.'2-o The Nature ofConfiJerflon: ·The Tnftrament Real is the 'tl'ord: We were begotten by the word of truth : This is it that enlightens the eyes, that converteth the foul, Pfal. r 9, 7, 8. that - makethwife.to falvation, :z. Tim. 3. r r.. This is the incorruptible feed, by which we are born again, 1 Pet. r. 2. 3, If we are wafhe-<1, 'tis by the word; Epb. ; . 2.6. if we are fantlified, 'cis through the truth~ '3-ohn 17. 17. This generates faith, and rege-. nerates us, Rom.ro. 17. ;jam. 1. r8. 0 ye )aints, how fhouldyou love the word? for– by this you . have been converted : 0 ye finners, how fhould you ply the Word ? for by this you, mufi be converted: Noother ordinary means but this. You that have felt its renewing power, make much of it whileyou live, be for ever thankful for it. Tie it about .your Necks, write it upon your · hands;lay itin yourbofoms,Pro. 6. 2. r, .2.1. VIhen you go let it lead you~ whenyou fleep let it keep you; when you wake let it talk with you : Say with holy David, I will never forget thy precepts, for by thetn haft thou quickned me, Pfal. I 19. 93· You that are unconverted, read the word with diligence, flock to it, where powerfully preached~ fill the porches, as the multitude of the impotent, blind, halt, withered,waiting for the moving ofthewater, . ffohn ) •3. Pray for theoon1ing of the fpirit in the word. Con1e offthy Knees to the Sennon ; and come to thy Knees from the Sermon. The feed tioth not profper, becaufe not watered by prayers and tears, nor covered bymeditat ton. , 4· Tbe final caufe iJ" mans Salvation,and Godsglory· We are chofen through fantlification to falvation, 2 The f. 2.. i 3. Called that we might be glorified, Rom· 8. 3o. but efpecially, that God nught be glorified· Ifa. 6o. '-I• that we fhould iljew forth his praifes, 1 Pet. 2. 9· and be fruitful in good works, Col. r.. xo. 0 Chriftian,do not forget the end of thy Calltng, / le·t
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