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A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the…
A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadful condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and persuading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to householders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshua's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadfull condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and perswading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to housholders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshuah's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.
London: printed for George Sawbridge, 1668
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2. If thou wilt but put thy self upon the use of Means, thou▪ dost not know what strength thou mayest receive from God, 1and what may be the issue thereof. While Peter was Preaching; the holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the Word. And for ought thou knowest, whilst thou art attending upon the Ministry of the Word, or praying unto God; the Holy Ghost may fall on thee; and ⟨p. 133⟩make that Ordinance effectual for thy Regeneration and Salvation. And therefore put thy self upon the use of Means: wait at the Pool; thou knowest not how soon the Spirit may come and move upon thy soul. For God doth usually meet with those who seek him.
2. If thou wilt but put thy self upon the use of Means, thou▪ dost not know what strength thou maist receive from God, 1and what may be the issue thereof. While Peter was Preaching; the holy Ghost fell on all them that heard the Word. And for ought thou knowest, whilest thou art attending upon the Ministry of the Word, or praying unto God; the Holy Ghost may fall on thee; and ⟨p. 133⟩make that Ordinance effectual for thy Regeneration and Salvation. And therefore put thy self upon the use of Means: wait at the Pool; thou knowest not how soon the Spirit may come and move upon thy soul. For God doth usually meet with those who seek him.
Obj. 2. I fear I am not elected, and therefore conceive it altogether fruitless for me to labour in the use of any means for this new birth. Oh could I be assured of my election! then should I with comfort and confidence labour after it.