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Communion with God. in two sermons preached at Paul'sCommunion vvith God. in two sermons preach'd at Paul's
Communion with God. in two sermons preached at Paul's: the first, Sept. 3, 1654, the second, March 25, 1655. / By Samuel Annesley L.L.D. minister of the gospel at John Evangel London.Communion vvith God. in two sermons preach'd at Paul's: the first, Sept. 3, 1654, the second, March 25, 1655. / By Samuel Annesley L.L.D. minister of the gospel at John Evangel London.
London: printed by Evan Tyler, 1655
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
The enjoyment we have of God in this life, is either in Ordinances, or in Duties, or in Graces, and all through Christ. I might speak of these distinctly, but I forbear, because they do sweetly coincidere. The same thing may be an Ordinance in regard of Gods appointment: A Duty in respect of our management: And a Grace through the Spirits influence. e. g. Prayer as God requires it, 'tis the Ordinance of Prayer; as we perform it, 'tis the Duty of Prayer; as the Spirit assists us, 'tis the Grace of Prayer. Now there is a common presence of God in Ordinances: which is as the outward Court, open for all comers, and alas most persons go no further. But there's the secret of his presence, within the Veil for his own, and nothing less will satisfy them, Psal. 63. O God thou art my God, early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, to see thy power and thy glory as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary. My soul followeth hard after thee.
The enjoyment we have of God in this life, is either in Ordinances, or in Duties, or in Graces, and all through Christ. I might speak of these distinctly, but I forbear, because they do sweetly coincidere. The same thing may be an Ordinance in regard of Gods appointment: A Duty in respect of our management: And a Grace through the Spirits influence. e. g. Prayer as God requires it, 'tis the Ordinance of Prayer; as we perform it, 'tis the Duty of Prayer; as the Spirit assists us, 'tis the Grace of Prayer. Now there is a common presence of God in Ordinances: which is as the outward Court, open for all comers, and alas most persons go no further. But there's the secret of his presence, within the Veile for his own, and nothing lesse will satisfie them, Psal. 63. O God thou art my God, earely will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee, to see thy power and thy glory as I have seen thee in the Sanctuary. My soul followeth hard after thee.
2. The second period of our enjoyment of God, is between our dissolution and resurrection. And now we begin to launch out into the Deep. You know Peter speaks excellent things of Faith,