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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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Thus did those ancient Worthies mentioned, Heb. 11. Where we read that into whatsoever trouble or straight they were brought, they so lived by faith in Gods promises, that nothing could dismay them, much less overthrow them. And if thou in like manner couldst but quietly rest upon God and his gracious promises thou wouldst in thy greatest trials and troubles be more than Conqueror, as the Apostle speaketh.
Thus did those ancient Worthies mentioned, Heb. 11. Where we read that into whatsoever trouble or straight they were brought, they so lived by faith in Gods promises, that nothing could dismay them, much less overthrow them. And if thou in like manner couldst but quietly rest upon God and his gracious promises thou wouldst in thy greatest tryals and troubles be more than Conquerour, as the Apostle speaketh.
When therefore thou art troubled for thy sins, ⟨p. 187⟩groaning under the weight and burden of them, then throw thy self upon the merits and righteousness of Jesus Christ, and there let thy soul rest it self in hope of the pardon of thy sins here, and of eternal life and salvation hereafter; venturing upon that comfortable promise,1 Come unto me all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest.