The life and death of Dorcas VVherein, hee that pleaseth to reade, may finde both good direction for the ordering of his course: and a necessary warning to be prepared for his end. By Samuel Hieron.
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF DORCAS. ACTS 9.36. There was also at Ioppa a certaine woman, a Disciple named Tabitha, (which by interpretation is called Dorcas) shee was full of good workes and almes which shee did. 37.
THE LIFE AND DEATH OF DORCAS. ACTS 9.36. There was also At Joppa a certain woman, a Disciple nam Tabitha, (which by Interpretation is called Dorcas) she was full of good works and alms which she did. 37.
THis which I haue read is the entrance into a very memorable storie, touching a testimonie which God gaue to the word of his grace, by enabling Peter to restore a dead woman vnto life.
THis which I have read is the Entrance into a very memorable story, touching a testimony which God gave to the word of his grace, by enabling Peter to restore a dead woman unto life.
I am now to treat of it, as an entire parcell in itselfe, and being so considered, I may terme it, A compendious or briefe report of the life and death of a certaine worthy Matron, whose dwelling was in Ioppa, whose name, in the Syriacke tongue, Tabitha, as much in effect as that which in Greeke is called Dorcas: a name very honourable now because it was hers,
I am now to Treat of it, as an entire parcel in itself, and being so considered, I may term it, A compendious or brief report of the life and death of a certain worthy Matron, whose Dwelling was in Joppa, whose name, in the Syriacke tongue, Tabitha, as much in Effect as that which in Greek is called Dorcas: a name very honourable now Because it was hers,
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though in it owne natiue signification not so gracefull, it being as much to say as in English, Roe, or Goat: no more preiudice to her who was a sheepe of Christs,
though in it own native signification not so graceful, it being as much to say as in English, Roe, or Goat: no more prejudice to her who was a sheep of Christ,
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but not much time before me to deliuer it in, I will therefore select such things as may sort with the purpose of our meeting, which as it is to solemnize the funerall of a deceased Matrone,
but not much time before me to deliver it in, I will Therefore select such things as may sort with the purpose of our meeting, which as it is to solemnize the funeral of a deceased Matron,
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and so to order our daies by passing the time of our dwelling heere in feare , that (which is the reward of godlinesse) God may doe vs good in our latter end I come therefore to those two generall points, the Life, and Death of Dorcas, the one, vers. 36. the other, vers. 37. Touching her life, there are two things considerable: 1. Her profession (a Disciple): 2. The fruits of her profession (full of good workes &c.):
and so to order our days by passing the time of our Dwelling Here in Fear, that (which is the reward of godliness) God may do us good in our latter end I come Therefore to those two general points, the Life, and Death of Dorcas, the one, vers. 36. the other, vers. 37. Touching her life, there Are two things considerable: 1. Her profession (a Disciple): 2. The fruits of her profession (full of good works etc.):
In whom I can finde these two, of him I may sa•, Behold indeed an Israelite in whom is no guile ? This is the man of pure heart, and innocent hands, that shall ascend into the mountaine of the Lord .
In whom I can find these two, of him I may sa•, Behold indeed an Israelite in whom is no guile? This is the man of pure heart, and innocent hands, that shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord.
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as in a desire of sauing knowledge had their dependance vpon the ordinarie meanes of instruction, (the preaching of the word.) So then, Dorcas a Disciple, that is Dorcas a scholer in the schoole of Christ, a submitter of herselfe to the ordinance of God for the sauing of her soule.
as in a desire of Saving knowledge had their dependence upon the ordinary means of instruction, (the preaching of the word.) So then, Dorcas a Disciple, that is Dorcas a scholar in the school of christ, a submitter of herself to the Ordinance of God for the Saving of her soul.
Shee was none of those Learners whom the Apostle blameth, which learne to go about from house to house &c. but such a Learner as Lydia, which attended to those things which were spoken of Paul .
Shee was none of those Learners whom the Apostle blameth, which Learn to go about from house to house etc. but such a Learner as Lydia, which attended to those things which were spoken of Paul.
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yet stil doth that which I haue said remaine true, that, such as is a mans Disciple-ship, such is his Christianitie: If a true Disciple, a true Christian, if but a formall Disciple, surely but an hollow Christian. I will appeale to any mans iudgement, be it that he be but (as it were) a man of yesterday in Religion, to tell mo, what other thing is ment, by this, that Dorcas was a Disciple, then this Dorcas was a belieuer, a woman conuerted by the Gospell, to the Christian Faith? So that this obseruation is iust from hence, Either a Disciple, or else, no Christian.
yet still does that which I have said remain true, that, such as is a men Discipleship, such is his Christianity: If a true Disciple, a true Christian, if but a formal Disciple, surely but an hollow Christian. I will appeal to any men judgement, be it that he be but (as it were) a man of yesterday in Religion, to tell more, what other thing is meant, by this, that Dorcas was a Disciple, then this Dorcas was a believer, a woman converted by the Gospel, to the Christian Faith? So that this observation is just from hence, Either a Disciple, or Else, no Christian.
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Go, and teach all nations, or word for word from the Greeke, go make them Disciples If you can bring them once to this, to submit themselues to be taught of God in his owne ordinance, you haue won them.
Go, and teach all Nations, or word for word from the Greek, go make them Disciples If you can bring them once to this, to submit themselves to be taught of God in his own Ordinance, you have wone them.
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When our Sauiour would shew what marke his sheepe haue, he declareth it to be an Eare-marke, my sheepe heare my voice , they haue the wise and obedient eare ,
When our Saviour would show what mark his sheep have, he Declareth it to be an Earmark, my sheep hear my voice, they have the wise and obedient ear,
for what is a Christian, but a man in Christ , and how cometh that vnion betwixt a man and Christ but by Faith ? and how shall a man haue Faith, but by being a Disciple? Faith is by hearing ,
for what is a Christian, but a man in christ, and how comes that Union betwixt a man and christ but by Faith? and how shall a man have Faith, but by being a Disciple? Faith is by hearing,
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and who can know so much vnlesse he be a Disciple? man of himselfe doth not know it, (for, euery man is a beast by his owne knowledge , Man of himselfe cannot know it, (for it is foolishnesse vnto him :
and who can know so much unless he be a Disciple? man of himself does not know it, (for, every man is a beast by his own knowledge, Man of himself cannot know it, (for it is foolishness unto him:
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Now, for vse, if none be Christians but Disciples, and none Disciples, but such as haue chosen Maries part, to sit at Iesus feet to heare his preaching ,
Now, for use, if none be Christians but Disciples, and none Disciples, but such as have chosen Mary's part, to fit At Iesus feet to hear his preaching,
and what Feet are there now left vnto vs but those beautifull ones, which bring glad tidings of peace ? Tell mee then (I pray you) what plentie is there of Christians? Sure I am, the number of Disciples is not great.
and what Feet Are there now left unto us but those beautiful ones, which bring glad tidings of peace? Tell me then (I pray you) what plenty is there of Christians? Sure I am, the number of Disciples is not great.
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I know, Hearers there bee many, but not euery Hearer a Disciple. By that t•me the number of Disciples are shoaled out from the great prease and multitude of common Hearers, I will tell you how it will be.
I know, Hearers there be many, but not every Hearer a Disciple. By that t•me the number of Disciples Are shoaled out from the great press and multitude of Common Hearers, I will tell you how it will be.
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The children of Israel were like two little flockes of Kids, but the Aram•tes filled the Countrey Heere is the very true proportion betwixt the great swarmes of Hearers, and the small handfull of Disciples. There bee many things doe make men Hearers, as, necessitie, authoritie, hypocrisie for•alitie, affectat•on of noueltie, &c. But there is but one thing makes a man a Disciple; a settled perswasion that, that whereto a man submitteth himselfe as a Disciple, is the very Arme of the Lord ,
The children of Israel were like two little flocks of Kids, but the Aram•tes filled the Country Here is the very true proportion betwixt the great swarms of Hearers, and the small handful of Disciples. There be many things do make men Hearers, as, necessity, Authority, hypocrisy for•alitie, affectat•on of novelty, etc. But there is but one thing makes a man a Disciple; a settled persuasion that, that whereto a man submitteth himself as a Disciple, is the very Arm of the Lord,
and the power of God vnto saluation . And if we bring Disciples to this scantling. I beseech you aske the men in your own coats, where wee shall finde them.
and the power of God unto salvation. And if we bring Disciples to this scantling. I beseech you ask the men in your own coats, where we shall find them.
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Surely the men of this generation are not yet possessed with the necessitie of dependance vpon that Teaching course which the Lord hath sanctified to the gathering together of his Saints .
Surely the men of this generation Are not yet possessed with the necessity of dependence upon that Teaching course which the Lord hath sanctified to the gathering together of his Saints.
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The multitude passeth it ouer in a kinde of carelesnesse, not so much as euer putting to the question, what is to bee done that they may bee saued. They follow the drone:
The multitude passes it over in a kind of carelessness, not so much as ever putting to the question, what is to be done that they may be saved. They follow the drone:
Why? cannot wee informe ourselues? And, Is there no Christianity, b• by so seruile a conformitie as the hanging vpon the mouth of a Preacher? No (beloued) either shew th• selfe a Disciple, or neuer thinke thou art a Christian They which were first called Christians, were Disciples first.
Why? cannot we inform ourselves? And, Is there no Christianity, b• by so servile a conformity as the hanging upon the Mouth of a Preacher? No (Beloved) either show th• self a Disciple, or never think thou art a Christian They which were First called Christians, were Disciples First.
Hee that commeth with a den all of himselfe, with an heart hungring after knowledge, with the spirit of meekenesse, with submission to the ordinance of him who is the onely Doctour of his Church, this is the Disciple, hee is the Christian indeede;
He that comes with a den all of himself, with an heart hungering After knowledge, with the Spirit of meekness, with submission to the Ordinance of him who is the only Doctor of his Church, this is the Disciple, he is the Christian indeed;
And thus for the first flower which I haue plucked from that garland, with which it hath pleased the spirit of God to adorne this Matrones name ( Dorcas a Disciple. ) And albeit the world neglects both this title,
And thus for the First flower which I have plucked from that garland, with which it hath pleased the Spirit of God to adorn this Matrons name (Dorcas a Disciple.) And albeit the world neglects both this title,
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A man must neuer thinke to be preferred out of this Schoole, vntill hee come to bee admitted into that great Vniuersitie, where hee which is the Doctour of the Chaire, Christ Iesus, will aduance all those that haue beene good Proficients in the learners Forme, to sit with him vpon his owne Throne . So much for her profession.
A man must never think to be preferred out of this School, until he come to be admitted into that great university, where he which is the Doctor of the Chair, christ Iesus, will advance all those that have been good Proficients in the learners Form, to fit with him upon his own Throne. So much for her profession.
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of which the Holy Ghost speaketh first generally (full of good workes) and then some particular good workes are made mention of, (Almes, &c.) I will treat of both sunderly:
of which the Holy Ghost speaks First generally (full of good works) and then Some particular good works Are made mention of, (Alms, etc.) I will Treat of both sunderly:
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For obedience to any branch of Gods commandements, is a good worke. Papists (and from them others) doe straiten the largenesse of good workes, of which notwithstanding they take vpon them to bee the chiefest Patrones.
For Obedience to any branch of God's Commandments, is a good work. Papists (and from them Others) do straiten the largeness of good works, of which notwithstanding they take upon them to be the chiefest Patroness.
They goe not much further, then to Almes-deeds, and Fasting, and such like. The rule of good workes is Gods reuealed will : voluntarie seruices God esteemeth not :
They go not much further, then to Almsdeeds, and Fasting, and such like. The Rule of good works is God's revealed will: voluntary services God esteems not:
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The particular heads of good workes are set downe, Tit. 2.12. 1. Sobrietie (in the vse of outward things, meat, drinke, wealth, apparell, disports. 2. Righteousnesse (in dealings with men, that there be no oppressing, no defrauding ) . 3. Godlinesse (in matters belonging to God, that wee worship the true God,
The particular Heads of good works Are Set down, Tit. 2.12. 1. Sobriety (in the use of outward things, meat, drink, wealth, apparel, disports. 2. Righteousness (in dealings with men, that there be not oppressing, no defrauding). 3. Godliness (in matters belonging to God, that we worship the true God,
after a true manner, with a true heart.) The credit and triall of good works standeth in these particular: 1. When they are guided by Knowledge : (blinde zeale is with God of no esteeme.) 2. When they are directed to Gods Glorie : (to doe things to be seene of men is Pharisaicall.) 3. When they are carried with a ioint respect to all Gods commandements : (to be precise in some things,
After a true manner, with a true heart.) The credit and trial of good works Stands in these particular: 1. When they Are guided by Knowledge: (blind zeal is with God of no esteem.) 2. When they Are directed to God's Glory: (to do things to be seen of men is Pharisaical.) 3. When they Are carried with a joint respect to all God's Commandments: (to be precise in Some things,
and in other to take libertie is grosse hypocrisie) 4. When there is a care chiefly had to those good offices which concerne a mans personall calling : (hee that is not good in a calling, is not good at all.) 5. When they are held out with constancie : (good is not good,
and in other to take liberty is gross hypocrisy) 4. When there is a care chiefly had to those good Offices which concern a men personal calling: (he that is not good in a calling, is not good At all.) 5. When they Are held out with constancy: (good is not good,
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yet a man is but an emptie Christian. 2. to the vniuersalitie of her practise, who like Zacharie and Elizabeth, walked in all the Commandements of God . 3. To the forwardnesse of her disposition, she was ready to good workes. . 4. To the vnweariednesse of her course, she was like Th•atira, her workes moe at the last then at the first .
yet a man is but an empty Christian. 2. to the universality of her practice, who like Zacharias and Elizabeth, walked in all the commandments of God. 3. To the forwardness of her disposition, she was ready to good works.. 4. To the unweariedness of her course, she was like Th•atira, her works more At the last then At the First.
It was the common charge giuen by Iohn Baptist to his hearers, when they began to make a good profession, Bring forth therefore fruit &c. . The like elsewhere, Let your conuersation be such as becommeth the Gospell of Christ , Walke worthy the calling whereunto you are called .
It was the Common charge given by John Baptist to his hearers, when they began to make a good profession, Bring forth Therefore fruit etc.. The like elsewhere, Let your Conversation be such as becomes the Gospel of christ, Walk worthy the calling whereunto you Are called.
Cornelius, his praiers and almes came vp into remembrance with God , Such were his workes. The beleeuers at Ephesus came and confessed and shewed their workes .
Cornelius, his Prayers and alms Come up into remembrance with God, Such were his works. The believers At Ephesus Come and confessed and showed their works.
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If these things were memorable in others, surely they are imitable in vs. Why Good workes ought to be coupled with our good profession, there bee (as saith the Apostle) certaine necessary vses ,
If these things were memorable in Others, surely they Are imitable in us Why Good works ought to be coupled with our good profession, there be (as Says the Apostle) certain necessary uses,
for publique euidences of charitie, and monuments of zeale to pietie and learning, we need not feare to contest with the greatest opposites to our Religion, besides the blamelesse and honest conuersation of many priuate Christians, whose liues no doubt, do adorne the doctrine of God our Sauiour , which they professe:
for public evidences of charity, and monuments of zeal to piety and learning, we need not Fear to contest with the greatest opposites to our Religion, beside the blameless and honest Conversation of many private Christians, whose lives no doubt, do adorn the Doctrine of God our Saviour, which they profess:
so do also boast in our profession, and in the stile and name of Christianitie, put case we (I say) be dealt with in particular, may we not iustly be challenged for our scarcitie of good workes, what better deeds haue many of vs, then the crying sinnes of Sodome , then the vnfruitfull workes of Darkenesse , contempt of Gods sacred word and worship, blaspheming of his glorious and fearefull name prophanation of his holyday, whoredome, pride, malice, drunkennesse, oppression, sacrilege, and such like.
so do also boast in our profession, and in the style and name of Christianity, put case we (I say) be dealt with in particular, may we not justly be challenged for our scarcity of good works, what better Deeds have many of us, then the crying Sins of Sodom, then the unfruitful works of Darkness, contempt of God's sacred word and worship, blaspheming of his glorious and fearful name profanation of his holiday, whoredom, pride, malice, Drunkenness, oppression, sacrilege, and such like.
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Whom would it not grieue that hath in him the affections of a Christian, that nothing should be in so generall a disgrace as this one thing, to be zealous of good workes, and that the working out of our saluation with feare and trembling , which is euen the pith and marrow of all good workes, should be a matter by prophane mouthes so much spoken against.
Whom would it not grieve that hath in him the affections of a Christian, that nothing should be in so general a disgrace as this one thing, to be zealous of good works, and that the working out of our salvation with Fear and trembling, which is even the pith and marrow of all good works, should be a matter by profane mouths so much spoken against.
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I beseech you, let vs suffer the words of exhortation, and let vs be euen emulous of that praise which is heer giuen vnto Dorcas, to be full of good workes.
I beseech you, let us suffer the words of exhortation, and let us be even emulous of that praise which is her given unto Dorcas, to be full of good works.
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What an happie, and royall exchange were it, if the fulnesse of these times, fulnesse of securitie, Fulnesse of bread , might be turned into Fulnesse of good workes. This would be our comfort in death, this would giue vs boldnesse in the day of iudgement.
What an happy, and royal exchange were it, if the fullness of these times, fullness of security, Fullness of bred, might be turned into Fullness of good works. This would be our Comfort in death, this would give us boldness in the day of judgement.
I confesse when we haue done all we must say, we are vnprofitable seruants , and acknowledge with that ancient Father, that vnlesse God did spare in mercie, he should find none whom he might crowne in iustice.
I confess when we have done all we must say, we Are unprofitable Servants, and acknowledge with that ancient Father, that unless God did spare in mercy, he should find none whom he might crown in Justice.
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So may God deale with vs, were it that he should find any thing in vs worthy to bee rewarded, hee should withall finde more then something deseruing to be punished.
So may God deal with us, were it that he should find any thing in us worthy to be rewarded, he should withal find more then something deserving to be punished.
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Let vs therfore cast away our transgressions , mortifie our members, that are on earth , crucifie our flesh, with the affections and lusts , make our waies and our workes good ,
Let us Therefore cast away our transgressions, mortify our members, that Are on earth, crucify our Flesh, with the affections and Lustiest, make our ways and our works good,
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One particular of her Good workes, was Almes. Before wee come to doctrine, wee must consider something of the nature of Almes. In the generall nature, Almes is a giuing vnto those that want;
One particular of her Good works, was Alms. Before we come to Doctrine, we must Consider something of the nature of Alms. In the general nature, Alms is a giving unto those that want;
The Heathen fitly compareth giuing of Almes, or any the like communicating o•hee, vnto the reaching •orth of ones candle, that by it another may light his, wherein care must bee had, that a mans owne goe not out.
The Heathen fitly compareth giving of Alms, or any the like communicating o•hee, unto the reaching •orth of ones candle, that by it Another may Light his, wherein care must be had, that a men own go not out.
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The principall and first respect must bee to the Houshold of Faith , and that the bowels of the poore Saints may bee comforted To such, a man must giue both more affectionately, and more liberally.
The principal and First respect must be to the Household of Faith, and that the bowels of the poor Saints may be comforted To such, a man must give both more affectionately, and more liberally.
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The most of that wh• I haue now said touching this Giuing Charitie, is comprehended in a certaine deuice or representatiue picture which I read of, of late, wherein Charitie is po•tra•ed in the likenesse of a naked childe, with a mer•ie countenance, couered in a lo•d, with a bloudie heart in the hand, giuing hony to a Bee without wings.
The most of that wh• I have now said touching this Giving Charity, is comprehended in a certain device or representative picture which I read of, of late, wherein Charity is po•tra•ed in the likeness of a naked child, with a mer•ie countenance, covered in a lo•d, with a bloody heart in the hand, giving honey to a Bee without wings.
First, a childe, because the charitable must bee humble as a Childe . Secondly, naked, Charitie seeketh not her owne . Thirdly, looking merrily: Charitie reioiceth in the truth . Fourthly, couered with a cloud. Charitie hunteth not for applause.
First, a child, Because the charitable must be humble as a Child. Secondly, naked, Charity seeks not her own. Thirdly, looking merrily: Charity Rejoiceth in the truth. Fourthly, covered with a cloud. Charity hunts not for applause.
Wherefore are wee told of Dorcas Almes, but to binde vs to the like vertue? It is a matter which the Scripture laboureth to fasten to vs with a three-fold cord. First, Precept: Secondly, Example: Thirdly, Benefit. The first, to enio•ne vs: the second, to direct vs:
Wherefore Are we told of Dorcas Alms, but to bind us to the like virtue? It is a matter which the Scripture Laboureth to fasten to us with a threefold cord. First, Precept: Secondly, Exampl: Thirdly, Benefit. The First, to enio•ne us: the second, to Direct us:
nor shut thy hand from thy poore brother: but thou shalt open thine hand vnto him, &c. . Giue to him that asketh, &c. . Hee that hath two coats, let him giue to him that hath none;
nor shut thy hand from thy poor brother: but thou shalt open thine hand unto him, etc.. Give to him that asks, etc.. He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none;
As for examples, wee haue the Hospitalitie of Abraham , and Lot , the charitie of Obadiah, that kept an hundred Prophets vpon his owne charge in the time of persecution vnder Iezabel , the bountie of Iob, I was •ies to the blind, feet to the lame :
As for Examples, we have the Hospitality of Abraham, and Lot, the charity of Obadiah, that kept an hundred prophets upon his own charge in the time of persecution under Jezebel, the bounty of Job, I was •ies to the blind, feet to the lame:
Hee that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth to the Lord, and the Lord will recompence, &c. . The liberall person shall haue plentie, &c. . Hee that soweth liberally, shall reape liberally .
He that hath mercy upon the poor, dares to the Lord, and the Lord will recompense, etc.. The liberal person shall have plenty, etc.. He that Soweth liberally, shall reap liberally.
the Lord will keepe him, and preserue him aliue, hee shall bee blessed vpon earth, &c. . Hee bringeth a blessing also vpon his posteritie. His seede enioteth the blessing .
the Lord will keep him, and preserve him alive, he shall be blessed upon earth, etc.. He brings a blessing also upon his posterity. His seed enioteth the blessing.
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if you shall repent heereof and make knowne the truth of your repentance by the fruites of Charitie, this will bee a good medicine against greedinesse,
if you shall Repent hereof and make known the truth of your Repentance by the fruits of Charity, this will be a good medicine against greediness,
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not that our Saluation is built vpon Almes, but the bowels of compassion in vs towards others, is (as it were) a print or stamp of the mercy of God set vpon our hearts.
not that our Salvation is built upon Alms, but the bowels of compassion in us towards Others, is (as it were) a print or stamp of the mercy of God Set upon our hearts.
Iudgement mercilesse to him that sheweth no Iudgement . The vse and exhortation solloweth. Be pleased I pray you to giue entertainement to this point also. It deserueth to bee harboured.
Judgement merciless to him that shows no Judgement. The use and exhortation solloweth. Be pleased I pray you to give entertainment to this point also. It deserves to be Harboured.
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The contrarie euils, oppression, violence, gaping ouer the heads of the Poore, deuouring widowes houses, selling the poore for olde shooes, rackings, enhauncings, gripings, vsu•ies, immoderate takings:
The contrary evils, oppression, violence, gaping over the Heads of the Poor, devouring Widows houses, selling the poor for old shoes, rackings, enhauncings, gripings, vsu•ies, immoderate takings:
The portion of the poore is spent away in gaming, in reuelling, in contending, in gay cloathing, in smoke, in dogges, in drinking &c. How much is vented away by such meanes, by which many a poore soule might bee comforted, many a prisoner ransomed, many a decaied labourer,
The portion of the poor is spent away in gaming, in revelling, in contending, in gay clothing, in smoke, in Dogs, in drinking etc. How much is vented away by such means, by which many a poor soul might be comforted, many a prisoner ransomed, many a decayed labourer,
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and industrious husbandman restored, many a painfull Student in the Vniuersitie maintained, many an impouerished and spoiled Church re-endowed, many an Hospitall for the sicke and aged erected, many an house of correction for the sturdie and incorrigible, builded.
and Industria husbandman restored, many a painful Student in the university maintained, many an impoverished and spoiled Church re-endowed, many an Hospital for the sick and aged erected, many an house of correction for the sturdy and incorrigible, built.
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but, especially I cannot but pitie that pitifull account, which men will make, when they shall come at the day of the great Audite, to giue in their billes of expense to the Lord Paramount, to whom for these things we must bee countable.
but, especially I cannot but pity that pitiful account, which men will make, when they shall come At the day of the great Audite, to give in their bills of expense to the Lord Paramount, to whom for these things we must be countable.
Alas, alas, how shall men looke the Lord in the face, when there shall bee seene such large summes, about vanities, about contentions at Law, about buildings, about belly-cheere, about the furtherance of wicked pleasures,
Alas, alas, how shall men look the Lord in the face, when there shall be seen such large sums, about vanities, about contentions At Law, about buildings, about belly-cheer, about the furtherance of wicked pleasures,
Dorcas, notwithstanding shee was a Disciple, notwithstanding shee was zealous of Good Workes, and full of Almes-deedes, yet heere in those daies shee sickened and was dead.
Dorcas, notwithstanding she was a Disciple, notwithstanding she was zealous of Good Works, and full of Almsdeeds, yet Here in those days she sickened and was dead.
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Righteous Noah, faithfull Abraham, zealous Lot, meeke Moses, religious Dauid, innocent Iob, painfull Paul, penitent Zache, charitable Cornelius, all the worthies of the first times,
Righteous Noah, faithful Abraham, zealous Lot, meek Moses, religious David, innocent Job, painful Paul, penitent Zacchaeus, charitable Cornelius, all the worthies of the First times,
and whomsoeuer else the word of God hath well reported of, where are they? Are they not all dead? Doe they not all see corruption? Are they not all gone downe into the slimie Valley? Haue they not long since made their bed in the darke? None of them all was able to deliuer his life from the power of the graue.
and whomsoever Else the word of God hath well reported of, where Are they? are they not all dead? Do they not all see corruption? are they not all gone down into the slimy Valley? Have they not long since made their Bed in the dark? None of them all was able to deliver his life from the power of the graven.
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But God in his wisedome knoweth it to bee good, and if hee cut of the life of good Iosiah, as it were in the middle of the stemme, doubtlesse it is, that his eyes may not see the euill to come .
But God in his Wisdom Knoweth it to be good, and if he Cut of the life of good Josiah, as it were in the middle of the stem, doubtless it is, that his eyes may not see the evil to come.
if those that embalmed him, then those that buffered him: if shee that poured ointment on his head, then hee that spate in his face: there is no auoidance:
if those that embalmed him, then those that buffered him: if she that poured ointment on his head, then he that spate in his face: there is no avoidance:
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or shall wee gull our owne soules, and put far away the euill day , and dreame of many yeares like the Rich Foole in the Gospell ? Farre bee these things from vs;
or shall we gull our own Souls, and put Far away the evil day, and dream of many Years like the Rich Fool in the Gospel? far be these things from us;
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and what wisedome? verily in a word, the skanning of this one point often in our mindes, Hence I must, and whither then? like men that trauell, who bee no sooner come to their lodging,
and what Wisdom? verily in a word, the scanning of this one point often in our minds, Hence I must, and whither then? like men that travel, who be no sooner come to their lodging,
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The debatement of this question in the minde would bring forth an excellent fruit, euen, a care to bee assured of admission into euerlasting habitation . A man would thus reason.
The debatement of this question in the mind would bring forth an excellent fruit, even, a care to be assured of admission into everlasting habitation. A man would thus reason.
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Thus one good thought would make way for another, and lead vs on by degrees to that which we do most neglect, (the prouiding for the future estate.) Oh that we were wise to vnderstand this, and that we would consider our later end ,
Thus one good Thought would make Way for Another, and led us on by Degrees to that which we do most neglect, (the providing for the future estate.) O that we were wise to understand this, and that we would Consider our later end,
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or that we did conceiue the happinesse and sweete comfort of a prepared and long expected end? This promised, the day of death, a godly man may say of it when it commeth,
or that we did conceive the happiness and sweet Comfort of a prepared and long expected end? This promised, the day of death, a godly man may say of it when it comes,
so there, those Ministring spirits which are sent forth for their good which bee heires of life shall receiue their soules to beare them into Abrahams bosome .
so there, those Ministering spirits which Are sent forth for their good which bee Heirs of life shall receive their Souls to bear them into Abrahams bosom.
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Dorcas is dead, the holiest must die: if holinesse must yeeld, profanenes cannot stand out, whither holy or profane all must die, and come to iudgement.
Dorcas is dead, the Holiest must die: if holiness must yield, profaneness cannot stand out, whither holy or profane all must die, and come to judgement.
Let him that is profane, I will not say bee profane still, but let him cast away his transgressions, for why will yee die oh house of Israel ? Yet there is hope,
Let him that is profane, I will not say be profane still, but let him cast away his transgressions, for why will ye die o house of Israel? Yet there is hope,
If Iob, Noah, Daniel should entreate for vs, God would not heare vs. So an end of this admonition touching our end, which if we suffer it to die in our thoughts, we shall surely die without comfort FINIS.
If Job, Noah, daniel should entreat for us, God would not hear us So an end of this admonition touching our end, which if we suffer it to die in our thoughts, we shall surely die without Comfort FINIS.
