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Ecclesia Monilia. The peculiar treasure of the Almighty King opened; and the jewels that…
Ecclesia Monilia. The peculiar treasure of the Almighty King opened; and the jewels that are made up in it, exposed. At Boston lecture, July 14. 1726. Whereof one is more particularly exhibited, in the character of Mrs. Elizabeth Cotton, who was laid up a few days before. : And certain instruments and memorials of piety, written by that valuable & Honourable gentlewoman.
Boston: printed for Daniel Henchman, 1726
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ONCE more; What Think you of the Promises, in the Word of GOD? The Good Words provided for the Hearts that are stooping with Heaviness? How can you reckon them any other than so many Jewels? The Value of every One among those Glittering and Peerless Consolations of GOD; Oh! 'Tis beyond all Computation! Whole Rocks of Diamonds are not worth so much as one of these Jewels. We are told, 2 Pet. I. 4. They are exceeding Great and Precious Promises. Now lay hold on these Comforts. The Jewels become your own, upon your laying hold on them. Take them, and you Have them.
Finally; WHATEVER you attain unto, yet never be Jewels in your own Eyes. Lie always in the Dust. Yea, Be not Impatient, if Man as well as GOD lay you in the Dust, and if you see your selves Despised and Rejected of Men. See nothing Valuable in your ⟨p. 22⟩selves; But forever say as one of the most fulgent Jewels did; Job XL. 4. And, XLII. 6. Behold, I am Vile; I abhor my self, and repent in Dust and Ashes. Indeed, thou hast a Soul, O Man, a Soul which thou shouldest always esteem as a Jewel too precious to be thrown away. But, for Thy self, Oh! Let not thy Heart be vainly lifted up, for any thing that GOD may do for thee, and by thee.
Finally; WHATEVER you attain unto, yet never be Jewels in your own Eyes. Ly always in the Dust. Yea, Be not Impatient, if Man as well as GOD lay you in the Dust, and if you see your selves Despised and Rejected of Men. See nothing Valuable in your ⟨p. 22⟩selves; But forever say as one of the most fulgent Jewels did; Job XL. 4. And, XLII. 6. Behold, I am Vile; I abhor my self, and repent in Dust and Ashes. Indeed, thou hast a Soul, O Man, a Soul which thou shouldest always esteem as a Jewel too precious to be thrown away. But, for Thy self, Oh! Let not thy Heart be vainly lifted up, for any thing that GOD may do for thee, and by thee.