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A cabinet of choice jewels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain…A cabinet of choice jevvels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain…
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A CABINET OF CHOICE JEWELS OR, A Box of precious Ointment.Being a plain Discovery of, or, what men are worth for Eternity, and how 'tis like to go with them in another World. Here is also a clear and large Discovery of the several rounds in Jacob's Ladder, that no Hypocrite under Heaven can climb up to. Here are also such close, piercing, distinguishing and discovering evidences as will reach and suit those Christians who are highest in Grace and spiritual Enjoyments; and here are many Evidences, which are suited to the Capacities and Experiences of the weakest Christians in Christ's School: And here Christians may see as in a Glass, what a sober Use and Improvement they ought to make of their evidences for Heaven; and how in the use of their gracious evidences they ought to live. First, upon the free grace of God. Secondly, upon the Mediatory righteousness of Christ. Thirdly, upon the Covenant of Grace: With several other Points of grand Importance, &c.By Thomas Brooks, formerly Preacher of the Gospel at St. Margarets, New-Fishstreet.Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10.Examine your selves whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves, know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates? Or, [Greek or Hebrew], unapproved or rejected.Omnis anima est aut sponsa Christi, aut adultera Diaboli. Austin.London, Printed and are to be sold by John Hancock at the first Shop in Popes-Head-Alley in Cornhill, at the sign of the three Bibles, or at his Shop in Bishops-Gate-Street, near great St. Hellins, 1669.A CABINET OF CHOICE JEVVELS OR, A Box of precious Ointment.Being a plain Discovery of, or, what men are worth for Eternity, and how 'tis like to go with them in another World. Here is also a clear and large Discovery of the several rounds in Jacob's Ladder, that no Hypocrite under Heaven can climb up to. Here are also such closs, piercing, distinguishing and discovering evidences as will reach and suit those Christians who are highest in Grace and spiritual Enjoyments; and here are many Evidences, which are suited to the Capacities and Experiences of the weakest Christians in Christ's School: And here Christians may see as in a Glass, what a sober Use and Improvement they ought to make of their evidences for Heaven; and how in the use of their gracious evidences they ought to live. First, upon the free grace of God. Secondly, upon the Mediatory righteousness of Christ. Thirdly, upon the Covenant of Grace: With several other Points of grand Importance, &c.By Thomas Brooks, formerly Preacher of the Gospel at St. Margarets, New-Fishstreet.Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1.10.Examine your selves whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves, know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you except ye be reprobates? Or, 〈non-Latin alphabet〉, unapproved or rejected.Omnis anima est aut sponsa Christi, aut adultera Diaboli. Austin.London, Printed and are to be sold by John Hancock at the first Shop in Popes-Head-Alley in Cornhil, at the sign of the three Bibles, or at his Shop in Bishops-Gate-Street, near great St. Hellins, 1669.Title page of A cabinet of choice jewels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain…, London, 1669

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A cabinet of choice jewels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain…A cabinet of choice jevvels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain…

A cabinet of choice jewels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain discovery of, or, what men are worth for eternity, and how 'tis like to go with them in another world ... / by Thomas Brooks ...A cabinet of choice jevvels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain discovery of, or, what men are worth for eternity, and how 'tis like to go with them in another world ... / by Thomas Brooks ...

Thomas Brooks 1608–1680London : Printed and are to be sold by John Hancock ..., 1669

[40], 390, [4] p. · 168k words · Wing B4937 · ESTC R1926

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Of judging our selves. We must not judge our selves Hypocrites by those things that •he Scripture never makes a character of an Hypocrite. Page 74, 75, 76, 77. We must not judge our selves hypocrites for such things which being admitted and granted to be true, would unavoidably prove the whole generation of the faithful to be Hypocrites. Page 77, 78, 79 In judging of our spiritual estates and conditions, we must always have an eye to our natural tempers, complexions, &c. Page 79, 80, 81 Of judgments. Spiritual judgments are the worst of judgments. Page 338

Of judging our selves. We must not judge our selves Hypocrites by those things that •he Scripture never makes a character of an Hypocrite. Page 74, 75, 76, 77. We must not judge our selves hypocrites for such things which being admitted and granted to be true, would unavoidably prove the whole generation of the faithful to be Hypocrites. Page 77, 78, 79 In judging of our spiritual estates and conditions, we must alwayes have an eye to our natural tempers, complexions, &c. Page 79, 80, 81 Of judgments. Spiritual judgments are the worst of judgments. Page 338

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Title as printed: A cabinet of choice jewels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain discovery of, or, what men are worth for eternity, and how 'tis like to go with them in another world ... / by Thomas Brooks ...A cabinet of choice jevvels, or, A box of precious ointment being a plain discovery of, or, what men are worth for eternity, and how 'tis like to go with them in another world ... / by Thomas Brooks ...
Author: Thomas Brooks 1608–1680
Place: London
Year: 1669
Imprint: London : Printed and are to be sold by John Hancock ..., 1669.
Size: [40], 390, [4] p.
Words: 168,359
Catalogue: Wing B4937 · ESTC R1926
Text: EEBO-TCP A29686

Passages: 753
Sections: 51

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Thomas Brooks 1608–1680

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Congregationalist minister in London.

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Of love to the Saints. No man can truly love grace in another, but he that has true grace in his own soul. Page 189, 190 Six ways whereby men may certainly know whether their love to the Saints be real or not. Page 190, to 200

Of love to the Saints. No man can truly love grace in another, but he that has true grace in his own soul. Page 189, 190 Six wayes whereby men may certainly know whether their love to the Saints be real or not. Page 190, to 200

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Of singular manifestations. Some Christians live under the singular manifestations of divine love. Page 341, 342 Of Melancholy. The evil effects of Melancholy. Page 72, 73, 74 Of merciful men. Such as are truly and graciously merciful, are blessed, &c. Page 34, 35, 36 ⟨image 18⟩Of true mourners. Such as are true mourners are blessed. Page 32

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Of Name, and of a great Name. Many Professors take up in a great Name. Page 337, 338.

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Of Obedience. If your obedience springs from faith, then your estate is good, then you have assuredly an infallible work of God upon your souls. Page 132 Seven ways to know when your obedience is the obedience of faith, with the resolution of some considerable questions about obedience, worthy of serious consideration. Page 132, to 161

Of Obedience. If your obedience springs from faith, then your estate is good, then you have assuredly an infallible work of God upon your souls. Page 132 Seven wayes to know when your obedience is the obedience of faith, with the resolution of some considerable questions about obedience, worthy of serious consideration. Page 132, to 161

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Of the Promises. The Promises of God are a Christians Magna Charta, his chiefest evidences for heaven. Page 9, 10 Q. How may a person come to know whether he has a real and saving interest in the promises or no. This great Question receives nine Answers. Page 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. All great Promises are made over to faith and repentance. Page 26, 27 The promises prove an inseparable connection between true faith and eternal glory. Page 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Many scores of promises will be of no use to a Christian, if he may not lawfully come to the knowledge of his gracious estate, in a discursive way arguing from the effect to the cause, Page 346, 347 Of being poor in spirit. To such who are poor in spirit the kingdom of heaven belongs. Page 30, 31, 32 Of prizing grace. No man can really prize grace above a thousand worlds, but he that has true grace in him. Page 200 Of purity of heart. They that are pure in heart are blessed, and shall see God. Page 36, 37, 38, 39

Of the Promises. The Promises of God are a Christians Magna Charta, his chiefest evidences for heaven. Page 9, 10 Q. How may a person come to know whether he has a real and saving interest in the promises or no. This great Question receives nine Answers. Page 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. All great Promises are made over to faith and repentance. Page 26, 27 The promises prove an inseparable connexion between true faith and eternal glory. Page 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Many scores of promises will be of no use to a Christian, if he may not lawfully come to the knowledge of his gracious estate, in a discoursive way arguing from the effect to the cause, Page 346, 347 Of being poor in spirit. To such who are poor in spirit the kingdom of heaven belongs. Page 30, 31, 32 Of prizing grace. No man can really prize grace above a thousand worlds, but he that has true grace in him. Page 200 Of purity of heart. They that are pure in heart are blessed, and shall see God. Page 36, 37, 38, 39

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Of Relapses. A true child of God may relapse into the same sin again and again. Page 278, 279, 280, 281 That a child of God does not relapse into the same sin in such a manner as wicked men do relapse, is made good seven ways. Page 281, 282 About receiving of Christ. Such as receive Christ aright are the Sons of God. Page 26 About Repentance. There is a Repentance that does accompany salvation. Page 217 See sorrow for sin, see confession of sin, and see turning from sin. Of Christ's Righteousness. When a Christians evidences are either clear or clouded, it highly concerns him to have his heart fixed upon the Mediatory righteousness of Christ. Page 359, 360, 361 Five admirable comforts the Mediatory righteousness of Christ will afford to ⟨image 18⟩every gracious soul. Page 361, 362, 363 Remedies against fears. Two Remedies against those fears that many times rise in a gracious soul. Page 388, 389, 390

Of Relapses. A true child of God may relapse into the same sin again and again. Page 278, 279, 280, 281 That a child of God does not relapse into the same sin in such a manner as wicked men do relapse, is made good seven wayes. Page 281, 282 About receiving of Christ. Such as receive Christ aright are the Sons of God. Page 26 About Repentance. There is a Repentance that does accomcompany salvation. Page 217 See sorrow for sin, see confession of sin, and see turning from sin. Of Christ's Righteousness. When a Christians evidences are either clear or clouded, it highly concerns him to have his heart fixed upon the Mediatory righteousness of Christ. Page 359, 360, 361 Five admirable comforts the Mediatory righteousness of Christ will afford to ⟨image 18⟩every gracious soul. Page 361, 362, 363 Remedies against fears. Two Remedies against those fears that many times rise in a gracious soul. Page 388, 389, 390

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