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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. Gods Children in and under great afflictions do oft-times feel and find the greatest joy and comfort. As their sufferings abound, so their consolation aboundeth in and through Christ. 1When doth a Christian stand in more need of the comforts of God, and when doth he enjoy more of them then when outward comforts do most fail him? When David was sorely distressed, being plundered of his goods, and robbed of his Wives and Children, he encouraged himself in the Lord his God, and received much comfort from him.2
2. Gods Children in and under great afflictions do oft-times feel and find the greatest joy and comfort. As their sufferi•gs abound, so their consolation aboundeth in and through Christ. 1When doth a Christian stand in more need of the comforts of God, and when doth he enjoy more of them then when outward comforts do most fail him? When David was sorely distressed, being plundred of his goods, and robbed of his Wives and Children, he encouraged himself in the Lord his God, and received much comfort from him.2
Obj. 2. How can the state of the regenerate be joyful, when as the grace of God teacheth, 1and requireth them to deny all ungodliness, and worldly lusts, and to live, as godly and righteously, so soberly in this present World?