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A word to all Christian families in Scotland. Being an earnest exhortation to a holy life. Recommended to be used in families. / By D. Wilson.
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Wilson, D., fl. 1668.
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Wing W2889A; ESTC R186630
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A Word to all Christian Families In SCOTLAND Being an Earnest Exhortation to an Holy Life Recommended to be left in Families By D. Wilson Edinburgh Printed by James Watson in Craig's Closs on the North-side of the Cross 1700. A Word to all Christian Famiâ—â—â—â— In SCOTLAND Being an Earnest Exhortation to a Holy 〈◊〉 OR THE Only Deliverer from Eternal Death and Destruâ—â—â—â—â— Wherein is plainly laid down the great 〈◊〉 of speedy Repentance with the wretched 〈◊〉 of a Sinner and the blessed state of a Saiâ—â— Shewing how the one after Death wil◠〈◊〉 cast forever into the dreadful Flames of Hell-â—â—â—â— and the other will be received up into Heaâ—â—â— to celebrate Eternal Hallelujahs to the Lord 〈◊〉 Lords who sitting at the Right hand of his Fâ—ther will shortly come to Judge the World Likewise some Pithy Arguments to perswaâ—â— Men to close with Christ Being very useful for every poor Sinner tâ— practise and make use of in these sinful wicked and backsliding Times Isa 55.1 Ho every one that thirsteth drink of the VVaters of Life and he that hath no Money come buy and eat freely Matt. 25.34 Come ye blessed of my Father inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the VVorld By D. Wilson Edinburgh Printed by James Watson in Craig's Closs on the North-side of the Cross 1700. A Word to all Christian Families BEING AN Earnest Exhortation to a Holy Life c. LUKE XIII 5. 〈◊〉 tell you nay but except ye Repent ye shall all likewise perish IN the first Verse of this Chapter you have the sad piece of this News that was told Jesus concerning the Galileans whose Blood Pilate had mingled with their Sacrifices â—â—r 2. you have our blessed Saviour's Answer to â—â—is News Saith he unto them Suppose ye that â—â—ese Galileans were Sinners above all the Galileans â—â—â—ause they suffer such things I tell you nay but â—â—â—â—pt ye Repent ye shall all likewise perish And yet â—â—â—â—her ver 4. Or those eighteen upon whom the 〈◊〉 Siloe fell and slew them think you that they 〈◊〉 sinners above all men that dwebt in Jerusalem 〈◊〉 you nay but except ye Repent ye shall all â—â—â—â—wise perish This former part of the Chapâ—â—â— contains the Sermon of Repentance that 〈◊〉 preached by our blessed Saviour â—epentance is a pure Gospel Grace it comes 〈…〉 Jesus Christ He hath purchased by his â—â—â—od that repenting Sinners shall be saved The Doctrine I shall raise from these Wordâ— That it is a great Duty incumbent upâ—â— Christians to Repent and turn to tâ—â— Lord Or it doth highly concern a Pâ—â—ple whom the Lord visiteth with â—â—â— Judgement to strive to turn to him 〈◊〉 Repentance and Faith in Jesus Chriâ—â— Repentance Conversion is the only way 〈◊〉 Salvation I need not stay to open the Text 〈◊〉 you and to prove it by Scripture For if thâ—â— beest a Man or Woman that do'st believe 〈…〉 Word of God then thou believest that wiâ—â—out Repentance none can be saved as the 〈◊〉 has it But I say unto you Except ye Repent ye 〈◊〉 all likewise perish Well then what sayest thâ—â— Sinner Dost thou believe or no Thou 〈◊〉 either confess that this is true or say plaiâ—â—â— that you will not believe the Word of God 〈◊〉 once you are come to that pass there is but 〈◊〉 hopes of you Look to your selves as well as 〈◊〉 can for 't is like you will not be long out of 〈◊〉 You would be ready to fly in the face of him 〈◊〉 give you the lye And dare you give the lye 〈◊〉 God If you will not believe the words of 〈◊〉 blessed Saviour whose will you And doth no◠〈◊〉 say That except ye Repent ye shall perish He dâ—â— not say you may perish but you shall nay thâ—â—â— is no doubt of it Let God be True every Mâ—â— a Lyar Christ hath spoken it Luke 10.12 I 〈◊〉 unto you It shall be more tolerable for Sodom at 〈◊〉 day of Judgement than it shall be for that Peopl◠〈◊〉 Nation that believe not these Words of our Saviâ—â—â— Use 1. Is this a Truth That Repentance is the â—nly way to prevent the Judgments of God that â—ang over our heads because of our Sin Then â—â—rst of all I would entreat you observe the curâ—ed nature of this cursed thing called Sin you â—ee Sin must be repented of or we shall all perish â—â—r we shall be damned Sin will utterly destroy â—oth our Bodies and Souls I think it is one of â—he hardest things that is to understand the â—eadly Poyson that is in Sin Sin is that which â—â—e Lord hates The Soul that Sins shall surely die â—his was the old Law But the Gospel of Christ â—â—ith Repent and forsake your Sins Or Repent and â—â—lieve and you shall be saved Use 2 Is Repentance the way and means to â—â—event a People or Nation from perishing â—hen from hence you may learn the Excellency 〈◊〉 the Usefulness of that Grace of Repentance â—h What an Omnipotent Grace is this It is a â—race that can do any thing with God This â—race of Repentance can redeem our mortgag'd â—â—essings it can make us a happy People Jerâ—â—â— 18 19 20 I have surely heard Ephraim beâ—â—aning himself thus Thou hast chastised me and 〈◊〉 â—as chastised as a Bullock unaccustomed to the â—â—ke Turn thou me and I shall be turned for â—â—â—u art my Lord my God Surely after I was turâ—â—d I repented and after I was instructed I smote â—â—on my Thigh I was ashamed yea even confoundâ—â— because I did bear the reproach of my Yonth 〈◊〉 Ephraim my dear Son Is he a pleasant Child 〈◊〉 since I speak against him I do earnestly remember him still therefore my Bowels are turned for hâ—â— I will surely have Mercy upon him saith 〈◊〉 Lord. From hence you may observe That â—â—penting Sinners are exceeding precious in 〈◊〉 sight of the Lord his Heart is turned towaâ—â—â— them Oh! what an excellent Priviledge haâ—◠〈◊〉 penitent Heart with God! My Beloved hâ—â— can you live without such a Grace Your 〈◊〉 want it your Families want it and the â—â—â—â—tion stands in need of it The greatest wâ—â—â— this day in Scotland is a broken Heart Use 3. Is Repentance the only way to prevâ—â—â—â— Judgements Then from hence gather Tâ—â—â— when God either hath his Plagues upon a Pâ—â—ple or continues threatning his Judgmentâ—â—â—ward them it is a sign that those People 〈◊〉 very guilty of Impenitency If God threaâ—â—â—â— thee O Scotland to give thee up to hardne◠〈◊〉 Heart and blindness of Mind Doth Go◠〈◊〉 it at this Day They say O Scotland 〈…〉 an impenitent People at this day O Scotâ—â—â—â— this is my Charge against thee You have 〈◊〉 stiff-necked People O Edinburgh 〈◊〉 long shall the Lord wait upon thee before 〈◊〉 will repent What can you expect but that 〈◊〉 will yet visit Scotland with his Judgment 〈◊〉 be humbled and heartily repent us of our 〈◊〉 'T is for Sin that the Nation mourns 〈◊〉 Swearing