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1where he preached that September Sunday, all but two hundred years
pp. 1–5 · ≈ 14 min2even the Lord Jesus Christ, the chief fisher of men, who was sent by
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min3(1.) The benefit promised; that is, to be made fishers of men; which I
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 2 min4preach as an angel, and yet be useless. If Christ withdraw his pre-
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min5lifted up when you preach a good and solid discourse, wherein gifts do
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min6God in ordinances, and for his power that will make a change among
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min7honour should you esteem it, to be a catcher of souls! We are workers
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min8nothing? The power comes not along. Men are like Samuel, who, when
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min9so profligate. For it is the power of the Spirit that drives any person
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min10power of the Spirit, and makes moral suasion all that is requisite to
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 3 min11proper and natural element for an unconverted soul. Take the fish out
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 3 min12the unregenerate, whatever grief they may seem to have upon their
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 3 min13the hook; even so natural men drink in sin greedily, as the ox drinks in
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 3 min14frequently found there; so wicked men have a great love to carnal
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 3 min15so are wicked men in their natural estate, they can do nothing that is
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 3 min16preachers of the gospel have taken in hand, even to endeavour to
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 3 min17water. So is the minister's work.
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 3 min18not lose their fish. So should preachers of the gospel do.
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 3 min19with. This is the everlasting gospel, the word of peace and
pp. 13–14 · ≈ 6 min20where they may expect fish. So do you, O my soul, observe where you
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 3 min21therefore lay aside their work. So may preachers preach long, and yet
pp. 15–17 · ≈ 9 min22ergo, I have life, Eph. 4:19. My sins are a burden to me (Matt. 11:28),
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 3 min23I have life. I find a threefold flame, though weak, in my heart.
pp. 19–20 · ≈ 7 min24forward towards heaven, my affections are going out after Christ, and
pp. 21–28 · ≈ 25 min25knowledge, 1 Tim. 3:2; 2 Tim. 2:2. This was also tried by the church,
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 3 min261 Pet. 5:2. This I had, for anything I know, since ever the Lord dealt
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 3 min27not only to enter on trials, but, being approved, to preach the gospel as
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 3 min28not received? What an unreasonable thing is it then not to use for his
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min29Master to improve till he comes again. If you improve it for him, then
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min30to be gotten; for readily the applause of the unlearned is given to him
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min31thing. (1.) In that you then put yourself in God's room. His glory
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min32faithless heart, John 5:44. How can you believe, that receive honour
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min33lump of clay, as to your body, that will soon return to the dust, and be
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min34despises him, shall be lightly esteemed." Have respect, O my soul, with
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 3 min35goodness, his undeserved goodness to such a base wretch as you art.
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 3 min36of it all; and if it be not the method also, it is very lamentable. It is the
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min37to yourself? Woe to them that count gain godliness; that will make the
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min38have an eye to their good. The soul is a precious thing: which appears
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min39going on in the high way to destruction, and that blind-folded.
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min40concerned himself for your good. You were going on in the way to hell
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 3 min41argues, (1.) A dead lifeless heart, a loveless soul, with respect to
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 3 min42seeking whom he may devour; and they, set to keep souls, creep about
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min43you earnest not in by the door, but have broken over the wall, and are
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min44you not known and experienced, that these two, God's help in
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min45without a shepherd, Matt. 9: 36. That the people lacked true pastors,
pp. 36–37 · ≈ 6 min46things that belonged to their peace, Luke 19:41, 42. When he thought
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min47ground of grief to the Lord Jesus, that people were so hardened that
pp. 38–39 · ≈ 7 min48Lord. How will you get a word from God, if you do not seek it; and how
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 3 min49weight of the work, Who is sufficient for these things? which if you do,
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 3 min50and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have
pp. 40–41 · ≈ 6 min5114:23, And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a
pp. 42–45 · ≈ 14 min52that by when you consider the matter. See what clearness you can get
pp. 46–47 · ≈ 6 min53a tenant at will, and know not how soon you may remove; and you can
pp. 48–50 · ≈ 11 min54in so far as you are lazy. Why do we serve, if we are not serviceable for
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 3 min55you are not active. Whatever talent the Lord has given you, it must be
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 3 min56servant whom, when his Lord shall come, he shall find so doing. If
pp. 51–52 · ≈ 3 min
pp. 1–5 · ≈ 14 min2even the Lord Jesus Christ, the chief fisher of men, who was sent by
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min3(1.) The benefit promised; that is, to be made fishers of men; which I
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 2 min4preach as an angel, and yet be useless. If Christ withdraw his pre-
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min5lifted up when you preach a good and solid discourse, wherein gifts do
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min6God in ordinances, and for his power that will make a change among
pp. 8–8 · ≈ 3 min7honour should you esteem it, to be a catcher of souls! We are workers
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min8nothing? The power comes not along. Men are like Samuel, who, when
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min9so profligate. For it is the power of the Spirit that drives any person
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min10power of the Spirit, and makes moral suasion all that is requisite to
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 3 min11proper and natural element for an unconverted soul. Take the fish out
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 3 min12the unregenerate, whatever grief they may seem to have upon their
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 3 min13the hook; even so natural men drink in sin greedily, as the ox drinks in
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 3 min14frequently found there; so wicked men have a great love to carnal
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 3 min15so are wicked men in their natural estate, they can do nothing that is
pp. 11–11 · ≈ 3 min16preachers of the gospel have taken in hand, even to endeavour to
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 3 min17water. So is the minister's work.
pp. 12–12 · ≈ 3 min18not lose their fish. So should preachers of the gospel do.
pp. 13–13 · ≈ 3 min19with. This is the everlasting gospel, the word of peace and
pp. 13–14 · ≈ 6 min20where they may expect fish. So do you, O my soul, observe where you
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 3 min21therefore lay aside their work. So may preachers preach long, and yet
pp. 15–17 · ≈ 9 min22ergo, I have life, Eph. 4:19. My sins are a burden to me (Matt. 11:28),
pp. 18–18 · ≈ 3 min23I have life. I find a threefold flame, though weak, in my heart.
pp. 19–20 · ≈ 7 min24forward towards heaven, my affections are going out after Christ, and
pp. 21–28 · ≈ 25 min25knowledge, 1 Tim. 3:2; 2 Tim. 2:2. This was also tried by the church,
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 3 min261 Pet. 5:2. This I had, for anything I know, since ever the Lord dealt
pp. 29–29 · ≈ 3 min27not only to enter on trials, but, being approved, to preach the gospel as
pp. 30–30 · ≈ 3 min28not received? What an unreasonable thing is it then not to use for his
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min29Master to improve till he comes again. If you improve it for him, then
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min30to be gotten; for readily the applause of the unlearned is given to him
pp. 31–31 · ≈ 3 min31thing. (1.) In that you then put yourself in God's room. His glory
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min32faithless heart, John 5:44. How can you believe, that receive honour
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min33lump of clay, as to your body, that will soon return to the dust, and be
pp. 32–32 · ≈ 3 min34despises him, shall be lightly esteemed." Have respect, O my soul, with
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 3 min35goodness, his undeserved goodness to such a base wretch as you art.
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 3 min36of it all; and if it be not the method also, it is very lamentable. It is the
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min37to yourself? Woe to them that count gain godliness; that will make the
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min38have an eye to their good. The soul is a precious thing: which appears
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min39going on in the high way to destruction, and that blind-folded.
pp. 34–34 · ≈ 3 min40concerned himself for your good. You were going on in the way to hell
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 3 min41argues, (1.) A dead lifeless heart, a loveless soul, with respect to
pp. 35–35 · ≈ 3 min42seeking whom he may devour; and they, set to keep souls, creep about
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min43you earnest not in by the door, but have broken over the wall, and are
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min44you not known and experienced, that these two, God's help in
pp. 36–36 · ≈ 3 min45without a shepherd, Matt. 9: 36. That the people lacked true pastors,
pp. 36–37 · ≈ 6 min46things that belonged to their peace, Luke 19:41, 42. When he thought
pp. 38–38 · ≈ 3 min47ground of grief to the Lord Jesus, that people were so hardened that
pp. 38–39 · ≈ 7 min48Lord. How will you get a word from God, if you do not seek it; and how
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 3 min49weight of the work, Who is sufficient for these things? which if you do,
pp. 40–40 · ≈ 3 min50and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have
pp. 40–41 · ≈ 6 min5114:23, And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a
pp. 42–45 · ≈ 14 min52that by when you consider the matter. See what clearness you can get
pp. 46–47 · ≈ 6 min53a tenant at will, and know not how soon you may remove; and you can
pp. 48–50 · ≈ 11 min54in so far as you are lazy. Why do we serve, if we are not serviceable for
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 3 min55you are not active. Whatever talent the Lord has given you, it must be
pp. 51–51 · ≈ 3 min56servant whom, when his Lord shall come, he shall find so doing. If
pp. 51–52 · ≈ 3 min
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