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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.50,0:00:02.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Asahel Nettleton's feelings were often
Dialogue: 0,0:00:02.62,0:00:04.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,severely tried by the unwise counsel
Dialogue: 0,0:00:04.72,0:00:06.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,which some professing Christians
Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.35,0:00:07.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,were in the habit of giving
Dialogue: 0,0:00:07.81,0:00:09.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to awakened sinners.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.50,0:00:10.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He has been heard to say
Dialogue: 0,0:00:10.91,0:00:13.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that he recognized more \Nevil from this source,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:13.74,0:00:15.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than from all the opposition
Dialogue: 0,0:00:15.47,0:00:17.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of public enemies of religion.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:17.68,0:00:19.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He usually occupied one meeting
Dialogue: 0,0:00:19.52,0:00:22.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in considering these misguided directions.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:22.25,0:00:23.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,A sketch of the address delivered
Dialogue: 0,0:00:23.88,0:00:25.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on these occasions is found
Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.42,0:00:26.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,among his papers,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:26.66,0:00:30.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of which the following is an extract.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.28,0:00:31.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number one:
Dialogue: 0,0:00:31.57,0:00:33.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wait at the pool.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.10,0:00:34.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You must not be discouraged,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:34.84,0:00:38.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for we read of one who waited 38 years.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:38.80,0:00:42.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This text is used by way of accommodation.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:42.10,0:00:44.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The impotent man was waiting at the pool,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:44.50,0:00:46.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,not for the pardon of his sins,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:46.49,0:00:48.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but to be healed of a bodily disease.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.96,0:00:51.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We may accommodate \Npassages of Scripture
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.47,0:00:54.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the purpose of illustrating \Nacknowledged truth,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:54.53,0:00:58.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but we must not trace analogies too far.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:58.03,0:01:00.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In many respects, there \Nis a striking analogy
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.87,0:01:02.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,between a depraved heart
Dialogue: 0,0:01:02.46,0:01:04.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a diseased body;
Dialogue: 0,0:01:04.45,0:01:06.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but there is one important point
Dialogue: 0,0:01:06.07,0:01:08.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in which the analogy does not hold -
Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.39,0:01:09.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the one is criminal,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:09.88,0:01:13.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the other is merely calamitous.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:13.04,0:01:14.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This use of the passage contradicts
Dialogue: 0,0:01:14.99,0:01:17.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,many plain declarations of the Bible -
Dialogue: 0,0:01:17.26,0:01:19.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,particularly all those which enjoin
Dialogue: 0,0:01:19.77,0:01:22.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the duty of immediate repentance.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.62,0:01:24.52,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Suppose a person should address sinners
Dialogue: 0,0:01:24.52,0:01:25.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in this manner:
Dialogue: 0,0:01:25.99,0:01:29.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Behold, now is the accepted time!
Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.02,0:01:31.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Behold, now is the day of salvation!
Dialogue: 0,0:01:31.91,0:01:34.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But wait at the pool.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:34.64,0:01:36.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Choose ye this day whom ye will serve;
Dialogue: 0,0:01:36.92,0:01:39.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but wait at the pool.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:39.48,0:01:41.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God now commands all men everywhere
Dialogue: 0,0:01:41.43,0:01:45.40,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to repent, but wait at the pool.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.40,0:01:47.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The effect of this direction is
Dialogue: 0,0:01:47.01,0:01:49.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to make the impression \Non the sinner's mind,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:49.33,0:01:51.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that he is not under obligation
Dialogue: 0,0:01:51.07,0:01:53.08,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to obey God immediately;
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.08,0:01:55.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and, of course, it \Ncounteracts the influence
Dialogue: 0,0:01:55.21,0:01:56.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of every command of God
Dialogue: 0,0:01:56.56,0:01:58.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on the sinner's conscience.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:58.76,0:02:01.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The sinner is told that he \Nmust not be discouraged,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.64,0:02:05.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for the impotent man waited 38 years.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:05.20,0:02:07.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This, however, is not said.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:07.20,0:02:11.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is said that he had \Nan infirmity 38 years;
Dialogue: 0,0:02:11.53,0:02:15.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it is not said that \Nhe had waited a day.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.53,0:02:17.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be this, however, as it may,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:17.37,0:02:20.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he was not healed by the pool after all,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:20.18,0:02:21.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,nor is there any evidence
Dialogue: 0,0:02:21.57,0:02:22.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that he would have been
Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.89,0:02:26.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if he had waited all his life.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.28,0:02:27.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number two:
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.33,0:02:30.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be patient and wait God's time.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:30.57,0:02:32.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is the meaning of this direction
Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.36,0:02:34.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when given to an awakened sinner?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.85,0:02:36.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Be patient!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:36.56,0:02:38.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is the sinner to understand
Dialogue: 0,0:02:38.12,0:02:40.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that he is too anxious for the salvation
Dialogue: 0,0:02:40.12,0:02:41.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of his soul,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:41.33,0:02:43.10,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that he ought to wait patiently
Dialogue: 0,0:02:43.10,0:02:44.75,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in his sins till God shall see fit
Dialogue: 0,0:02:44.75,0:02:46.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to change his heart?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.80,0:02:48.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To tell the anxious sinner to be patient
Dialogue: 0,0:02:48.87,0:02:50.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,without a new heart,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:50.11,0:02:51.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the same as to tell him
Dialogue: 0,0:02:51.78,0:02:53.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to dismiss all his anxiety,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.73,0:02:57.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to go back to a state of stupidity.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:57.23,0:02:59.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Patient in his sins!
Dialogue: 0,0:02:59.46,0:03:01.82,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Rather let him be more and more impatient
Dialogue: 0,0:03:01.82,0:03:05.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with himself and with \Nhis deplorable condition.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.30,0:03:08.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let him tremble in view \Nof a judgment to come,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:08.04,0:03:10.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and weep and howl for the miseries
Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.18,0:03:12.100,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that are coming upon him.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:12.100,0:03:14.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,What is meant when the sinner
Dialogue: 0,0:03:14.46,0:03:17.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is directed to wait God's time?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:17.31,0:03:19.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is it meant that God is not now ready
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.41,0:03:21.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to receive the sinner?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.06,0:03:22.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Is it meant that the sinner
Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.48,0:03:23.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is willing to do his part,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:23.99,0:03:25.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and that he must wait for God
Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.57,0:03:27.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to do His?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:27.07,0:03:29.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If so, why not speak plainly
Dialogue: 0,0:03:29.12,0:03:30.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and tell the sinner:
Dialogue: 0,0:03:30.68,0:03:32.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,I know you are ready and willing
Dialogue: 0,0:03:32.25,0:03:33.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to be a Christian,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.36,0:03:34.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but God is not ready and willing
Dialogue: 0,0:03:34.96,0:03:36.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to receive you.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:36.70,0:03:38.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But if God is not ready now
Dialogue: 0,0:03:38.22,0:03:40.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to receive the returning sinner,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:40.17,0:03:41.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,what evidence is there
Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.54,0:03:44.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that He ever will be ready?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:44.02,0:03:47.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But when is God's time?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:47.13,0:03:48.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do those who direct sinners
Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.53,0:03:49.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to wait God's time,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:49.87,0:03:51.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,mean that it is not their duty
Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.93,0:03:53.36,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to repent and believe till
Dialogue: 0,0:03:53.36,0:03:56.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God grants them repentance and faith?
Dialogue: 0,0:03:56.33,0:03:57.89,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Then it was never was the duty
Dialogue: 0,0:03:57.89,0:03:59.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of those sinners to repent
Dialogue: 0,0:03:59.38,0:04:01.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,who have gone to destruction,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:01.07,0:04:02.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and it never will be.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.98,0:04:04.50,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,They waited all their lives,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:04.50,0:04:06.12,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and are waiting still,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:06.12,0:04:08.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and will wait to all eternity.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:08.28,0:04:10.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And it has never yet been the duty
Dialogue: 0,0:04:10.56,0:04:13.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of any sinner who is now impenitent
Dialogue: 0,0:04:13.09,0:04:14.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to repent;
Dialogue: 0,0:04:14.67,0:04:16.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if God should not \Ngrant him repentance,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:16.73,0:04:18.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it never will be.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:18.30,0:04:22.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But this directly \Ncontradicts the Scriptures.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:22.03,0:04:24.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The sinner under conviction is distressed
Dialogue: 0,0:04:24.42,0:04:26.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with a sense of his obligation to comply
Dialogue: 0,0:04:26.73,0:04:29.51,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,with the terms of salvation without delay.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:29.51,0:04:31.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And there is no way to relieve him
Dialogue: 0,0:04:31.55,0:04:33.85,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from his distress while impenitent,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:33.85,0:04:35.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but to release him from his sense
Dialogue: 0,0:04:35.60,0:04:38.02,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of obligation to repent.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:38.02,0:04:40.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,To direct him to wait God's time
Dialogue: 0,0:04:40.25,0:04:43.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is directly calculated \Nto produce this effect,
Dialogue: 0,0:04:43.41,0:04:45.04,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and to counteract the operations
Dialogue: 0,0:04:45.04,0:04:46.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the divine Spirit.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:46.94,0:04:51.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is to plead the sinner's \Ncause against God.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:51.38,0:04:53.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But is it not hard to distress the sinner
Dialogue: 0,0:04:53.68,0:04:56.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by pressing him with his obligations?
Dialogue: 0,0:04:56.37,0:04:59.21,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is painful, but it is necessary.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:59.21,0:05:01.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is painful to the surgeon
Dialogue: 0,0:05:01.00,0:05:02.30,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to probe to the bottom
Dialogue: 0,0:05:02.30,0:05:03.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of a dangerous wound;
Dialogue: 0,0:05:03.67,0:05:05.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but it must be done,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:05.13,0:05:07.07,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or the patient will die.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:07.07,0:05:08.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,If, through false pity,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:08.53,0:05:11.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we console the sinner \Nunder these circumstances,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:11.38,0:05:13.66,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is reason to fear that his blood
Dialogue: 0,0:05:13.66,0:05:16.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,will be required at our hands.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:16.47,0:05:18.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if we direct the sinner to wait,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:18.18,0:05:20.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we direct him to run the awful hazard
Dialogue: 0,0:05:20.63,0:05:23.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of losing his soul.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:23.84,0:05:25.06,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number three:
Dialogue: 0,0:05:25.06,0:05:26.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is sometimes said to the sinner
Dialogue: 0,0:05:26.69,0:05:28.09,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,under deep distress,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:28.09,0:05:30.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Don't despair."
Dialogue: 0,0:05:30.03,0:05:32.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This expression frequently produces
Dialogue: 0,0:05:32.22,0:05:34.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a bad effect upon the sinner's mind.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:34.97,0:05:36.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is sometimes the case,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:36.61,0:05:38.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that sinners speak of the greatness
Dialogue: 0,0:05:38.28,0:05:39.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of their sins
Dialogue: 0,0:05:39.17,0:05:41.13,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the hopelessness of their condition,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:41.13,0:05:44.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,on purpose to be flattered and consoled.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:44.17,0:05:45.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,And when they do not,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:45.49,0:05:46.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,it is always best to admit that
Dialogue: 0,0:05:46.98,0:05:48.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,their case is quite as bad
Dialogue: 0,0:05:48.22,0:05:49.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,as they represent it.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:49.80,0:05:51.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is proper to hold up the fullness
Dialogue: 0,0:05:51.56,0:05:52.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the atonement,
Dialogue: 0,0:05:52.93,0:05:54.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and the readiness of God
Dialogue: 0,0:05:54.11,0:05:56.31,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to forgive all who repent.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:56.31,0:05:59.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,But this the sinner \Ngenerally does not doubt.
Dialogue: 0,0:05:59.53,0:06:01.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The thing that distresses \Nthe convicted sinner
Dialogue: 0,0:06:01.94,0:06:05.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is the fear that he never shall repent.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:05.18,0:06:06.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,From his own experience
Dialogue: 0,0:06:06.41,0:06:08.62,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,he has full conviction \Nthat it will never be
Dialogue: 0,0:06:08.62,0:06:11.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,easier to repent than now.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:11.44,0:06:13.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,His sins are increasing,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:13.19,0:06:14.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and his heart is becoming
Dialogue: 0,0:06:14.48,0:06:16.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,more and more perverse.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:16.45,0:06:17.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,God has said,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:17.65,0:06:19.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Except ye repent,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:19.32,0:06:21.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,ye shall all likewise perish."
Dialogue: 0,0:06:21.76,0:06:23.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He believes it.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:23.16,0:06:25.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He despairs of obtaining salvation
Dialogue: 0,0:06:25.17,0:06:26.39,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,without repentance;
Dialogue: 0,0:06:26.39,0:06:30.69,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and of this he ought to despair.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:30.69,0:06:31.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Number four:
Dialogue: 0,0:06:31.94,0:06:34.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In every case of clear conviction
Dialogue: 0,0:06:34.05,0:06:35.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,there is in the mind of the sinner
Dialogue: 0,0:06:35.93,0:06:38.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a painful sense of obligation to repent,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:38.71,0:06:40.38,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a fearful apprehension
Dialogue: 0,0:06:40.38,0:06:42.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that he never shall repent.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:42.93,0:06:45.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,In this state he sometimes inquires:
Dialogue: 0,0:06:45.23,0:06:48.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you think there is any hope in my case?
Dialogue: 0,0:06:48.78,0:06:50.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Do you think I ever shall
Dialogue: 0,0:06:50.22,0:06:52.28,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,become a Christian?
Dialogue: 0,0:06:52.28,0:06:54.42,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is a most interesting crisis,
Dialogue: 0,0:06:54.42,0:06:57.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and a little flattery here \Nmay ruin the soul.
Dialogue: 0,0:06:57.65,0:07:00.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The proper answer to these inquiries is:
Dialogue: 0,0:07:00.54,0:07:02.72,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"I do not know.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:02.72,0:07:04.87,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It is altogether uncertain.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:04.87,0:07:06.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One thing is certain,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:06.27,0:07:08.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,however great your sins may be,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:08.53,0:07:09.91,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,if you will repent,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:09.91,0:07:11.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they shall be pardoned;
Dialogue: 0,0:07:11.57,0:07:13.16,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but whether you ever will repent
Dialogue: 0,0:07:13.16,0:07:15.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is altogether uncertain.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:15.26,0:07:16.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Sinners as anxious as you,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:16.76,0:07:17.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and perhaps more so,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:17.94,0:07:20.11,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,have returned to stupidity,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:20.11,0:07:21.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and their last state has become worse
Dialogue: 0,0:07:21.99,0:07:24.17,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,than the first."
Dialogue: 0,0:07:24.17,0:07:26.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When sinners are in this state of mind,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:26.26,0:07:28.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,their friends are exceedingly prone
Dialogue: 0,0:07:28.19,0:07:29.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to flatter them.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:29.47,0:07:31.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,"Oh! Don't despair - be patient.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:31.83,0:07:33.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Wait God's time.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:33.27,0:07:35.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,You will doubtless find relief."
Dialogue: 0,0:07:35.94,0:07:38.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Such language is exceedingly dangerous.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:38.90,0:07:40.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Every word takes it for granted
Dialogue: 0,0:07:40.71,0:07:42.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that the sinner's concern for his soul
Dialogue: 0,0:07:42.73,0:07:45.18,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,is without foundation.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:45.18,0:07:47.53,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,One of two things is true -
Dialogue: 0,0:07:47.53,0:07:49.77,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,either such directions are wrong,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:49.77,0:07:52.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,or the sinner is not under conviction;
Dialogue: 0,0:07:52.43,0:07:54.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,for if he is under real conviction,
Dialogue: 0,0:07:54.71,0:07:56.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the Spirit of God is shewing him
Dialogue: 0,0:07:56.83,0:07:58.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,his true condition.
Dialogue: 0,0:07:58.97,0:08:00.68,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,His apprehensions are well founded,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:00.68,0:08:03.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and if we attempt to \Nremove these apprehensions,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:03.90,0:08:06.45,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,we directly counteract the operations
Dialogue: 0,0:08:06.45,0:08:09.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of the Holy Spirit.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:09.15,0:08:11.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The above extract will give the reader
Dialogue: 0,0:08:11.76,0:08:13.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,some idea of the manner in which
Dialogue: 0,0:08:13.86,0:08:15.55,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Dr. Nettleton was in the habit
Dialogue: 0,0:08:15.55,0:08:17.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of dealing with awakened sinners.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:17.65,0:08:20.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,He did not heal the \Nheart of sinners slightly,
Dialogue: 0,0:08:20.71,0:08:23.56,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,nor cry, "Peace, peace,"
Dialogue: 0,0:08:23.56,0:08:26.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,when God had not spoken peace.
Dialogue: 0,0:08:26.93,0:08:29.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Original Title: Injudicious Directions
Dialogue: 0,0:08:29.20,0:08:31.23,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,From: Asahel Nettleton: Life & Labors
Dialogue: 0,0:08:31.23,0:08:33.54,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by Bennet Tyler & Andrew Bonar
Dialogue: 0,0:08:33.54,0:08:36.78,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Created by: ILLBEHONEST.COM