?
A65292will any man hug a disease?
A65292will he love his plague- sores?
A65292will not you clear your Title here?
A65292will you love the world more than me?
A65292would we have the smiles of his face, the kisses of his lips?
A2369622.1?
A23696ALAS, what is our Exile, if this be our home?
A23696AND for Bodily Grievances, What Varieties do we meet withal?
A23696AND how may Fir- trees howl, when Cedars fall?
A23696AND we may perceive how their Power is bounded?
A23696ART not thou a Gainer, if after this thy Assault, thou dost in a Holy Indignation, rise up, and fight the more valiantly?
A23696ART thou afraid of the Power, Malice and Subtility of thy Spiritual Enemies?
A23696ART thou troubled and dismayed with fears of Death?
A23696Alas, What are we capable to suffer, in proportion of these Tortures?
A23696All these Sorrows thou hast escap''d: And many whom thou enviest, have thought thee happier than themselves?
A23696Am not I better to thee than ten Sons?
A23696Am not I better to thee than ten Thousand?
A23696And King Artaxerxes questioning with his Cup bearer Nehemiah, could say, Why is thy Countenance sad, seeing thou art not Sick?
A23696And can there be worse Names, than Glutton, Drunkard, Conjurer, and Traytor, Blasphemer, Mad- man, Demoniack, and Impostor?
A23696And canst thou grudge his Challenge of his own?
A23696And do''st thou grudge to restore what thou borrowest?
A23696And how can we expect any other but gloomy Weather, chilling Frosts, Storms, and Tempests?
A23696And if such a Son live and die impenitent, what can answer the Discomfort of that Parent?
A23696And if the World be dissolved, who can abide it?
A23696And if thou desire to be Confin''d, why dost thou complain for want of Liberty?
A23696And is this a proper Character for thee, who professest to sight under his Banner, who is the Conqueror of Death and Hell?
A23696And lastly, what a strong Cordial is this to all good Hearts, that all which die well, sleep in Jesus?
A23696And of what use is Wings, if not to flie?
A23696And shall not my Soul be avenged on such a Nation as this?
A23696And to cry out of the Sordidness not of the Peril of thy Sin?
A23696And were it put to thy Choice, Whether thou hadst rather enjoy the Favour of God with extremity of Pain, or continue in his Displeasure with Ease?
A23696And what Acceptation found they on the Earth?
A23696And what a comfort is it, that the same Jesus who arose, shall come again and bring all his with him in Glory?
A23696And what a small Spot of Earth is this, to which thy Shame is confined?
A23696And what hath Satan gain''d by this Encounter?
A23696And what is the World without these Comforts?
A23696And when it is offered thee, canst lay some( tho weak) hold upon it?
A23696And will he turn that Miscreant of Hell loose to worry thee?
A23696And wilt thou not allow the Benefactor of Heav''n, to Dispense his Favours as he pleaseth?
A23696Are not thine Eyes and Hands often lift up to implore mercy?
A23696Are not thy internal Senses more quick, thy Memory stronger, thy Fancy more active, and thy Understanding more apprehensive?
A23696Art thou a Christian?
A23696Art thou come to torment me before the time?
A23696Art thou not effectually, tho not perfectly called out of the World, and corrupt Nature?
A23696Art thou not heartily sorry that thou canst be no more grieved for thy Sin?
A23696Art thou troubled that a Stumbling block is remov''d out of thy way to Happiness?
A23696BUT how frequently proved often the contrary?
A23696BUT is this so vexatious a Case?
A23696BUT tell me, notwithstanding, Art thou truly serious with thy God?
A23696But after all this, art thou such as thou accusest thy self, defective in thy Repentance?
A23696But confidently appear at the Bar, where we are assur''d of a discharge?
A23696But hadst thou not Cares attended''em?
A23696But hath he not given thee a supply in other Faculties?
A23696But how much more would she say, Mine Eyes wake, and my Heart also?
A23696But to be driven to forsake Parents, Kinsfolk, Friends, how sad a Case must it needs be?
A23696But what do I speak of Mortals, whose greatest Purity might be blurr''d with some Imperfections?
A23696But what do I speak of the Future?
A23696But what his Machinations are, how can we know, or prevent?
A23696But when Labour and Sorrow are added to the Weight, how can we but sink under the Burden?
A23696But when we think of a happy restitution of all things; how can we but rejoice in trembling?
A23696But where is the Man, that loves thee for thy self, for being Vertuous, divested of all By- respects?
A23696But who are there thou art so sorry to part with?
A23696CANST thou but love thy self so well, that when thou seest a Pardon held forth to stretch forth thy Hand, and take it?
A23696COMFORTABLE Expressions, thou confessest, to those that are capable of them: But what is this to me, that am neither Penitent nor Believer?
A23696Can I hear any more the voice of Singing- Men, and Singing- Women?
A23696Can not the Time ● justly challenge thee as accessary to their Misery?
A23696Can this seem averse to thee, when the Son of God was in the Wilderness forty Days, and forty Nights, under the Tempter?
A23696Can thy Servant taste what I eat, or what I drink?
A23696Canst thou deny, thou hast a real, though weak Appetite to the means, and degrees of it?
A23696Canst thou fear he will condemn thee for those sins which he hath given his blood to expiate?
A23696Canst thou fear he will doom thee to death, who dyed to give thee life?
A23696Canst thou fear the rigour of that Justice which he hath so fully satisfied?
A23696Canst thou in a sense of thine own Misery close with thy Saviour?
A23696Canst thou not read God''s Indulgence in thine own Disposition?
A23696Canst thou prostrate thy self before him, as a miserable Object of his Grace and Mercy?
A23696Canst thou think him less Merciful, than mighty?
A23696Canst thou throw thy self into the Arms of his Mercy?
A23696Canst thou trust him with thy Soul, and relie upon him for Forgiveness and Salvation?
A23696Confess now, if this be not in effect thy Case?
A23696Couldst thou think that a Cottage not strongly built, and standing so bleak in the very Mouth of the Winds, could for ever hold firm and strong?
A23696DID''ST thou not know, That Riches have Wings to fly away?
A23696DID''ST thou value thy Friend for Wit, Complaisance and kind Offices?
A23696DO we not find Ravings and Frenzies the Attendants of over Watchfulness?
A23696DOES not many Rivulets from the main Channel, leave the Stream shallow?
A23696DOST thou droop under Old Age?
A23696DOST thou tremble at the thoughts of Judgment?
A23696Did he follow with Applause, whilst thou wert hooted at by the Multitude?
A23696Did he honour thee, when the World despised thee?
A23696Did not the Multitude say, He is mad and hath a Devil?
A23696Did thy Heart say, What if we should part?
A23696Did you not take each other upon Terms of Re- delivery, when call''d for?
A23696Did''st thou conceive, that Grace would put thee into a constant and perpetual invariable Condition of Soul, whil''st thou art on this side Heav''n?
A23696Did''st thou so affect her, that thou would''st not have her Soul Glorious?
A23696Didst thou not ov ● ● enjoy this Blessing?
A23696Do but turn thine Ear from the Reception, and what art thou the worse?
A23696Do''st thou not hear thy Saviour say, How hardly shall they that have Riches enter into the Kingdom of God?
A23696Do''st thou not see the Infant that can not go alone, how fast he clings to the hand of his Mother; more trusting to her help, than his own Strength?
A23696Do''st thou think to find God where thou goest?
A23696Dost thou not Pray daily to thy Father in Heaven, to Lead thee n ● t into Temptation?
A23696Dost thou not cast thy self upon the Lord Jesus, and depend upon his free All sufficiency for Pardon and Salvation?
A23696Dost thou not endeavour to be in all things approved to God, and confirmed to thy Saviour?
A23696Dost thou not inwardly abhor sinful ways, and think of what thou wert with Detestation?
A23696Dost thou not know by thee stands the Victorious Lyon of the Tribe of Judah, whom that infernal Fiend dare not look in the Face?
A23696Dost thou not many times sigh for thine own Insanity?
A23696Dost thou not truly desire, that God would Renew a right Spirit within thee?
A23696Dost thou rest contented in this condition, and not complain of it as the greatest Misery?
A23696For behold, this self- same thing that ye sorrowed after a Godly sort, what Carefulness is wrought in you?
A23696For his Powerful and Merciful Cure of Demoniacks, blazon''d for a Fellow that Casts out Devils through Beelzebub the Prince of Devils?
A23696GOD hears him; Rebecca Conceives: But when she felt that early Combat of her strugling Twins, she can say, If it be so, why am I thus?
A23696HAST thou freedom to thine own Thoughts?
A23696HATH God taken away thy Sight?
A23696HATH not the loss of thine Eyes freed thee of a World of Sorrows?
A23696HOW easie is it for thee to see God''s Hand chastising thee by another Man''s Sin?
A23696HOW many Pagans have we read of, that have died resolutely for their Country, cheerfully sacrificing themselves to the Publick?
A23696HOW many invite the violence of Death, and if refus''d, do, as Ignatius threatned he would do to the Lyons, force his Assault?
A23696Had Daniel, and his three Companions of the Captivity ever attained honour in their Native Land?
A23696Had Joseph been great, if not transplanted into Egypt?
A23696Had he not put that value upon it, he would not have honour''d it with his own Stile; calling himself, The Ancient of Days?
A23696Had not thy Sorrow a relation to God, why wouldst thou Sigh to Heaven?
A23696Hadst thou never seen the Face of the Elements, what Expressions could have made thee apprehensive of the wonderful Works of thy Creator?
A23696Hast thou a Child disorderly and debauch''d?
A23696Hast thou a Child well dispos''d, well govern''d?
A23696Hast thou a Son stubborn, and unnatural?
A23696Hast thou doubled thy Humiliation, for the Reduplication of thine Offence, and sought God more instantly with an unfeigned Contrition?
A23696Hast thou found thy Soul hath a greater detestation of Sin, than thine acquaintance with it hath indulg''d thee?
A23696Hast thou not found a Love to, and Complacency in those who are truely Religious and Conscionable?
A23696Hast thou not heard of some delicate Dames that have carried''em in their Bosom for coolness, and pleasure of their smoothness?
A23696Hast thou not secretly thought, how shall I decline this dreadful Damnation?
A23696Hast thou taken this occasion to lay hold on thy Saviour, and to reinforce the Vows of strict Obedience?
A23696Hath he not said, who can not fail; I will not leave thee, nor forsake thee?
A23696Have not Corn- fields been spoil''d with Rankness, and a Branch spilt with too much Fruit?
A23696Have not I the Lord?
A23696How can the Soul( which makes the Body sensible) chuse but be most affected with that Pain, wherewith the Body is afflicted?
A23696How can ye believe, that receive Honour one of another?
A23696How canst thou be sorry that thou hast Sinned, and not be sorry that thou hast Offended?
A23696How dismal it is for Christians to see Brethren a Prey to each other?
A23696How earnest was that Legion of Devils fain to beg leave to prevail over a few Gaderene- Swine?
A23696How far dost thou think that Sound reacheth?
A23696How glad do''st thou think, Jannes and Jambres, the great Magicians of Egypt, would have made but an Insect in affront to Moses?
A23696How had we known the admirable Continency of Joseph, if he had not been strongly sollicited by a Wanton Mistress?
A23696How had we known the invincible Piety of the Three Children, had there been no Furnace to try''em?
A23696How ill hast thou improv''d thy Time, if thou hast not laid up enough both of Employment and Contentment in thy Bosom?
A23696How justly may we tremble, when we look upon our Actions and Deserts?
A23696How many had lost their Lives, if( with the Philosopher) they had not parted with their God?
A23696How many hast thou known, that have blown over a just Infamy, with a careless Neglect?
A23696How many have Scorn''d to be beholden for their Lives to their Peoples Murtherers?
A23696How many have affected that which is befallen thee upon Necessity?
A23696How many have we known, that have grown Rich out of a little; and others, out of a great Stock, have run to Beggary?
A23696How many that died with their Country, hating to out- live the common Ruin?
A23696How many thousands on their Death- beds, upon the sad recalling of their guilty Thoughts, have wish''d they had been Born Blind?
A23696How many thousands whom thou enviest, are in a worse Condition?
A23696How much more comfortably may''st thou hear the Father of Mercies say to thy Soul, Why is thy Heart heavy?
A23696How shall he spare frail Flesh and Blood?
A23696How suddenly is this clear Skie clouded, spread over with obscurity, and I return to my former Despondency?
A23696How sweet a Song was that of old Simeon?
A23696How unmeet Judges are we of his Holy Proceedings?
A23696How unworthy art thou of Health, if thou wilt not trust the Skill of the Artist, in mixing so wholesome a Cordial?
A23696I am afraid to dye: This is Natures voice: But wilt thou hear what Faith saith?
A23696I am this day fourscore Years old, and can I discern between Good and Evil?
A23696If Children prove deform''d, unnatural and wicked; what a Corrosive is this to the Parents?
A23696If God hath thought him fitter for Society of Saints and Angels, dost thou repine at his happiness?
A23696If he think fit to fill thy Vessel with drops of Grace, art thou discontented, because he pours not out his Spirit in full Vials?
A23696If there is Horror in their very Remembrance; what will their be then in their Retribution?
A23696If thou hast enjoy''d more dayes of health, than hours of sickness, how canst thou think thou hadst cause to repine?
A23696If thou wert not penitent, why are these Tears?
A23696If we shall never fall, but shall undoubtedly enter the Kingdom of Christ; what possible scruple can be of the accomplishment of our Election?
A23696In Affliction; Why art thou so sad, my Soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A23696In contrary Events; Lord, where are thy loving Kindnesses?
A23696In short, what is Old- Age but the Winter of Life?
A23696Is it for Debt?
A23696Is it for thy Guiltiness?
A23696Is it thou shalt be Punish''d, or that thou hast Sinned?
A23696Is not thine heart perplexed with the Thoughts of thy Spiritual wants?
A23696Is this our Ingratitude or Inconstancy, that we are weary of what we wish''d for?
A23696Is this the way to that happy Victory, and to acquire a Crown of Glory?
A23696It was not giv''n, but lent thee for a while, till it were call''d for?
A23696It was scarce a patient Question which Job asked; Is my Strength the Strength of Stones?
A23696Knowest thou not, there was a Pre- Contract betwixt Christ and her Soul, ere thou could''st Claim her Body?
A23696Lastly, Dost thou not love a good Man, because he is so?
A23696Liberty uses to hold competition with Life it self: And how many have lost their Lives to purchase Liberty?
A23696Many have found that health, in a Change of Air, which they could not meet at home?
A23696Might a Child be made Arbiter of his Chastisement, do we think he would adjudicate himself to be Corrected?
A23696Not any Discourse could have made thee understand what Light is?
A23696Now all the World is to thee Dumb, since thou art Deaf to it: And how small a Matter hath made thee a Cypher amonst Men?
A23696Now deny, if thou can''st, that thou hast not these Spiritual Breathings of Holy Desires Internally?
A23696O Grave where is thy Victory?
A23696OH thou of little Faith, why fearst thou?
A23696Oh who may abide the day of his coming, and who shall stand when he appeareth?
A23696One poor Corinthian is misled to an incestuous Copulation: The Evil Spirit rejoiceth at such a Prey; but how long shall he enjoy it?
A23696Or David''s Valour, if the Philistines had not had a Giantly Challenger to encounter him?
A23696Or art thou not amazed it hath out- stood so many blust''ring Blasts, utterly unruined?
A23696Or canst thou misdoubt the miscarriage of that Soul he hath so dearly bought?
A23696Or dost thou believe his Company will attend thee to the End of thy Journey?
A23696Or if Liberty were tendred to thee, that thou mightst freely sin without danger of Punishment?
A23696Or is it any ease to him, to make his Child smart and bleed?
A23696Or of Daniel, if no Lyons to accompany him?
A23696Perhaps thy Fare is courser, Dishes fewer, Utensils meaner, Apparel homelier, and thy Train shorter; But how is thy Mind affected?
A23696Pleasing themselves to think, they are thriven under Curses: And shall their Guiltiness be entertain''d with more Courage than thine Innocence?
A23696Precious in the sight of the Lord is the Death of his Saints: And what reason hast thou to abom ● nate that which God accounts precious?
A23696Shall I not visit for these things, saith the Lord?
A23696Shall the Child repine, that he is not grown a Man?
A23696Shall the Dwarf quarrel that he is not a Giant?
A23696Shouldest thou ever have detested thy Sin, if thou had''st not been drawn in, to commit it?
A23696Shouldst thou have had so fervent a Love to God, had it not been out of a sense of his great Mercy, in remitting it?
A23696TELL me, thou Querulous Soul, dost thou not acknowledge what thou receivest to be God ● s Gift?
A23696THGU art Restrain''d: And is it such Injustice thou art depriv''d from ranging Abroad?
A23696THINE Eyes are lost; What need thy Heart to go with''em?
A23696THINK''ST thou, that those whom thou esteem''st eminent in Grace, make not the same moan that thou do''st?
A23696THOU abhorrest Death, and fleest from it as from a Serpent: but dost thou know his sting is gone?
A23696THOU art Blind?
A23696THOU art Imprison''d: Wise Men are apt in all Events, to enquire into the Causes: Wherefore dost thou suffer?
A23696THOU art afraid of Death; when thou art weary of thy days labour, art thou afraid of rest?
A23696THOU art banish''t: How canst thou be so, when upon thy Fathers Ground?
A23696THOU art disgrac''d with an ill Fame: What a poor matter is this?
A23696THOU art forced to Retiredness, but with what Disposition of Mind and Body?
A23696THOU art from thy Country: Who is not so?
A23696THOU art now Sick: Wert thou not a long time Healthful, and canst thou not take that patiently which God hath allotted thee?
A23696THOU art surpriz''d with Sickness; accuse thy self for it; Who forbid thee expecting so sure a Guest?
A23696THOU art troubled with the fear of Death: What reason hast thou to be Afflicted with that which is common to Mankind?
A23696THOU art very poor: Who made thee so?
A23696THOU complainest of Pain: Of what use were thy Patience if that were mitigated?
A23696THOU complainest of dry Loyns, and a Barren Womb; as Abraham did before thee: What wilt thou give me, seeing I go Childless?
A23696THOU had''st Wealth: Hast thou not parted with that, for which many hath been worse both in Body and Soul; and for which never any Soul was better?
A23696THOU hadst Riches?
A23696THOU hast lost thy Goods: May I not rather say, Thou hast restor''d''em?
A23696THOU lately possessed''st great Riches: But rather say, Thou wert possess''d by them?
A23696THOU shrink''st at the thoughts of Death: Is it not for over- valuing Life, and making Earth thy home?
A23696THY Banishment deprives thee of the Comfort of thy Companions: Would not a voluntary Travel do as much?
A23696THY Son is dead: What marvel is it, that a Mortal Father hath begot a Mortal Son?
A23696THY Wealth is gone: But if thou hast Necessaries left?
A23696Tell me thou nice Patient, if thou canst not suffer these Stripes, how thou wilt endure those that are infinitely sharper?
A23696Tell me, What is it thy Conscience primarily suggests to thee in this impression of thy Sorrow?
A23696That Neighbours should be like the Reed and Brake, set near together, the one to Starve the other?
A23696That carries Destruction in his Name and Nature?
A23696That goes about like a roaring Lyon, seeking whom he may devour?
A23696That have endeavour''d to subvert the Government, extirpate that Religion Establish''t amongst us; and to set up a piece of Pageantry of their own?
A23696That the Bunch of the Camel is taken off, if yet thou wilt pass through the Eye of the Needle?
A23696The Corinthians offended in their silent Connivance at the Incestuous Person: The Apostles Reproof produced their Sorrow: What was the Issue?
A23696The Sun the Fountain of it, the Heavens the Glorious Region of it, and the Moon and Stars Illuminated by it?
A23696The Vessel had sunk in this boist''rous Sea, if the Earthly Freight had not been cast over- board?
A23696There shall not be an Old Man in thy House for ever?
A23696This doubtless, thou sayst, is sure in it self, but how assured to me?
A23696This is that Hunger and Thirst after Righteousness, to which Christ hath pronounc''d Blessedness?
A23696This loss can not but go near thee: But what was the Disposi ● ion of the Son thou mournest for?
A23696This should be no News to us: Wha ● Ea ● thly Kingdom or State hath ever enjoy''d a const ● nt Felicity?
A23696Thou art in the same Circumstance with David: What should''st thou do, but for his Complaint, use his Remedy?
A23696Thou hast to do with a God that heareth Prayers; Oh thou of little Faith, why fearest thou?
A23696Thou hearest what others say; but do''st thou make a particular Search in thine own Bosom?
A23696Thy Frame of Body should have prompted thee to other Thoughts: Dost thou perceive this living Fabrick made up as a Clock, consisting of many Wheels?
A23696Thy dimness perceives nothing, but what is near thee: It is thy sense which thou followest, but where is thy Faith?
A23696Thy sides are now freed from Thorns, why do''st thou repine at thine Ease?
A23696To what end were our Christian Valour, if we had no Enemy to Encounter?
A23696Trust God with thy self, and with his own Work; without making inquiry, which way he designs thy Salvation?
A23696VVherefore is light given( saith Job) to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in Soul?
A23696VVhich long for hid Treasures; which rejoice exceedingly, and are glad when they can find the grave?
A23696WAS he so much thine, as not to leave thee in Adversity?
A23696WERE it not for Sin, what use were there of a Redeemer?
A23696WHAT are Hell Gates, but the deep Plots of those Infernal Powers?
A23696WHAT if that Wise God,( who brings Light out of Darkness) have purposed to dispense Honor and Happiness to his Church out of this sad Affliction?
A23696WHAT should we do in this Vale of Tears, but condole each others Miseries?
A23696WHEN thou hast said all; what is befa ● n thee more, than it pleased God to enjoyn the Father of the Faithful?
A23696WHY do we repine to wet our feet where they waded?
A23696WOULD''ST thou know what Remedy is to be us''d, for preventing of a Destructive Vengeance?
A23696Was he not after his Death counted an Impostor?
A23696Was not he slandred to death for Treason against Caesar, and Blasphemy against God?
A23696Was she Vertuous?
A23696We are but poor Pismirs in the Valley, to these Men of Measures?
A23696We are not entir ● Pieces but Limbs of a Community of Church and Kin ● dom: Wh ● e the whole Body suffers, how can ● e b ● free?
A23696We are ready to measure his Love by an outward Prosperity, than which nothing can be more uncertain?
A23696Well therefore might Sarah say, After I am waxed Old, shall I have Pleasure?
A23696Were not Sin hainous, how should it require such an Expiation, as the Blood of Christ?
A23696Were this Condition offer''d for Temporal Riches, who would be Poor?
A23696Were you not, in Uniting, put in mind of Dissolution?
A23696What Difference is there betwixt thee and them, but that their Travel is voluntary, thy Exile constrain''d?
A23696What Hollow Coughs, weaknesses of Retention, Expulsion, Digestion, and Decay of Senses?
A23696What Power is their in any Creature, which is not derived from the Almighty?
A23696What Reason hast thou then to complain?
A23696What Vanity( I fear I may ask, what Vice) have we substracted, upon the Sense of God''s Anger?
A23696What a Letter from a heart truly setled upon Heav''n?
A23696What a Moment is it that thou dost suffer?
A23696What a marvellous Advantage is here made of one Offence?
A23696What are Friends, but dear to us?
A23696What are Times and Places of our Birth, but unconcerning Circumstances?
A23696What are these Trifles to that Hell which abides for the Impatient?
A23696What are we, but Off- springs of our Parents?
A23696What could the Body feel without the Soul that animates it?
A23696What danger can befall us in our acquiring Heaven?
A23696What do''st thou perplex thy self with these superfluous Terrors?
A23696What entertainment to be enamour''d on?
A23696What had''st thou but their use?
A23696What if God be pleased to give thee Health without it?
A23696What if the Light be excluded from thee?
A23696What if there were as many Devils in the Air, as are Spires of Grass upon the Earth?
A23696What is Repentance but a change from Evil to Good?
A23696What is ill Fame, but an unsavory Breath?
A23696What is this sweet Acquiescence, but the Rest of the Soul?
A23696What is this, but a perfect Distraction?
A23696What means these Sighs and Passionate Expressions of Sorrow, which thou utterest?
A23696What more excellent Instruments had God in his Church, than the Blessed Apostles?
A23696What need we doubt the Verity of it, when our late Times have so clearly seconded it?
A23696What nicety in Cloaths or Diet have we cut off, in sympathy with the Nakedness and Hunger of our afflicted Brethren?
A23696What place is here for any terror, since such heavenly Magnificence, fulness of Joy and Eternal Glory?
A23696What relation hath the Place of thy Nativity, to thy present Station; any more than the Time of thy Residing?
A23696What renders the act of thy Sin to be sinful, but the offence against the Divine Majesty?
A23696What sturdy Beggars are we, not to stay at the Door till we be served; and grudge at our Alms, when it comes?
A23696What then are these things that must be perform''d by us?
A23696What young Man would have been so easily induc''d to part with his Life, and having been so ready to give entertainment to an unexpected Death?
A23696What, dost thou complain of Ease?
A23696When thou hast heard God blasphem''d, hast thou not felt a horror in thy Bosom?
A23696When thou hast heard the Judgments of God, denounced against Sinners, and laid to thy Conscience; has thy heart been pierced with them?
A23696When we think of a Conflagration of the World, how can we but fear?
A23696Where is our Faith of a Heav''n, 〈 ◊ 〉 after long Sea- beaten, we are loath to think of putting into the safe Harbour of Immortality?
A23696Wherefore came Christ into the World, but to save Sinners?
A23696Wherefore dost thou pour out those doleful Complaints and vehement Deprecations?
A23696Wherefore doth a Living Man complain?
A23696Wherefore is that Heavenly Food of the Word and Sacraments, but to nourish thy Soul to Eternal Life?
A23696Wherefore then should thy Servant be yet a Burden unto my Lord the King?
A23696Wherefore was The Holy Tabernacle over spread with Skins, but to figure to us God''s Church, shelt''red under a sure Protection?
A23696Whether doth not thy Heart rise at the Condition, as ready to flie in the Face of the Offerer?
A23696Whil''st our Spirit gains more than our Flesh is capable to lose, what reason have we not to boast of the Bargain?
A23696Who can express the miserable Inconveniencies that attenst the Aged?
A23696Who can hope to be free from being transported with irregular Affections, when we see such great precedents of Frailties?
A23696Who can stand before these Sons of Anak?
A23696Who fears a Bear, or a Lion, when chain''d to a Stake?
A23696Why are we Impatient for their Reposal in the Bed of Earth, when assured of their waking to Glory?
A23696Why are we too much dejected with that, which others complain the want of?
A23696Why art thou over- troubled to see the great Physician of the World take this Course with sinful Mankind?
A23696Why art thou so imprudent and unjust, as to conspire with Satan against thy own Soul?
A23696Why do we imitate Christians, if nothing but Flesh and Blood?
A23696Why do we reckon of any thing, but Misery and Fickleness in this woful Region of Change?
A23696Why dost thou not then, even now before thy Dissolution, improve all the Powers of it to thy present Advantage?
A23696Why is thy Countenance so dejected, thy Cheeks pale, and watered so oft with Tears, thy want of Rest, and loss of Appetite?
A23696Why should Christ suffer himself to be Tempted, but to support thee in all thy Temptations?
A23696Why should we expect otherwise from him, who is a Manslayer from the beginning?
A23696Why should we find that so tedious to our selves, which others have wish''d to enjoy?
A23696Why should''st thou not rather rejoyce, that thy Loyns have assisted to furnish Heav''n with a Saint?
A23696Why shouldst thou admire, saith wise Seneca, that some should be well pleased to be Scorch''d, Wounded, Rack''d, or Kill''d?
A23696Why weepest thou?
A23696Why wilt thou be so unthankfully injurious to the God of Mercies, as to deny those Graces which his good Spirit hath bestowed upon thee?
A23696Why would thy Heart challenge thee for unkindness in Offending?
A23696Wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?
A23696Wilt thou not allow him to call for a Consummation of that happy Match?
A23696Wilt thou not give the Physician leave to make use of Mithridate, because there are Vipers in the Composition?
A23696Wilt thou not magnifie the Clemency of so favourable a Creditor?
A23696Would he die to save thee?
A23696Would he have own''d thee, if he had found thee stripped and wounded in the Wilderness?
A23696Wouldst thou have been so weary in thy Stops, as thou art, if thou hadst not slip''d?
A23696YET who conceives the Terror of that day?
A23696Yea, what clearing of your selves; yea, what Indignation; yea, what Fear; yea, what vehement Desire; yea, what Zeal; yea, what Revenge?
A23696a Man for the punishment of his Sin?
A23696and be ready to bless a thriving Prophaneness?
A23696and can we think God is less considerate of his Homagers and Dependents?
A23696and he did it to purpose: With what extream Rigour was he buffeted on both sides, and how often?
A23696and imagine that some of''em shoud not be ever out of order?
A23696and why art thou troubled to lose that, which might have undone thee in keeping?
A23696and why is thy Heart heavy?
A23696and, how many through Covetousness, may loss their Souls?
A23696are in their Generation wiser than the Children of Light: How Craftier is their Father from whom their cunning is deriv''d?
A23696can he fail the best of his Creatures?
A23696do we not think she wish''d that part of her Burden unborn?
A23696how can we chuse but bid him welcome?
A23696how few shall hear her, and how soon is that Noise stilled, and forgotten?
A23696how gladly would they forbear Rest?
A23696how soon is this serenity over?
A23696or is my Flesh as Brass?
A23696what harm is there in a sting- less Snake?
A23696wherein if the powers of Heav''n be shaken, how can the heart remain removed?
A23696yet shrinks at the motion of taking possession of it?
A23696● hide thy self, as that dying Saint of old, and say, my Soul, go boldly forth, what art thou afraid of?
A06445& I, who was one of them, protected by thy mercy, am reserued euen vntill this houre?
A06445( if so bee thou hast succoured me) leauing the rest in sinne, who were lesse euil than I?
A0644514 And why?
A064453 If thou Lord wilt bee extr ● … to marke what is done amisse, 〈 ◊ 〉 Lord who may abide it?
A064453 My soule is also fore tro ● … bled, but Lord, how long wilt thou punish me?
A064455 For in death no man remembreth thee: and who will giue th ● … thanks in the pit?
A06445Ah Lord, how much cost it thee to redeeme me?
A06445Ah what had become of me if at that time thou hadst summoned me likewise before thy iudgement seat?
A06445Ah, how shall I dare to come to this true Pascal Lambe, who haue none of these preparations?
A06445Alas, what greater blasphemy may there be?
A06445All the time of my life I will say, O Lord, what sawest thou in me: O Lord, what sawest thou in mee?
A06445And I came to my selfe,& I entred into my selfe, and I said vnto my selfe, how entrest thou hither O my God?
A06445And I sayd: where therfore is my God?
A06445And how can we performe any good thing, except thou giue it, O Lord?
A06445And how great is that likewise that euery yeare thou so prouidest, whereby so many sorts of liuing creatures are sufficiently satisfied?
A06445And how may darkenesse praise light?
A06445And if I can not giue answer to this first question, how shall I answer thee in the second, for my benefite of conseruation?
A06445And in another place the same Prophet saith: O Lord God of hoasts, who is like vnto thee?
A06445And now comming to receiue thee, what els doe I, but prepare thee a kisse, with Iudas, by which I may betray thee, whom I haue already sold?
A06445And what art thou to me, but saluation, rest, and all goodnesse?
A06445And what the bitter Lettuice, but vehement contrition?
A06445Are not my daies few?
A06445Art not thou my Creator?
A06445Art thou not my Father?
A06445Because I haue once begunne, I will speake vnto thee my King& my God, though I am dust and ashes: What mooued thy mercifull heart?
A06445Behold I y ● haue a greater& more perilous flux of blood, and am lesse curable, what shall I doe?
A06445Behold( O Lord) thou redeemedst me: but what had that profited me, except I had beene baptized?
A06445Behold, if he breake downe a thing, who can set it vp again?
A06445But O thou maker of heauen& of earth, whereas I am not able to serue thee to any vse, for whose cause didst thou so much bountie vpon me?
A06445But how haue I vsed al these benefits and ornaments which I haue receiued from thee?
A06445But how shall I restore vnto thee, O Lord, except thou first giue mee?
A06445But thou my God, who& what a one art thou?
A06445But what now shall I do?
A06445But what shal I say of the greatnes of thy power?
A06445But who can recount the perils and dangers from whence thou hast deliuered mee, O bountifull shepheard of mens soules?
A06445But who shall bee worthy of this grace?
A06445But why make I cōparisō betweene the one& the other?
A06445But y ● Lord was my helpe?
A06445But( O Lord) what did I vnto thee, that thou shouldst giue mee those things?
A06445By what right can I challenge liberty to my selfe?
A06445Doest thou die for this sinke and caue of Serpents, replenished with Uipers and Scorpions, to the end to sanctifie y ● same?
A06445Doest thou not heare, nor know who he is, who insinuateth himselfe vnto thee by so many arguments?
A06445Dost thou therefore, O God, die for the sonnes of Satan, for y ● corrupters of all honesty& iustice?
A06445Dost thou thinke, O Lord, this monster to bee worthy that thou shouldst open thine eies on him?
A06445Finally, if s ● … tude bee the cause of loue: to whose similitude and likenesse is my soule created, if not to thine?
A06445For being conceiued in sin, borne in sin,& bred vp in sin, what other thing can wee doe but sinne?
A06445For if the body of a dead Prophet could do so much, what can not the liuing bodie of the Lord of Prophets doe?
A06445For if the heauens, and the heauen of heauens bee not able to containe thee, how much lesse this house which I haue built?
A06445For if we consider thy goodnes, who is found better than thou art?
A06445For that which might befall another man, why might it not light vpon mee?
A06445For what thing else is the vnleauened bread, than Purity without the leuen of malice?
A06445For when y ● doest good vnto man, what is takē out of thy house?
A06445For who art thou that sufferest?
A06445For who can expresse, O Lord, thy praiers, watchings, fastings, wearines, hunger, thirst, persecutions, and iniuries done thee by thine enemies?
A06445For why should I doubt that thou wilt giue mee all thy goods, that hast daigned to take on thee all my euils?
A06445From whom is all that which I haue,& from whom hope I to receiue the same which I want but from thee?
A06445God is the protector of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?
A06445Good Lord, what more admirable?
A06445Great also, yea very great is the benefite of redemption: but what had redemption profited, if vocation and iustification had not followed?
A06445Hast thou not said, Be not dismaied, I haue ouercome the world?
A06445How I haue peruerted thy commandements?
A06445How an I deny thee that which is thine?
A06445How can I be so rash to inclose thy most sacred body in the den of dragons& the nest of vipers?
A06445How can I deny thee that one heart which I haue for all, whē I owe thee so much, for all thy benefits towards me?
A06445How can it bee that there should bee any one in this world that should not loue thee?
A06445How canst thou rest heere, O Lord, who art purity of the purest?
A06445How comes it to passe that I am altogether cold?
A06445How comes it to passe, that I perseuer in the hardnesse of my heart, as it were without sense?
A06445How deafe is he that heareth not such a voice?
A06445How many orders of Preachers& Confessors hast thou appointed, that by their words and counsels might incite me& helpe me( O Lord) walking in thy way?
A06445How many preachers hast thou sent to teach me?
A06445How many were my companions of the same age, nature, and impietie, of whom I was the most reprobate?
A06445How much ● … west thou, m ● … soule?
A06445How often allured mee by thy bounties?
A06445How often enforced mee by calamities& tribulations?
A06445How often hast thou bound the enemies hands, lest he should tempt me?
A06445How often hast thou called me in these or such like louing words?
A06445How often hast thou prouoked mee by thy benefits?
A06445How often hast thou terrified me with feare and threatnings, reducing to my memory the perill of my death, and the rigor of thy diuine iustice?
A06445How often haue I for a momētany pleasure, or a trifling gain, like a second Iuda ● …, so ● … thee?
A06445How often might I iustly say with the Prophet: I was thrust fore at y ● I might fal?
A06445How often mightst thou haue taken thy hand away, and that iustly from mee, as thou hast withdrawne it from others lesse vngratefull?
A06445How often, O Lord, haue my sins deserued thy wrath?
A06445How often, O louing Father, hast thou vsed this mercy towards mee?
A06445How profoundly sleepeth he that is not wakened with such a th ● … der?
A06445How shall I escape vnhurt?
A06445How shall I therefore dare to receiue thee( O my Lord) in an estate so vncleane and wicked?
A06445How then for many& so great benefits shall I yeeld thee satisfaction?
A06445How therefore dare so vile and vncleane a creature as I am, approach and touch a GOD of so great maiestie?
A06445How therefore o my loue didst thou enter my soule?
A06445How therfore shal I dare to approch thee, receiue thee, or kisse thee with my impure lips?
A06445I asked y ● earth whether it were my God?
A06445I say a wretched worme, what shal I say of the greatnes of so many praises?
A06445I wil say that which the Prophets( inspired with thy truth) said: who hath measured the waters with a hand,& weighed the heauens with a palme?
A06445If I can not loue thee, o my Lord, for thine excellency, how can I chuse but loue thee for mine owne profite sake?
A06445If I shall ascend aboue the elementall world, how many& how great wonders hast y ● made there for me?
A06445If he shut a thing, who will open it?
A06445If my loue preuented thee, how is that true, Not because wee loued him, but for that he first loued vs?
A06445If on this day the Angels reioyced and sung vnto thee, O Lord, how can my lips bee shut?
A06445If the Philosophers say that the finall end is beloued with infinite loue: who is my beginning, who my latter end, but thou, O Lord?
A06445If the dogs eate the flesh of that Iesabel for her sin, how may mine remain vntouched that haue altogether done the like?
A06445If the gratuitie ought to be answerable to the gift, what kinde of recompence I pray you will equall such a gift?
A06445If the husband be so tenderly beloued of his wife, what other spouse hath our soule than thy selfe, O Lord?
A06445If the rage of Lyons and Serpents bee lenified by gifts, why( O Lord,) shall not thine bee sufficient to mortifie and mollifie mee?
A06445If therefore hee bee this day made blinde, why might not I also haue bene blinded?
A06445If therefore( O Lord) thou bee the beautie and ornament of my soule, how cā I forget thee?
A06445If therfore thou louest me, why am I euerie waies trouble some vnto thee?
A06445If thou hast sinned, saith the scripture, what hast thou done against him?
A06445If thou therefore( o Lord) be all these vnto me, how can I forget yea but for a moment of time?
A06445If without thy helpe, and by our owne vertue we follow thee where is it that thine onely begotten Sonne saith, Without me can you doe nothing?
A06445In whose eies shall it walke, but in thine?
A06445Is it because thou art high,& I humble?
A06445Is it therefore to bee thought( saith Salomon) that truly God dwelleth on earth?
A06445King of eternall glory, with what more great ignominy( I pray thee) might thy maiesty be affected?
A06445Lord, what sawest thou in mee, more than in the rest whom thou hast forsaken?
A06445My soule hath thirsted after the liuing fountaine God: When shall I come and appeare before the face of my God?
A06445My teares were bread vnto mee day and night, whilest they dayly said vnto me, Where is thy God?
A06445Neither is this thy precept vpon me, neither farre estranged from me, that I might say, who in effect may fulfill the same?
A06445Now if we returne vnto benefits, O Lord, from whom proceedeth all that which wee haue, but from thee?
A06445O Lord when shall that day be, when I shall bee freed& deliuered from these tyrants?
A06445O Lord, Father of mercies, God of peace and dilection, how long, I pray thee, wilt thou be angry with thy christian people?
A06445O Lord, holinesse becommeth thy house for euer and euer: why therefore commest thou into my house, which is abundantly stored with iniquitie?
A06445O Lord, if ● … hou deny me not this, I will say with the Prophet, God is my light, and my saluation, whom then shall I fear?
A06445O bread of Angels?
A06445O eternall light, how ouerlate did I know thee, how slackely did I open mine eies to behold thine ancient beauty?
A06445O how many and how great are the benefits, which together with this one, are powred into vs?
A06445O my GOD and Sauior, with what offices of dutie shall I recompence this new and vnheard- of kinde of mercie?
A06445O my God and my saluation, why am I so idle?
A06445O my Sauiour, whom am I, that thou shouldest require my loue,& to this end thou shouldest seeke so many and so admirable meanes?
A06445O my loue, that alwaies burnest, and art neuer quenched: when shall I perfectly loue thee againe?
A06445O the sweetnes of my hart, O y ● life and saluation of my soule, when, in all, and through all things shall I please thee?
A06445O therefore wretched& vnfortunate that I am, when shall I so inseparably cleaue vnto thee, as I may neuer bee withdrawne from thee?
A06445O vnhappy man that I am, why doe I loue thee world?
A06445O what deserued he that did those things?
A06445O who shall giue me the grace, the I may at least attaine this chiefe good?
A06445O ● … what shall I giue thee for all th ● … which thou hast bestowed vp ● … mee?
A06445Shall I neuer see it?
A06445Shall it therefore bee lawfull for any man to shew himselfe vngratefull for a benefite receiued?
A06445Since therfore there is so much similitude betweene thee& mee, O my loue, why should I not loue thee?
A06445So then if this speciall title, and euery one of the rest bee motiues of loue, what ought that to be that is deriued from all these vnited together?
A06445So then, O Lord, since thou art the Ocean of infinite goodnesse, liberality and riches, why through thy wrath hidest thou thy mercies from mee?
A06445The moone, the sunne, the stars, to whom shine they but to me?
A06445The vnderstanding so depraued, what should the will doe?
A06445These o Lord, are testimonies of thy mightines: but what shal I say of the riches of thy glory, and the veine of thy felicitie?
A06445Thou onely art he that thou art, for all other things how excellent soeuer they bee, haue their beeing borrowed from another?
A06445To thee, O lord, angels sing praises, and what other thing hast thou foūd in vs but y ● filth of our sins?
A06445To whom do the times of yeares, moneths, and daies, varie and admit measure, but for me?
A06445To whom shall it bee accountable but to thee?
A06445VVHat shal I yeeld vnto our Lord for all the benefits he hath bestowed vpon mee?
A06445VVHere art thou, O good Iesus, where art thou?
A06445VVHerefore( O Lord) art 〈 ◊ 〉 departed farre from mee Doest thou turne thine eies aside in opportunities, in tribulation?
A06445VVHo art thou my Lord, and who am I, that I dare ap proch thee?
A06445VVHo shall giue me wings like a Doue, and I will fly and take rest?
A06445VVHose tinage and superscription is this?
A06445WHat shal I render vnto thee( O Lord) for all the benefits thou hast bestowed vpon me?
A06445What account could I haue made in so miserable an estate?
A06445What am I to thee but a torment?
A06445What fruit was there expected to thee by the saluation of man?
A06445What hadst thou therefore to do with our dolours and miseries?
A06445What haue I in heauen, and what will I of thee on earth?
A06445What impudence were it therefore in me not to loue my Lord, who did all this for my sake,& to whom I am bound vnder so many titles& benefits?
A06445What impudency shall it therefore be in me, to aske new fauours at thy hands?
A06445What iniquitie therefore should it be, not to giue one heart wh ● … h I haue, vnto him to whom I owe so many, and other diuerse things?
A06445What is man but a creature miserable in all things?
A06445What is man in his nature, but the vessell of corruption, and rottennes: the sonne of the diuell: the heire of hell?
A06445What is man that hee can receiue God vnto him, his maker& Redeemer?
A06445What is my hart: but 〈 ◊ 〉 fountaine of most euill appetites and desires?
A06445What is my will, but a house and resting place of the Diuell?
A06445What need many words?
A06445What neede more?
A06445What other thing else is the soule of a sinner, than a dwelling place of diuels, a ● … est of beasts, a hog- stie and a sink of all iniquitie?
A06445What ouercame and conquered the same, that thou sufferedst so much for so abhominable a creature?
A06445What participatiō is there betweene iustice and iniquitie?
A06445What profite hast thou by the seruice of one poore Ant?
A06445What shal I say my God?
A06445What shal I thē at this time render vnto thee( O Lord) for all those things which thou hast bestowed vpon me?
A06445What shall I giue vnto our Lord, for all the benefits hee hath bestowed on mee?
A06445What shall I say of the occasions and opportunities offered by thee vnto me of good life?
A06445What shall I say of the other Sacramēt, which thou institutedst as a remedy for my sinnes, making thy precious bloud a medicine for my wounds?
A06445What shall I say, my Sauior?
A06445What shall I say?
A06445What shall I therefore pay thee, O Lord, for al these benefits?
A06445What should I say of y ● abuse of thy sacraments& medicines, which by thy precious bloud, thou institutedst& obtainedst for me?
A06445What thanks shall I therefore giue thee, O Lord, for this incomparable benefit?
A06445What therefore shal I do but cast my selfe prostrate before thy feet, and aske mercy?
A06445What therefore shall I, O my king& Sauior, what shal I say vnto thee?
A06445What therefore, O my God, shall I say that thou art?
A06445What therfore shal I speake of the greatnes of thy maiesty?
A06445What therfore shall I do, wretched, naked and poore, that I am?
A06445What will it hinder thee, O Lord, if thou yeeld me such a blessing?
A06445When shal I be wholy thine, and thou wholy mine?
A06445When shal I by thy meanes be deliuered from all temptations?
A06445When shall I be satiate with the presence of thy glory?
A06445When shall I enter into that admirable place of thy Tabernacle that I may attain the house of my God?
A06445When shall I feele all that mortified m ine, which is opposed against thee?
A06445When shall I feele my selfe wholy inflamed with thy loue?
A06445When shall I perfectly die vnto my selfe?
A06445When shall I prefer thee before all other creatures?
A06445When shall it come to passe, o my King?
A06445When shall my heart bee cleansed?
A06445When shall my thoughts, words, and works, differ no more from the rule of thy equitie& iustice?
A06445When shall the force of mine enemies be so broken, that no force may be found in me contrary to thy law?
A06445When shall the forces of mine enemies be so defeated, that no contradiction may hinder mee in the obseruation of thy commandements?
A06445When wilt thou fill mee with the light of thy countenance?
A06445When wilt thou make me drunke with that milke of thy teares?
A06445When wilt thou transferre mee wholy into thee?
A06445Where is the puritie of my reynes?
A06445Where wert thoutherefore, my God?
A06445Whē shal I be wholy thme?
A06445Whē shal I ceasie to be mine own?
A06445Whē shal I shew my selfe gratefull vnto thee in all things, and for all things?
A06445Whē shall that houre come, when nothing shall liue in me but thy selfe?
A06445Whē wilt y ● rauish mee perforce?
A06445Whither shall hee direct all his loue, but to thee, who art his whole good?
A06445Whither therefore shall we goe( O Lord) in our necessities but vnto thee?
A06445Whither therfore shall I go?
A06445Who art thou, and who am I, that thou the Lord of most high maiestie, daignest to enter into dirt, and this earthly tabernacle?
A06445Who assisted the spirit of our Lord, or who is his counseller and instructour?
A06445Who gaue thee, that thou mightst restore againe vnto him?
A06445Who praied for me when I slept?
A06445Who shall deliuer mee from his mouth, but thou, o Lord, who hast broken the head of the great Dragon?
A06445Who shall stand against so strong an enemie?
A06445Who shall sustaine his assaults?
A06445Who so humble, that so much diminished and humbled his maiesty?
A06445Who then( O Lord) bound the hands of thy iustice?
A06445Who therfore shal giue me tears for mine eies, that I may bewail ● … my ingratitude, and my negligent retribution, for so many benefits?
A06445Who was euer so liberal, as to forsake himselfe?
A06445Whom shal I cal vpon?
A06445Whom therefore shal it behold, but thee?
A06445Why O Lord, doth thy wrath fight with thy mercy against mee, whereas thou art th ● … ea of infinite liberalitie and 〈 ◊ 〉?
A06445Why are my sins more mightie than thy goodnesse?
A06445Why complaine wee not of the prophanation of thy name by oathes, and horrible imprecations, and of the violating of thy holy daies and seruice?
A06445Why didst thou not rather entertaine the Angelicall nature?
A06445Why didst thou so call mee?
A06445Why doth the sun illuminate the world?
A06445Why giuest y ● this diuine meate vnto dogs?
A06445Why shall my sins rather condemne me, than thy mercies saue me?
A06445Why shall the body of the seruant haue a greater prerogatiue, than the body of the maister?
A06445Why therfore are not all the members of my body turned into armes that on euery side I may embrace thee?
A06445Why, O Lord?
A06445Will he euer feare, that feareth not such a iudgement?
A06445With what offices shal I remunerate thy so great goodnes?
A06445With what reward shal I requite such a benefit?
A06445Wretched man that I am, who shall deliuer me from the body of this death?
A06445a crosse, and a vaily tribulation?
A06445alasse how slenderly doe I requite the merits of so liberall and fauourable a benefactor?
A06445amidst so many weapōs, how escape I from wounds?
A06445and a Creature vnfit for all goodnesse: and apt and prompt to all wickednesse?
A06445and castest these precious pearles before swine?
A06445and didst not enter by any doore?
A06445and my sacri ● …?
A06445and no man can come vnto mee except my Father draw him?
A06445and thou that art the fountaine of all beauty, how canst thou dwell in a place so abhominable?
A06445and to whom shalt thou giue but to him that beggeth at thy hands?
A06445and when shall I ouercome this frailty of my mortality?
A06445and who is hee that oweth not thanks for a benefite receiued?
A06445and why sufferest thou?
A06445at what doore wert thou admitted?
A06445but being once redeemed, how easily canst thou do good?
A06445by what duty, or what humble seruice shall I recompence so manie graces bestowed vpon me?
A06445didst thou expect greater glory and blessednesse, than thou hadst?
A06445didst thou hunt after profite?
A06445draweth thee vnto him by so many rewards?
A06445especially in this doting age of his continuance, in which it behooued his power should decrease and his might diminish?
A06445esteemed thee so much, that hee made all things for thy vse?
A06445for contemners of thy Maiesty, and blasphemers of thy glory?
A06445for frō whence tooke I my originall, and whither shall I go to be perfected, but from thee, and in thee?
A06445for parricides and breakers of thy diuine Lawes?
A06445for what haue I giuen thee to induce thee to recompence me?
A06445for whom sufferest thou?
A06445how I haue violated the mystery of thy incarnation?
A06445how art thou now become the fodder of beasts?
A06445how can I chuse but be burnt with this fire of loue, which inflameth the whole world, and each thing, contained in the same, yea welnigh burneth them?
A06445how can hee bee vnmindfull of such a benefit?
A06445how can my mouth choose but bee ● … lled with thy praises?
A06445how commeth it to passe that thou louest mee so much?
A06445how many counsellers to instruct me?
A06445how many thousand of soules haply doe now burne in hell, which haue sinned lesse then I haue sind,& yet burn not?
A06445how may I ouercome them?
A06445how may a grosse substance comprehend him, who is free from all weight of matter?
A06445how may my tongue be silent?
A06445how may vanity commend verity?
A06445how may vncleannes praise puritie?
A06445how odious procrastinatiō?
A06445how shall I ouercome them?
A06445how strict a iudgement had bene prepared for mee, if iustice had apprehended me beeing guilty of so many grieuous sins?
A06445how 〈 ◊ 〉 a mortal man( by nature fraile) conceiue thine immortalitie?
A06445if thou bee righteous, what giuest thou him, or what wil he receiue at thy hands?
A06445if thou reiect mee, who shall rescue mee?
A06445if thou repulse mee, who shall releeue me?
A06445if thy offences be many, what hast thou done vnto him?
A06445it irketh my soule of my life: For what is this life, where continuall tribulations are conuersant?
A06445makes himselfe known by so many testimonies?
A06445my Priest?
A06445my gouernour?
A06445my king?
A06445my maker?
A06445my redeemer?
A06445my shepheard?
A06445o how vngrateful delay?
A06445o when?
A06445or for that thou art the Creator, and I thy creature: or because thou art the perfectest being, and I altogether imperfect?
A06445or if he should haue tempted me, that yet hee might not ouercome mee?
A06445or the sinnes whereinto I had fallen wtout thine assistance?
A06445or what conuention betweene Christ& Beliall?
A06445or what societie betweene light and darknesse?
A06445shall I therefore bee a vagabond& an outcast from the land of the liuing?
A06445shall I therefore despaire?
A06445shall I therefore say with Cam, my iniquitie is more than may be remitted?
A06445so deliuer mee?
A06445so looke vpon me?
A06445so succour me?
A06445that is, the cleannesse of my holy desires?
A06445the Physition of thy bodie& soule?
A06445the contemner of God?
A06445the steward of thy houshold?
A06445the worker of iniquitie?
A06445to whom shall I flie but vnto thee?
A06445to whose vse doe they impart their influences to those inferiour bodies, but to mine?
A06445what cogitatiōs had I of keeping these riches?
A06445what disprofite will it breede?
A06445what doest thou answer mee my God?
A06445what doest thou answer?
A06445what else but a receiuing of torments and passions of my whole life?
A06445what else was my whole life, but a continuall war against thee?
A06445what foundest thou in me worthy of so great honour& reward?
A06445what had become of mee if at that time thou tookest them away, thou hadst likewise taken me?
A06445what haue we aduentured that the increase is so profitable vnto vs?
A06445what is lost of thy riches?
A06445what is my mouth others than an open Sepulchre, from whence there ● … ueth nothing but the stinkes and impurities of my sinnes?
A06445what is taken out of thine infinite treasures?
A06445what losse will it bring thee?
A06445what more horrible?
A06445what more strange?
A06445what no ● … e is there that is new, whe ● … I may bury thee?
A06445what obedience shewd I to thee, that thou shouldst giue me this blessing?
A06445what praises shall I sing?
A06445what shal I giue thee for that thy so great mercy?
A06445what shal the Abysse of all miserie& sins do?
A06445what shall I doe?
A06445what shall dust and ashes doe?
A06445what shall wee say of hope?
A06445what stocke or summe haue we imploied in this partnershippe?
A06445what thanksgiuing shall I offer?
A06445what,& of what kinde are the things thou sufferest?
A06445what?
A06445when shall I despise my selfe and the whole world, for thy sake?
A06445when shall I embrace thee with y ● naked armes of my soule?
A06445when shall nothing liue in mee but thy selfe?
A06445when shall this heauen wax cleere?
A06445when shall this sea bee calme?
A06445when will that day come?
A06445when wilt thou, most beloued father dwell in my soule, and abide in the secrets of my heart,& possesse me wholy?
A06445where all things are full of snares and enemies?
A06445where of my feete?
A06445where shall I seek him?
A06445where wert thou my hope?
A06445where wert thou my light?
A06445whē shal my soule with all the powers and strength thereof, bee vnited with thee?
A06445whē shall it be swallowed vp in the bottomlesse pit of thy loue?
A06445whither shall I flye from thy presence?
A06445whither shall I turne me, to whom shall I goe, but vnto thee( O LORD) that I may obtaine the benefite of health?
A06445who bountifuller?
A06445who can merit this benefite?
A06445who euer so tenderly loued, as to yeeld himselfe into y ● hands of so bitter death for so vile a creature?
A06445who fairer?
A06445who hanged the weight of the earth on three fingers,& poised the mountaines in ballances, and the hils 〈 ◊ 〉 scales?
A06445who is made the shepheard of thy flocke?
A06445who nobler?
A06445who richer than thou art?
A06445who shal helpe me but thou?
A06445who shall replenish the bosome of my heart, and my desires but thou?
A06445who shall resound thy praises?
A06445who staied y ● scourge of thy wrath, when I prouoked the same by my sins?
A06445who stronger?
A06445who then shal applaud thy works?
A06445who wiser?
A06445why am I drowned in pleasures?
A06445why didst thou loue a wife of an vncircumcised nation, which shall afterward betray thee to thine enemies and kill thee?
A06445why do they so largely rule ouer those whom thou hast chosen in the world to bee thine?
A06445why doth the water coole that same?
A06445why gape I after riches?
A06445why runne I not which speedie alacritie vnto thee, the chiefest good, in whom at once are all goodnesses found?
A06445why se ● … ke I those things that are to day& are not found to morrow?
A06445why seeke I honours?
A06445why shall I not loue thee again, who art euery way so profitable and beneficiall to me?
A06445why shall I not loue thee?
A06445why shall I not put all my trust 〈 ◊ 〉 confidence in thee?
A06445why should I not freely spend my blood for thee, who so liberally diddest powre out thine for me?
A06445why should a body begotten in sinne, doe more mirecles than a body conceiued by the holy ghost?
A06445why warmeth the fire the body, which is the obiect against it?
A06445why wouldest thou be with vs till the end of the world?
A06445why( I say?)
A06445wilt thou not giue him thanks?
A06445wilt thou not loue him?
A06445wilt thou not prayse him?
A06445wilt thou not serue him?
A06445with thanks may a miserable wretched, and poore creature giue for a gift so rich and precious?
A06445with what life shal I imitate thy pure and immaculate life?
A06445with what loue shal I loue thee, that hast giuen so manifest and incomprehensible testimony of thy goodnes towards mee?
A06445with what more richer iewels, or greater riches couldest thou store vs, thā with this most blessed Sacrament?
A06445with what signification of gratuity shall I recompence so many benefits?
A06445with what teares may I prosecute my plaints?
A06445yea, where was I before I was made, that I might shew thee a former curtesie?
A06445yea,& the Father of mercies, which neither haue end or measure?
A06445yet wert y ● mercifull vnto mee, and didst not punish me according to my iniquities?
A45113Alas, what are these to that hell which abides for the impatient?
A45113Alas, what are we capable to suffer in proportion of these tortures?
A45113Alas, what can be our exile, if this be our home?
A45113All ar ● pilgrims Thou art out of thy Country: Who is not so?
A45113And can there bee any worse names then Glutton, Dtunkard, Conjurer, Traytor, Blasphemer, Mad man, Demoniack, Impostor?
A45113And canst thou now grudge his just challenge of his own?
A45113And for our bodily grievances, what varieties do we here meet withal?
A45113And if we look upon him thus changed, thus reconciled, how can we chuse but bid him welcome?
A45113And lastly, what a strong Cordial is this to all good hearts, that all those which die well, do sleep in Jesus?
A45113And shall we Christians repine at those seemingly harsh events, which we see fall out in Gods Church, whiles we are ignorant of his designes?
A45113And upon whom doth this charge lie, but upon the Parent?
A45113And what a comfort it is, that the same Jesus who arose, shall both come again, and bring all his with him in glory?
A45113And what a triumph is this over death, that the same Jesus who died, rose again?
A45113And who are these whom thou art so sorry to forgo?
A45113And wilt thou not allow the great Benefactor of heaven to dispense his own favours as he pleaseth?
A45113Are not thine inward senses the more quick?
A45113Art thou afflicted with sterility?
A45113Art thou afflicted with the loss of friends?
A45113Art thou afflicted with the slanders of evil tongues?
A45113Art thou bereaved of thy bodily senses?
A45113Art thou cast ● down upon thy sick bed?
A45113Art thou disheartned with the weakness of grace?
A45113Art thou distressed with Poverty?
A45113Art thou driven from thy Country?
A45113Art thou grieved or affrighted with the Publike Calamities of War, Famine, Pestilence?
A45113Art thou imprisoned?
A45113Art thou infested with importunate temptations?
A45113Art thou not heartily sorry that thou canst be no more sorry for thy sin?
A45113Art thou soul- sick?
A45113Art thou troubled and dismayed with the feares of death?
A45113Art thou troubled and weakned with want of rest?
A45113Art thou troubled that there is a rub removed out of thy way to happinesse?
A45113As these were not goods, so they were not thine: Here thou foundst them, and here thou leavest them: What hadst thou but their use?
A45113Besides, art thou a Christian?
A45113But hast thou not cares to boot?
A45113But hath he not given thee an abundant supply in other faculties?
A45113But let mee tell thee, I feare thou art too much accessary to thine owne affliction: Didst thou look for this losse?
A45113But the while, is not thine hand in them?
A45113But, tell me, notwithstanding, art thou truly serious with thy God?
A45113Can I hear any more the voice of singing men, and singing women?
A45113Can this seem strange to thee, when thou seest the Son of God in the Wilderness fourty days and fourty nights under the hand of the Tempter?
A45113Can thy servant taste what I eat, or what I drink?
A45113Canst thou deny that our sins have reacht up to heaven, and called for judgement?
A45113Canst thou deny that thou hast a true, though but weak appetite to the means, and further degrees of grace?
A45113Canst thou fear he will condemn thee for those sins which he hath given his blood to expiate?
A45113Canst thou fear that he will doom thee to death, who died to give thee life?
A45113Canst thou fear the rigour of that Justice which he hath so fully satisfied?
A45113Canst thou in a sense of thine owne misery, close with thy Saviour?
A45113Canst thou misdoubt the miscarriage of that soul which he hath so dearly bought?
A45113Canst thou not be content to take thy turns?
A45113Canst thou not read Gods gracious indulgence in thine own disposition?
A45113Canst thou think him lesse merciful then mighty?
A45113Consideration that they are not ours, but lent us Thou hast lost thy goods: May I not rather say, Thou hast restored them?
A45113Couldst thou not rather have been content to have redeemed those his stripes with thine own?
A45113Did he follow thee with applause whiles thou wert hooted at by the multitude?
A45113Did he honour thee when thou wert despised of the world?
A45113Did thy heart say, What if we should part?
A45113Didst thou not know that riches have wings?
A45113Didst thou not over- enjoy this blessing whilest thou hadst it?
A45113Didst thou not suffer more then thou inflictedst?
A45113Do but turn away thine ear, that thou receive it not, and what art thou the worse?
A45113Do we not see the savagest creatures tamed with want of rest?
A45113Doe we not find this rack alone to have been torture enough to fetch from poor soules a confessionall discovery of those acts they never did?
A45113Doe we not finde raveries, and frenzies the ordinary attendants of sleeplesness?
A45113Dost thou droop under the grievances of old age?
A45113Dost thou make full account of his company both all along the way, and in the end of thy journey?
A45113Dost thou not gladly cast thy self upon the Lord Jesus, and depend upon his free all- sufficiency for pardon and salvation?
A45113Dost thou not hear the man after Gods own heart speak of the voice of his roaring?
A45113Dost thou not heare him after his death charged with Imposture?
A45113Dost thou not heare him sclandred to death for treason against Caesar, and blasphemy against God?
A45113Dost thou not heare the multitude say, Hee is madd, and hath a Devil?
A45113Dost thou not heartily desire and endeavour to be in all things approved to God, and conformed to thy Saviour?
A45113Dost thou not inwardly abhor thy former sinfull ways?
A45113Dost thou not love and bless those gleams of goodness which he hath cast upon his Saints on earth?
A45113Dost thou not love that infinite good ● ness, who hath been so rich in mercies to thee?
A45113Dost thou not many a time sigh for thine own insensateness?
A45113Dost thou not pray daily to thy Father in heaven, that hee would not lead thee into temptation?
A45113Dost thou not see him that shrunk not from the Bear, the Lion, the Giant, drenching his bed with his tears?
A45113Dost thou not see that many suckers growing up from the root of the tree, draw away the sap from the stock?
A45113Dost thou not think o ● what thou wert with detestation?
A45113Dost thou not truly desire that God would renew a right spirit within thee?
A45113Dost thou think to find God where thou goest?
A45113Dost thou tremble at the thought of judgement?
A45113Doth this beseem thee, who professest to fight under his colours, who is the Great Conquerour of Death and Hell?
A45113For behold, this self- same thing that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you?
A45113For the arrows of the Almighty are within me, the poison whereof drinketh up my spirits: The terrours of God do set themselves in array against me?
A45113Had Daniel and his three companions of the Captivity eve ● attained to that Honour in their native Land?
A45113Had Joseph been ever so great, if he had not been transplanted into Egypt?
A45113Had not God found this the way to their heaven, they had not trod so deep in blood: Why do we grudge to wet our feet where they waded?
A45113Hast thou a childe disorderly and debauched?
A45113Hast thou a childe well disposed, well governed?
A45113Hast thou a son that is unruly, stubborn, unnatural?
A45113Hast thou not found a secret love to, and complacency in those whom thou hast thought truly godly and conscionable?
A45113Hast thou not found in thy self a true grief of heart for thy wretched indisposition to all good things?
A45113Hath God taken away thine eyes?
A45113Hath not he said( who can not sail) I will not leave thee nor forsake thee?
A45113Hath not the loss of thine eyes, withal, freed thee of a world of sorrows?
A45113He that durst thus set upon the Captain of our salvation, God blessed for ever; how shall he spare frail flesh and blood?
A45113How can we then expect any other then gloomy weather, chilling frosts, storms and tempests?
A45113How earnestly was that legion of Devils fain to beg but for leave to prevail over a few Gaderene- swine?
A45113How farre dost thou think that sound reacheth?
A45113How ill hast thou spent thy time, if thou hast not laid up matter both of employment and contentment in thine owne bosome?
A45113How just is that charge of the blessed Apostle, that We should not mourn as men without hope, for those that do but sleep in Jesus?
A45113How justly may we tremble, when we look upon our own actions, our own deserts?
A45113How many Pagans have we read of, that have died resolutely for their Country, chearfully sacrificing themselves to the Publike?
A45113How many are there that invite the violence of death, and if hee refuse it, doe, as Ignatius threatned he would doe to the Lions, force his assault?
A45113How many have we known that have grown rich out of a little, whereas others out of a great stock have run into debt and beggery?
A45113How many have we known, that have found that health in a change of air, which they could not meet with at home?
A45113How many have wee known that had lost their lives, if( with the Philosopher) they had not forgone their gold?
A45113How many that have professed a scorn to be beholden for their lives to their peoples murtherer?
A45113How many that would die with their Country, hating to think of over- living the common ruine?
A45113How many thousands are there, who on their death- beds, upon the sad recalling of their guilty thoughts, have wished they had been born blinde?
A45113How much more comfortably maist thou hear the Father of mercies say to thy soul, Why is thy heart heavy?
A45113How resolutely doth he blow off all dangers, trample on all enemies, triumph over all cross events?
A45113How safe art thou then under such hands?
A45113How sweet a song was that of old Simeon?
A45113How unmeet Judges are we of his holy proceedings?
A45113I am afraid to die: This is the voice of Nature: but wilt thou hear what Grace saith?
A45113If Elkanah therefore could say to his barren Wife Hannah, Why weepest thou?
A45113If all the earth go this way, couldst thou be so fond as to think there should be a by- path left for thee, wherein thou mayst tread alone?
A45113If his will bee then to have thee restrained, why should it not bee thine?
A45113If the body be not refreshed with a moderate enterchange of repose, how can it but languish in all the parts of it?
A45113If thou canst now see him the more, how hast thou but gained by thy loss?
A45113If thou hadst had more daies of health then houres of sicknesse, how canst thou think thou hadst cause to repine?
A45113If thou have an ear for God, though deaf to men; how much happier art thou then those millions of men, that have au ear for men, and are deaf to God?
A45113If thou have any faith in thee,( and what dost thou profess to be a Christian without it?)
A45113If thou knowest thou hast to doe with a God that heareth prayers, oh thou of little faith, why fearest thou?
A45113If thou wert not penitent for thy sins, wherefore are these tears?
A45113In plain terms, Dost thou no ● love a good man because he is good?
A45113Indeed, wherefore do we receive, but to distribute?
A45113Is it for Debt?
A45113Is it for thy fault?
A45113Is it not just so with thee?
A45113Is it, Thou shalt be punished?
A45113Is not thine heart troubled with the thoughts of thy want of grace?
A45113Is this our Ingratitude, or Inconstancie, that we are weary of what we wished?
A45113Is this the way to that happie Victory, which shal carry away a crown of glory?
A45113It is not meer air that we live by; How many hast thou known that have blown over a just infamy with a carelesse neglect?
A45113It was scarce 〈 ◊ 〉 patient question which Job asked: Is my strength the strength of stones?
A45113Lastly, art thou afraid of the power, malice, subtilty of thy spirituall enemies?
A45113Liberty is wo nt to hold competition for dearnesse, with life it selfe; yea, how many have lost their life to purchase their liberty?
A45113Lo, our belief is antidote enough against the worst of death: And why are we troubled with death, when we believe that Jesus died?
A45113Lo, thou art but in the same case with the man after Gods own heart: What shouldst thou do, but for Davids complaint, make use of Davids remedy?
A45113Lo, what a marvellous advantage is here made of one offence?
A45113Lo, what access can danger have into heaven?
A45113Make thy addresse to him that said, Who hath made mans mouth, or who maketh the dumb, and the deaf, or the seeing, or the blind?
A45113May not the times justly challenge thee in part, as accessary to their misery?
A45113Might the child be made arbiter of his own chastisement, do we think he would award himself so much as one lash?
A45113Now deny, if thou canst, that thou hast these spiritual breathings of holy desires within thee?
A45113O grave where is thy victory?
A45113Oh thou of little faith, why fearest thou?
A45113Oh, who may abide the day of his comming; and who shall stand when hee appeareth?
A45113One poor Corinthian is mis- led to an incestuous copulation: The evil spirit rejoyceth to have got such a prey; but how long shall he enjoy it?
A45113One while, The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall lack nothing: Another while, Why art th ● ● so sad, my soul, and why art thou so disquieted within me?
A45113One while, Thy loving kindness is before mine eyes, and I have walked in thy truth: Another while, Lord, where are thy loving kindnesses?
A45113Or may I not with better warrant say that a true friend hath as it were, two soules in one body, his own, and his friends?
A45113Or may I not yet rather say, It was not given, but lent thee, for a while, till it were called for?
A45113Perhaps, thy fare is coarser, thy dishes fewer, thy utensils meaner, thy clothes homelier, thy train shorter; what of this?
A45113Say now, whether this be not, in effect, thy case?
A45113Shall the Dwarf quarrell that he is not a Giant?
A45113Shortly, what is our old- age, but the Winter of our life?
A45113Shouldst thou ever have so much hated thy sin, if thou hadst not been drawn in to commit it?
A45113Shouldst thou have found in thy self so fervent love to thy God, if it had not been out of the sense of his great mercy in remitting it?
A45113Surely, else thou hast fared better then all thy neighbors?
A45113Sweet words( thou sayest) to those that are capable of them: But what is all this to me, that am neither penitent nor believer?
A45113Tell me, What is it that thy conscience primarily suggests to thee in this deep impression of thy sorrow?
A45113Tell me, thou nice& delicate patient, if thou canst not bear these stripes, how wilt thou be able to endure those that are infinitely sorer?
A45113Tell me, thou querulous Soul, dost thou not ackowledge what thou hast to be the gift of God?
A45113That the bunch of the Camell is taken off, if yet thou maist passe through the eye of the needle?
A45113The Corinthians offended in their silent connivence at the incestuous person: the Apostles reproof produceth their sorrow: what was the issue?
A45113The Serpent is the known embleme of subtilty: The Serpents of the Egyptian Sorcerers, were all devoured by Moses his Serpent: wherefore?
A45113The Spouse of Christ can say, I sleep, but my heart waketh; how much more would she say, Mine eyes wake, and my heart waketh also?
A45113The great King questioning with his Cup- bearer NEHEMIAH, can say, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick?
A45113Thine eies are lost, what need thy heart to goe with them?
A45113Thinkst thou that those whom thou esteemest more eminent in grace, make not the same moan that thou dost?
A45113This doubtless, thou saist, is sure in it self; but how is it assured to me?
A45113This loss can not but go neer thee: But tell me, What was the disposition of the son thou mournest for?
A45113This should be no news to us; what earthly Kingdome or Sate hath ever enjoyed a constant felicity?
A45113Thou abhorrest death, and fleest from it as from a Serpent: But doest thou know that his Sting is gone?
A45113Thou art a banished man: How canst thou be so, when thou treadest upon thy Fathers ground?
A45113Thou art afraid of death: When thou art weary of thy dayes labour, art thou afraid of rest?
A45113Thou art disgraced with an ill fame: What a poore matter is this?
A45113Thou art forced to keepe close; but with what disposition both of minde and body?
A45113Thou art grievously afraid of death: Is it not upon a mistaking?
A45113Thou art imprisoned; Wise men are wo nt in all actions and events to enquire still into the causes: Wherefore dost thou suffer?
A45113Thou art now sick: Wert thou not before a long time healthfull?
A45113Thou art restrained; Is it such a matter that thou art not suffered to rome abroad?
A45113Thou art surprized with Sickness; whose fault is this but thine own?
A45113Thou art troubled with the fear of death: What reason hast thou to be afflicted with that which is the common condition of mankinde?
A45113Thou art very poore; who made thee so?
A45113Thou complainest of pain: What use were there of thy Patience, if thou a ● ledst nothing?
A45113Thou hadst riches?
A45113Thou hadst wealth; Hast thou not parted with that for which many a man hath been the worse?
A45113Thou hast lost a piece of thy self: for what are our children, but as colonies deduced from our own flesh?
A45113Thou hast lost his presence; he is advanced to the beatifical presence of the King of glory: Whether is thy loss, or his gain the greater?
A45113Thou hearest, my son, what some others say; but what dost thou hear from the bird in thy bosom?
A45113Thou lately possessedst great riches; yea, maist thou not rather say, thou wert possessed of them?
A45113Thou shrinkest at the thought of death: Is it not for that thou hast, over- valued life, and made thy home on earth?
A45113Thy banishment bereaves thee of the comfort of thy wonted companions: Would not a voluntary travel do as much?
A45113Thy son is dead: What marvel is it, that a mortal Father hath begot a mortal Son?
A45113Thy wealth is gone: Hast thou necessaries left?
A45113To what purpose were our Christian valour, if we had no enemy to encounter?
A45113WHat should we do in this vale of teares, but bemoan each others miseries?
A45113Was he so much thine, that he would not be set off by thine adversity?
A45113Was it any ease to thee to make thy child smart, and bleed?
A45113Was she vertuous?
A45113We hear, and are fore- warned of the wiles of the Devil: but what his special machinations are, how can we know, much less prevent?
A45113Wee are not entire peeces, but are all limbs of a community both of Church and Kingdome; whiles the whole body suffers, how can we be free?
A45113Were it not for our sin, what use were there of a Redeemer?
A45113Were not our sin hainous, how should it have required such an expiation as the blood of the eternal Son of God?
A45113Were you not in your very knitting put in minde of your dissolution?
A45113What Trophees did that wicked spirit think to erect upon the ruines of miserable Job?
A45113What a short moment is it that thou canst suffer?
A45113What are times and places of our birth but unconcerning circumstances?
A45113What are wee but pieces of our Parents?
A45113What can this be but that hunger and thirst after righteousnesse, to which our Saviour hath pronounced blessednesse?
A45113What difference is there betwixt thee and them, but that their exile is voluntary, thy travel constrained?
A45113What discourse could have made thee to understand what light is?
A45113What do we going for Christians, if we be nothing but meer flesh and blood?
A45113What dost thou complain of ease?
A45113What harme can there be in a Sting- lesse Snake?
A45113What hath Satan now gotten by this match?
A45113What if God be pleased so to dispose of thee, as to give thee health without it?
A45113What if the light be shut out from thee?
A45113What if there were as many Devils in the air, as there are spires of grasse on the earth?
A45113What is it that makes the act of thy sin to be sinful, but the offence of the Divine Majestie?
A45113What is it to thee, but to improve, and to account for?
A45113What is this other then a perfect distraction?
A45113What mean these sighs, and sobs, and passionate expressions of sorrow which I hear from thee?
A45113What more then the time wherein thou wert born?
A45113What need we doubt of this truth, when our own times have so cleerly seconded it?
A45113What place ▪ then is here for any terrour, since the more state and heavenly magnificence, the more joy and glory?
A45113What power can there be in any oreature, which is not derived from the Almighty?
A45113What reason hast thou then to complain?
A45113What sturdy, and ill mannerd beggers are we, if we will not ● ● ay at the doore till we be served; and grudge at our almes when it comes?
A45113What then are these things, which must be done by us?
A45113What woful entertainment is this to be enamoured on?
A45113What young man would have been so easily induced to part with his life, and have been so ready to give entertainment to an unexpected death?
A45113When thou hast heard the Name of Christ blasphemed, hast thou not felt a secret horrour in thy bosom?
A45113When thou hast said all, my son, what is befalne thee other, then it pleased God to enjoyn the Father of the faithfull?
A45113When we think of an ● universal conflagration of the world, how can we but fear?
A45113Where is our faith of an heaven, if having been so long sea- beaten, we be loth to think of putting into the safe and blessed harbour of immortality?
A45113Wherefore came the Son of God into the world, but to save sinners?
A45113Wherefore then should thy servant be yet a burden unto my lord the King?
A45113Wherefore was the holy Tabernacle over- spred with a strong tent of skins, but to figure out unto us Gods Church sheltred under a sure protection?
A45113Whiles there is honey in thy gally- pot, the wasps and flyes will be buzzing about it; but which of them cares to light upon an empty vessel?
A45113Who are we, that we should think much to share with the best of Gods Saints, yea with the dear and eternal Son of his love, our ever blessed Redeemer?
A45113Who bade thee not to look for so sure a guest?
A45113Who can fear a Bear or a Lion, when he sees them chained to their stake?
A45113Who can stand before these sonnes of Anak?
A45113Who is so little in his owne favour as to imagine hee can be the worse for faring well?
A45113Who would desire to walk in the world, when he may sleep with Jesus?
A45113Why are we impatient for their silent reposal in the bed of their grave, when we are assured of their awaking to glory?
A45113Why are we too much dejected with that, which others complain to want?
A45113Why art thou over- troubled to see the great Physitian of the world take this course with sinful mankinde?
A45113Why dost thou not chide thy self, as that dying Saint did of old, Go forth, my soul, go boldly forth; what art thou afraid of?
A45113Why doth the living man complain?
A45113Why is the living man sorrowful?
A45113Why should that Saviour of thine( thinkst thou) suffer himself to be tempted, if not to bear thee out in all thy temptations?
A45113Why should we, my son, expect other from him, who is professedly the manslayer from the beginning?
A45113Why shouldst thou not rather rejoyce that thy loyns have helped to furnish heaven with a Saint?
A45113Why shouldst thou think it strange( saith wise Seneca) that some men should be well pleased to be scorcht, to be wounded, to be rackt, to be kill''d?
A45113Why wilt thou be so unthankfully injurious to the Father of mercies, as to deny those graces which his good Spirit hath so freely bestowed upon thee?
A45113Why wilt thou, my son, be so unwise, and unjust, as to take part with Satan against thine own soul?
A45113Wilt thou not allow him to call for a consummation of that happie match?
A45113Wilt thou not give the Physitian leave to make use of his Mithridate, because there are vipers in the composition?
A45113Without a true life of grace, these things could never have been: Are not thine eyes and hands many times lifted up in an imploration of mercy?
A45113Would he die to save thee?
A45113Would he else have denounced it as a judgement to over- indulgent Eli, There shall not be an old man in thine house for ever?
A45113Would he have owned thee if he had found thee stripped and wounded in the Wilderness?
A45113Wouldst thou have been so wary of thy steps as now thou art, if thou hadst never slipped?
A45113Wouldst thou know then what is to be done for the preventing of a destructive vengeance?
A45113Wouldst thou not allow it an act of his justice to punish sins?
A45113Wouldst thou not have God to be just, that is, himself?
A45113Yea, dost thou not hear him with one breath professing his confidence, and lamenting his desertion?
A45113Yea, dost thou not rather wonder that it hath out- stood so many blustring blasts, thus long, utterly unruined?
A45113Yea, how many that had lost their precious soules?
A45113Yea, what do I speak of the future?
A45113am not I better to thee then ten sons?
A45113am not I better to thee then ten thousand sons?
A45113and be ready to bless a thriving prophaneness?
A45113and couldst thou imagine that some of them should not be ever out of order?
A45113and dost thou grudge to restore what thou borrowedst?
A45113and how was he baffled by the patience of that Saint?
A45113and how was that Saint doubled both in his estate and honour, by his conquering patience?
A45113and if it be thy will to keepe in, what dost thou complaine of restraint?
A45113and many rivulets let out from the main Chanel, leave the stream shallow?
A45113and shall not my soul be avenged on such a Nation as this?
A45113and what are friends but parts of us?
A45113and what are we but the Farmers of those we leave behinde us?
A45113and what can this affection of thy soul be for sin, but true penitence?
A45113and what use is there of wings, if not to flie?
A45113and when it is held forth to thee, canst thou lay some( though weak) hold upon it?
A45113and why is thy heart heavy?
A45113and will he turn that bandog of hell loose upon thee to worry thee?
A45113but how confidently may we appear at that Bar, where we are beforehand assured of a discharge?
A45113but to bee driven to forsake Parents, kinsfolke, friends, how sad a case must it needs bee?
A45113but when we think of an happie restitution of all things in this day; how can we but rejoyce in trembling?
A45113canst thou lay thy self before him as a miserable object of his grace and mercy?
A45113canst thou throw thy self into the arms of his mercy?
A45113canst thou trust him with thy soul, and repose thy self upon him for forgivenesse and salvation?
A45113dost thou not complain of it as thy greatest misery?
A45113hast no ▪ thou cast in thy symbole into the common shot?
A45113hast thou doubled thine humiliation for the reduplication of thine offence?
A45113hast thou found thy soul wrought to so much greater detestation of thy sin, as thine acquain ● tance with it hath been more?
A45113hast thou not shrunk inward, and secretly thought, How shall I decline this dreadful damnation?
A45113hast thou sought God so much the more instantly with an unfained contrition of heart?
A45113hast thou taken this occasion to lay better hold on thy Saviour, and to reinforce the vows of thy more careful and strict obedience?
A45113have not I the Lord?
A45113have not thy sins helped to make up this irritating heap?
A45113have we not seen many a good bough split with the weight of too much fruit?
A45113how can the soule( which makes the body sensible) choose, but be most affected with that pain, whereof it gives sense to the body?
A45113how canst thou then be sorry that thou hast sinned, and not be sorry that thou hast offended?
A45113how is thy minde affected?
A45113how suddenly is this clear skie over- clouded, and spread over with a sad darkness, and I return to my former heartlesness?
A45113how unworthy art thou of health, if thou wilt no trust the fidelity and skill of the Artist in mixing so wholsome a Cordial?
A45113knowest thou not that there was a Pre- contract betwixt thy Saviour, and her soul, ere thou couldst lay any claim to her body?
A45113or i ● it not rather, Thou hast sinned?
A45113or is my fl ● sh as brass?
A45113or of Daniel, if there had been no Lions to accompany him?
A45113or that the wires of that engine should so long have held pace with time?
A45113that carries nothing but destruction both in his name and nature?
A45113that goes about continually like a roaring Lion, seeking whom hee may devoure?
A45113that loves thy Vertue, and thee for it, devested of all by- respects?
A45113that neighbours should be like the reed and the brake set neare together, whereof the one starves the other?
A45113thy memory stronger, thy phantasie more active, thy understanding more apprehensive?
A45113till seven times?
A45113what aches of the bones, what belking of the Joynts, what Convulsions of Sinews, what torments of the Bowels, Stone, Collick, Strangury?
A45113what distillations of Rheums, what hollow Coughs, what weaknesses of retention, expulsion, digestion, what decay of Senses?
A45113what is all the world to us without these comforts?
A45113what the Sun the fountain of it, what the heavens, the glorious region of it, and what the Moon and Starres illuminated by it?
A45113when thou art going to a light more glorious then this thou leavest, then the Sun is more weak then a Rush- Candle?
A45113wherefore are thy so sad bemoanings, and vehement deprecations?
A45113wherein, if the world be dissolved, who can bear up?
A45113whiles we profess to have moreover the advantage of Faith to uphold and chear us?
A45113who can hope to be free from being transported with irregular affections, when wee see such great precedents of frailty before our eyes?
A45113why dost thou cry out of the foulness, not onely of the peril, of thy sin?
A45113why should we finde that so tedious to us, which others have wished?
A45113why would thy heart challenge thee for unkindness in offending?
A45113wilt thou make a full end of the remnant of Israel?
A45113with what silent anxiety dost thou watch by his couch?
A45113worse both in body and soule: and by which never any soul was better: Have wee not seen many good corn fields marred with ranknesse?
A45113yea, what clearing of your selves; yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge?
A26921& is not that Life good, which attaineth its End?
A26921( And is that World then more worthy of any love than Heaven?)
A2692116. and after with Cursing and Swearing denied him: And all his Disciples forsook him and fled: And what then from others could be expected?
A269213, 4,& c. Indeed he Elected thee also to bear the Cross, and to manifold sufferings here: But is it that which thou preferrest before the Crown?
A2692175. and shall not I trust thee then to save me?
A269218, 9. was he unlearned and imperfect before?
A269218. and conclude, What shall separate us from the Love of God?
A26921A multitude of thy Friends have loved thee so entirely, that thou canst not doubt of it?
A26921Alas, how many Hours of my precious time, have been spent to maintain it, please it, or repair it?
A26921Alas, my Soul, thou feelest thy defect, and knowest the hinderance, but what hope is there of remedy?
A26921Am I at the highest 〈 ◊ 〉 Man on Earth can reach?
A26921Am I capable of pleasing God no better, than by such a sinful life as this?
A26921Analogically, as it tendeth to the Perfection of the Universe and the Church?
A26921And God maketh all Natures suitable to their proper ends and use: How can it be that a Spirit should not incline to be with Spirits?
A26921And I shall know how God''s Spirit operateth on Souls: And how it is sent from Christ''s humane Nature to work on Man?
A26921And O how great was the mercy which he shewed me, in a teachable tractable, peaceable, humble, unanimous People?
A26921And O how many a danger, fear and pain hath he delivered this frail and languishing Body from?
A26921And Souls that have the Divine Nature in holy Love, desire to be with the God of Love?
A26921And after such a life of Love, shall I doubt whether the same God do love me?
A26921And are not all Creatures so?
A26921And are there none in the other World?
A26921And art thou loth that they should have an end?
A26921And as Christ, when the Jews said he did all by Beelzebub, when he cast out devils, askt them[ By whom do your Children cast them out?]
A26921And can a Soul miscarry and be deceived, that departeth hence in a hope of God''s own causing and encouraging?
A26921And can not I trust God and my Redeemer, without all this care, and fear, and trouble, and all these particular enquiries?
A26921And couldst thou not shew it me in a moment?
A26921And did any of them signifie their love with the convincing evidence that God hath done?
A26921And do we not willingly interrupt and lay by these Pleasures, every Night when we betake our selves to sleep?
A26921And do you not know the next and better Habitation?
A26921And dost thou doubt, canst thou doubt, O my Soul, whether thou art going to a God that loveth thee?
A26921And doth God cause Saints to grow up unto ripeness, only to perish and drop down unto useless rottenness?
A26921And doth he not love me in my Age, and Pain, and Sickness; Did he love all the Faithful better in their life than at their Death?
A26921And doth not God make a greater difference than Man?
A26921And doth not death creep on thee by a gradual dissolution?
A26921And former Mercies should not be forgotten: And should not such men patiently endure?
A26921And hath God ever shewed himself either unfaithful or unmerciful to me?
A26921And hath this troublesome Flesh been so comfortable a companion to thee, that thou shouldst be so loth to leave it?
A26921And have I not reason to believe it?
A26921And have not all Saints that Title in their degrees?
A26921And hear not the loudest Calls of God?
A26921And how a Soul acting or habited differeth from itself not acting or habited?
A26921And how are they separated but by mutual love, and our forsaking all that alienateth or is contrary?
A26921And how differ they from the Resurrection state?
A26921And how easy and sweet then will all my obedience be, when I shall perfectly will it, without any reluctancy or aversness?
A26921And how forms are multiplied?
A26921And how great a number i ● there to trouble you?
A26921And how great is the number of them that expect unrighteous things?
A26921And how hardly known by those that need them?
A26921And how his production by Emanation or Creation, doth consist with Generation?
A26921And how is Christ offered to us but as a Saviour to bring us by Grace to Glory?
A26921And how little doth the knowledge of Learned Doctors differ from the thoughts of a silly Child?
A26921And how many Thousand painful weary Nights have had a comfortable Morning?
A26921And how many hours of comfort have I there had?
A26921And how much in eating, drinking, dressing, physick?
A26921And how much in labouring or using means to procure these and other necessaries?
A26921And how much infirmity and painfulness to my Flesh, increase of painful Diseases, and loss of Bodily ease and health?
A26921And if God had wicked and tormented parts on Earth, why may he not have such, and I be one of them hereafter?
A26921And if God will so try me, why should I repine?
A26921And if Heaven dwell in my Heart, shall I not desire to dwell in Heaven?
A26921And if I be a holy and happy part of God, or of an universal Soul on Earth, why may not I hope to be such hereafter?
A26921And if Societies on Earth, more holy and wise than others, though imperfectly, are very amiable, what then will the heavenly Society be?
A26921And if animated, what becomes of the anima seminis perditi?
A26921And if bad Souls can do it, why not good ones when God will have it?
A26921And if created Love be so necessary, so active, so communicative, how much more will the infinite Love of the Creator be?
A26921And if other mens Words and Writings are ble mished with so much imperfection, why should think that my own are blameless?
A26921And if this could be proved, what would it tend to the unbelievers ends, or to the disadvantage of our hopes and comforts?
A26921And is it Heaven that cost so dear a price for me, and is the End of so wonderful a design of Grace, and shall I be unwilling now to receive the gift?
A26921And is it not Mercy from God to make me weary of it?
A26921And is it not better in the Hand of my Redeemer, and of the God of Love, and Father of Spirits?
A26921And is not a Day with them better than a Thousand here?
A26921And is not all good and amiable better than a little good with so troublesome a mixture of noisome Evils?
A26921And is not my passage secured by the Love of my Father, and the Resurrection and Intercession of my Lord?
A26921And is not that a more holy and glorious place and state, than this below?
A26921And is not the rest that turneth into Blood and Flesh, of the same general kind with that which is turned into loathsom filth?
A26921And is not their sensual pleasure of the same Nature as ours?
A26921And is not this according to thy Word and Will?
A26921And is not this much of the end of life?
A26921And is not this to be partly a God to my self?
A26921And is the Joy of Angels and the heavenly Host as nothing to me?
A26921And is this a dwelling fit for thy delight?
A26921And is this renouncing the World, and trusting Christ for Life everlasting?
A26921And is this tumultuous, militant, yea, malignant World, a place that I should be loth to leave?
A26921And it is my certain duty to seek Heaven with all the fervour of my Soul, and diligence of my life: And is it not Best to find it?
A26921And may I not trust him to save me who hath already saved Millions in this way?
A26921And more familiarly with my old Acquaintance, Pupils, and dear Friends?
A26921And now Lord, what wait I for?
A26921And now should a Man be loth to die, for fears of leaving such troublesome costly Learning and Knowledge, as the wisest men can here attain?
A26921And now, O my Soul, consider how mercifully God hath dealt with thee, that thy streight should be between two conditions so desirable?
A26921And of all things surely a departing Soul hath least cause to fear, the losing of its notice of the Affairs of the World?
A26921And of greater Patience than m ● ● r Nature gave thee?
A26921And shall I be towards my self, so much of Satans mind: He would not have me come to Heaven: And shall I also be unwilling?
A26921And shall I know less of Earth from Heaven than I do now?
A26921And shall I not follow him through Death, and trust such a Guide and Captain of my Salvation?
A26921And shall I now distrust him at the last?
A26921And shall I think with cold or little Love, of such a God, and such a Saviour?
A26921And shall I yet doubt of the Celestial Society and Glory?
A26921And shall Peter say more confidently,[ Thou knowest that I love thee] than[ I know that thou lovest me?]
A26921And shall a worldly backward Heart overcome the teachings of Nature, Scripture, the Spirit of Grace, and all Experience?
A26921And shall accidental love make me desire the company of a frail and mutable Friend?
A26921And shall my foolish Soul thus wildly fly from the Face of God?
A26921And shall not the Thoughts of the heavenly Mansions, Society and Delights, much more allure and draw up my desires?
A26921And shall not the love of such a Father be trusted, and the presence and pleasing of such a Father be desired?
A26921And shall not this ingrafted inseparable love, make me long to be with Christ?
A26921And shall we now let the Tempter shake it or discourage it?
A26921And shall we unman our selves?
A26921And should I not think of it more pleasedly because my God and Father, my Saviour, and my Comforter is there?
A26921And should not my suffering be God''s School; should I not learn obedience by it?
A26921And that ruled me by so Holy and Just a Law?
A26921And then were I forsaken of the sober and peaceable, as I am in part of some quarrelsom Dividers, how tolerable a tryal would it be?
A26921And therefore what wonder if in Apoplexies,& c. such Operations are intercepted?
A26921And though I am naturally loth to be absent from the Body, let me be by his Spirit more unwilling to be absent from the Lord?
A26921And to hear the Sentence of my departure to my God?
A26921And what Causality the Parents Soul hath to the production of the Childs?
A26921And what a benefactor would the Sun be to the World?
A26921And what a torment must it be to a considering mind, to be uncertain what to Intend and Do in all the tenour and actions of his life?
A26921And what am I better than my fore- Fathers?
A26921And what each Object is to the Constitution or production of the act?
A26921And what good is it but that which seemeth good for the Body?
A26921And what have I that I have not received?
A26921And what if its profound Vitality, Self perception, and Self- love be by a kind of Sensation and Intuition, rather than by Discursive Reason?
A26921And what maketh the Society of Saints so sweet as holy Love?
A26921And what reason have I now to be unwilling either to live or die?
A26921And what should I do with a Horse when I shall need to ride or travel no more, or with a Pen when I must write no more?
A26921And what the Causa finalis doth to it?
A26921And what they promised and vowed to do?
A26921And what though Bruits have Sense and Affection, doth it follow therefore that we have none now?
A26921And what though God give not to all men an overcoming measure, nor to the best so much as they desire?
A26921And what though I know not now fully what service it is that I must do?
A26921And what though it must be so?
A26921And what we know not, Christ, that prepareth and promiseth it, doth know: And is that nothing to us, if really we Trust our Souls to him?
A26921And what wonder if it Operate no further than Objects are admitted?
A26921And what would I not suffer for such a fight?
A26921And when God will call me to a more glorious Vision, and Fruition in Heaven, shall I draw back and be unwilling to go?
A26921And when this Learning is got, how uncertain are we whether the words have no ambiguity?
A26921And whence should all this be in man and not in Beasts, if man had no further reason of hopes and fears then they?
A26921And whether separated from the Body, they operate in and by any other Vehicle, or without, and how?
A26921And whether the Body be animated as Vegetative or Sensitive before the entrance of the rational Soul?
A26921And whither should I look for Rest but home to my heavenly Father and to Thee?
A26921And who is fittest to do it?
A26921And who knows what Perfect Sight, Knowledg, Love, and Joy are, but by perfect Seeing, Knowing, Loving, and Rejoicing?
A26921And who will let go his present welfare, without some hope of better as a reward?
A26921And whom should we hear so willingly, so obediently as Christ?
A26921And why doth my Soul imprisoned in Flesh no more desire it?
A26921And why fear we that which endeth all our pains and fears?
A26921And why may I not accordingly put my self as into the case of them, who saw all Christ''s Miracles and saw him risen and ascend towards Heaven?
A26921And why not hereafter as well as now?
A26921And why should I strive by the fears of Death, against the common course of Nature, and against my only hopes of Happiness?
A26921And why then should they think whither soever Souls go, that they cease their individuation) When they go among individuals?
A26921And will Christ love me better than I love my Body?
A26921And will he forsake the Habitation which his love hath chosen?
A26921And will he not shew it?
A26921And will it be a comfort to a man in such torment to tell him, that he is God?
A26921And will it not be better with Christ than here?
A26921And will it not entertain my separated Soul?
A26921And will not his will and choice be best?
A26921And wilt thou forsake a sinner in his extremity, who consenteth to thy Covenant, and would not forsake thee?
A26921And wilt thou not willingly go, when infinite fatherly Love doth call thee?
A26921And would I not have my Prayers heard, and my desires granted?
A26921And would I now undo all, or Cross and frustrate all his Operations?
A26921And would mens Thoughts of the Churches needs detain them?
A26921And would thou not see the Sun?
A26921And wouldst thou not see it, where it shineth forth in fullest Glory?
A26921And yet, alas, how cold are our desires to the time and place where we shall have much more?
A26921And, alas, how ordinarily doth some carnal a ● fection corrupt the appetite of the Soul?
A26921Are such as these meet for his work, his Love, his Acceptance, or his Kingdom?
A26921Are the Stars which I see less substantial than a Carkass in a darksom Grave?
A26921Are we vile dirty Sinners in Flesh now fit for heavenly sights or joys?
A26921Art thou a Lover of Holiness, and of Love itself, and wouldst thou not be united to the Holy who are made of Love?
A26921Art thou a Lover of Wisdom, and wouldst thou not be united to the Wise?
A26921Art thou a hater of enmity, discord and divisions, and a Lover of Unity here on Earth, and wouldst thou not be where all the just are One?
A26921Art thou afraid to go to him who is the only cure of thy fears?
A26921Art thou not desirous of his presence?
A26921As I said before, what a penury, and yet redundancy of words have we?
A26921As if itself, and all the Creatures, and God were nothing, or no fit Objects for a Soul?
A26921As this World hath used thee, it would use thee still, and it will use others?
A26921At how cheap a rate to my Flesh could I have got the Applause of factious men, if that had been my end and business?
A26921Away, away, the vindictive Flames are ready to consume this sinful World?
A26921Aweary of exciting Divine Love, and exercising it in Divine Praise, which are the works of Angels, and all the heavenly Host?
A26921Aweary of speaking to my heavenly Father, for endless Blessedness, upon such joyful terms of Hope as he hath given me?
A26921Aweary of the Thoughts of the City of God, the heavenly Society and Work?
A26921Be not so unthankful, O my Soul, as to question doubtingly whether thy heavenly Father, and thy Lord doth love thee?
A26921Be not then foolishly distrustful and inquisitive?
A26921Bruits have Life: And must we therefore have no Life hereafter, because it is a thing that''s common ● oBruits?
A26921But alas, how deaf is Flesh to Reason?
A26921But are they in Heaven such visible and shaped Bodies as they appeared on the Mount?
A26921But are they not a cause that Mercy can forgive?
A26921But are we not always so?
A26921But can not God cause as a Creator, by making that which is not himself?
A26921But doth not this laying so much on Tradition favour Popery?
A26921But hast thou not mercy also to give me, even that Fitness, and that Faith?
A26921But how are we sure that these three men tell us nothing but the Truth?
A26921But how are we sure who our selves never saw the Person, Miracles, Resurrection, Ascension of Christ, that the History of them is true?
A26921But how came Moses to have a Body on the Mount, who is said to have been buried, and therefore took none with him into Heaven?
A26921But how did Peter know Moses and Elias, whom he had never seen before?
A26921But how is it that Christ is said, to learn obedience by the things that he suffered, and so to be made perfect?
A26921But how then cometh my Soul to be yet so low, so dark, so fond of this wretched Flesh and World, and so backward to go home, and dwell with Christ?
A26921But if the Soul existed not till its incorporation, what wonder if it Operate but ut forma, when it is united to the Body for that use?
A26921But is such Patience a better and sweeter life, than rest and joy?
A26921But it is not incongruous to say, What would I not do?
A26921But this would equalize the Good and Bad, or at least those that were good in several degrees; And where then were the Reward and Punishment?
A26921But was there any doubt to be made between Christ''s interest and his own?
A26921But what is there so desirable in this Life?
A26921But what was it that they talkt about?
A26921But what was the Introduction to this Apparition and Transfiguration?
A26921But who can see cause to dream of such a partition, never threatened by God?
A26921But why depart we from things certain, by such presumptions as these?
A26921But with how many allays are such comforts here mixed?
A26921But, O my Soul, what need''st thou be troubled in this kind of streight?
A26921But, Why did Christ shew this Vision but it Three of his Disciples?
A26921But, Why did not these Three Apostles tell any of this Vision till after Christ''s Resurrection?
A26921But, alas, what power hath selfishness in most?
A26921Can Faith live in the Dark?
A26921Can I see the Light of heavenly Glory, in this darksome shell and womb of Flesh?
A26921Can not we lie in Bed without Boots and Spurs?
A26921Can not we sit at home without a Horse or Coach?
A26921Can the Plants for Life, or the Eye for Light, go up unto the Sun?
A26921Canst thou forget the sealed Testimonies of it?
A26921Changed by Custom, or Arbitrary design?
A26921Conscience hath replied, that This is my infirmity?
A26921Could they forget all this?
A26921Did Christ tell them of it, as not knowing it before?
A26921Did God love none from the beginning of the World, but Henoch and Elias?
A26921Did I not even now repeat so many as should shame thy doubts?
A26921Did he live and die to make me Rich or advanced in the World?
A26921Did he love me in my youth and health?
A26921Did he need their comfort, as Angels in his trials ministred to him and strengthned him?
A26921Did they hear what they said, or did Christ after tell them?
A26921Didst thou not find a need of patience to undergo them?
A26921Do not my fellow Creatures die for my daily Food?
A26921Do we not know what Knowledge is?
A26921Dost thou not judge thy self unworthy of Eternal Life, when thou no more desirest to enjoy it?
A26921Doth God in great Mercy make pain and feebleness the Harbingers of Death, and wilt thou not understand their business?
A26921Doth God or I know better what he hath yet to do?
A26921Doth he want either Shill, or Will, or Power?
A26921Doth not the Spirit of Adoption incline us to love our Fathers presence, and to be loth to be long from home?
A26921Doth the Soul cease its increase in vigorous Perception, when the Body ceaseth its increase or vigor of sensation?
A26921Doubtless it will be a living, perceiving, sensible Recipient, of the felicitating Love of God and my Redeemer?
A26921Even of thy sinful Neighbours, who in the midst of Light still live in darkness?
A26921For if the Soul cease to be, it can not pass into another Body, nor can it re- enter into this?
A26921For one that will indeed comfort you?
A26921For what conceptions can we have of a Spiritual Body?
A26921Had I a Friend now that did for me but the hundredth part of what God doth, how dearly should I love him?
A26921Had it no other individual to illuminate or to terminate its beams or action, were it nothing to illuminate the common Air?
A26921Hast thou been seeking, and praying, and labouring, and suffering so many Years, for that which now thou seemest scarce willing to obtain?
A26921Hast thou not the Witness in thy self?
A26921Hast thou so oft groaned for the general blindness and wickedness of the World, and art thou loth to leave it for a better?
A26921Hath Christ done so much to purchase the heavenly Glory for thee, and now art thou unwilling to go into the possession of it?
A26921Hath Grace been so long preparing me for Glory, and shall I be loath to take possession of it?
A26921Have I lived in the experience of it, and shall I die in the doubts of it?
A26921Have they done for thee what he hath done: Are they Love itself; Is their love so full, so firm and so unchangeable as his?
A26921Have thy pains, thy weariness, thy languishings, thy labours, thy cares and fears about this Body, been pleasing to thee?
A26921He hath given me his Son as the great Pledge of his Love: And what then will he think too dear for me?
A26921He hath made me a Member of his Son, and so far already united me to him: And will he not take care of the Members of his Son?
A26921He is Essential Infinite Perfection, Power, Wisdom and Love?
A26921He is my Father and special Benefactor; and hath taken me into his Family as his Child: And shall I not trust my heavenly Father?
A26921He is not bound to tell us why: But we may know that a sight of heavenly Glory is not to be ordinarily expected on Earth?
A26921He is there to prepare a place for me, and will take me to himself?
A26921Here are Sound and Orthodox Ministers of Christ: But how few that most need them know which are they, and how to value them or use them?
A26921Here is much historical Truth, and some Civil and Ecclesiastick Justice; but, alas, with how much odious falsehood, and injustice is it mixed?
A26921How Holy a Doctrin doth Peter himself deliver as confirmed by this Apparition?
A26921How can the will of Man have greater honour, than to be the same with the will of God?
A26921How come the Stars therein to be so numerous, which are of the same Element?
A26921How congruously did he choose every place of my Ministration, and Habitation to this day, without my own forecast or seeking?
A26921How delightful will it be to see their Perfection in Wisdom, Holiness, Love and Concord?
A26921How easily shall I then confute the cavils of all our present Unbelievers?
A26921How else knew they what Satan said and did to him in his Temptations in the Wilderness, and on the Pinacle of the Temple?
A26921How evident and clear then will every thing appear to me?
A26921How far beyond my expectation hath Divine Mercy encouraged me in his Sacred work?
A26921How great a deliverance will it be, to be freed from the temptations, and the inordinate love, and cares, and fears for this corruptible Flesh?
A26921How great a difference was there between Mount Sinai and this Mount?
A26921How joyfully shall I bless him that by that immortal Seed did regenerate me to the hopes of Glory?
A26921How knew they what his Prayer was in his Agony?
A26921How little clearer is my sight, and little quicker are my perceptions, of unseen things, than long ago?
A26921How many Thousand bitter or contemning Thoughts have I had of all the glory and pleasures of this World?
A26921How many Thousand love tokens from God have called me to believe and taste his Goodness?
A26921How many Thousand strong and healthful Persons have been taken away by Death, whilst I have been upheld under all this weakness?
A26921How many comfortable Hours have I had in the Society of living Saints, and in the love of faithful Friends?
A26921How many days in publick and private we spent in preparation and in some prospect of the Blessedness which now they enjoy?
A26921How many hundred studious Days and Weeks, and how many hard and tearing Thoughts, hath my little, very little knowledg cost me?
A26921How many weaning experiences?
A26921How much doth Love in the affairs of men?
A26921How oft hast thou commanded 〈 ◊ 〉 to Rejoice?
A26921How oft hath he succoured me, when Flesh, and Heart, and Art have failed?
A26921How oft hath it looked up, and gasped after him, and said, O when shall I be nearer and better acquianted with my God?
A26921How oft have I said, Whom have I in Heaven but Thee, and there is none on Earth I desire besides Thee?
A26921How oft wouldst thou have rejoyced to have seen but the dawning of a Day of Universal Peace and Reformation?
A26921How profitable have their Writings, their Conference, and their Prayers been?
A26921How should it lose its formal Power?
A26921How small is our knowledg in comparison of our Ignorance?
A26921How suitable to his Love, and to the Nature of our Souls, and to the operations of every Grace?
A26921How sure is the Promise of God?
A26921How sweet hath one wise and holy( though weak and blemished) companion been to me here on Earth?
A26921How sweet hath the Neighbourhood of the godly been?
A26921How sweet have the holy Assemblies?
A26921How sweet is the remembrance of the communion which I had with many of them in Shrewsbury and other parts of Shropshire?
A26921How vain a Creature then were Man; and how little were the difference between waking and sleeping?
A26921How various and numerous are they in the Sea, and on the Land, and in the Air?
A26921I have had Forty years added to my Daies, since I would have been full glad of Hezekiah''s promise of Fifteen?
A26921I have nothing to do with my Tongue and Pe ●, but to speak to thee, and for thee, and to publish thy Glory and thy Will?
A26921I have prayed in hope: I have laboured, suffered and waited in hope: And by thy Grace I will die in hope?
A26921I have too much loved it, and am too loth to leave it?
A26921I shall know how God produceth Souls?
A26921I shall know how far the Soul is receptive?
A26921I shall know how far the semen in generation is animated: And how the animated semina of two make one?
A26921I shall know how the Soul doth act upon it self, and what acts it hath that are not felt, in sleep in Apoplexies, and in the Womb?
A26921I should have nothing to care for, but to please God and to be pleased in him, were it not for the care of this Bodily life?
A26921If Christ must have men from Heaven to talk with him of his Cross, what cause have we to study the Cross?
A26921If God will justifie, who shall condemn?
A26921If Heaven be not better for me than Earth, God''s Word and Ordinances have been all in vain?
A26921If I am not willing I am not yet sufficiently prepared?
A26921If I be ● ● eve not this, how do I take him for my God?
A26921If I desire any thing more than God, what sinfulness is in those desires, and how sad is their signification?
A26921If a man be but uncertain what he should make the End of his Life, or what he should live for, how can he pitch upon an uncertain End?
A26921If he be for me, who shall be against me?
A26921If his, is it not he that must tell me what, and when, and how long?
A26921If not, why should it now in its painful languor, seem to thee a more pleasant habitation than the glorious presence of thy Lord?
A26921If the Divine Nature and Image, and the Love of God shed abroad on the Heart, be not our Excellency, Health, and Beauty, what is?
A26921If the Jews discerned the great love of Christ to Lazarus by his Tears, canst not thou discern his Love to thee in his Blood?
A26921If thou Lord shouldst mark Iniquity, O Lord, who should stand?
A26921If thou hadst been but one Year kept in absolute darkness, wouldst thou have no desiring thoughts of light?
A26921If you are convoying your Child in a Boat, or Coach, by Water, or by Land, and at every turn he be crying out[ O Father, whither do we go?
A26921In all places where I have lived, how many excellent Souls( though here they were not perfect) are gone to Christ?
A26921In the Grave it will be at rest, and not tormented as now it is, nor wish at Night, O that it were Morning; nor say at Morning, when will it be Night?
A26921In the will of men, or Angels, or in our own wills?
A26921Is Faith no knowledge?
A26921Is any love comparable to his?
A26921Is he not fitter to know and choose, and dispose of me, than I am?
A26921Is he the God of the Mountains and not of the Valleys?
A26921Is his mercy clean gone for ever?
A26921Is it Christ''s Godhead, or his Humane Soul, or his Humane Body, that we shall be Present with, and united to, or All?
A26921Is it any strange thing for Fire to ascend?
A26921Is it because that Death stands in the way?
A26921Is it better than the dwelling place of perfect Spirits?
A26921Is it my own, or his?
A26921Is it not God himself that hath caused me to hope; was not Nature, Promise, and Grace from him?
A26921Is it not appointed for all men once to die?
A26921Is it not certain that one Man is not another?
A26921Is it not certain, that some men are in torment of body and mind?
A26921Is it not certain, that there are baser creatures in the World, than Men or Angels?
A26921Is it not far better to dwell with GOD in Glory, than with sinful men in such a World as this?
A26921Is it strange that Rivers should hasten to the Sea?
A26921Is it unsuitable or hard to the Eye to see the Sun and Light?
A26921Is it we or God that must choose his Servants, and cut out their work?
A26921Is not Christ now to be there seen in greater Glory?
A26921Is not Faith a seeing Grace?
A26921Is not God the Living God?
A26921Is not God''s Will Infinitely better than mine?
A26921Is not a competent time of great Mercy on Earth, in order to the unseen felicity all that the best of men can hope for?
A26921Is not all this Evidence true and sure?
A26921Is not the heavenly communion then desirable, where every Man shall have his Own, and yet his Own be common to all others?
A26921Is not the way of Life, through the Valley of Death, made safe by him that conquered Death?
A26921Is not thy Body, while the parts by a uniting Soul are kept together and make One, in a better state than when it is crumbled into lifeless dust?
A26921Is not thy Foundation firm?
A26921Is the Jerusalem above, the Glorious Company of Saints and Angels, no better and more desirable a sight, than Moses and Elias were on the Mount?
A26921Is there no growth of these apprehensions more to be expected?
A26921Is there no more acquaintance above to be here expected?
A26921Is there no remedy?
A26921Is there such a dissimilitude of Saints in Heaven?
A26921It is incongruous to say, What would I not give for such a sight?
A26921It is that which all lower grace doth tend to, as Childhood doth to Manhood: And what is a world of Infants comparatively good for?
A26921It will not there by tyed to a body of cross interests and inclinations, which is now the greatest snare and enemy to my Soul?
A26921It''s worse than madness to be surprized with Sufferings and Death, before it''s seriously forethought of?
A26921Lord, I have lived in hope?
A26921Many a time have I cryed to the Lord in my trouble and he hath delivered me out of my distress?
A26921Many a weary Night and Day: What cares, what fears, what griefs, what groans hath this Body cost me?
A26921Must I desire to please him no better than I do in this imperfect state, in which I have, and do so much which is displeasing to him?
A26921Must I sit down in so low a measure, while I am drawing nearer to the things believed?
A26921My Faith hath oft been helpt by such experiences, and shall I forget them?
A26921No Man loveth evil, as evil, but as some way a real or seeming good?
A26921No sweeter foretast?
A26921Nor fuller silencing of doubts and fears?
A26921Nothing ever lay so heavy on my Heart as the sin and misery of Mankind, and to think how much of the World lyeth in folly and wickedness?
A26921Now the Question is, Is it certainly the very same Fact and Doctrine which they received, and which we receive?
A26921O blessed be God for Commands and Holy Duty: For they are equal to Promises: Who can fear that he shall lose by seeking God?
A26921O how frail, how uncertain, how bad a thing is depraved Man?
A26921O how great a part of Christianity is it, to understand and rightly bear the Cross?
A26921O may I not be put to that dreadfull case, to cry out, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
A26921O pitty them who are left a while under the temptations, dangers and fears which have so long been thy own affliction?
A26921O that I had no worse causes of my unwillingness yet to die, than my desire to do the work of life for my own and other mens Salvation?
A26921O then let me long to be with him?
A26921O then, for what should my Soul more pray, than for a clearer and a stronger Faith?
A26921O what a blessed World would it be?
A26921O what a sight, what a joyful sight will Death shew me by drawing aside the vail?
A26921O what an unruly froward thing is the corrupted Soul of Man?
A26921O what are my groans and all my cold and faint Petitions, and my dull Thanksgiving, to their harmonious joyful Praise?
A26921O what hath God done in the Wonders of Redemption to make us sure?
A26921O what holy, glorious, joyful Company shall we have above?
A26921O where is the seeing, the longing, the rejoicing and triumphing Faith?
A26921Of how little use is it to know what is contained in many Hundred of the Volumes that fill our Libraries?
A26921Of how various and uncertain signification?
A26921Oh how unexcusable am I for every weary Prayer or Meditation of such a Glory?
A26921Or any Friend so boldly to be trusted?
A26921Or as if that which in our compounded state, doth Operate on and by its Organs, had no other way of Operation without them?
A26921Or at least of all those ordinary Christians who saw all the wonders done by the Reporters of these things?
A26921Or by it to see the beautified World?
A26921Or could they doubt whether he or his Persecutors were the stronger, and liker to prevail at last?
A26921Or for a Man to love his Life or Health; his Father or his Friend?
A26921Or is the means of our good to be accused?
A26921Or is this World a place for building Tabernacles, where we may see the Lord, and take up our rest?
A26921Or like a guilty Cain?
A26921Or like an unbelieving Sadduce, that either believeth not, or hopeth not for, the forgiveness of sin, and the life Everlasting?
A26921Or set them by at our Journeys end?
A26921Or that we shall have none hereafter?
A26921Or what Love, and Joy are but by loving and rejoicing?
A26921Or what shall I do?
A26921Or who can live with displeased men, and not feel some of the fruits of their displeasure?
A26921Our Artes loquendi, dicendi,& disserendi?
A26921Our Friends are our helpers and comforters; but how oft also are they our hinderers, troubles and grief?
A26921Patience in it while God will so try thee, is thy duty?
A26921Peter was not weary with the sight of this heavenly Apparition: Why should I be weary of the believing contemplation of greater things?
A26921Seeing then Love hath ripened me for itself, shall I not willingly drop into its hand?
A26921Shall I have no more of the heavenly Life, and Light, and Love?
A26921Shall I love the Name of Heaven, better than Heaven itself?
A26921Shall I not Trust, and quietly Trust, that Infinite Wisdom, Love, and Power, whom I have so long trusted, and found so good?
A26921Shall I not come more willingly to the Celestial Feast?
A26921Shall his Children be like the fearful Hare?
A26921Shall my Soul be sensless?
A26921Shall pain or dying make me doubt?
A26921Shall that which is now the form of be then more Lifeless, Sensless, or uncapable than the form of Bruits is now?
A26921Shall the imagination of House, Gardens, Walks, Libraries, Prospects, Meadows, Orchards, Hills, and Rivers, allure the desires of deceived Minds?
A26921Shall we say that he liveth not because Bruits live?
A26921Shall we so often grieve the Spirit of God, and not be grieved?
A26921Should I fear a darksom passage into a World of perfect LIGHT?
A26921Should I fear to go to LOVE itself?
A26921Should I not love a Lovely and a Loving World much better than a World where there is comparatively 〈 ◊ 〉 little Loveliness or Love?
A26921So much knowledge of good and evil in lower matters, as came to us by sin, is unworthy of our fond tenaciousness, and fear of losing it?
A26921So that if such a nature Act not, it must be because its natural Inclination is hindred by a stronger; And who shall hinder it?
A26921Spirits are Essentially Active, Intellective, and Volitive: And will God continue such Essential Powers in vain?
A26921Sure it is not true that the Souls of the Fathers before Christ''s coming did not enter into Heaven, but lay in some inferiour Limbus?
A26921That Henoch and Elias at their entrance into those Regions laid by their Bodies, and became such as Abraham, and other holy Souls?
A26921The Holy Scriptures are precious, because I have there the Promise of Glory; but is not the Possession better than the Promise?
A26921The Sun doth not decay by its wonderful Motion, Light and Heat: And why should Spirits?
A26921The eye of my Understanding, and all its Thoughts will be useless or vexatious to me, without thine illuminating Beams?
A26921The insensible Creatures are but Beautified by the Suns communication of its Light and Heat; but the sensitives, have also the Pleasure of it?
A26921The particular uses of this speech we know not?
A26921The poor Heathen, Infidel, Mahometane Nations have no Preachers of the Gospel?
A26921The same difficulty poseth us about the risen Body of Christ: He would not have Mary touch him because he had not yet ascended to his Father?
A26921Then I shall know clearly why( or to what use) God prospered the wicked, and tryed the Righteous by so many afflictions?
A26921There are Worthy and Religious Families which honour God, and are honoured by him: But, alas, how few?
A26921There are the heavenly Hosts whose holy Love and Joyful Praises I would fain be a partaker of?
A26921These stand up against all that is said; and words will not overcome them: what then must be done?
A26921Think, O my Soul, what the Suns quickening Light and Heat is to this lower corporeal World?
A26921This is the Fruit of Sin, and Nature would not have it so: I mean the Nature of this compound MAN: But what though it be so?
A26921This proveth infallibly the Tradition of the same Faith in the Essentials: But how prove you that the same Holy Scripture is delivered as uncorrupted?
A26921This was not to make it known to Christ, who came into the World to die for sin: What then was it for?
A26921This would make it much easier to me to believe that there is certainly a future blessed life for Souls; while I even tasted how God loveth them?
A26921Thou describest the kindness of the Dogs to a Lazarus that lay at a rich Man''s Doors in Sores?
A26921Thou hast joyfully lived with many of them here; and is it not better be with them there?
A26921Though the three Disciples were admitted to this glorious Society, how different was their case from that of Christ, and Moses, and Elias?
A26921Though these delights are far above those of sensual S ● ● ners, yet alas, how low and little are they?
A26921Thy desires to be nearer to his glory?
A26921To Love him more?
A26921To know him better?
A26921To my inferiours God hath made me in my low capacity somwhat helpful?
A26921To seek his Prerogative to thy self is vain usurping arrogance?
A26921To thee, O my Saviour I commit my Soul; it is thine own by Redemption; it is thine own by Covenant?
A26921Union will make his pleasure to be much mine?
A26921Unwilling to be with Saints and Angels, who are all Life,& Light, and Love?
A26921Unwilling to see the Glory of Jehovah?
A26921Was not Lazarus in the Bosom of God himself?
A26921Was not the Feast of of Grace, as a Sacrament of the Feast of Glory: Did I not take it in remembrance of my Lord until he come?
A26921Was that Mount a better place than Heaven?
A26921Were it not for Bodily Interest, and its Temptations, how much more innocently and holily might I live?
A26921What Pleasures be they that steal away mens Hearts from the heavenly Pleasures of Faith, Hope, and Love, but the Pleasures of this Flesh?
A26921What Soul then on Earth can possibly conceive how great a pleasure it will be for a glorified Soul to see the Lord?
A26921What a Dungeon is this Flesh?
A26921What a mixture, what a discord would there be in my expressions?
A26921What abundant experience have I had of God''s fidelity and love?
A26921What am I to those more excellent Persons whom in all Ages he hath taken out of the World?
A26921What are two or three in such a Society?
A26921What blessed preparations are made for our Hope?
A26921What but the Body and its Life, and Pleasure is the chief Objective alluring cause of all this sin and misery?
A26921What can we conceive of more certainly, than of Life, and Light, and Love; of a Region, and of Persons essentiated of these?
A26921What cost too great for one Hours talk with such a Messenger?
A26921What day goeth over my Head in which abundance desire not or expect not impossibilities from me?
A26921What else do the prophane sell their heavenly Inheritance for, as Esau his Birthright?
A26921What else is the summ of lawful Prayers, but God himself?
A26921What else signifieth their Mark and Name, HOLINESS TO THE LORD?
A26921What excellent help, and sweet illumination?
A26921What great experience do command me to Trust him?
A26921What have I to do with all my Reputation, and Interest in my Friends, but to increase thy Church, and propagate thy holy Truth and Service?
A26921What have I to do with my remaining Time, even these last and languishing hours, but to look up unto thee, and wait for thy Grace, and thy Salvation?
A26921What have I to rejoice in, if this hoped Glory, be not my joy?
A26921What if he will continue my life no longer, who ever pray for it, and how earnestly soever?
A26921What is done in the World that is good, but by LOVE?
A26921What is in me that I should expect exemption from the common lot of all Mankind?
A26921What is it but our separation to God as his peculiar beloved People?
A26921What is it but the Interest of this Body, that standeth in competition against the Interest of our Souls and God?
A26921What is our Hope but the Hope of Glory?
A26921What is sin but a willful forsaking of God?
A26921What less can the Promise of being with him signifie?
A26921What need we to preach, hear, read, pray, to bring us to Heaven when we are there?
A26921What pleasant retirements and quietness in the Countrey have been the fruits of persecuting Wrath?
A26921What shall we say to these things?
A26921What shall we think then?
A26921What should support and comfort me under my bodily languishings and pains?
A26921What sounding Brass and tinkling Cymbals, a lifeless Voice, are they that preach of God, and Christ and heavenly Glory without Love?
A26921What taketh up the Thoughts, and Care which we should lay out upon things Spiritual and Heavenly, but this Body and its Life?
A26921What then is to be expected from Strangers and from Enemies?
A26921What then will it be to live in the union of perfect Love with perfect Saints in Heaven for ever, and with them concordantly to love the God of Love?
A26921What travel should I think too far?
A26921What was it but this Glory to which he did( finally) Elect thee?
A26921What was the end and use of all the Good that ever I saw, or that ever God did for my Soul or Body, but to teach me to Love him, and to long for more?
A26921What was thy Grace for, but to make me willing of Glory, and the way to it?
A26921What wonder if its initial Operations like a spark of Fire in Tinder, or the first lighting of a Candle, be weak and scarce by us perceptible?
A26921When and where since he first sent me forth, did I labour in vain?
A26921When he asked, Can ye drink of the Cup that I drink of, and be Baptized with the Baptism, that I am Baptized with?
A26921Whence came all the pleasure thou hast had in his Sacred Truth, and Ways, and Service?
A26921Whence else are thy groanings after God?
A26921Whence is it that men are so addicted to talkativeness, but that Nature would make all our Thoughts and passions as common a ● it can?
A26921Where dost thou read that he Elected thee to the Riches and Honours of this World: or to the pleasures of the Flesh?
A26921Where else is it that we should rest?
A26921Whether by communication of substance, or only by disposing the recipient matter?
A26921Whether it be best believing it without consideration of the difficulties or proofs?
A26921Whether it be to our Intellection, as the Sun is to our sight?
A26921Whether they give us the true notice of the Speakers 〈 ◊ 〉, and of the Matter spoken of?
A26921Which by destroying our love to God, doth make us unmeer to believe and sweetly perceive his Love?
A26921Which should be the Season of Triumphant Faith, and Hope, and Joy, if not when I am entering on the World of Joy?
A26921Whither should Spirits go but to the Region, or World of Spirits?
A26921Who breathed in thee all those Requests that thou hast sent up to God?
A26921Who can ever have low Thoughts of God''s love and Mercy who believeth this?
A26921Who can think that all believing holy Souls, that have passed hence from the beginning of the World, have been deceived in their Faith and Hope?
A26921Who could stand dallying as most men do, at the Door of Eternity, that did verily believe his Immortal Soul must be shortly there?
A26921Who else overcame thy Folly, and Pride, and vain desires, so far as they are overcome?
A26921Who knoweth what Light or Sight is, but by Seeing; or what Knowledge is but by knowing?
A26921Who made me to differ?
A26921Whose work am I doing?
A26921Why are they taken up to be so laid by?
A26921Why did God shew the back parts of his Glory to none but Moses, no not to his Brother Aaron?
A26921Why did he save but Noah and Seven with him in the Ark?
A26921Why did he speak to him only in the Bush and in the Mount?
A26921Why did he translate none to Heaven without dying but Henoch and Elias?
A26921Why doth the Scripture ascribe Love and Joy to God and Angels if there were not some reason for it?
A26921Why else did the Martyrs so patiently suffer?
A26921Why should it be hard to believe that God will glorifie the Souls whom he loveth?
A26921Why shouldst thou draw back, as if the case were yet left doubtful?
A26921Why then may I not with distinct conceptions and joyful desires look after the Souls of my departed Friends, that are now in the Celestial Kingdom?
A26921Why then should I doubt of my Fathers Love?
A26921Why then should the Trinity seem incredidible?
A26921Will Almighty LOVE ever hurt me or forsake me?
A26921Will God ever raise so low, so dull, so guilty a Heart, to such a foretast of Glory, as is this effusion of his Love by the Holy Ghost?
A26921Will he be lother to lose me than I am to lose a Member or to die?
A26921Will he lose those that are given him?
A26921Will he not take incomparably greater pleasure in animating and actuating me for ever, than my Soul doth in animating and actuating this Body?
A26921Will not Love and Union make their Joy to be my own: if Love here must make all my Friends and Neighbours comforts to become my own?
A26921Will the Lord cast off for ever?
A26921Will you not believe that the Laws of the Land are genuine, or that ever there were such Kings as made them unless he that tells it you work Miracles?
A26921Wilt thou take Strang ● ● ● into Heaven,& know them as thine that do no better know thee here?
A26921Woe to me, if I did dissemble: If not, Why should my Soul draw back?
A26921Would I be again among Dogs and Swine?
A26921Would I be here again in the prospect of a Grave, with fear of dying; as strange as now to the heavenly Felicity?
A26921Would I have God to alter this determinate Course, and make sinful Man immortal upon Earth?
A26921Would a light at Midnight have pleased thee so well: Hast thou prayed and laboured for it so hard?
A26921Would not a sight, a glimpse of Heaven, have transported any Holy Soul?
A26921Wouldst thou be a God and Saviour to thy self?
A26921Wouldst thou dwell with thy beloved Body in the Grave, where it will rot and stink in loathsome darkness?
A26921Yea and what an Act is, and what a Habit?
A26921Yea every wise and godly Man doth cast them off with detestation: You must be against Holiness on that account as well as against Death?
A26921Yea while it is within me, were it not covered from my sight, what a loathsom mass would my Intestines appear?
A26921Yea, Devils in Flesh, who hate and persecute the Regenerate Seed, and all that will not receive their mark, and be as mad& bad as they?
A26921Yea, doth he give the Bruits, Life, Sense, Delight and Beauty, and hath he not better things for men?
A26921Yea, even those that now lie in tears and fears, and are overwhelmed with doubts and troubles?
A26921Yea, it is not so much I that live, as Christ Liveth in me?
A26921Yea, to rejoice with exceeding and unspeakable joy: And how fain would I in this obey thee?
A26921after they had seen the Kingdom of God come in Power, and Christ''s Face shine as the Sun in its brightness?
A26921and after all this shall I not trust him?
A26921and am almost there where belief must pass into sight and love?
A26921and animate some Bodies; and so that all in Heaven have some Bodies: If so, what Bodies are they?
A26921and feel what Life and Love are?
A26921and of an Abortive?
A26921and see what Light is?
A26921and that when I am so dark and low?
A26921and whether they take with them any of the fiery Nature as a Vehicle or as a constitutive part?
A26921and whither should Christ''s Members, and holy Spirits go, but to himself, and the heavenly Society?
A26921and will he be favourable no more?
A26921doth his Promise fail to Generations?
A26921for Saints?
A26921hath God forgotten to be gracious?
A26921hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies?
A26921how are they unible?
A26921how should I bear with comfort the sufferings of this wretched life, without the hopes of a life with Christ?
A26921how thankfully should I have thought of the work of Redemption and Sanctification?
A26921my weary hours, and my daily experience of the Vanity and Vexation of all things under the Sun, had I not a prospect of a comfortable end of all?
A26921not by Nature; for its Nature hath nothing that tendeth to deterioration, or decay, or self- destruction?
A26921or must I take up with the passive silence and inactivity, which some Fryars persuade us is nearer to Perfection?
A26921or question them without cause at last?
A26921or that he is part of an universal Soul?
A26921raised a report that the beloved Disciple should not die, why should not plain Promises assure me that I shall live with him that loveth me for ever?
A26921saith the same Seneca, unless he lift up himself above humane things?
A26921unwilling to be with my glorified Lord?
A26921will it be a Clod or Stone?
A26921without it, who shall plead thy Cause against the Devil, World and Flesh?
A26921yea or the fiery Principle of Vegetation in a Tree, to carry up the earthy matter to a great procerity?
A26921yea, against him to his Enemies, even when I knew that all was lost, and worse than lost, which was not his?
A26921〈 ◊ 〉 how wonderfully he hath helped both me and others?