A93085:282
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve…
Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shepherd, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michel pastor of the said church in New England.Subjection to Christ in all his ordinances, and appointments, the best means to preserve our liberty. Together with a treatise of ineffectual hearing the word; how we may know whether we have heard the same effectually: and by what means it may be come effectual unto us. With some remarkable passages of his life. By Tho. Shephard, late pastor of the Church of Christ in Cambridge in New-England. Now published by Mr. Jonathan Michell pastor of the said church in New England.
London: printed for John Rothwell, 1652
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2. Consider oft of the sad condition of them that be in bondage. Men in bondage prize liberty, and think them happy that enjoy it; but men out of it do not. How sad is the consideration of them that be in bonds, it will make thy heart sympathize with them, and bless God for your deliverance, ⟨p. 138⟩Hence saith Christ, Luke 22.20. When you see Jerusalem compassed with enemies, &c. fly to the mountains, and woe to them that give suck. Consider them that are taken with the Turks; if you were in their condition you would say so; to bring forth little ones to the murderer or idolater, Isa. 42.22. and 26. Mens hearts failing for fear, this you should see somewhere. A mote or a thorn is a little thing, but no man would have it always vexing for all the estate he hath, if he hath any eye or tenderness in it; so those small matters for which the Saints have suffered, and for which God is provoked, and under which some have roared, and others have been loaded one after another; 'tis worth a world; oh, bless God for it: but consider those that be under the dominion of sin and Satan, so strong and miserable; sin so dear, that there is not so much as a sigh under that; be thankful for that.
2. Consider oft of the sad condition of them that be in bondage. Men in bondage prize liberty, and think them happy that enjoy it; but men out of it do not. How sad is the consideration of them that be in bonds, it will make thy heart sympathize with them, and blesse God for your deliverance, ⟨p. 138⟩Hence saith Christ, Luke 22.20. When you see Jerusalem compast with enemies, &c. flie to the mountaines, and wo to them that give suck. Consider them that are taken with the Turks; if you were in their condition you would say so; to bring forth little ones to the murderer or idolater, Isa. 42.22. and 26. Mens hearts failing for feare, this you should see somewhere. A mote or a thorn is a little thing, but no man would have it alwayes vexing for all the estate he hath, if he hath any eye or tendernesse in it; so those small matters for which the Saints have suffered, and for which God is provoked, and under which some have roared, and others have been loaded one after another; 'tis worth a world; oh, blesse God for it: but consider those that be under the dominion of sin and Satan, so strong and miserable; sinne so dear, that there is not so much as a sigh under that; be thankful for that.