A92856:392
The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from…
The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from God. Returning prodigal, or The penitents conversion to God. Prodigals acceptation, or Favourable entertainment with God. Delivered in divers sermons on Luke 15. from vers. 11. to vers. 24. By that faithful servant of Jesus Christ Obadiah Sedgwick, B.D. Perfected by himself, and perused by those whom he entrusted with the publishing of his works.The parable of the prodigal. Containing, The riotous prodigal, or The sinners aversion from God. Returning prodigal, or The penitents conversion to God. Prodigals acceptation, or Favourable entertainment with God. Delivered in divers sermons on Luke 15. from vers. 11. to vers. 24. By that faithfull servant of Jesus Christ Obadiah Sedgwick, B.D. Perfected by himself, and perused by those whom he intrusted with the publishing of his works.
London: printed by D. Maxwel for Sa. Gellibrand, 1660
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That penitent intentions and resolutions should be accompanied with present executions and performances. The Text properly 1yields this; for the words of it are but the lively and written copy of the Prodigals private and conceived purpose, to leave his sinful courses, and to come back to the obedience and service of his Father. It is observed of Hezekiah, 2 Chron. 29. 3. That he opened the doors of the house of the Lord in the first year, and in the first month of his reign, and repaired them. The public Reformation was the principal work, and it was the prime work too. So must it be with a true Penitent; as soon as God sets up a Throne of Grace in him, presently to act that Grace, in purging out of sin, and walking in the paths of righteousness. We read this in Josiah, as soon as ever he heard the threatenings of God out of the Law, his heart melted, and humbled it self, 2 Chron. 34. 19, 27. and instantly he gathered all the Elders of Judah and Jerusalem, v. 29. and made a Covenant, v. 31. and they took away all the abominations out of all the Countries, and turned back to serve the Lord their God, v. 33. This you see in Practise; you may see the same likewise in Precept, Joel 2. 12. Therefore, now turn unto me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning. The Duty is charged upon them for fu• ness in all the parts of Repentance; and for quickness, Now, turn, &c. For the better opening of this Assertion, premise with me a few particulars.
That penitent intentions and resolutions should be accompanied with present executions and performances. The Text properly 1yields this; for the words of it are but the lively and written copy of the Prodigals private and conceived purpose, to leave his sinfull courses, and to come back to the obedience and service of his Father. It is observed of Hezekiah, 2 Chron. 29. 3. That he opened the doors of the house of the Lord in the first year, and in the first moneth of his reign, and repaired them. The publick Reformation was the principal work, and it was the prime work too. So must it be with a true Penitent; as soon as God sets up a Throne of Grace in him, presently to act that Grace, in purging out of sin, and walking in the paths of righteousness. We read this in Josiah, as soon as ever he heard the threatnings of God out of the Law, his heart melted, and humbled it self,