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The efficacy of the fear of Hell, to restrain men from sin. Showed in…The efficacy of the fear of Hell, to restrain men from sin. Shewed in…
The efficacy of the fear of Hell, to restrain men from sin. Showed in a sermon before the inferior court in Northampton, Decem. 3d, 1712. : Together with the benefit of the Gospel, to those that are wounded in spirit. Showed in several sermons, from Luke 4th. 18, 19. On the occasion of a more than ordinary pouring out of the spirit of God. / By Solomon Stoddard, Pastor of Northampton.The efficacy of the fear of Hell, to restrain men from sin. Shewed in a sermon before the inferiour court in Northampton, Decem. 3d, 1712. : Together with the benefit of the Gospel, to those that are wounded in spirit. Shewed in several sermons, from Luke 4th. 18, 19. On the occasion of a more than ordinary pouring out of the spirit of God. / By Solomon Stoddard, Pastor of Northampton.
printed by Thomas Fleet for Samuel Phillips, 1713
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2. This is very acceptable to God. God delights to hear such Prayers. When Men Pray for that that is more directly for his Glory, and for the good of Mens Souls, God is pleased with it. When Solomon prayed for himself, That he might have a Wise and Understanding Heart to Govern his People according to the Will of God, the Saying pleased the Lord. So when Men Pray that God's Will may be done in the Land, God is pleased therewith. This has been the Spirit of holy Men. Many times People are earnestly crying for outward Mercies, and God despises their Prayers. Hos. 7.14. They have not cried unto me with their Hearts, when they howled upon their Beds: They assemble themselves for Corn and Wine, and they Rebel against me. But 'tis very acceptable to God, when his People are seeking to him for this Mercy. This is the main Thing that he hath taught us to Pray for. Math. 6.9, 10. Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done on Earth, as it is done in Heaven. Paul begs Prayers on this Account, 2 Thes. 3.1. Brethren Pray for us, that the Word of the Lord may have free Course and be glorified, even as it is with you.
2. This is very acceptable to God. God delights to hear such Prayers. When Men Pray for that that is more directly for his Glory, and for the good of Mens Souls, God is pleased with it. When Solomon prayed for himself, That he might have a Wise and Understanding Heart to Govern his People according to the Will of God, the Saying pleased the Lord. So when Men Pray that God's Will may be done in the Land, God is pleased therewith. This has been the Spirit of holy Men. Many times People are earnestly crying for outward Mercies, and God dispises their Prayers. Hos. 7.14. They have not cried unto me with their Hearts, when they howled upon their Beds: They assemble themselves for Corn and Wine, and they Rebel against me. But 'tis very acceptable to God, when his People are seeking to him for this Mercy. This is the main Thing that he hath taught us to Pray for. Math. 6.9, 10. Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done on Earth, as it is done in Heaven. Paul begs Prayers on this Account,